Morgado golf course the new home of the Portuguese Open, part of the European Tour tournaments Set in a valley in the inner Algarve, between Portimão and Monchique. Morgado golf course is equally challenge for those taking their first steps in golf as for the more experienced golf player, who would like to test his technique. The scorecard shows a PAR 73, but Morgado golf course path length is attenuated by the generous width of fairways. However, less accurate strokes may be penalized by the action of one of several bunkers spread across the golf course. We can say that Morgado golf course is a golf course with the characteristics of a links - with flat fairways and Scottish inspiration bunkers - but instead of being close to the shore as traditional links, it is inserted into an area of Algarve parkland. Surrounded by the region traditional tree species, the player who visits Morgado golf course contacts with a different Algarve, calm and serene, providing the perfect setting for a memorable golf round. (...)
Morgado golf course the new home of the Portuguese Open, part of the European Tour tournaments Set in a valley in the inner Algarve, between Portimão and Monchique. Morgado golf course is equally challenge for those taking their first steps in golf as for the more experienced golf player, who would like to test his technique. The scorecard shows a PAR 73, but Morgado golf course path length is attenuated by the generous width of fairways. However, less accurate strokes may be penalized by the action of one of several bunkers spread across the golf course. We can say that Morgado golf course is a golf course with the characteristics of a links - with flat fairways and Scottish inspiration bunkers - but instead of being close to the shore as traditional links, it is inserted into an area of Algarve parkland. Surrounded by the region traditional tree species, the player who visits Morgado golf course contacts with a different Algarve, calm and serene, providing the perfect setting for a memorable golf round.
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from €39
1 Free in 12 Players (Only in 18 Holes item)
European Tour Golf course - Portuguese Open 2017, 2018 and 2019
Location
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Russell Talley (European Golf Design), 2003
Holes / Par
18 Holes, Par 73
HCP L / G
36 / 28
Length (mt)
6581 m / 6035 m / 5124 m
Joe Whelan
2023-09-21
Due to extreme lack of rainfall course was in very poor condition. No fault at all on the course's part and we still enjoyed our golf and staff were very nice to deal with.
News - Hot weather
2021-07-16
With high temperatures in the Algarve, Morgado's fairways reach temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius, but the course remains in excellent playing conditions, as a result of the improved work of the maintenance team. Players are advised to choose to play early in the morning.
Colin Dennis
2023-09-19
As usual, all the staff were great and very helpful explaining the issues they have had with lack of water for the last 2 years.
The fairways and rough areas were really suffering with drought conditions and made playing more of a challenge than it should have been. However, the greens were excellent albeit a little on the slow side.
Ian Holland
2023-09-19
Tees are scruffy due to limited water conditions and many were moved forwards - otherwise course and greens played well
Eamonn Ryan
2023-09-14
Unfortunately, the course is suffering from the long drought and rise in temperatures. Fairways completely burnt out.
Ian Godfrey
2023-09-14
Morgado is a good course to play but on this occasion the course was particularly dry and baron. Would suggest leaving this course until it has had rain and greened up.
Andrew Slavin
2023-09-11
Great day out at Morgado. Greens in superb condition, but fairways scorched, explained away by lack of water. Course could perhaps make more use of their Ranger by pushing slower groups along
Justin Harper
2023-09-08
A good track in need of water!
Niall O Shea
2023-09-07
Due to irrigation issues the course is badly scorched, in addition the bunkers are not correctly maintained & raked, an issue for the course management, as the bunkers don’t appear to be raked each day before play commences, however the golfers also don’t appear to rake the bunkers afterwards. Extra signage might help along with additional rakes.
Declan Mccarthy
2023-09-06
Greens were in excellent condition. The fairways and rough are very clearly suffering from the ongoing drought conditions. Buggies good and bar and staff all very friendly and professional. Pity the tees were so far forward
Jackie Robinson
2023-09-06
Clearly lacking in water so very dry but enjoyable all the same
Ian Beattie
2023-08-28
Transfer was fine - course struggling due to lack of irrigation, fairway grass brown, greens and tees reasonable
Stefan Kobewka
2023-08-14
Course was very dry due to a severe lack of irrigation water so didn’t look at its best. The 18 holes were a fair test for golfers of all abilities.
Staff were friendly but the club felt just a little disorganised.
Nice bar and patio to enjoy a beer post round.
Alto Golf & Country Club, located in Portugal’s Western Algarve, is a premier golf and country club resort, set in beautifully landscaped gardens with villas, apartments and townhouses, many with superb views of the sea, the golf course or the fabulous gardens.|The winding fairways and elevated greens reflect Sir Henry’s golfing philosophy of providing low handicap players with a testing game and still affording plenty of enjoyment for players at average club level and providing satisfaction and inspiration for beginners. The opening nine holes offer fine views over the bay of Lagos. The back nine, set on rolling slopes, include the remarkable Henry Cotton Challenge, the longest Par 5 in Europe. (...)
Alto Golf & Country Club, located in Portugal’s Western Algarve, is a premier golf and country club resort, set in beautifully landscaped gardens with villas, apartments and townhouses, many with superb views of the sea, the golf course or the fabulous gardens.|The winding fairways and elevated greens reflect Sir Henry’s golfing philosophy of providing low handicap players with a testing game and still affording plenty of enjoyment for players at average club level and providing satisfaction and inspiration for beginners. The opening nine holes offer fine views over the bay of Lagos. The back nine, set on rolling slopes, include the remarkable Henry Cotton Challenge, the longest Par 5 in Europe.
from €35
from €35
Location
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Sir Henry Cotton, 1991
Holes / Par
18 Holes, Par 70
HCP L / G
36 / 28
Length (mt)
5432 m / 5178 m / 4671 m
Brian Macleod
2023-09-17
Course in really good condition.
Really tough course that needs all shot shapes.new layout threw the GPS a bit.
Would be handy to have slope rating on cards
Lee Donnithorne
2023-08-25
The course was generally in good condition, the greens has been recently spiked and were a bit slow as a result. The course
Is very tight in places but quite short, so not unplayable but it is a tough challenge in places. Some of the greens are very tough to hit, with unforgiving surrounds. Not my personal favourite layout but still enjoyable.
Disappointing that the kitchen was closed for the day. Not sure if that is a one off or regular, but was expecting lunch at the club and had to go elsewhere.
Alan Cherry
2023-07-15
Greens very good. Fairways a bit patchy in places but considering the time of year very good.
J.P. Visser
2023-06-24
Well mantained course but not total fair. Due to 2 par 4 holes which are not reachabel in 2.
Nathan Gardiner
2023-06-05
Great course, greens had just been too dress and hollow tined so were a little bumpy. Other than that, good experience
Mike Beetlestone
2023-05-15
Like all the courses we played, the course was desperately in need of rain. But third time I've played it and it was better than I thought. Enjoyed the day
Paul Halewood
2023-05-12
Good course but tees need attention. Receptionist not very welcoming. Clubhouse good.
Andrew Bernard Warrington
2023-04-23
Good
Jackie Robinson
2023-03-18
fUN as usual
Peter Stoffersen
2023-03-06
slow play about 2 person flight´s in front of us!!
Marcel M. Hopman
2023-01-09
Wet and unfriendly reception.
Filippus Gunnar Arnason
2022-12-28
We came with good expectations after four days of no rain and were very disappointed to find that fairways were not cut and we are playing like in semi rough on first nine and then hole 16 and 18 on second nine. This should not be offered on a course of this standard, no roll and sometimes problem to find your ball on fairway. Greens are fine.
Silves Golf Course is anything but the proverbial walk in the park. Target golf reigns supreme. A drive at the opening hole has to flirt with two water hazards on both flanks. A heroic and straight shot will reward the player with an easy uphill approach shot.|Silves encourages and rewards attacking play. It has a natural beauty and an elegant design. The excellent condition, all year round, is ideal for low scoring. A relentless test in precision, this course has no peers. It is the 'archetype' of man-sized parkland golf.|Most holes offer a spectacular mountain and valley view, overlooking palm trees and olive groves. You may even pick a few oranges or even figs along the way to the next tee. The severity of the bunkering is enough defence against the onslaught of the games big guns. (...)
Silves Golf Course is anything but the proverbial walk in the park. Target golf reigns supreme. A drive at the opening hole has to flirt with two water hazards on both flanks. A heroic and straight shot will reward the player with an easy uphill approach shot.|Silves encourages and rewards attacking play. It has a natural beauty and an elegant design. The excellent condition, all year round, is ideal for low scoring. A relentless test in precision, this course has no peers. It is the 'archetype' of man-sized parkland golf.|Most holes offer a spectacular mountain and valley view, overlooking palm trees and olive groves. You may even pick a few oranges or even figs along the way to the next tee. The severity of the bunkering is enough defence against the onslaught of the games big guns.
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from €40
Location
Silves, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Fausto Nascimento, 2006
Holes / Par
18 Holes, Par 70
HCP L / G
35 / 27
Length (mt)
5615 m / 5256 m / 4728 m
Darren Springhall
2023-09-12
This a a good course with lots of elevation changes and elevated tees meaning some of the holes look spectacular from the tee. The tee boxes and fairways were in good condition but some of the greens had bare patches that had been sanded. At least the pin positions were placed away from these patches to make putting possible. The new clubhouse is a vast improvement on the old one and a great addition to the course.
Ian Beattie
2023-08-24
Course ok, greens not great, new clubhouse good, but forgot food order
Gordon Fleming
2023-07-24
Another well organised Chez Carlos round, course is a lovely layout but unfortunately a few greens were bare of grass and heavily sanded, hopefully will improve quickly but made putts bobble a lot.
Gordon Fleming
2023-07-23
Another well organised Chez Carlos round, course is a lovely layout but unfortunately a few greens were bare of grass and heavily sanded, hopefully will improve quickly but made putts bobble a lot.
Eamonn Ryan
2023-07-20
Course in poor condition. Greens sanded and bumpy. Many bare patches on both fairways and greens. Poor value.
Linda Smith
2023-06-20
Very slow round, waiting at least 10 minutes on every tee. Nice clubhouse, catering and buggy staff very friendly, Pro-Shop indifferent. Prefer other courses.
Peter Kohl
2023-06-18
A good fair course, only the beer after the round was too expensive
Mike Sykes
2023-05-12
Nice clubhouse but the greens had been hollow tined and we’re not very good, we should have been told this when we checked in, very disappointed.
Peter Tweed
2023-04-19
Very good golf course however they need to crack down on slow play
Paul Haran
2023-04-13
Good course
Jackie Robinson
2023-03-04
As usual the course won the day!
rob schepp
2023-02-27
Nice greens, fairways good. We don’t like the clubhouse architecture. Staff is gentle
Palmares golf course highlights itself in the Algarve coast because of its prime location, facing the incredible blue scenario of the ocean. A Perfect contrast with the green of this unique 27-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, which the links holes along the beach and the great views are the highlighting points.
The New 27 Holes Palmares Golf Course designed by Trent Jones Jr reopened mid 2010 and already Golf World magazine, has recently published its ‘top 100 in Europe’ list - and Onyria Palmares is ranked 26th in Continental Europe. (...)
Palmares golf course highlights itself in the Algarve coast because of its prime location, facing the incredible blue scenario of the ocean. A Perfect contrast with the green of this unique 27-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, which the links holes along the beach and the great views are the highlighting points.
The New 27 Holes Palmares Golf Course designed by Trent Jones Jr reopened mid 2010 and already Golf World magazine, has recently published its ‘top 100 in Europe’ list - and Onyria Palmares is ranked 26th in Continental Europe.
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from €86
1 Free in 8 (only valid in 18 Holes rate) Free buggy on Early Bird and Twilight rates
Location
Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Robert Trent Jones Jr, Reopened in 2010
Holes / Par
27 Holes, Par 72
HCP L / G
36 / 28
Length (mt)
5961 m / 5614 m / 5020 m
Jason Robinson
2023-09-29
Was very disappointed if I’m honest, played course many times and has always been a magnificent experience with the views and the layout of the course but unfortunately the greens were disgraceful ???? I was actually going to email course to see if I could get a refund or voucher or discount for a further visit
News - Golf in Portugal - Palmares golf course
2021-07-18
The first of two days of Regional Qualifications in the Algarve has already been played at the stunning Palmares Ocean Living & Golf. The Vinicom team won with 85 points, with cards of 43 from Viriato Teixeira/Rui Mendes and 42 from Rafael Teixeira and António Barreiros. Also qualified for the Algarve Semi-Final were Hole in One Pub/Flinstones (84), Vista Alegre (83), Moneris Lx (83) and Delta Cafés (82).
Lunch and the prize-giving ceremony took place at the magnificent Hotel Algarve Casino da Solverde Casinos & Hotels in Praia da Rocha.
Randall Eckert
2023-09-23
Unbelievably bad condition
Andrea Grote
2023-09-22
We played the courses Alvor and Lagos today. Both courses are not in a good condition. The greens are bad. We had two flights in front, who were very, very slowly and the marshal did nothing to fasten the game flow. The design of the courses is nice.
MICHEL GROSSE
2023-09-21
Très mauvais Green. -**- Very bad Green.
Reinoud van Haare Heijmeijer
2023-09-15
Great service at reception desk and in the course. 50% discount on buggy’s because of draught damage. Course is nice to play but in severe damaged state.
Andrew Slavin
2023-09-15
Probably our favourite course in Western Algarve, great lay out with lovely views.
Sadly this year, let down by sub standard greens which they are blaming in lack of water, but greens are missing sections of green which is a major disappointment. Need to be lowering their base cost when in that state and not just reducing costs of buggies
David Mulligan
2023-09-13
Though the staff were very pleasant I'm afraid the course was in very poor condition - especially the greens and tees. We would not have booked this course if we knew it's condition.
Laura Blamire
2023-09-10
Golf course was in very poor condition, weeds in greens with ball patches. Tee boxes no upkeep. Other courses in the area were far better than this.
Jonny Bryce
2023-09-07
Course was in dreadful condition and frankly shouldn’t have been open when we played. Very disappointed as this was our top rated course. Would love
to visit when they resolve the issues. More effort has gone into the development and not golf course.
Thilo Kommer
2023-08-09
Played today the Alvor + Lagos Course, which are really well designed Courses, despite the Fairways were quite dry and the Greens also not in the best conditions.
Stephane Castella
2023-07-19
Greens are currently not appealing at all (mostly on Alvor and Lagos) but actually not so bad. Course is really dry.
Lagos is my favorite loop. Praia could be a great one too but the design is unfortunately pretty blend imho.
While the clubhouse is beautiful, it's a bit of a mess to get access by cab/Uber.
The place has cleary some great potential but need some improvement.
Chris Bax
2023-07-06
Nice layout - played the Alvor and Lagos 9s - Praia nines looked good to - very links. Greens rolled ok (wish people would repair their pitch marks ????), tee boxes very neat and tidy, fairways and around a bit brown but it’s been warm and dry here so no shock there.
Buggy at €50 is crazy steep - yes it’s comfortable but no GPS or drinks box.
Vale da Pinta Golf Course is one of the best-designed courses in Europe. It has earned a deserved reputation for the outstanding level of maintenance of the course, and its design, which makes it a challenge to golfers of all standards.|The rolling terrain is dotted with carob, fig, almond and olive trees, some of which are more than 600 years old, and a very special feature of this course is one olive tree that dates back more than 1200 years.|The size of the greens is specifically matched to the length of the approach shot. It is certain to be appreciated by experienced golfers, for whom a round on this course will provide genuine excitement and a memorable and enjoyable days play. (...)
Vale da Pinta Golf Course is one of the best-designed courses in Europe. It has earned a deserved reputation for the outstanding level of maintenance of the course, and its design, which makes it a challenge to golfers of all standards.|The rolling terrain is dotted with carob, fig, almond and olive trees, some of which are more than 600 years old, and a very special feature of this course is one olive tree that dates back more than 1200 years.|The size of the greens is specifically matched to the length of the approach shot. It is certain to be appreciated by experienced golfers, for whom a round on this course will provide genuine excitement and a memorable and enjoyable days play.
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from €40
Location
Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Ronald Fream, 1992
Holes / Par
18 Holes, Par 71
HCP L / G
35 / 27
Length (mt)
5679 m / 5241 m / 4866 m
Michael Butterworth
2023-09-27
Well designed course, each hole quite different, some v tough holes. greens not at their best but still playable.
Nick Jones
2023-09-22
Course fairways and greens could be better. There were some bald patches on greens.
Eamonn Ryan
2023-09-18
Course suffering from the high temperatures. Greens in poor condition.
Jonny Bryce
2023-09-07
Course was a little disappointing and thought it’s sister course Gramacho was in much better condition and better designed course. The greens were terrible given it had just reopened from maintenance and very bobbly and slow.
Alexander Loeffen
2023-06-28
Like Gramcho en beautiful course, but we've seen even better ones. javascript:save_rate(8,29)
Richard petch
2023-06-10
2 many doglegs for myself but the course was in excellent condition.
DAVID GREATHEAD
2023-06-04
Qualty of course very, but marshalling of slow play non existant. Compacted sand in bunkers not acceptable.
Christine Woods
2023-05-18
The Greens were not up to their usual standard
Brian Trenbirth
2023-05-16
Enjoyed the course although the greens were not at their best
Mark Wilkinson
2023-05-12
First time of playing was tricky with all the dog legs but good fun. Greens were disappointing.
Ian Geoffrey Mitchell
2023-04-24
We would have enjoyed our visit more if the course had been more actively stewarded. We could easily have completed 18 holes on a twilight rate but the group we were stuck behind broke many of the basic rules of golf. They parked buggies in silly places that stopped us playing our first shot, we’re obviously not up to playing off the white tees and thus took ages. Losing balls. Etc. the list is endless. We started at 3.25 and it’s was so slow that 2 groups of decent golfers gave up on the 4th they couldn’t bear it.
The course is a decent challenge it has some hard holes and another time we would have enjoyed it. we stopped at the 13th especially as it was raining and we had to drive back to Villamoura. We would have to think seriously about playing it again.
Peter Tweed
2023-04-19
Love this course but today there were no buggies available and it is not the easiest course to walk round when you have a heart condition. Also, because of slow play we were only able to complete 15 holes !
Gramacho Golf Course has 27 varied greens that enables the golfer to play the same course several times with different greens and new challenges. This golf course is maintained at tournament standard all the year round.|The wonderful characteristics already existing on the site, from the boulder outcrops and dry stone walling to the fig, carob and olive trees, have been complemented by artfully positioned lakes and bunkers. These hazards, combined with the design of the greens and fairways, result in a challenging but attractive golf course.|From the first stroke off the tee to the final green, the player must not just play the ball well but also adopt the best strategy to achieve an optimum result. At the end of the round, experienced golfers will be able to confirm that they have played a good golf course. (...)
Gramacho Golf Course has 27 varied greens that enables the golfer to play the same course several times with different greens and new challenges. This golf course is maintained at tournament standard all the year round.|The wonderful characteristics already existing on the site, from the boulder outcrops and dry stone walling to the fig, carob and olive trees, have been complemented by artfully positioned lakes and bunkers. These hazards, combined with the design of the greens and fairways, result in a challenging but attractive golf course.|From the first stroke off the tee to the final green, the player must not just play the ball well but also adopt the best strategy to achieve an optimum result. At the end of the round, experienced golfers will be able to confirm that they have played a good golf course.
from €40
from €40
Location
Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Ronald Fream, 1991
Holes / Par
18 Holes, Par 72
HCP L / G
35 / 27
Length (mt)
5532 m / 5212 m / 4777 m
Jonny Bryce
2023-09-07
We were placed on this course as Vale da Pinta was closed for maintenance and very glad we did. Course in good condition given irrigation issues and think this course is underrated and has a lot to offer
Denis Nagle
2023-07-18
Thoroughly enjoyable, however the Driver which I hired, had a completely split grip.
Eammon Ryan
2023-07-10
Course is undergoing some maintenance at this time and the greens are heavily sanded. The course staff made players of this. It's a fine course and I'm sure the work will restore it to it's usual excellent condition.
Alexander Loeffen
2023-06-28
Great course, but glad it was the first course we played in a row of four, because each day it became better
Roger Moyse
2023-06-18
Nice course fits well with Pinta
J.P. Visser
2023-06-16
Very well maintained golfcourse, but busy. Most of all flights are 4 ballen. Friendly employees
Christopher Hebdon
2023-06-11
Poor condition really. The greens weren't swished the day we played(sat) didn't see a green keeper all day.
Fabrice Ange
2023-06-06
Nice course
Irene OConnor
2023-05-15
Good
Paul Haran
2023-04-13
Could do with new tee box markers
Paul Haran
2023-04-11
Hole markings (number, par, index) needed.
Paul Bailey
2023-03-15
Some quirky ???? ???? holes none the less a very enjoyable course.
Penina Resort Golf Course, is a pleasant Par 35 with 2987 metres, taking advantage of the principles laid down by Sir Henry Cotton with water hazards playing their tricks best; the Penina Golf Resort course, is an opportunity to fine-tune one's short game, while providing gentle training ground for beginners. (...)
Penina Resort Golf Course, is a pleasant Par 35 with 2987 metres, taking advantage of the principles laid down by Sir Henry Cotton with water hazards playing their tricks best; the Penina Golf Resort course, is an opportunity to fine-tune one's short game, while providing gentle training ground for beginners.
from €43
from €43
Location
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Sir Henry Cotton, 1972
Holes / Par
9 Holes, Par 71
HCP L / G
- / -
Length (mt)
0 / 5946 m / 5268m
Martin Dunlop
2023-06-19
I thought Pennina resort course was a big disappointment not very well maintained and badly run down.the only sort of good comment is the greens were not too bad
Michael Kaehler
2023-05-07
Interesting course, but very poor condition. Ok for short practice rounds.
Derome
2022-09-23
Really helpfull on phone and.by mail. Thanks!
Dave Green
2022-05-25
Played on the day we were going home. Ideal pace of play. Lots of tight doglegs and greens were very good.
Markus Kuntner
2022-03-02
The Fairways were simple horrible. No good experience.
Pieter Colijn
2019-10-14
Nice course and well prepared
Paul Selway
2019-09-21
Good course could do with a little tidying up
helen pettitt
2019-05-12
Was lovely to be back at Penina, course well maintained and such fun to play
Bob Cavanagh
2019-05-02
Everything was fine.
Stuart Armstrong
2019-04-06
Good condition and always enjoyable
Stephanie Emmitt
2019-03-26
A pleasant, relaxed course. We've never experienced any long waits or overbooking of the course. It's not too strenuous and makes for a very enjoyable relaxed round.
Francis Peinen
2019-03-12
Easy booking, good prices
Álamos Golf Course Lying to the north of Portimão it is a neighbor of another Algarve Golf Course, Morgado do Reguengo. When playing Álamos golf course, players can enjoy great views of the Monchique mountains, lakes, and farmland, there is a real sense of getting away from it all there. It’s shorter than Morgado (Par 71) but it has all the features necessary to fulfill the expectations of the most demanding player. More than a test of golf, the Alamos Golf course attests to the harmony which may be achieved between the man-made and nature itself.Undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers and steeply sloping greens define this wonderful golf course.Pray that your put is hot and the reward is guaranteed (...)
Álamos Golf Course Lying to the north of Portimão it is a neighbor of another Algarve Golf Course, Morgado do Reguengo. When playing Álamos golf course, players can enjoy great views of the Monchique mountains, lakes, and farmland, there is a real sense of getting away from it all there. It’s shorter than Morgado (Par 71) but it has all the features necessary to fulfill the expectations of the most demanding player. More than a test of golf, the Alamos Golf course attests to the harmony which may be achieved between the man-made and nature itself.Undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers and steeply sloping greens define this wonderful golf course.Pray that your put is hot and the reward is guaranteed
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from €39
1 Free in 12 Players (Only in 18 Holes item)
Location
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Russell Talley(European Golf Design), 2006
Holes / Par
18 Holes, Par 71
HCP L / G
36 / 28
Length (mt)
5710 m / 5105 m / 4348 m
Rick Hewland
2023-09-30
Very very poor.
5hrs 15mins to play isn't acceptable.
We should have been advised what poor fondition the course is in. It should currently be closed.
John
2023-09-24
Nice course, however fairways are currently vey dry. green fee is high for current condition
Eoghan Glynn
2023-06-21
Service very good. No issues with club hire and buggies. Course very short off the yellow tees and white tees weren't available to play off. Morgado is the superior of the two courses.
David Elliott
2023-06-18
Nice day , early start, sister course to Morgado , which we played earlier in the week. Greens are challenging and very difficult to read , some very large. Course condition is OK but not as good condition as Morgado ,particularly around the edges of the green areas. All in all a pleasant course , fair challenge.
Gareth Toms
2023-06-15
Very good conditions however some pin placements made 2 putting a challenge
Mark Parsons
2023-05-23
We played Alamos golf course in May 23 with the Algarve in a drought situation, and it really showed on this course. The greens and tees were still in pretty good condition though. The layout is reasonably interesting, but the round was quite slow, nearly 5 hours. There was no sign of any marshalling on the course to move things along.
We are regular fit golfers, but are glad we took a buggy as there are some long distances from green to tee, and again at the end coming in from 18.
Tee times.pt organised everything well again.
Mark Bodle
2023-05-22
2nd day was the Morgado course, a world apart from the Alamosand a pleasure to play.
Tom Gudyer
2023-05-15
A decent golf course and great for variety on a trip to Portugal. Slightly shorter holes which means for some interesting tee shots!
Cathy Proto
2023-05-09
First time we've played the, reasonably priced, Alamos. Enjoyable but very dry and contoured greens made putting extremely challenging.
Maurizio Tabarelli de Fatis
2023-05-01
It is a short golf course. Nice design and good maintenance. The ground is quite dry in several parts of the course.
Andrew Bernard Warrington
2023-04-26
Alamos was good all round no issues whatsoever
Fran Mackey
2023-04-02
Our least favourite course. Was not in as good condition as the others. But a nice course all the same.
Penina Champoinship Golf Course was previously known as the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Golf Course. The main 18 holes provide the most demanding test of a players skill in the Algarve, if not in Portugal. The inevitable difficulty that a flat landscape and terrain creates with club selection, the holes are crossed and flanked by a series of streams, ditches and water hazards, demanding precisely executed shots to avoid trouble and achieve par.|The course is beautifully maintained, winding past tall stands of eucalyptus and clumps of palm to mainly elevated greens which have subtle slopes and sometimes treacherous speeds. (...)
Penina Champoinship Golf Course was previously known as the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Golf Course. The main 18 holes provide the most demanding test of a players skill in the Algarve, if not in Portugal. The inevitable difficulty that a flat landscape and terrain creates with club selection, the holes are crossed and flanked by a series of streams, ditches and water hazards, demanding precisely executed shots to avoid trouble and achieve par.|The course is beautifully maintained, winding past tall stands of eucalyptus and clumps of palm to mainly elevated greens which have subtle slopes and sometimes treacherous speeds.
from €66
from €66
1 Free in 8 Players (Not valid on Twilight and 2 Players + Buggy)
Location
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Henry Cotton, 1966
Holes / Par
18 Holes, Par 73
HCP L / G
36 / 28
Length (mt)
6273 m / 5827 m / 5140 m
Dan Bodalen
2023-09-25
Good
Brian Macleod
2023-09-14
Course is looking tired . Tee boxes need maintained. Lots of bare patches on fairway and rough. Course layout is good, variety of hole shapes. Pity about condition
Stephen Richard Copley
2023-06-10
Nice to be back at Penina after a few years. Good experience in pro shop, caddy master and in after bar area. Course condition - the greens were ok and running well. The tee boxes and the fairways though were in very por condition and many times you were hitting of bare and uneven area , particularly the tees. A shame really as it’s reputation is being lowered as I had been made aware that this may be the case and sadly was
Michelle Bailey
2023-06-05
the course was very scrappy and not as well maintained as it should be for the price
Steve Jennings
2023-05-13
A course which needs some serious money spending on it. Teed and fairways and surrounding area poor. Greens excellent. Such a shame for what was an iconic course.
Mike Beetlestone
2023-05-12
Potentially a lovely course, but fairways in very poor condition, presumably because of dry weather but also sand in bunkers very poor quality
George Drummond
2023-05-09
A historic course but looking very tired and needs lots of TLC
Chris Fortescue
2023-05-01
Very slow service for lunch causing us to almost miss our tee time, course felt dated and lacked attention. Nowhere near as green as a lot of others we played and as the most expensive would not reccomend.
Tony Osborne
2022-11-28
Penina always a good test as it’s one of the longer courses. Was in good condition mainly. Greens were nice apart from last few which have some disease.
Gordon McCrae
2022-11-06
Not played here for a few years. Sadly it’s seen better days and the course, whilst still a challenge, is tired and the worst state I’ve ever seen it in. Looks like hardly anyone repairs their pitch marks anymore
Martin Punch
2022-11-02
Lovely course but has lost its attraction. Very poor maintenance and condition. Areas around bunkers not maintained with high grass growing on edge of bunkers. Will think twice about playing here again... Gramacho/Pinta better option for the same Rate.
John Shpughnessy
2022-10-25
Greens in good condition. Rest of the course a bit rough.
Penina Academy Golf Course, is a Par 30 with 1851 metres, short course but fun to play, which winds its way between the holes of the Penina Championship Golf Course with an inviting large lake on the par-3 3rd and a generously long par-4 on the 4th - Ideal for beginners and golfers who want to improve their iron shots. (...)
Penina Academy Golf Course, is a Par 30 with 1851 metres, short course but fun to play, which winds its way between the holes of the Penina Championship Golf Course with an inviting large lake on the par-3 3rd and a generously long par-4 on the 4th - Ideal for beginners and golfers who want to improve their iron shots.
from €28
from €28
Location
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
Designer / Opened
Sir Henry Cotton, 1977
Holes / Par
9 Holes, Par 30
HCP L / G
- / -
Length (mt)
1851 m / 0 / 0
Sven
2019-05-06
Nice Short course........Not to Short with 3 paar 4
Tim Forrest
2018-09-17
Course was scruffy, greens were good
Lynn fletcher
2016-11-01
Fairways and greens not as good as the championship course