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Hello everyone.

My name is Coimbra, I am a golf player for 4 years now. I keep wonderful memories of these golf days that I've had so far. A golf course for me can be a place of mystical pleasure for the senses: the smell of the fresh cut fairways, the sound of the birds, the gentle dance of the palm trees in the wind. I am fortunate because Portugal has great golf courses and lovely weather all year long.

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Add some cold beers with friends at the clubhouse after playing 18 holes in the same squad, and you have the time of your life!

Looking forward to be a part of The Sand Trap, I say hello everyone 


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Welcome to TheSandTrap!  :beer:

My wife and I were scheduled to visit Portugal this past year, but it didn't happen with the COVID concerns.  I hope we can get another chance, it looks like a magical place.

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Thanks for the warm welcome, @DaveP043 :beer:

If you do find a chance to visit Portuga,l I'm sure you can enjoy great golf here. Do feel free to message me if you need any info on this magical place golf trip. 📫

I myself am looking forward to play again in Portugal, because the COVID lockdown has made it impossible to play for a long time. But then again i think I'm not the only one that has been expecting golf to re-open! 😷


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Welcome!

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Bom dia @Coimbra. Parabens ao TST. Welcome and enjoy yourself here. There is a lot to learn and discuss.

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Welcome Coimbra. I visited Lisbon back in 1999, just a 1 day stop over after I visited the Azore Island of Picos. I went on an exotic group outing and swam with sperm whales, actually got into the water with snorkeling gear and watched them swim right by us. Quite exhilerating! Here is Pico volcano:

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@Billy Z I may consider going to the portuguese islands Azores yes, heard nice things about it. Right now golf is still closed (covid). Regards and thanks for the suggestion! 🐳😎


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Welcome to TST! This forum is awesome and you are awesome!

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