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 on an international level by numerous awards:

2011 

"Best Golf Region in Europe" awarded to the Algarve Golf Destination for 3 consecutive years by the German Golf Magazin

2009 

"European Golf Resort 2009" awarded to Hotel Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort/ Algarve by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators

2007 

"Best Golf Destination in the World" awarded to the Algarve Golf Destination by Rheingolf Magazine

"Best European Golf Destination" awarded to the Lisbon Golf Coast in 2007 and 2003 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators

"European Golf Resort of the Year Award" awarded to Praia D'El Rey Marriot Golf and Beach Resort 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 Golf Digest's First-Ever Ranking of the 100 Best Courses Outside the U.S.

2006 

"Best Golf Destination in the World" awarded to Portugal by Golfers' Today

"Best Golfing Destination in the World" awarded to the Algarve Golf Destination in 2006 and 2000 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators

2005
"Best Golf Course in Portugal and Spain" awarded to San Lorenzo Golf Course /Algarve by Golf Digest Magazine