Description of the course
Nº holes: 18 Length: 6.121 meters PAR: 72
Course Rating: 72.9 Slope Rating: 129
Architect: Joseph Lee Opening: 1990
Teeing off times every 8 minutes
Handicap certificate is required
Maximum handicaps accepted: Men - 28,
Ladies - 36
Grass varieties
On greens: Bentgrass var. Penncross
On roughs: mix common Bermuda
On tees and fairways: Bermuda Tifton 328
On surrounds: Pencross with Lollium
Description
Laguna Golf Course comprises holes of widely varied playing conditions, a typical trait of American designer, Joseph Lee. This applies to both the opening nine holes, inaugurated in 1990, and the back nine, which were ready for play in 1993. Unlike the other Vilamoura courses, Laguna is located on relatively flat, open terrain. The basis of its modern design is its strategic placement of bunkers and water hazards, which demand accuracy of play. International airport: Faro, 20 kms. (20 minutes)
Facilities
ClubHouse, pro-Shop, restaurant, bar, buggy bar in the course, putting-green, driving-range with bunker and chipping area.
Description of the course Nº holes: 18 Length: 6.254 meters PAR: 73
Course Rating: 72,3 Slope Rating: 126
Architect: Frank Pennink Remodelled by Martin Hawtree in 1996 Opening: 1969
Teeing off times every 9 minutes
Handicap certificate is required
Maximum handicaps accepted: Men - 24,
Ladies – 28
Only softspikes are allowed
Grass varieties
On greens: Bentgrass var. Providence
On roughs: mix common Bermuda
On tees and fairways: Bermuda Tifton 419
Description
The Old Course was designed by architect Frank Pennink. Opened in 1969, it was completely remodelled in 1996 when several improvements were introduced and a new clubhouse built. The course is renowned for the way the designer skilfully utilized the natural contours of the land, maintaining the native vegetation, consisting mainly of pinewoods. This is one of the courses in Portugal that will always stand out in the memory of visiting golfers. International airport: Faro, 20 kms. (20 minutes).
Facilities
Club House, pro-shop, restaurant, bar, buggy bar in the course, valet – service, putting-green, driving-range.
Description of the course
Nº holes: 18 Length: 6.353 meters PAR: 72
Course Rating: 73,4 Slope Rating: 129
Architect: Frank Pennink. Remodelled by Robert Trent Jones in 1985
Opening: 1976
Teeing off times every 8 minutes
Handicap certificate is required
Maximum handicaps accepted: Men - 28,
Ladies - 36
Grass varieties
On greens: Bentgrass var. Penncross
On roughs: mix common Bermuda
On tees and fairways: Bermuda Tifton 419 and Lollium
On surrounds: mix Lollium and fescues
Description
Pinhal Golf Course opened in 1976. The original course was designed by architect Frank Pennink, and in 1985 the famous architect, Robert Trent Jones, introduced several modifications. As a result, different styles are apparent in the layout. The first nine holes wind through umbrella pine woods while the back nine, returning gently uphill, move through terrain that opens up to magnificent sea views. International airport: Faro, 20 kms. (20 minutes)
Facilities
ClubHouse, pro-shop, restaurant, bar, bar on the course, putting-green, driving-range with chipping area.
Description of the course
Nº holes: 18 Length: 6.560 meters PAR: 72
Course Rating : 72,4 Slope Rating : 122
Architect: Arnold Palmer Opening: 2004
Teeing off times every 10 minutes
Handicap certificate is required
Maximum handicaps accepted: Men - 24,
Ladies - 28
Only softspikes are allowed
Grass varieties
On greens: Bentgrass L - 93
On roughs: Common Bermuda , Lollium, Fescue ovina
On tees and fairways: Bermuda 419
On surrounds: Bermuda 419
Description
“Victoria Clube de Golfe” is a championship course of 18-hole par 72 course, occupying a total area of 90 hectares and with a total distance of 6,560 meters. Every care has been taken to ensure the preservation of the existing wetlands, the typical vegetation of carob, olives and almond trees, and several lakes, occupying 13 hectares, providing mirrors of water and strategic reservoirs for watering purposes. With 5/6 tees per hole, wide and undulating fairways, extensive water obstacles and well positioned bunkers; Victoria will reward heroic and ambitious shots. Another major attraction is formed by an exceptional driving range and by an enormous putting green area of around 2,500m2. One extraordinary fact concerning Victoria is that the Palmer design team masterly created 18 greens with totally different shapes and sizes. This is one of the distinguishing characteristics of the course, and for which local knowledge will be an advantage International airport: Faro, 20 kms. (20 minutes)
Facilities
ClubHouse, pro-shop, valet service, restaurant, bar, buggy bar in the course, putting-green, driving-range with bunker and chipping area.
Description of the course
Nº holes: 18 Length: 6.157 meters PAR: 72
Course Rating: 71.8 Slope Rating: 120
Architect: Martin Hawtree Opening: 2000
Teeing off times every 8 minutes
Handicap certificate is required
Maximum handicaps accepted: Men - 28,
Ladies - 36
Only softspikes are allowed
Grass varieties
On greens: Bentgrass Penn A4
On roughs: mix common Bermuda
On tees: Bermuda Tifton 419
On surrounds: mix Lollium and fescues
On fairways: Bermuda Tifton 419 com Lollium
Description
Millennium Golf Course was designed by architect Martin Hawtree, and opened in May 2000. A great deal of forethought went into the planning and the Millennium Golf Course is surely destined to become one of the most attractive courses built to date in Portugal . In a beautiful setting within the pinewoods and natural countryside it has a layout that offers variety and interest for the golfer. International airport: Faro, 20 kms. (20 minutes)
Facilities
Clubhouse, pro-shop, restaurant, bar, buggy bar in the course, putting-green, driving-range with bunker and chipping area.
