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
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.
David Laird
2026-04-22
No warning of distance between tees. Great greens but a little untidy at greens approaches.
Not great value for money.
James Curran
2026-04-22
Outstanding! What a great course design and layout
Conor Carroll
2026-04-02
Always good to play the North course. Very playable for mid handicaps. Course in great condition with greens very fast. Great staff support from check-in, restaurant and around the course. Always good to return here.
Per Lauritsen
2026-03-23
Exelent
Anthony Egan
2026-03-22
Great condition very busy slow play
Chris Ott
2026-03-18
Excellent experience and course. Special call out to Michael at reception who was amazingly helpful and supportive as well as the starter, Edgar, who sent us on our way with great humour. Top people!
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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