Qta. do Lago - San Lorenzo

Course Description
Located in the Quinta do Lago estate enjoys a reputation for the condition of its course and stunning ocean views. around the lake formed by Ria Formosa. It ranking on the European circuit has reached the dizzy heights of No.2 and currently ranked no.8. The outward first five holes are through the pine tree forest. Water and good hole layouts provides the hazards that play a big part in players having to select clubs and hit with care. The eighteenth is a tricky par-4 mainly involving a lake that is waiting for the inaccurate shot.

Course Facilities
Driving Range • Putting Green • Chipping Green • Golf Academy • Pro-Shop • Restaurant & Bar

Green Fees

Handicap Requirements
Soft spikes

Pinheiros Altos

Course Description
Located next to the Quinta do Lago estate this course enjoys a solid reputation. Within the golfing world it is known as providing a mental challenge due to well placed hazards. There are now 27 holes. The layout has changed to create the three groups of none holes named Oliveiras (Olives), Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks), respectively.

Course Facilities
Driving Range · Putting Green · Chipping & Bunker Area · Pro Shop & Gold Academy · Restaurants & Bars

Green Fees - (2006/7)
Normal Rate: 18 Holes - € 150.00 // 9 Holes - € 75.00
Handicap Requirements
Soft spikes

Ocean Golf Course ( Vale do Lobo )

Course Description
The name of this course is appropriately suggesting is enviable location. The fairways have a reputation of being narrow thus making accuracy essential. The holes wander through pine trees with wonderful views of the sea between the homes lining the sides of the fairways. Some of the holes take you along the cliff top with the blue Atlantic sea as the backdrop.

Course Facilities
Driving Range · Putting Green · Chipping Green · Practice Net · Pro Shop · Swimming Pool · Tennis · Tennis Academy · Restaurant · Bar

Green Fees - (2006/7)
18 Holes - € 150.00 // 9 Holes - € 70.00
Handicap Requirements
Soft Spikes required

South Course – Quinta do Lago

Course Description
This is the course that has been used several times for the Portuguese Open. The course favours the long hitter, but requires the player to pick a particular route to score well. Holes 3, 15 and 17, feature lakes that must be negotiated. Holes 8, 10,15 and 18, are the most testing for the scratch player while Holes 2,3,5,12, 13 and 17, offer the best ´possibilities of birdies. An enjoyable experience for players of all standards.

Course Records
Men: Colin Montgomerie (62) - (1989)
           

Score Card

Green Fees

Handicap Requirements
Soft spikes

Ria Formosa Golf Course ( Quinta do Lago )

Course Description
The course has four great par-5 Holes requiring power and accuracy to play them well, also providing superb views. The par-3 Holes are well influenced by the wind.
The par-4s are all doglegs except for Holes 10 and 13. Accurate driving is vital.

Course Facilities
Driving Range · Putting Green · Chipping Green · Golf Academy · Pro-Shop · Restaurants & Bars

Green Fees
Handicap Requirements
Soft spikes

Royal – Vale do Lobo

Course Description
The course that has combined existing holes from the original Vale do Lobo course and some special interesting new holes. The layout of the course is skilful with a mixture of challenges slowly building up to a finally on the eighteenth. The famous par-3 "seventh hole" from the old days is now the spectacular sixteenth on this new course. The closing eighteenth is a tricky hole on which to finish, with its narrow fairway and a deceptive green.

Course Facilities
Putting Green · Chipping Green · Practice Net · Pro Shop · Swimming Pool · Tennis · Tennis Academy · Restaurant · Bar

Green Fees
Handicap Requirements
Soft Spikes required