Job Description
Executive Search: General Manager, Els Club Vilamoura
General Manager
The Els Club
Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
CLUB OVERVIEW
The Els Club Vilamoura stands as a landmark achievement – Europe’s first Els Club and the Algarve’s first private golf club. Born from the rich legacy of the historic Victoria Golf Course, which proudly hosted the Portugal Masters for eight consecutive years until 2022, it represents both heritage and renewal.
Following its acquisition by Arrow Global, the property underwent an extensive transformation, culminating in its grand reopening in 2025. Reimagined under the guidance of four time major champion Ernie Els, the course has been meticulously redesigned to deliver true championship conditions throughout the year. Every element reflects Els’ design philosophy: an elegant balance of natural beauty, strategic complexity, and inviting playability. With refined water features, sculpted bunkering, and a layout ...