The implementation of Environmental Management Systems, recognized by norm ISO 14001, is becoming a common practice among Golf Courses in Portugal, where rationalization of water consumption is one of the main concerns and has led to the development and installation of efficient, computer controlled irrigation systems, rain and humidity sensors, grass quality being guaranteed by cultural practices such as aerification, top dressing, use of cultural, genetic and/ or biological means of fighting turf enemies, which, by reducing chemical use also increase environmental sustainability.
These measures have been recognized at international level by numerous international awards:

"European Golf Resort 2009" awarded to Hotel Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort/ Algarve by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators
"Best Golfing Destination in the World" awarded to the Algarve Golf Destination in 2000 and in 2006, and to the Lisbon Golf Coast in 2003 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators
"Best Golf Destination in the World" awarded to the Algarve Golf Destination in 2007 by Rheingolf Magazine
"Best Golf Destination in the World" awarded to Portugal in 2006 by Golfers' Today
"Best European Golf Destination" awarded to the Lisbon Golf Coast in 2007 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators
"Best Golf Course in Portugal and Spain" awarded to San Lorenzo Golf Course /Algarve by Golf Digest Magazine
"European Golf Resort of the Year Award" awarded to Praia D'El Rey Marriot Golf and Beach Resort in 2007 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators
"Top 100 Golf Courses in the World" recognition of the San Lorenzo Golf Course in 38.º and of the Old Course in 84.º in the St. Andrews Tops Golf Digest's First-Ever Ranking of the 100 Best Courses Outside the U.S