Course Guides
Golf Courses in Portugal
AZORES ISLANDS
VerdeGolf Country Club
Address: Rua do Bom Jesus - Aflitos, 9545 Fenais da Luz, Azores Islands, Portugal
Furnas Golf Course
Holes: 18
Metres: 6232/5955/5256
Par: 72
SSS: 72/71/71
First opened in 1939 with 9 holes designed by MacKenzie Ross and the other 9 by Cameron and Powell.
Batalha Course
Holes: 27 (18 playable)
Metres: 6435/6120/5366
Par: 72
SSS: 73/72/72
Telephone: + 351-96-498559
Email Address: verdegolf@virtualazores.com
Web Site: virtualazores.com/verdegolf
Established in 1996. A Cameron and Powell design.
A mix of woodland and links layouts.
LISBON AREA
LISBON
Praia D'el Rey
Address: Vale de Janelas, Obidos, Lisbon, Portugal
Holes: 18
Metres: 6467/6056/5586
Par: 72/72/72
Telephone: 062 90 96 26
RIO MAIOR
Golden Eagle Golf and Country Club
Address: Quinta do Brinéal, Arrouquelas, 2040 Rio Maior, Rio Maior, Portugal
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6658/6068/5230
Par: 72/72/72
Telephone: (043) 981 48, Fax: (043) 981 49
Architect; Rocky Roquemore. Private.
SINTRA
Quinta da Beloura
Address: Estrada de Albarraque, Sintra 2710 Portugal
Holes: 18
Metres: 5917/5474/5092
Par: 73/73/73
Telephone: (01) 910 60 35, Fax: (01) 910 63 59
One fo the newest courses on the Estoril coast. Views of the Sintra Maountain range. Lots of trees and a mostly flat terrain. Architect; Rocky Roquemore.
Penha Longa Golf Club
Address: Caesar Park, Penha Longa, Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Linhó, 2710 Sintra
Holes: 18
Metres: 6290
Par: 72
Telephone: (01) 924 00 14, Fax: (01) 924 90 24
Designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Features gentle hills, groves of oaks and pines, and vistas of the Sintra Mtns. from the hillside, 6th and 13th, holes. Past host to the 1994/95 Portuguese Open Championships. Beautifully maintained with fabulous views. Also has a 9 hole course on property.
Mosteiro Course
Holes: 9 Metres: 2588 m. Par: 35
Estoril Golf Course
Address; Av. da Republica, 2765 Estoril
Holes: 18
Metres: 5238
Par: 69
Telephone: (01) 468 01 76, Fax: (01) 468 27 96
Pine trees and eucalypti nearly cover this challenging layout where accuracy is needed. The finishing hole grants great views of the Atlantic ocean. Architect; Mackenzie Ross. Another 9 holes also on property.
Estoril Sol
Address: Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Linho, 2710 Sintra
Holes: 9
Metres: 1805
Par: 31
Telephone: (01) 923 24 61, Fax: (01) 923 24 61
Part of the seaside resort area, Estoril Sol is acclaimed for its guality golf and beautiful scenery. A super layout sporting a variety of interesting holes. Desiogned by Robert Trent Jones.
QUELUZ
Lisbon Sports Club
Address: Casal de Carregueira, Belas, 2715 Queluz
Holes: 18
Metres: 5278
Par: 69
Telephone: (01) 432 14 74, Fax: (01) 431 24 82
One of Portugal's oldest. Architect; Hawtree & Sons. Water comes into play on about 12 holes thanks to a stream. Woods and bunkers and some difficult shots are all part of the challenge.
Belas Clube de Campo
Address: Casal de Carregueira, 2745 Belas
Holes: 18
Metres: 6380
Par: 72
Telephone: 01) 962 61 30, Fax: (01) 962 61 31
Two very different nines. Good use is made of the natural terrain and by the planting of lots of trees the housing development is kept separate. The finishing hole is a par 4 named "The Big Hole", because the second stroke players must make some 180 metre s from the green which is protected by a lake. Architect; Rocky Roquemore.
ESTORIL
Estoril Palacio
Holes: 18
Metres: 5267
Par: 69
Telephone: (+351 1) 468-0176/3248, Fax: (+351 1) 468-2796
Beautiful undulating landscape with pine groves and an adjacent 9 hole course.
CASCAIS
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Quinta da Marinha Address: Quinta da Marinha, Casa 36, 2750 Cascais Holes: 18 Metres: 6100 Par: 71 |
Rolling landscape wooded with pines. Beautiful course that takes the golfer down to the Guincho beach. The architect is Robert Trent Jones.
LISBON SOUTH
AROEIRA
Aroeira Golf Club
Address: Herdade de Aroeira, Fonte da Telha, 2825 Monte da Caparica
Holes: 18
Metres: 6040
Par: 72
Telephone: (01) 297 13 14 and (01) 297 12 44, Fax: (01) 297 12 38
Located by the south bank of the Tejo river, this seaside course is in the center of a large pine forest. The signature 11th hole redesigned by Robert Trent Jones.
AZEITÄO
Quinta do Peru
Address: Clube Quinta do Peru, 2830 Quinta do Conde, Azeitão
Holes: 18
Metres: 6036
Par: 72
Telephone: (01) 213 43 20, Fax: (01) 213 43 21
The Arrábida mountain range acts as backdrop to this layout in the region of castles, Sesimbra and Setúbal, to the south of the River Tejo. Designed by Rocky Roquemore the course offers challenging golf especially for the amateur.
PALMELA
Montado Golf Club
Address: Clube de Golfe do Montado, Apartado 40, Algeruz, 2950 Palmela
Holes: 18
Metres: 6003
Par: 72
Telephone: (065) 70 66 48, Fax: (065) 70 67 75
Surrounded by the famous muscatel vineyards this course provides enjoyable play for people of all skill levels as they play through fairways cut through groves of ancient cork trees. Mainly flat landscape with a number of oaks, as well. Hazards in the for m of rivulets and small lakes. Architect; Duarte Sottomayor.
SETUBAL
Tróia Golf
Address: Complexo Turisticon de Tróia, 2900 Setubal
Holes: 18
Metres: 6337
Par: 72
Telephone: (065) 441 12, Fax: (065) 443 15
This course is located across a peninsula with the Arrábida mountain range as a backdrop. Thought to be one of the most difficult layouts in Portugal. Links style, with sand bordering the entire course. Lots of pine trees and other vegetation. Opened in 1 982. Architect; Robert Trent Jones.
Alentejo Marvão
Address: Quinta do Prado, S. Salvador d'Aranmenha, 7330 Marvão
Holes: 18
Metres: 6170
Par: 72
Telephone: (045) 937 55, Fax: (045) 938 05
The historic hills Marvão and São Mamede are the backdrop of this newer course. Undulating greens, bunkers and 4 lakes all come into play. Architect; Jorge Santana da Silva. (Alentejo region)
ALGARVE
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Vilamoura Golf Club Yardage: +6500 Par: 73 Telephone: (89) 313652 |
Vilamoura Millenium Golf Course
Address: 8125 Quarteira, Vilamoura, Portugal, Algarve, Portugal
Holes: 18
Metres: 6200
Par: 72
Telephone: +351 289 310 330, Fax: +351 289 310 349
Opened in June, 2000. Designed by Martin Hawtree. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, Pro-Shop, restaurant and bar. Semi-Private.
Pinheiros Altos Golf Club
Holes: 3-18s
Old Course
Metres: 6049
Par: 71
Telephone: (+351 89) 394-392
The first Nine (The Pines) runs through pines on sandy subsoil and the back Nine (The Lakes) has a variety of features such as rolling hills, tall pines, and lush wetlands.
Quinta do Lago
Hole: 4-18s
Metres: 6205, 6488
Par 72
Telephone: (+351 89) 394-529, 396-002/3, 394-782, Fax: (+351 89) 394-013
Probably the best known course on the Algrave and the longest established.
San Lourenco
Holes:18
Metres: 6238
Par: 72
Telephone: (+351 89) 396-534, Fax: (+351 89) 396-908
Ranked among Europe's top 50 courses.
CENTRAL AND WEST ALGARVE
ALGARVE
San Lorenzo
Address: Quinta do Lago, 8135 Almancil, Algarve
Holes: 18
Par: 72
SSS: 73
Telephone: (351) 289396522, (351) 289396534, Fax: (351) 289396908
2000-acre Quinta do Lago estate surrounded by pine-woods, lakes and lots of wildlife. Views of the Ria Formosa nature reserve. Associated with Le Meridian hotels. Designed by American Joseph Lee, it is rated number 2 in Europe by Golf World.
Carvoeiro Golf & Country Club
Quinta do Gramacho Course
Holes: 9 (18 tees)
Metres: 5919
Par: 72
Vale da Pinta Course
Holes: 18
Metres: 5833
Par: 72
Telephone: (+351 82) 526-10, Fax: (+351 82) 341-459
The Vale da Pinta course makes its way among hills and valleys of ancient olive, almond and fig trees and boasts large, deep greens with even larger bunkers.
Vale do Lobo
Address: 8137 Vale do Lobo Codex, Algarve 8137, Portugal
Ocean Course
Holes: 18
Royal Course
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6175
Par: 72
Telephone:(89) 39 39 39, Fax: (89) 39 47 13
Three interchangeable courses close to Faro International Airport.
Vilamoura
Address: 8125 Quarteira, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
Vilamoura 1
Holes: 18
Metres: 6254/5077
Par: 73/73
Telephone: (351) 289310341, Fax: (351) 289310321
Laguna Course
Holes: 18
Metres: 6133/4903
Par: 72
Tee Times : (351) 289310180, Fax: (351) 289310183
Pinhal Course
Metres: 6300/5188
Par: 72
Telephone: (351) 289310390, Fax: (351) 289310393
Vila Sol Golf Club
Holes: 27
Metres: 6183
Par: 72
Tel: +351 289 320 354 (reservations) +351 289 320 505 (golf reservations)
Just 20 minutes from the Faro International Airport.
Pine Cliffs Golf and Country Club
Holes: 9
Metres: 2324
Par: 33
Telephone: (+351 89) 501-787, Fax: (+351 89) 501-884
Reserved for guests of The Sheraton Pine Cliffs Hotel.
Alto Golf
Holes: 18
Metres: 6125
Par: 72
Telephone: (+351 82) 416-913, Fax: (+351 82) 458-557
Opened in 1991.
Penina Golf
Holes: 18
Metres: 6439
Par: 73
Telephone: (+351 82) 415-415, Fax: (+351 82) 415-000
Algarve's first golf resort and hotel also features 2 nine-hole layouts.
LAGOS
Palmares
Holes: 18
Metres: 5961
Par: 71
Telephone: (+351 82) 762-953/961, Fax: (+351 82) 762-534
Western Algarve.
Parque da Floresta
Address: Parque da Floresta Vale do Poço, Budens 8650-060 Vila do Bispo Algarve Portugal
Holes: 18
Metres: 5670
Par: 72
Telephone: (00351) 82 690000, Fax: (00351) 82 695338
A dramatic, rugged course which contrasts with the other parkland layouts of the Algarve.
MADEIRA
Palheiro Golf
Address: Sitio do Balancal, Sao Goncalo, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Holes: 18
Telephone: + 351 291 792 116
Email Address: jonathan.f@mail.telepac.pt
Web Site: http://www.madeira-golf.com
NORTHERN PORTUGAL
BEIRAS
Montebelo Golf Club
Address: Farminhão, 3510 Viseu, Beiras
Holes: 18
Metres: 6317
Par: 72
Telephone: (032) 85 64 64, Fax: (032) 85 64 01
Architects; Mark Sitwell and Malcolm Kenyon
MINHO
Quinta da Barca Golf Course
Address: Barco de Large, 4740 Esposende, Minho
Holes: 9
Metres: 2012
Par: 31
Telephone: (053) 96 67 23, Fax: (053) 96 90 68
Architect; Jorge Santana de Silva.
Estela Golf Club
Address: Póvoa de Várzim Rio Alto, Estela, 4990 Minho
Holes: 18
Metres: 6017
Par: 72
Telephone: (052) 60 18 14, Fax: (052) 61 27 01
Architect; Duarte Sottomayor
Amarante Golf Club
Address: Quinta da Deveza, Louredo, 4600 Amarante, Minho
Holes: 18
Metres: 5085
Par: 68
Telephone: (055) 44 60 60, Fax: (055) 44 62 02
Architect; Jorge Santana da Silva
PONTE DE LIMA
Ponte de Lima Golf Course
Address: Quinta de Pias, Fornelas, 4990 Ponte de Lima
Holes: 18
Metres: 6005
Par: 71
Telephone: (058) 74 34 14, Fax; (058) 74 34 24
Architect; Jean Pierre Porcher
PORTO
Miramar Golf Club
Address: Av. Sacadura Cabral, Miramar, 4405 Valadares, Porto
Holes: 9
Metres: 2573
Par: 34
Telephone: (02) 762 20 67, Fax: (02) 762 78 69
Architect; Frank Gordon.
Oporto Golf Club
Address: Lugar do Sisto, Espinho, Porto
Holes: 18
Metres: 5610
Par: 71
Telephone: (02) 72 20 08, Fax: (02) 72 68 95
VIDAGO
Vidago Golf Club
Address: Pavilhão de Golfe, 5425 Vidago
Holes: 9
Metres: 2370
Par: 33
Telephone: (076) 97 356, Fax: (076) 973 59
Mountainous layout. Architect; Mackenzie Ross.
COSTA PRATA
Costa Prata Golf Course
Address: Praia D'El Rey, Vale de Janelas, 2510 Óbidos, Costa Prata
Holes: 18
Metres: 6467
Par: 72
Telephone: (062) 90 96 26, Fax: (062) 90 96 29
Architect; Cabell B. Robinson.
Botado Golf Club
Address: Complexo Turistico de Botada, Praia de Consolação, 2520 Peniche, Costa Prata
Holes: 9
Metres: 2500
Par: 36
Telephone: (062) 75 07 17, Fax: (062) 75 07 1
Vimeiro Golf Club
Termas do Vimeiro, Praia do Porto Novo, 2650 Torres Vedras, Costa Prata
Holes: 9
Metres: 2350
Par; 34
Telephone: (061) 98 41 57, Fax: (061) 98 46 21
Architect; Frank Pennink.
