Quinta do Lago North Course
The North course at Quinta do Lago wears its history well. Laid out originally in 1974 and expanded through the late 1980s, it was reborn in 2014 after a €9.6 million rebuild led by architect Beau Welling and former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, one of the most thorough renovations any Algarve course has seen. The result plays every bit as sharp as that investment suggests.
The layout runs anti-clockwise through corridors of umbrella pines, and it rewards a golfer who can shape the ball right to left. Sandy, natural terrain and spring wildflowers give it a wilder character than its manicured neighbours, while the bunkering, rebuilt from scratch in the renovation, is some of the most exacting in the region. The par-4 12th is the hole most golfers remember: a lake runs the length of the fairway and reaches almost to the green, forcing a long, precise iron into a well-guarded target. Water returns to close out the round on the 18th, so there is little room to relax at either end.
Facilities include a full driving range, a resident academy, and a clubhouse restaurant overlooking the course. The North pairs naturally with its more famous sibling, the South, for golfers looking to sample both sides of Quinta do Lago's reputation in one trip. For anyone who enjoys a course that plays as good as it looks, this is one of the region's genuine tests.
Reception: Everyday from 8:00am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Rental and Purchase is Possible
Club House: Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual and Electric
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 8:00am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Buggies: With GPS
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 16 years oldQuinta do Lago North Course - latest comments and reviews
Andrew Thorpe
2026-10-06
Lovely course, some long walks between holes so buggies recommended. Greens super and nice holes from 1-18 especially par 3s.
Mr. John
2026-09-14
The pro shop were very accommodating and helpful.
Lucy Mitchell
2026-09-13
Brilliant, amazing course, amazing conditions & facilities
John Mason
2026-08-31
very enjoyable day
Reece Collinge
2026-08-25
Great course and shouldn’t be seen as South course little brother, a great test on its own
Richard Johnston
2026-08-18
Beautiful course in immaculate condition, but very difficult. Some of the greens are a little over the top with how many ridges and undulations there are, making them impossible to read.
Conor McCloskey
2026-07-30
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.David Wright
2026-07-10
Very different feel to Vilamoura. Modern clean and very well stocked clubhouse. Practice facilities weren’t indicated and we were moved forward in our tee time so no time to practice. Course was in good condition without being great.
Barney Toms
2026-06-09
Course in great condition, good pace of play, 4hr 10min round. Would love to play again!
Ian Sutcliffe
2026-06-07
Excellent course, great condition, round a little slow 4.30 hrs
Martin Burke
2026-05-31
Great course
Mark Greenwood
2026-05-10
Great attentive marshalling and good staff . Great greens . Great everything really . Helpful starter.
Tecnicals
*Parkland - Yes
*Buggy Recommended - Essential
*Signature Hole - 12th beautifull par 4
*Water hazards - 12th and 18th
*Tree Lined - a few Pines Trees
*Dogleg - Several
*Comments - Excellent golf course,special after the renovation , again large slope greens
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