Jorge Santana da Silva's 2009 design, carved through what was once an orange grove on the edge of the Ria Formosa. Modern routing, genuine scenery, and a quieter, more contemplative round than its more famous Quinta do Lago neighbours — one of the estate's best-kept standouts. ...
William F. Mitchell's 1974 design, the course that put the Golden Triangle on the golfing map. Mature, prestigious, and still the round every other Quinta do Lago course gets quietly compared against — a genuine Algarve institution. In a postcard setting. ...
Due to a fire that happened in the clubhouse in the Summer of 2023, the golf course is currently operating with temporary facilities. The Tees, fairways and greens remain undamaged and in excellent condition. - Food and beverages are exclusive to the buggy bar. - Temporary restroom facilities remain available throughout the premises. San Lourenco is a par 72 golf course located in Quinta do Lago and is considered one of the best and most beautiful golf courses in Europe. The fact that this is an award-winning golf course is no coincidence. Bordering with the breathtaking Ria Formosa Natural Park, some of its golf holes are blessed with what can only be described as exquisite beauty. If the first holes of San Lourenco golf course present no major surprise or challenges, after the 3rd, closer to the estuary, San Lourenco golf course starts to reveal itself. After the 5th hole, a par-3 and the course's shortest, you're introduced to a dogleg, stroke 1 sixth hole where your main challenge will be to avoid the dense shrub, so make sure you get your distances just right. As you get to the 7th, life is by no chance made easier but you still get the bonus of the outstanding views from this elevated tee before you have to focus on how to get around that green almost entirely surrounded by water. On the back nine, the 12th is the most challenging hole on San Lourenco, featuring a deep chasm along the left of a very narrow fairway. Holes 13th to 16th also face the ocean with the latter proving to be the most demanding par-3, featuring a whole 180 m carry to a shallow green. Seventeenth is, again, extremely beautiful but still falls short of the beauty that awaits you on the last hole. It is a great finale and one that will remain in your memory as it has an excellence that is renowned worldwide. It is, without a doubt, a course for special occasions, that will provide you with unforgettable beautiful moments. Of course such a unique golf course had to have unique requirements concerning the booking of your green fees and that is only possible if you are a guest at the 5 star Dona Filipa Hotel nearby or by contacting Tee Times Golf Holidays who will make the required arrangements to book what will be one of the most special games of golf you will ever play in your life. ...
Reborn in 2014 with a €9.6 million rebuild turned this into a genuine test, not just a companion to its famous sibling. Anti-clockwise, pine-lined, and built for a draw — with a par-4 12th, played alongside water, that separates the good round from the great one. ...
Three nines — Pines, Olives, Corks — so no two visits ever look the same. Home to one of the Algarve's most talked-about holes, a par-3 island green on the Olives, backed by staff and service that keep golfers coming back to draw a different combination. ...
Where Algarve golf began. Frank Pennink laid the course out in 1969, and Martin Hawtree sharpened it in 1996 into the layout golfers play today. Mature, storied, and still the benchmark every newer Vilamoura course quietly gets measured against — a round with real weight behind it. ...
Shaped by a three-time Open Champion, Sir Henry Cotton. Finished after his passing, and still delivering the money shot: holes 11 to 15 running right along the Atlantic. A guest favourite for a reason - this is the picture-perfect postcard round playing right along the beach. ...
A traditional parkland course in Vilamoura, tree-lined with umbrella pines and doglegs through much of the round. Frank Pennink laid it out in 1976; Robert Trent Jones reworked it in 1985. The par-five 13th is its signature hole, with water in play on four others. One of the Algarve's classic tests ...
Henry Cotton's original 1965 layout, reshaped by Rocky Roquemore in 1997 into the course played today. A genuine piece of Algarve golf history, still asking real questions of anyone who plays it and bringing joy to those that do so well — heritage and challenge in equal measure. ...
Two very different nines in one round: pines and tight lies early, open ground and sea breeze late. The par-3 6th, guarded by water and a deep bunker, is the shot everyone remembers. Sociable, well-paced golf that never outstays its welcome. Right in at the heart of Vilamoura's golf cluster ...
Joseph Lee's 1990 design, one of the original Vilamoura courses and still a dependable, well-loved round decades on. Straightforward, sociable golf within easy reach of the marina — an easy course to like and an easy one to return to. Shares its clubhouse with Millennium. ...
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Quinta do Lago Golf, one of the premier golf destinations in the Algarve, continues to enhance its world-class offerings. Recent course renovations on the South Course include redesigned greens, upgraded bunkers, and improved drainage, all aimed at providing a superior playing experience. The resort also emphasizes sustainability, earning GEO Certified status by reducing water usage, promoting biodiversity, and implementing eco-friendly practices.
The Quinta do Lago Golf Academy introduces new technology like TrackMan simulators and professional coaching to help golfers of all levels improve their game. New family and junior programs make golf accessible and enjoyable, featuring specialised coaching, junior tournaments, and camps.
With its ongoing improvements, Quinta do Lago remains a top choice for golfers looking for a premium experience in the Algarve.
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming golf events and tournaments hosted at Quinta do Lago, including the annual Golden Bear Trophy and Junior Open.
The Campus at Quinta do Lago, the premier multi-sport and wellness hub in the Algarve, continues to expand its world-class facilities. Known for its state-of-the-art tennis and padel courts, high-performance gym, cycling center, and swimming pools, The Campus is a top choice for both professional athletes and active families.
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