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DOM PEDRO VICTORIA GOLF COURSE
At the time of creation, Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course, with an area of about 90 hectares, was hailed as the most ambitious golf project Portugal had ever witnessed. Designed by true golfing legend, Arnold Palmer, there is absolutely no doubt that it has lived up to that lofty billing.
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This is one of the golf courses in Vilamoura considered to be one of the best and most challenging in Europe, and features an exceptional driving range and a putting green of some 2,500 m2. All of this has made it the obvious venue of choice for many of the top international tournaments to visit Portugal in recent times. Indeed, it has served as the host venue to the Portugal Masters on every occasion since 2007, while the World Cup Championship was staged there in 2005.
The Par-72 Championship layout, measuring 6.651 meters (7,273 yards) from the Palmer tees, incorporates and has ensured the preservation of natural wetlands on-site, as well as the typical vegetation of carob, olive and almond trees. A significant proportion of Dom Pedro Victoria’s acreage is occupied by lakes, forming hazards to be avoided but which also have a strategic purpose in providing reservoirs for irrigation. A number of teeing options on each hole (often as many as six are offered), accompanied by wide but undulating fairways, provide a fair test of golf, although water and cleverly-positioned bunkers pose a constant threat.
Caminho da Fonte do Ulme 8125-406, Vilamoura
Contact
Telephone: +351 289 320 100 victoria@dompedrogolf.com www.dompedrogolf.com
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GPS Coordinates
Lat: 37.100036 / Long: -8.136884
Facilities
Bar & Restaurant, Buggy, Buggy Bar, Clubhouse, Driving Range, Free Shuttle in Vilamoura hotels, Free Wi-Fi, Rental Shoes, Golf Shop, Putting Green, Trolley, Electric Trolley, Valet Service
Course Information
18 holes, Par 72, 6651m
Requirements
Handicap certificate is required
Maximum Handicap: Men: 28 Ladies: 36 Only soft spikes allowed