Founded 1968

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

The old Green and Orange courses. The greens have been completely rebuilt and 26 new bunkers have been added. Lined with eucalyptus and pine trees. Accurate driving required through undulating fairways down to the shores of the Atlantic. Superb mix of challenging golf and ocean views.

Does NOT include the famous cliff hole - see the Royal.

Clubhouse is the same for both Vale do Lobo courses.

Founded 1992

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 45

Two contrasting nines. The front is undulating and varied. The back can be very challenging with water on nearly every hole. Generally fast and tricky greens. The 11th & 12th are now separated more clearly by new dunes. The 12th is now a par 5 making the 72. The 17th is the most difficult with the island green.

This course now has a fully inclusive green fee which includes 18 holes, buggy for 18 holes, unlimited practice on the driving range before play. All buggies are electric and have Pro Shop Computer System fitted. We expect this course to become the most efficiently run on the Algarve, in terms of high standard of service, course quality and speed of play.

New 18 under construction is due to open in 2002.

founded 1970

Handicap Limits Men 24 Ladies 28

The old Vilamoura I course completed renovated in 1996/7. Very popular course. Favourite hole 6th par 3 ( 207m) requires a long straight drive on. Famous classic layout using the local umbrella pines and natural undulating landscape to the best advantage. Very strict - certificates must be shown.

founded 2000

Handicap Limits Men 24 Ladies 28

The new Vilamoura course, opened in June 2000 is fast becoming a favourite. Designed by UK architect Martin Hawtree, the course in made up of the old north loop of Laguna which underwent a complete rebuild. The front nine has a couple of lake shots on the 3rd and 6th. The back nine finishes with a par 5 and the new oriental style clubhouse is worth the visit. Very strict - certificates must be shown.

Founded 1976

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

Beautiful course designed by Pennick, modified by Trent Jones in 1985. First nine winding through pine trees. Back nine on open land with return gently uphill with great sea views. Favourite hole 13th, a long 508m with downhill drive; second shot blind leaving a good iron on to a small green bracketed by two bunkers. Well maintained. Two tee starts. Friendly clubhouse.

Founded 1990

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

Very popular and varied course reduced to two nines now, with the opening of the new Millennium course. Generous fairways on fairly level and open terrain with strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. The wind can be a major factor. Well maintained. Greens usually in excellent condition. Two tee starts.

Founded 1987

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

The old B & C. Used seven times for the Portuguese Open, this course favours the long hitter but requires good course navigation to score well. Both nines are anti clockwise but the first favours a good draw and the second favours a fade from the tee. Holes 3, 5 and 17 feature lakes which 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 birdie chances.

From October 2000 Quinta do Lago and Ria Formosa will have different green fee rates. Due to a new system at these courses it will not be possible to guarantee absolutely which of these two courses will be played. To simplify our own system we will charge the same rate for both courses and the players will pay a Esc 2,000 supplement at the course if they play Quinta do Lago.

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

The old A & D. This course has four great par 5’s all requiring power and accuracy- and providing superb views. Watch out for the wind on the par 3’s - 14 is outstanding. The par 4’s are doglegs except for 10 and 13 and require precision driving. Beware of the magnetic lakes on 13th and 18th.

Due to contracts will local hotels, resort complexes and members, these two courses are heavily booked until the contract release dates - which means that we cannot obtain a confirmed start time until two weeks before play. It is not advisable to book groups of more than 12 players in peak golf months on Quinta do Lago or Ria Formosa.

Two tee starts from both nines except in June July and August.

founded 1991

Handicap Limits Men 27 Ladies 35

On the edge of Quarteira, next to Vilamoura, this championship venue was designed by Donald Steel. Often the best greens and toughest course on the Algarve. Very attractive and challenging, carved out through the mature pine trees, with strategic water and sloping fairways. Complicated 1st 381m par 4. Very difficult 14th par 5 with a lake just before the green. Two excellent par 3’s - 13th & 15th. 3 nines now. So 3 tee starts - We cannot guarantee which combination will be played.

No discounts for juniors.

founded 1994

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

An increasingly popular alternative to the more expensive courses. And a useful inclusion in a week’s golf. Salgados is a good test of golf demanding accuracy from many tees and with shots into the greens, many of which are cleverly guarded with water hazards.

Built on the natural Portuguese inland landscape formerly known as Vale de Pinta, this course has a superb selection of ancient olive trees and the design uses all the natural features to the best advantage.

The greens are some of the fastest you will encounter in the Algarve and although this is not an exceptionally long course, careful thought is required to score well.

The new first tee is at the David Leadbetter Academy but check-in is currently at the original clubhouse adjacent to the Gramacho course.

Formerly known as Quinta da Gramacho this is a very interesting course of nine double fairways and either separate or large double greens on each hole. The condition of Gramacho is nearly always excellent and the layout provides a good test of golf.

A Henry Cotton design, using the natural landscape to create an interesting selection of fairways and greens. Alto golf boasts one of the longest par fours in Europe and the course is well maintained.

Founded 1966

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

Part of the Penina Le Meridien Hotel and Golf Resort. Following a major refurbishment involving relaying of fairways, greens and new irrigation systems, Penina re-opened in 1996. The course has now settled and offers the golfer a typical English course.

Host to the Portuguese Open in 1998.1999 and 2000.

Founded 1975

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

Near the historical area of Lagos, the old capital of the Algarve. A perfect holiday golf course of two contrasting nines. The course is interesting, challenging and well maintained. The views from the course are well worth the drive down the coast. This is an interesting day out to the other end of the Algarve.

Handicap Limits Men 28 Ladies 36

Picturesque course in the Eastern Algarve bounded by the Algarvean mountains, the Guadiana River and a marshland nature reserve, this is a new course with lakes, undulating fairways and elevated greens. A good holiday course with stunning views.

Founded 1987

Handicaps Men 28 Ladies 45

As far as you can go west along the coast to play golf. Designed by the renowned Pepe Gancedo. A hilly course with spectacular views from the front nine. The course combines dramatic terrain with a spirit of challenge and reward. Each hole is unique from the dog-legged 1st to the majestic elevated green of the 18th. Buggies a mixed blessing. Good club house and facilities. This is a different day out.

Founded 2001

Handicaps Men 27 Ladies 34

New course situated just past Lagos and before Parque da Floresta. Designed by Howard Swan. And offering two distinct sections providing a variety of interesting holes. Umbrella pines, almond, fig, olive and palm trees line the fairways, weaving their way between water hazards and shrewdly placed bunkers. Breathtaking views, spectacular scenery and the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean which is visible from most holes, all combine to make this a delight for the golfer and visitor alike.

Handicaps Men 28 Ladies 45

Fairly flat Spanish course surrounded by construction work as the resort develops. But still worth a day out. Characterised by sloping fairways formed by dunes, and beautifully landscaped with olive, orange and eucalyptus trees. Superb clubhouse in the Andalucian style. Plenty of water. Situated just past Ayamonte near the coast.

Handicaps Men 28 Ladies 45

27 hole course. Blue Green and Yellow nines. Yellow is for high handicappers with generous fairways. Blue is the most difficult. Situated near Huelva in Spain.

Great clubhouse with good facilities.

Another good day out.