Oceânico Golf Brand Ambassador Ricardo Santos Records Maiden Victory at the Madeira Islands Open

Press Release Oceânico Golf

Oceânico Golf are celebrating as brand ambassador Ricardo Santos claimed his maiden tour victory as he fired a stunning nine under par 63 on home soil in the final round of the Madeira Islands Open, Portugal. The 29 year old delighted the home crowds as he finished four shots clear on 22 under par which was a record low total for the event.

Santos, a 2011 Challenge Tour graduate, produced a flawless performance when it mattered most, sinking a monster putt on the 17th to all but guarantee victory and then adding gloss to the finish with another birdie at the last.

“To win my first European Tour event in my own country is very special. The support I have received from everyone at Oceânico since becoming an ambassador last year has been outstanding. Being able to use the fabulous facilities all year round with the courses always being in pristine condition has certainly played a huge part in the development of my golf game, for which I am very thankful” commented Ricardo Santos.

Chris Stilwell, CEO of the Oceânico Golf commented, “We are absolutely delighted for Ricardo, and it was fabulous to see him winning in such style as an Oceânico ambassador. Ricardo is always welcome to come and use all the courses and practice facilities to work on his game. Ricardo has a long future ahead of him and we all hope to see him back in the winner’s circle at the 2012 Portugal Masters on the Oceânico Victoria Course in October”.

Oceanico Golf offers seven championship courses in the Algarve, including Vilamoura´s famous five – Oceanico Victoria (host of the Portugal Masters since 2007), Oceanico Old Course, Oceanico Pinhal, Oceanico Laguna, Oceanico Millennium and the newest near Silves, Oceanico Faldo Course and Oceanico O´Connor Jnr. course at Amendoeira Golf Resort, complemented by the unique floodlit 9 hole par 3 Oceanico Academy course.

An exciting calendar of events this year sees the Oceanico Group host The 2012 Portugal Masters, Oceânico World Kids Golf Championship, Oceânico Golf Ladies Week, IV Grande Troféu Amendoeira 2012 and XXV Grande Troféu Vilamoura 2012. These are all fantastic opportunities to showcase the high quality facilities, service and Championship golf courses experienced.

For further information on Oceânico Golf, log-on to www.oceanicogolf.com