The first snow of winter may be gathering at home in the Peak District, but I am up early and en route to the airport: the sunshine of Portugal and Vilamoura golf awaits. Within a few hours of take off, I’m settled into my hotel room at the Hilton in Vilamoura. Outside my…
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