Extract. "Of all 53 events on this year's schedule, there are a few that are especially appealing to the players and high on the list for many is The Portugal Masters, attracting a star-studded field of the world's very best touring pros. Hosted by the Oceanico Victoria Course, located at Vilamoura, in the heart of Portugal's sunny, Algarve Coast. The chance to compete in what has quickly become one of the European Tour's most prestigious events, is an opportunity to spend a week at home. Their primary residences maybe located elsewhere and most are not Portuguese national's, but a surprising number of European Tour players have purchased second homes here on Portugal's golf coast. These are guys who travel the globe like few others; they get to see and experience more countries in a year than most us will see in a lifetime. The world maybe their oyster, but they choose The Algarve as the place where they want to spend their leisure time. Padraig Harrington will be only one of this year's, Portugal Masters field, who will practically be able to walk to the tournament each day from the villa he purchased last year at Vilamoura. Among his neighbors joining in the event will be .... "