Designed by William Mitchell, this 6.488 metres, par-72 championship course, set in undulating hills and pine forest, has hosted the Portuguese Open seven times.
A truly wonderful course, ideally designed to test the scratch golfer but can also be enjoyed by the handicap golfer, the layout favours the long hitter but correct placement of shots is needed to score well. Strategic bunkering, occasional water hazards and large, contoured greens are the main challenges. The signature hole is the beautiful par-3 15th with a long carry (190 metres) over a large lake to a well-guarded green set amongst pine trees.
The 8th, 10th and 18th are excellent, testing par-4s for low-handicap players on this scenic course which is an enjoyable experience for players of all standards. This is a course that demands accuracy on your club selection, as the greens are very wide and long. |
