78 players, including World Golf Hall of Fame and PGA TOUR Champions members $3 Million
: In 2018, Oliver Fisher made European Tour history by shooting a 59 during the second round, the first sub-60 round ever recorded on the tour.
Starting in 2026, the second round in Vilamoura will feature legends of the game rather than the DP World Tour field. Event Detail Information Portugal Invitational Scheduled Dates July 31 – August 2, 2026 Venue The Els Club Vilamoura (Designed by Ernie Els) Field Portugal Masters, Second Round
The second round of the new invitational (Saturday, August 1, 2026) will likely be the critical juncture for the 78-man field. As the first-ever PGA TOUR-sanctioned individual stroke play event in Portugal, fans can expect the same aggressive, low-scoring birdiefest that defined the Portugal Masters, now contested by senior legends like Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els.
The Portugal Masters was a staple of the DP World Tour (European Tour) from 2007 until its last edition in 2022. While the original tournament is no longer active, its former venue, (formerly Dom Pedro Victoria), is set to return to the spotlight as the host of the inaugural Portugal Invitational on the PGA TOUR Champions calendar, scheduled for July 31 – August 2, 2026 . 78 players, including World Golf Hall of Fame
: In 2014, Alexander Levy took a commanding second-round lead with a 10-under 61 before heavy rain shortened the event to 54 holes.
Below is a retrospective look at the "Moving Day" dynamics that defined the Portugal Masters' second rounds, along with a preview of what to expect from the new championship format in 2026. The Legacy of Second Rounds in Vilamoura As the first-ever PGA TOUR-sanctioned individual stroke play
: In the final 2022 edition, Jordan Smith carded a second-round 67 to maintain a lead he would eventually turn into a record-breaking 30-under-par victory. What's Next: Portugal Invitational 2026