Golf in Algarve by Luis Avides

ALGARVE GOLF

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Álamos Golf Course...........................Page 13 Alto Golf Course.................................Page 13 Balaia Golf Course.............................Page 27 Benamor Golf Course........................Page 44 Boavista Golf Course.........................Page 11 Castro Marim Golf Course.................Page 45 Colina Verde Golf Course..................Page 44 Espiche Golf Course..........................Page 11 Gramacho Golf Course......................Page 14 Laranjal Golf Course..........................Page 30 Millennium Golf Course......................Page 28 Monte Rey Golf Course......................Page 46 Morgado Golf Course.........................Page 14 Ocean Golf Course.............................Page 30 Oceânico Academy Course................Page 26 Oceânico Faldo Course......................Page 26 Oceânico O´Connor Golf Course.......Page 27 Oceânico Laguna Golf Course...........Page 29 Oceânico Old Golf Course..................Page 28 Oceânico Pinhal Golf Course.............Page 29 Western Algarve Golf Courses

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Palmares Golf Course................................ Page 13 Parque da Floresta Golf Resort.................. Page 11 Penina Academy Golf Course.....................Page 15 Penina Golf Course.................................... Page 14 Penina Resort Golf Course.........................Page 15 Pine Cliffs Golf Course............................... Page 27 Pinheiros Altos Golf Course........................Page 30 Quinta de Cima Golf Course...................... Page 45 Quinta da Ria Golf Course......................... Page 44 Quinta do Lago North Golf Course............. Page 31 Quinta do Lago South Golf Course............ Page 31 Quinta do Vale Golf Course........................ Page 45 Royal Golf Course...................................... Page 31 Salgados Golf Course............................... Page 26 San Lorenzo Golf Course.......................... Page 32 Silves Golf Course...................................... Page 16 Vale do Milho Golf Course.......................... Page 16 Vale da Pinta Golf Course.......................... Page 15 Victoria Golf Course....................................Page 28 Vila Sol Golf Course....................................Page 29

Central Algarve Golf Courses

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Eastern Algarve Golf Courses

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Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort ***** Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort ***** Hotel Tivoli Victoria ***** Pousada de Tavira Sheraton Algarve & Pine Cliff Residences *****

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Dom Pedro Golf Resort **** Porto Bay Falésia **** Vila Galé Ampalius **** Vila Galé Tavira **** Vila Valverde Design Hotel ****

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THE ALGARVE ! Golf in the Algarve is an unforgettable experience. The Algarve has over 40 golf courses of exceptional standard and a fantastic year round climate making it one of the leading golf destinations in the world. Algarve boasts a fantastic Mediterranean climate with an annual average of 3000 sunshine hours one of Europe’s sunniest places, sunnier even than California. With the Mediterranean to the east and the Atlantic to the west, golf courses on the Algarve’s eastern coast are generally hotter and drier than those to the west. Inland golf courses are also hotter than costal ones. The Algarve region covers the southernmost portion of Portugal. The mountains that separate the north and south of Portugal afford the south some protection from north winds and those coming over from the Atlantic. These winds are cool and rain-bearing so the south of Portugal is much warmer and drier than the north. Winter lasts from December till February temperatures are very mild with an average high temperature of 16ºC (60ºF) in December and February which drops just slightly to 15ºC (59ºF) in January. It rarely gets down to freezing though further from the coast it can dip down and frosts can occur at night but gusts of hot wind blowing up from Africa; even in Winter bringing temperature to the low 20s (61ºF). Sunshine levels, average six hours per day and rainfall is at its highest but it still isn’t particularly high and usually sticks to short showers or thunderstorms. Spring is from March till May, and the average temperature climbs to 18ºC (64ºF) in March, 20ºC (68ºF) in April and 22ºC (72ºF) in May. Sunshine levels jump to nine hours per day in April and ten hours in May. It is the perfect season for golf. Summer lasts from June till September and is filled with long days of brilliant sunshine and soaring heat. The average high temperature starts out in the pleasant mid 20s (72ºF) then gets up to a peak of 28ºC (83ºF) in July and August. September gets back down to 26ºC (78ºF). It is the fringe months of June and September that are perhaps the most comfortable in terms of heat for golfers. In the peak months daytime temperatures can go up into the mid 30´s (86ºF). Cooling sea breezes help to take the edge off the heat as do the moderately low humidity levels. The sun shines in ten or more hours per day on average for the entire season. Rainfall is so low it’s hardly worth mentioning. Autumn lasts from October and November, and is very warm with an average high temperature of 22ºC (71ºF) in October and 19ºC (66ºF) in November. Rainfall does increase but only to around 50 mm which is unlikely to cause more than a brief inconvenience. It usually falls in brief thunderstorms that come in from the Atlantic. October sees around eight hours per day of sunshine and November sees around six.

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Western Algarve! Western Algarve begins at the town of Portim達o, on the western bank of the River Arade and ends in the town of Sagres the westernmost point of Europe. In the Western Algarve, there is a selection of very good golf courses which are often very good value, excellent hotels and several towns providing a more traditional Portuguese setting for your stay. Portim達o is a busy town and is in fact, the second largest town in the Algarve, after Faro. It is also an important commercial and fishing center. Praia da Rocha with its high-rise accommodation on the cliff-tops, it is not the most beautiful place on earth but has great beaches, plenty of bars and restaurants and good accommodation. The fishing village of Alvor next to a lagoon, with its shallow waters adjacent to the marshlands of the protected nature reserve has some pretty amazing golf courses. The historic town of Lagos, which is probably the best known of the western Algarve holiday Resorts is a walled town featuring a natural harbor, some great beaches and beautifully located golf courses laid in the wild and rugged countryside of the west Algarve. Burgau & Salema are two quite pretty fishing villages with cobbled streets. The unspoiled village of Figueira has the last west Algarve golf course the Parque da Floresta Golf Resort. At the most south-westerly point of the Algarve is the village of Sagres and Cape St. Vincent. Here, as we approach the west coast of the Algarve, the landscape and the coastline become more rugged. Away from the coast and 22km (15 miles) north of Portim達o the charming little town of Monchique, nestled in the pineclad foothills of the Serra de Monchique mountains is famous for its curative waters at the Thermal Spa, a few kilometers south at Caldas de Monchique.

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Cascade Resort

Vila Valverde Design & Country Hotel

The Cascade Hotel and Resort painted in the beautiful, traditional, warm natural colors of pale terracotta, ochre and pale yellow, breaks the recent trend of high white modern architecture reflecting instead a blend of historic Roman and Moorish styles. Unique creation has been introduced in the furnishing and decor of the generously proportioned 86 rooms in the style of Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The hotel features an up-scale spa and sports facility, including three outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Located a 45 minute radius from all featured golf courses and a mere 5 minute drive, 20 minute walk from the town of Lagos, this is the perfect place for golfers with Lagos offering several restaurants and bars for fun and relaxation.

A magnificent Manor House dating from the 19th century completely renovated in 2004 and reconverted into a Design Country House with 15 elegant and modern guest bedrooms and public areas whose light colors create a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere playing perfectly with the straight line of the furniture. This hotel is situated in the outskirts of Praia da Luz offering views over the bay and set in a 5 hectare property featuring a heated indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, sauna, large lawns, fruit trees, organic vegetable garden, a small creek and pond emphasizing functionality and comfort turning this property an exclusive location for golfers

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Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort Total Number of Rooms: 144 rooms Booking Ref: 13/CR/ALG/GLF

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Vila Valverde Design Hotel Total Number of Rooms: 15 rooms Booking Ref: 13/VV/ALG/GLF

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Parque da Floresta Golf Course

Located in the most western part of the Algarve, the architect of this course has created a fascinating course that presents visually attractive views of the surrounding countryside lined on the horizon by the sea. The fairways roll up and down through hills demanding accurate shots and good placing. The Par-3 fifteenth hole of 159 meters (173.9yd) is a golfer's dream.

Boavista Golf Course

Boavista offers two distinct sections of play providing a variety of attractive and interesting holes. From the first to the last putt on the 18th green it promises a sensible game for the average player. Umbrella pines, blossoming almond, fig, palm and olive trees line the rolling fairways, weaving their way between water hazards and carefully placed bunkers. Breathtaking views, spectacular scenery and the clear Atlantic Ocean, which is visible from most holes, all combine to make this course a delight for the golfer.

Espiche Golf Course

The latest course in the Algarve, The Espiche Golf Course, gently provides an undulating 18-hole par-72 course that blends into the local landscape. Its lakes, streams, and indigenous planting, add to the enrichment and biodiversity of the area. The various attractive aspects that the course offers the golfer are a clever blend of open countryside with vineyards and views to the Monchique Mountains. The close proximity to Praia da Luz and the City of Lagos offers an excellent and convenient location. The course uses innovative grass technology making this one of the most ecologically advanced courses in Europe.

Parque da Floresta Golf Course

Boavista Golf Course

Espiche Golf Course

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1987 Pepe Gancedo 18 5.673m/3.5mi 5.253m/3.2mi 4.618m/2.8mi 72

SR 131 127 122

CR 71.0 69.1 70.

2001 Howard Swan 18 5.751m/3.5mi 5.362m/3.3mi 4.751m/2.9mi 71

2012 Peter Saureman 18 5.862m/3.6mi 5.453m/3.3mi 5.026m/3.1mi 72

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Palmares Golf Course

This course has been totally transformed by the American course designer Robert Trent Jones Jr. He has created a mixture of parkland with authentic links style. The 27 holes are laid out on the side of a south-facing hill overlooking the Bay of Lagos. It is unquestionably the most attractive location of all the golf courses in the Algarve. The views as you play your round are quite breathtaking. Five of the holes are placed on the sand dunes with the fifth, a par-5 of 550 meters (601.5yd) making a real challenge. For the time being there are no villas clustering the fairways so the feeling of openness as you play is very refreshing

Álamos Golf Course

This course is one of the newer courses to open in the Algarve. Located to the north of Portimão it is located next to its sister course Morgado. The setting is a large 980 hectare (2,422 acre) estate through undulating small valleys. The immediate main characteristic factor is its large greens which place demand on good putting skills as they are often raised above the fairway approach and involve several levels. Also, the accuracy of the player's shot will be questioned by deep aggressive bunkers.

Alto Golf Course

This course is located between the town of Portimão and the sea close enough to allow the player an occasional sea view. A simple par-3 opens your round but deceiving to what is to be expected by the player. The course is considered a good test for the player’s ability with strategic bunkers, dog-legs, elevated greens and well placed trees. A further noteworthy challenge is par-5 on the sixteenth hole that is considered to be one of the longest holes in Europe. Palmares Golf Course

Álamos Golf Course

Alto Golf Course

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1976 Robert Trend Jones Jr. 27 6.314m/3.9mi 5.614m/3.4mi 5.020m/3.1mi 72

2006 European Golf Design 18 5.641m/3.5mi 5.055m/3.1mi 4.291m/2.6mi 71

1991 Sir Henry Cotton 18 6.125m/3.8mi 5.683m/3.5mi 5.233m/3.2mi 72

SR 121 117 116

CR 70.6 68.8 70.5

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Gramacho Golf Course

Originally a nine-hole course which has been extended and cleverly redesigned in order to become a fully-fledged 18-hole course. A formidable challenge to its designer! The course covers undulating terrain with olive, almond and carob trees scattered as planted years before by the local farmers. The course is designed for the player to be technically accurate and to know which club to choose before hitting the ball. Anything less will quickly increase his score

Morgado Golf Course

This course is one of the newest courses to open in the Algarve. Located to the north of Portim達o spread out in a large 980 hectare (2,422 acre) estate through undulating small valleys. The immediate main characteristic factor is its large greens which place demand on good putting skills. Also, the accuracy of the player's shot will be questioned by deep aggressive bunkers.

Penina Golf Course

The grandfather of golf courses in the Algarve a permanent living memory to its architect and active promoter, Sir Henry Cotton. Originally paddy fields for rice growing it has been converted into a flat challenging course and destined for the strongest of players. Something short of half a million shrubs and trees were planted in the conversion. As the fairways are flat Henry Cotton introduced strategically placed water hazards to catch the unwary long hitter.

Gramacho Golf Course

Morgado Golf Course

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1991 Ronald Fream 18 5.505m/3.4mi 5.154m/3.2mi 4.733m/2.9mi 72

2003 European Golf Design 18 6.399m/3.9mi 5.875m/3.6mi 4,824m/2.9mi 73

Penina Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Blue Length Red Par

1966 Sir Henry Cotton 18 6.273m/3.8mi 5.827m/3.6mi 5.411m/3.3mi 5.140m/3.1mi 73

SR 131 126

CR 73.7 71.3

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Penina Academy Golf Course

The Academy Course originally nicknamed the North Course remains a pleasant 9 Holes with an inviting large lake on the par-3 third hole and a generously long par-5 on the fourth hole.

Penina Resort Golf Course

Within the ample space of the Championship Course a further 9 holes was constructed. This is known as the Resort Course and it has taken advantage of the principles laid down by Sir Henry Cotton with water hazards playing their tricky best.

Vale da Pinta Golf Course

This is a well laid out and interesting course. Set in a truly Algarve landscape with almond, olive and carob trees decorating the course rolling through small valleys and hills. Some of the olive trees are believed to be over 150 years old. Two holes that deserve special mention are the par-3 ten and the par-5 thirteen. The former has a large bunker defending the green against your shot, the latter, winds through a valley for 541 meters (591.6yd). Penina Academy Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length Par

1966 Sir Henry Cotton 9 1.851m/1.1mi 30

Penina Resort Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length Yellow Length Red Par

1966 Sir Henry Cotton 9+9 5.946m/3.6mi 5.259m/3.2mi 71

Vale da Pinta Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1992 Ronald Fream 18 5.679m/3.5mi 5.237m/3.2mi 4.860m/3.2mi 71

SR 123 119 118

CR 69.7 67.5 69.8

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Silves Golf Course

This latest course belonging to the Pestana Group is surrounded by typical Algarve fruit orchards and small farms. The course has been designed to test the golfer's quality in hitting accurately the ball using the correct choice of club. This point is immediately emphasized as you stand on the first tee with two water hazards flanking the fairway. The course has been described as designed for fierce playing whilst the bunkers are smartly placed to cause possible trouble to the "strong hitters".

Vale de Milho Golf Course

This is a very friendly par-3 course with nine holes close to the coastal village of Carvoeiro. Only 926 meters (0.581 miles) in length it is an excellent course for beginners to practice and regular players to improve on their short game. There are an adequate number of bunkers and water hazards to keep most players keenly interested. The second hole is a good example of the essence of this course. Silves Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

2007 Fausto Nascimento 18 5.615m/3.4mi 5.256m/3.2mi 4.728m/2.9mi 70

Vale de Milho Golf Course Founded Architect Hole Length Yellow Par

1990 Dave Thomas 9 926m/0.5mi 27

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Central Algarve! Central Algarve is the best well-known and geared up for the ‘tourist’ area in the Algarve. It has the largest concentration of hotels and apartments in the country and a selection of sporting and leisure activities to suit everyone. The Central Algarve stretches all the way from Faro in the east to Portimão in the west, some 45 miles across and has the highest number of golf courses in Portugal with 19 golf courses located a 30 minute drive from any hotel. Almancil is a small town which acts as a hub for the resorts found along the costal stretch including Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vila Sol Resort located at the heart of Algarve’s 'Golden Triangle' formed by Quinta do Lago, Vilamoura and Loulé. Vilamoura is the largest man made resort in the Algarve and a golfer´s paradise (5 golf courses 10 minute from each other), villas, townhouses, apartments, hotels, a casino, a marina, shops, restaurants, bars and beaches. Right next to it is the less glamorous town of Quarteira but nevertheless great for those on a budget and offering all the leisure amenities required by golfers. Between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo sits the luxury developments of Dunas Douradas and Vale do Garrão both pleasantly quiet and secluded places for those who come here to play and relax in style. Albufeira is after Vilamoura the most sought after destination for golfers since it is a close distance from several golf courses (six in total) and a paradise for fun and leisure featuring lively restaurants and bars all year round. Nearby the Resorts of Pine Cliffs and Balaia Golf Village at the town of Olhos d'Agua, both housing golf courses, cater for those who prefer to stay at exclusive resorts without missing the bustling of city life. Further west you’ll find the town of Armação de Pera, dominated by high-rise buildings and the quiet village of Porches, famed for Algarve pottery. Not far and along the coast is Carvoeiro a pretty little village still bearing the charms of the fishing village it once was and a preferred destination for golf couples. Travelling north and inland about 13km (6,5 miles), the historic town of Silves, once the capital of the Algarve, lying on the banks of the River Arade is a great place to visit after a good day of golf. www.portugalres.com | info@portugalres.com | Tel: +351 211 106 020

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Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Resort

Dom Pedro Golf

Located in Vilamoura, the Tivoli Victoria is pure sophistication offering 280 modern and stylish guest bedrooms including 17 suites with panoramic views over the beautiful fairways of the Victoria Golf Course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. Take a dip in one of the fantastic swimming pools or sit back and enjoy some amazing delicacies prepared by the hotelÂ´s resident chefs at one of the numerous restaurants and bars. For a touch of the Far East, revive your body and mind by pampering at the Elements Spa by Banyan Tree. The hotel is walking distance from the Victoria Golf Club House and has underground parking and outdoor shopping facilities.

Located in the heart of Vilamoura only minutes from Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best Golf Courses the Dom Pedro Golf Resort is located 100 yards from the beach, 50 yards from the Casino and 200 yards from the Vilamoura international Marina. With 266 guest bedrooms, swimming pools, tennis and volleyball courts, a SPA and several restaurants and bars, this is the best place for golfers to stay.

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Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort Total Number of Rooms: 154 rooms Booking Ref: 13/DFSLGR/ALG/GLF

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Dom Pedro Golf Total Number of Rooms: 263 rooms Booking Ref: 13/DPG/ALG/GLF

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Salgados Golf Course

The course is set on the flat lands behind the sandy beach of Praia de Galé and bird sanctuary of Salgados dunes and lagoon. The environment and wild nature of the course makes it an islet course dotted with ponds and plenty of sunshine. It is a very open course with little vegetation and plenty well placed water hazards. It requires a technically skilled player to achieve good results due to the prevailing onshore breeze.

Oceânico Academy Course

This special nine-hole course of 1.400 meters (0.8 miles) in total was opened in 2009. The course acts as an excellent supporting feature to the Oceânico Golf Academy. Players will find plenty of the usual hazards to practice their short game as no hole is more than 105 meters in length.

Oceânico Faldo Course

In a modern twist of a traditional recipe, cacti and wild herbs replace the role of Sunningdale’s heather, Spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive trees take the place of a lush English woodland, and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone replace Berkshire’s sandy tracts in a golf course that revels in the classic principles of “strategic play". The course asks for careful positioning to score well. Rocky areas, meandering watercourses, good views to the distant mountains of Monchique, orange groves, all of these give the course its own character. The course first hole is a testing uphill, Par-4, offering a number of 'risk and reward' opportunities. The downhill, Par-5, hole 4, encounters a meandering watercourse, which comes into play on three of the front 9 holes and two of the inward play. The inward 9 holes include several which will become the talking point of the '19th-hole cognoscenti'. Mastering the massive Par-5 hole 13 has a descending fairway, that when the wind is behind the player, demands consistent shot making all the way to the hole. Holes 14 and 15 continue to challenge the golfer, sometimes playing amongst rocky outcrops. After leaving the high ground to the west, the 18th brings the game to a close with a magnificent Par-5 Salgados Golf Course

Oceânico Academy Course

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Blue Length Red Par

Founded Architect Holes Length Red Par

1994 Vasconselos/R. Muir-Graves 18 SR CR 6.080m/3.7mi 117 72.5 5.640m/3.5mi 113 70.3 5.157m/3.2mi 108 70. 4.711m/2.9mi 72

2008 -9 1.400m/0.8mi 27

Oceânico Faldo Course Founded Architect Holes Length Gold Length White Length Yellow Length Blue Length Red Par

2008 Nick Faldo 18 6.598m/4.1mi 6.296m/3.9mi 5.858m/3.6mi 5.334m/3.3mi 4.703m 72

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Oceânico O´Connor Golf Course

Perfectly complementing the Faldo Course, whilst taking advantage of the rich valley soil, in contrast to the arid hillside, the Christy O'Connor course offers no less of a challenge, requiring accurate play. The front 9 holes encounter a number of lakes, the 3rd being recognized by a Moorish relic situated on an island in the adjacent lake. Holes 7, 8 and 9 offer a particular challenge, where the water hazards could force a lack of concentration. Hole-10 leads the player away from the northern boundary, setting up the challenge for the inward nine. Large bodies of water and meandering watercourses will test players all the way to the 18th. Assaulting the hillside in front of the clubhouse, this final hole will require players to drive with pinpoint accuracy to set up the approach shot to a two-tier green benched into the hillside.

Pine Cliffs Golf Course

This well maintained course of nine-holes is located on the cliff top near Albufeira and managed by the adjoining Hotel Sheraton. The prize of the course is its ninth over a ravine with beautiful views down on the sandy beach, locally nicknamed the "Devil’s Parlor". This small and beautiful course is set among the pine trees and presents a pleasant and charming course with good greens.

20 Balaia

Golf Course

This course lies on the east side of the popular town of Albufeira tucked behind a Holiday Complex. It is an attractive compact 9-hole course providing any player the choice of improving their iron shots and also their short game. It is correctly named an "Executive Course" reflecting the challenges of varying degree whether the player is a beginner or more advanced in his game. On the first tee there lies before the player a very attractive view of most of the course with the blue sea as its background. Oceânico O´Connor Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length Gold Length White Length Yellow Length Blue Length Red Par

2008 Christy O'Connor 18 6.708m/4.1mi 6.273m/3.9mi 5.939m/3.6mi 5.640m/3.5mi 5.242m/3.2mi 72

Pine Cliffs Golf Course

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1991 Martin Hawtree 9 2.274m/1.4mi 2.051m/1.2mi 1.784m/1.1mi 33

Balaia Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length Yellow Length Red Par

2001 Southern Golf 9 984m/0.6mi 877m/0.5mi 27

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Victoria Golf Course

The Victoria Clube de Golfe Course is laid out over virtually flat terrain covering some 90 hectares (222.4 acres) including a series of built mounds specially landscaped to emulate the outline of inland hills on the horizon - a feature that enriches the course showing a sense of movement and harmony. The series of beautiful lakes and waterfalls also helps to provide an attractive background whilst playing the course. This is at present the longest 18-hole golf course in Portugal and promises to be a notable course in Europe. Each hole has a minimum of five tees from which to play thus making the course suitable for golfers of all handicap levels. Before playing it is advisable to take advantage of the immense putting green of about 2,500 m2 (0,6 acres) to "feel the green" at that very important end game.

Millennium Golf Course

Martin Hawtree has extended his original concept of the original 27-hole by adding another 9 and creating two distinctive courses. Those new holes part of the Millennium Course wander amongst the parkland of pine trees that are often found on the coast of Algarve. The course is a pleasure to play with subtle but very few tricky obstacles except possibly for the par-3 hole 6 with a lake on to the left of the fairway an entrapment for stray balls.

Oce창nico Old Course Golf

This is the second oldest golf course in the Algarve. Set in an umbrella of pinewood and laid out on an interesting way taking advantage of the natural boundaries of the course. Its design is from the English school of Course design. The first holes are easy and inviting with reachable par-4s. The par-3 on the attractive fourth hole is a one shot dream achievement. Club selection from here will play an important part of your game, and straight shots will be required. The ninth is an excellent example of this situation. The back nine has three interesting par-5s. The sixteenth hole provides a 522 meter challenge for good length and straight hitting. Victoria Golf Course

Founded Architect Holes Mens Pro White Amateur Yellow Ladies Pro Blue Amateur Red Par

2004 Arnold Palmer 18 6.560m/4.0mi 6.094m/3.7mi 5.628m/3.4mi 5.164/3.2mi 4.762/2.9mi 72

SR 122 120 115 122 117

CR 72.4 71.7 69.3 71.6 69.1

Millennium Golf Course

Oce창nico Old Course Golf

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

2000 Michael Hawtree 18 6.157m/3.8mi 5.496m/3.4mi 4.767m/2.9mi 72

SR 120 113 113

CR 71.8 69.2 70.0

1969 Frank Pennink 18 6.254m/3.8mi 5.789m/3.5mi 5.077m/3.1 mi 73

SR 126 124 127

CR 72.3 71.1 72.2

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Oce창nico Laguna Golf Course

The 18-hole golf course has been laid out over level ground with the exception of the eleventh and twelve holes that take the player around and over a lake. The remaining of the course is made of open fairways with very few trees to increase difficulty. It is a course that can be related to some degree to the challenges provided by a Links course featuring many water hazards with strategically placed bunkers in open terrain. These factors combined with the occasional strong wind make for a challenging course.

Oce창nico Pinhal Golf Course

This course is laid through the pine tree forest of the area and is set back from the tourist beach area. The outward nine holes wander through the holiday villas that line the fairways. The well-positioned bunkers make the course very enjoyable to the players, testing their choice of clubs and their accuracy. The Par-4 on the fourth hole is difficult to achieve with water waiting for the errand shot. The Par-3 on the eighth of 149 meters (162.9yd) is tricky than it first appears. The back nine-holes have a more open feel but the slightly altered fifteenth will cause a problem to meet the Par-4 it requires.

The English architect of this course has carefully maintained the original topographical nature of the undulating terrain. Changes when necessary have been kept to a minimum to preserve the original landscape. The outward nine-holes are extremely testing for golfers and starts with a par-4 of 381 meters long (416.7yd) followed by an even longer par-4 hole and another par-4 of 385 meters (421yd). The sixth and eighth holes, are both par-5s awaiting the player with each a fairway a little shorter than 500 meters long (546.8yd). The back nine have two par-3 holes that are attractively designed. The par-5 on the fourteenth is particularly difficult to achieve with a tricky green awaiting the player. Vila Sol Golf Course Oce창nico Pinhal Golf Course

Oce창nico Laguna Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1990 Joseph Lee 18 6.121m/3.8mi 5.767m/3.5mi 4.900m/3.0mi 72

SR 129 126 121

Vila Sol Golf Course

CR 72.9 71.1 72.2

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1976 R. Trent Jones Jr. 18 6.353m/3.9mi 5.709m/3.5mi 5.125m/3.1mi 72

SR 129 122 120

CR 73.4 70.4 72.9

Founded Architect Holes

1991 Donald Steel 27 1-9 Holes Length White 3.241m/2.0mi Length Yellow 3.032m/1.8mi Length Red 2.728m/1.6mi Par 72

10-18 Holes 3.152m/1.9mi 2.943m/1.8mi 2.678m/1.6mi

19-27 Holes 3.709m/2.3mi 2.903m/1.8mi 2.583m/1.6mi

124 124 123

72.4 70.3 73.1

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Laranjal Golf Course

The latest course in the Almancil area has many lakes and obstacles. Laranjal Golf Course's narrow fairways and well cocooned greens require good concentration and club accuracy to navigate the testing course laid down over a rolling and good defined topography. The Laranjal course has five par 5s, eight par 4s, five par 3s set amongst a mixture of pines, cork oak and orange trees. To add to the challenge and the view there are 5 beautiful lakes.

Ocean Golf Course

The name of this course is appropriately suggesting an enviable location. As an old golf course it was important in placing the Algarve as a destination in the world of golf. The fairways tend to be narrow and accuracy is an imperative when playing. The holes wander through pine trees with wonderful views of the sea which can be taken between the homes lining the side of the fairways. Some of the holes bring you to the cliff top with the blue Atlantic sea as the backdrop.

Pinheiros Altos Golf Course

Located within the well-known Quinta do Lago estate this course enjoys a solid reputation. Within the golfing world it is known as provider of mental challenge due to smartly placed hazards. There are now 27 holes. The layout has changed to create the three groups of nine holes named Oliveiras (Olive Trees), Pinheiros (PineTrees) and Sobreiros (CorkTrees), respectively.

Laranjal Golf Course

Ocean Golf Course

Pinheiros Altos Golf Course

Founded Architect

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

Founded Architect Holes

Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

2009 Jorge Santana da Silva 18 6.061m/3.7mi 5.685m/3.5mi 4.808m/2.5mi 72

1968 Sir Henry Cotton 18 5.815m/3.2mi 5.458m/3.3mi 4.833m/3.0mi 72

SR 121 118 115

CR 68.4 67.1 68.5

1991 Donald Steel 27 Olive Trees Holes Length White 2.983m/1.8mi Length Yellow 2.790m/1.7mi Length Red 2.448m/1.5mi Par 72

Pine Trees Holes 3.045m/1.8mi 2.853m/1.7mi 2.349m/1.4mi

Cork Trees Holes 3.154m/1.9mi 2.957m/1.8mi 2.552m/1.5mi

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Quinta do Lago North Golf Course

The course has four great par-5 holes requiring power and accuracy to play them well, also providing superb views. The par-3 holes are well influenced by the wind. Hole 14 is outstanding. The par-4s are all dog-legs except for holes 10 and 13. Precision driving is vital to set up the chance of a low score. The lakes on Holes 13 and 18 claim many balls. The course favors the player who can draw the ball.

Quinta do Lago South Golf Course

This is the course that has been used several times for the Portuguese Open. The course favors the long hitter, but requires the player to pick a particular route to score well. Both 9 set of holes are set in anti-clockwise loops, the first nine suggests a draw, whilst the second favors a fade from the tee. Holes 3, 15 and 17, feature lakes that must be negotiated. Holes 8, 10,15 and 18, are the most testing for the scratch player while holes 2,3,5,12, 13 and 17, offer the best possibilities of birdies. This course is an enjoyable experience to all types of players.

Royal Golf Course

This course combines existing holes from the original Vale do Lobo course and some special interesting new holes. The layout of the course is skillful with a mixture of challenges slowly building up to a final on the eighteenth. The famous par-3 "seventh hole" from the old days is now the spectacular sixteenth on this new course. The closing eighteenth is a tricky hole on which to finish, with a narrow fairway and a deceptive green.

Quinta do Lago North Golf Course Founded Architect

Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1974 W. Mitchell/R. Roquemore 18 6.205m/3.8mi 5.804m/3.6mi 5.031m/3.1mi 72

SR 135 132 125

Royal Golf Course

Quinta do Lago South Golf Course Founded Architect

CR 72.9 71.2 72.7

Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1974 W. Mitchell/R. Roquemore 18 6.488m/4.0mi 5.870m/3.6mi 5.192m/3.2mi 72

Founded Architect

SR 138 132 129

CR 74.6 71.7 73.0

Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1997 Sir H. Cotton/R. Roquemore 18 SR 6.059m/3.7mi 119 5.655m/3.5mi 115 4.935m/3.0mi 119 73

CR 72.3 70.6 70.7

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San Lorenzo Golf Course

Located in the Quinta do Lago estate this golf course enjoys a reputation due to the perfect condition of the course and attractive views over the lake at Ria Formosa. It has been ranked in the past as the second best course in Europe. The outward first five holes are played through the pine tree forest. Water and nice holes layouts provide for hazards that play a big part in the selection of clubs to play and careful hit of the ball. The eighteenth is a tricky par-4 mainly involving a lake waiting for the inaccurate shot.

San Lorenzo Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

1988 Joseph Lee 18 6.238m/3.8mi 5.837m/3.6mi 5.171m/3.2mi 72

SC 128 124 121

CR 72.2 70.5 72.2

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Eastern Algarve! Eastern Algarve has warmer weather and higher temperatures than the rest of the region. The sea is calmer and warmer with strong influence from the Mediterranean. This region is also less touristic and less crowded with a more native and traditional landscape. The coastal towns of eastern Algarve are ‘real’ towns, less modernized and developed than those in Central and Western Algarve. This is the place for a perfect relaxed style of holiday, away from the hordes of tourists and water parks, destined to welcome experienced golfers and those who seek a secluded place to stay and play. The towns along this coastline are not generally right on the sea. They are separated from the Atlantic by salt-pans, marshland and lagoons forming part of the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve stretching from just south of Faro along the coast to the town of Vila Nova de Cacela. The management center of Ria Formosa Natural Reserve at Quinta Marim is worth a visit. The beaches are to be found on long sandy islands and outcrops. The wetlands at Ria Formosa Nature Reserve make this area of coastline, wild and interesting, in contrast to the red sandstone cliffs of central Algarve and the rugged coastline of the west. Inland, the area is completely undeveloped offering golf courses right in the wild with unobtrusive views of the native landscape and small rustic villages nestle in the remote countryside. About 10 km (4 miles) north of Faro the quiet and historic town of Estoi is famous for its pink palace and Roman Ruins. The inland town of São Brás de Alportel is cork forest land. Leaving Faro towards the east the first town is the fishing port of Olhão featuring a large fish market down by the sea front. Eight kilometers (4,5 miles) northeast of Olhão is the rural village of Moncarapacho. Tavira is a charming and unspoiled town, with narrow cobbled streets, straddling both sides of the River Gilão. Seventeen kilometers (8,5 miles) east of Tavira, is Eastern Algarve's only real tourist resort, Monte Gordo. A few kilometers to the west of Monte Gordo, on the coast is the small purpose built resort of Altura, which is a peaceful and relaxing place to unwind. This area ends at Vila Real de Santo Antonio, on the border with Spain.

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Algarve 10

Pousada de Tavira Convento da Graça The Pousada de Tavira, Convento da Graça, is located in the Santo Agostinho Convent, founded by Dom Sebastião in the 16th century. This hotel combines classic lines with a welcoming atmosphere and modern infrastructure. The Pousada has 36 rooms, all with a view to the patio or the garden with pool. All the rooms come with air conditioning and private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or read a book in the drawing room.

Vila Galé Tavira The hotel features comfortable, elegantly furbished 268 guest bedrooms including 6 junior suites, an excellent restaurant and a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor heated swimming pool and a wellness center with steam bath, Jacuzzi and a fitness area. Garage parking and street parking are also available. This is the ideal place to stay in Tavira.

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Vila Galé Tavira Total Number of Rooms: 162 rooms Booking Ref: 13/VGT/ALG/GLF

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Benamor Golf Course

This course is endorsing a growing reputation from players due to their enjoyment of the course and easy access from main road making the whole area faster to reach. The course is laid out on rolling hills offering pleasant views to the Atlantic Ocean and to the hills of the Caldeir達o Mountains. Player accuracy is particularly called upon due to the architect retention of as many of the old trees as possible. These natural obstacles coupled with strategic placed bunkers and occasional water hazards make the course a worthwhile challenge.

Colina Verde Golf Course

This executive 9-hole course is hidden away in the country between Olh達o and Tavira and with some very comfortable holiday apartments nearby. The course offers the opportunity to improve the short game or develop more confidence in a novice player. There is only one Par-4, 243 meters long (265.7yd). Both the 5th and the 9th are designed to demand accuracy in the stroke.

Quinta da Ria Golf Course

A course designed by Rocky Roquemore to take advantage of the beautiful natural settings in a Nature Reserve with the blue sea at its southern border. A 475 meter (519.5yd) par-5 hole sets the tone of the course taking the player down a gentle slope to the first of the several undulating greens. The par-3 fifth hole is a challenging dog-leg to the left with a lake to catch the short ball. The back nine takes the player close to the beach and the panoramic sea views. The interesting par-4 hole fourteenth of 333 meters (364.2yd) which is another dog-leg to the left presents water to the right on the drive and then again inviting water to your left to carry on the approach shot to the green. The eighteenth par-5 of 475 meters (519.5yd) has a generous width to the fairway but the green is almost surrounded by guarding bunkers. Benamor Golf Course

Colina Verde Golf Course

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

Founded Holes Length Yellow Length Red Par

2000 Sir Henry Cotton 18 5.497m/3.4mi 5.197m/3.2mi 4.760m/2.9mi 71

SR 116 113 119

CR 68.5 66.9 64.5

2003 9 1.145m/0.7mi 1.079m/0.6mi 28

Quinta da Ria Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

2001 Rocky Roquemore 18 6.053m/3.7mi 5.910m/3.6mi 4.977m/3.0mi 72

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Quinta de Cima Golf Course

This new sister course to Quinta da Ria is a Championship course providing an enjoyable challenge for most players. Set in rolling land dotted with almond trees it offers open fairways, well placed bunkers and enough water to attract the odd misdirected golf ball. The first two holes indicate the true nature of the course emphasizing the need for good club selection combined with accuracy. Players are making their comments about the tricky Par-5 sixteenth hole and the memorable eighteenth.

Castro Marim Golf Course

Located close to the historic town of Castro Marim, the 3 nine-hole courses run through undulating hills dotted with pine trees and occasional views across the River Guadiana to neighboring Spain. The three courses are named Atlantic, Grouse and Guadiana. This course calls for careful play with strategically placed water hazards and fairway terrain that can put you in trouble. Not to mention the well placed bunkers waiting for an errand ball. The par-3 on the seventeenth is a hole that calls for special club selection with bunkers in front of the green and a lake behind, subject at the same time to the prevailing winds off the sea.

Quinta do Vale Golf Course

A new course designed by Severiano Ballesteros taking advantage of the charming natural settings lying next to the River Guadiana. The course design incorporates many dog-legs, with wide fairways, and many well placed strategic hazards and bunkers to challenge the amateur and professional player.

Quinta de Cima Golf Course

Castro Marim Golf Course

Quinta do Vale Golf Course

Founded Architect Holes Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par

Holes

Founded Architect Holes Length Champ. Length White Length Yellow Length Blue Length Red Par

2002 Rocky Roquemore 18 6.586m/4.0mi 6.147m/3.8mi 5.032m/3.1mi 72

Length White Length Yellow Length Red Par 71

1-9 Holes 3.017m/1.8mi 2.890m/1.7mi 2.538m/1.5mi

10-18 Holes 3.017m/1.8mi 2.890m/1.7mi 2.538m/1.5mi

19-27 Holes 2.757m/1.7mi 2.574m/1.5mi 2.374m/1.4mi

2008 Severiano Ballesteros 18 6.511m/4.0mi 6.206m/3.8mi 5.756m/3.5mi 5.368/3.3mi 4.801m/2.9mi 72

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Monte Rey Golf Course

This outstanding "signature" course by Jack Nicklaus offers everything a player would expect of this international golfer and designer. The course is laid out in the rolling hills to the north of the "Via do Infante (A22)" motorway. Each hole presents an attractive visual challenge combining a variety of factors to ensure that golfers of most standards can play the course with enjoyment and challenge in every hole. Detail combined with natural aspects already existing, or specially created provide a course where a â&#x20AC;&#x153;round of golfâ&#x20AC;? can be played in full tranquility. On arrival you will be welcomed with excellent service, valet parking, and a Buggy included in the cost of the green fee. Monte Rey Golf Course Founded Architect Holes Length Tournament Length Champion Length Signature Length Forward Par

2007 Jack Nicklaus 18 6.567m/4.0mi 6.030m/3.7mi 5.713/3.5mi 4.845m/3.0mi 72

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Contents        

Oceânico Millennium Golf Course........................................................ Page 67 Oceânico Academy Course...................................................................Page 69 Oceânico Faldo Course.........................................................................Page 62 Oceânico O´Connor Golf Course..........................................................Page 64 Oceânico Laguna Golf Course..............................................................Page 68 Oceânico Old Golf Course.....................................................................Page 65 Oceânico Pinhal Golf Course................................................................Page 66 Ocânico Victoria Golf Course................................................................Page 63

 Central Algarve Golf Courses

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Oceânico Group Golf Package! Oceânico Group is one of the leading property developers and golf and resort operators in the Algarve. Oceânico Golf operates the Group’s impressive golf course portfolio. This currently includes the Oceânico Faldo Course and the Oceânico O’Connor Jnr. course at Amendoeira Golf Resort, near Silves, and five renowned courses in Vilamoura, Oceânico Victoria (host to the Portugal Masters since 2007), Oceânico Old Course, Oceânico Pinhal, Oceânico Millennium and Oceânico Laguna. Enjoy the best that Algarve can offer and experience the best of golf by playing at Oceânico´s Golf Courses.

For Golf Course Rates see previous pages For Special Golf Packages see following pages

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Tivoli Victoria Located in Vilamoura, the Tivoli Victoria is pure sophistication offering 280 modern and stylish guest bedrooms including 17 suites with panoramic views over the beautiful fairways of the Victoria Golf Course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. Take a dip in one of the fantastic swimming pools or sit back and enjoy some amazing delicacies prepared by the hotel´s resident chefs at one of the numerous restaurants and bars. For a touch of the Far East, revive your body and mind by pampering at the Elements Spa by Banyan Tree. The hotel is walking distance from the Victoria Golf Club House and has underground parking and outdoor shopping facilities.

Sheraton Algarve

Surrounded by pine trees, the Sheraton Algarve Hotel, part of the Luxury brand, offers 344 bedrooms including 155 suites with magnificent views of impressive Atlantic’s crystal clear blue water. Unique moments await you: imagine some welldeserved relaxation on the beach; the joy of practising at the golf academy and afterwards playing a round on the 9-hole golf course or a few sets on the tennis courts; unwinding in the “health club” with its heated indoor pool; add to this the five outside pools, set in wonderful gardens. At mealtimes choose from a variety of options in various places within the resort: simple snacks next to the swimming pool and gardens, gourmet meals accompanied by a fine wine, sushi or grilled fish, the exoticism of a Moroccan repast or some snacks by the beach, as you toast the sunset.You can also rent selfcatering studios, one and two bedroom apartments.

Vila Galé Ampalius The Ampalius Vila Gale located in Vilamoura overlooking the beach and just a short distance from several golf courses. Is a 383 guest bedroom decorated in a contemporary pleasant style hotel. The hotel boasts a plethora of leisure activities including a Jacuzzi and spa where guests can get a relaxing massage. Guests can unwind on the beach or alternatively enjoy a refreshing dip in the hotel inviting pool and sample mouth watering dishes in the air conditioned restaurant or relax with a drink in the lively bar. Parking facilities are also at hand, as well as an array of bars, restaurants and nightlife.

Hotel Porto Bay Falésia Eight kilometres (4,2 miles) of beach stretch into the distance at the feet of Porto Bay Falésia Hotel at Olhos d'Água, Albufeira. With direct access to the beach 310 guest bedrooms are set in surroundings punctuated by pools, abundant greenery, enchanting views, sun, comfort and good eating. Here you can spend your days walking on the beach, playing golf, going out on a boat, swimming in the sea or pool or simply enjoying tropical flavours while taking in the breathtaking views. Two restaurants offer different styles of food, bars with live music, three pools and an abundance of greenery.

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Hotel Tivoli Victoria Total Number of Rooms: 280 rooms Booking Ref: 13/TV/ALG/GLF

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Vila Galé Ampalius Total Number of Rooms: 357 rooms Booking Ref: 13/VGA/ALG/GLF

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SHERATON ALGARVE & PINE CLIFFS RESIDENCES Total Number of Rooms: 251 rooms and 61 apartments Booking Ref: 13/SAPCR/ALG/GLF

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Porto Bay Falésia Total Number of Rooms: 310 rooms Booking Ref: 13/PBF/ALG/GLF

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Oceânico Faldo Course Designed by Sir Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind this 6,598m (4,1 miles) par 72 championship course demands careful positioning to score well. "The land at Amendoeira is dramatic and the project has the potential to be a real talking point in the Algarve. With so many courses in the region, that’s no mean feat," pointed out Nick Faldo, during his visit in 2007. In a modern twist of a traditional recipe, cacti and wild herbs replace the role of Sunningdale’s heather, spartan Holm oaks and ancient olive trees take the place of a lush English woodland, and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone replace Berkshire’s sandy tracts in a golf course that revels in the classic principles of strategic play. Nick said: "This was a very exciting project, which gave me a great opportunity to exploit my passion for design the same way I exploited my passion for playing. You have incredible views, beautiful undulating land and any time you have natural terrain like this, it is great fun to work with." "The real skill is that when you stand on the tee, the golf hole tells you what to do and if you do what it tells you there is reward but if you don’t you’re penalized. The back nine is quite hilly, which is fantastic because we’ve got some great views to complement the course." "I like my courses to be challenging to whoever plays them. There might be easy holes in some places, but they are a challenge because you have to think about them, and that is what I am after. The best compliment you can get in the design business is when players come off the course and say ’wow, that was a challenge,’ and that’s just what I planned at Amendoeira Golf Resort."

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OceĂ˘nico Victoria Course The Oceanico Victoria , which covers some 90 hectares, is the most recent golf course project of Arnold Palmer in Portugal. As one of the best and most sophisticated golf courses in Europe, every care has been taken to ensure the preservation of the wetlands and the typical vegetation of carob, olive and almond trees. Several lakes, occupying 13 hectares (32,1 acres), provide mirrors of water and strategic reservoirs for irrigation. The course features 5 or 6 tees per hole; wide, undulating fairways; extensive water hazards and cleverly positioned bunkers. In addition there is an exceptional driving range and a putting green of some 2,500mÂ˛ (26,910 ft2). The Oceanico Victoria golf course is an 18-hole, par 72 championship layout, measuring 6,609m (4,1 miles) from the back tees. Opened in 2004, Oceanico Victoria is a unique, unforgettable experience for all who play there, and is a major venue for top international tournaments: Host to the Portugal Masters 2007-2010 Host to the PGA World Cup 2005 No. holes 18 PAR 72 Length 6609m Slope rating 129 Architect Arnold Palmer Location Vilamoura www.portugalres.com | info@portugalres.com | Tel: +351 211 106 020

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Oceânico O'Connor Jnr. Course Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr., this course complements the neighboring Oceanico Faldo Course and also takes full advantage of being situated in a fertile valley. Its various water features, both lakes and watercourses that are spread throughout the entire course, demand accuracy and test from all golfers, and the rich topsoil has been skillfully landscaped and planted with mature palm trees, affording a lush, ornamental setting like an extensive oasis. This course has tees that are generally connected to the fairways, but its greater overall distance, the water hazards and big greens provide its challenge. Golfers must also be prepared to read the subtly contoured putting surfaces that are strong features. Holes 7, 8 and 9, average length par 4’s, offer a particular challenge as all three run alongside lakes, so golfers’ concentration and accuracy of tee-shots as well as approaches are vital. 3rd and 17th holes are both excellent par 3’s. Two consecutive par 4’s, the 14th and 15th with large rolling greens, are tough hurdles to overcome at such a critical stage of the round, and then the finishing hole, 356m (1,168 ft.) off the white tee, requires a precision drive to set up the approach to a two tier green benched into the hillside. Christy's 18th hole brings the course to a fantastic finish, a gentle climb with the river running along the right hand side. 'This hole is a humdinger; once you get up here and look down on the golf course, you will feel you have been blessed.'

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Oce창nico Old Course Situated in the heart of Vilamoura a mere 20 minute drive from Faro airport, this Frank Pennink designed parkland style layout is one of the oldest in the region and renowned all over the golfing world. Often described as the Grande Dame of Algarve courses, it meanders throughout impressive pine trees - the principal hazard - over gently undulating natural terrain. Although it opened in 1969, the course was completely renovated and modernized 27 years later although no major changes were made to the magnificent layout. In addition to raising the Oceanico Old Course to new heights of quality, an attractive new clubhouse and adjacent putting green were also built at that time. As with all Oceanico courses, environmental protection practices are strictly adhered to by means of detailed management systems in line with guidelines established by ISO 14001 standards, Green Globe and Committed to Green programs. This is one of the courses in Portugal that will always stay in the memory of visiting golfers. No. holes 18 PAR 73 Length 6254m Slope rating 138 Architect Frank Pennink Location Vilamoura www.portugalres.com | info@portugalres.com | Tel: +351 211 106 020

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OceĂ˘nico Pinhal Course This was the second golf course built in Vilamoura and inaugurated in 1976, having originally been designed by Frank Pennink, the architect of the nearby Oceanico Old Course. Several refinements were incorporated over the years, the most significant one by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1985. The course is typified by rolling parkland terrain covered with numerous umbrella and Atlantic pines that line many of the fairways and a few even stand out on fairways or near greens. Ponds and a stream come into play on five holes but are not serious threats to above-average golfers. To keep up with modern technical advances in clubs and balls, several holes have recently been lengthened and the par 72 course now measures 6,353m (3,9 miles) off the white tee markers. The clubhouse was completely renovated and modernized at the turn of the millennium and from the large veranda one can enjoy a panoramic view over the excellent driving range and practice facilities. No. holes 18 PAR 72 Length 6353 m Slope rating 129 Architect Frank Pennink â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Remodelled and refurbished by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1985 Location Vilamoura www.portugalres.com | info@portugalres.com | Tel: +351 211 106 020

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Oce창nico Millennium Course This conventional par 72 course opened in the year 2000, although the original back nine was formerly part of the 27-hole Laguna Course. Refurbishment to the existing nine holes commenced in May 1999 and included the complete rebuilding of the tees, greens and bunkers, particularly for holes 8 and 9, the only ones on this loop with water hazards, with the aim to simplify the strategy of the course to make it more golfer-friendly. The renovated 9 holes were joined together with the new 9-hole loop to offer a layout of different character, style and playing quality. The work was undertaken by the well-established UK golf Architects Hawtree & Sons which culminated in the creation of the new, exciting 18-hole Oceanico Millennium golf course. The course is particularly open, although some holes (the 3rd to the 7th) wind between pine trees and are similar to the neighboring fairways of the Oceanico Old Course and Oceanico Pinhal. In this more wooded area, the fairways are narrower and require greater accuracy - while the rest of the course has a clear landscape enriched by lakes at the 4th, 17th and 18th holes. The arrival of the Oceanico Millennium course made Vilamoura one of the main - if not the main - European golf destination. No. holes 18 PAR 72 Length 6176m Slope rating 120 Architect Martin Hawtree Location Vilamoura

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Oce창nico Laguna Course Laid out over low lying coastal terrain, this course, with its many water hazards and few trees, is considerably different from the other ones in Vilamoura and many of its holes convey a links atmosphere. U.S. golf architect Joseph Lee designed this course which opened in 1990 and many previous visitors will recognize it as part of the former 27 hole Vilamoura III course. It has been subject to continual improvements over the years. Measuring 6.121m (3,8 miles) from the white tees, the par 72 course includes several lakes which influence play on a total of 11 holes. In addition to acting as hazards and emergency water reservoirs, these lakes serve a useful purpose in attracting a variety of aquatic birds, both resident and migratory, as well as amphibians, otters and terrapins. Vilamoura's master developers, Lusotur, have also established an environmental nature park not far from the course. Apart from the lakes and an impressive total of 79 bunkers, another hazard is the wind that frequently blows over this somewhat exposed location. The Oceanico Laguna course shares a large, welcoming clubhouse with the neighboring Oceanico Millennium course.

No. holes 18 PAR 72 Length 6121m Slope rating 129 Architect Joseph Lee Location Vilamoura

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No. holes 9 PAR 27 (par 3 p/hole) Length 700m Architect Steve Richardson Location Silves

Oce창nico Academy Course The 9 hole Oceanico Academy course located between the Oceanico Faldo Course and the Oceanico O'Connor Jnr. course is ideally suited for beginners and those who wish to sharpen up their short game. It has been built to the same high standards as the Oceanico Faldo Course and Oceanico O'Connor Jnr. course. Three teeing options vary the line of play into each hole and maximize every hazard designed into the green complex. The 7th is the feature hole on the course, where two of the teeing options play over water. The 9 hole Oceanico Academy course will become a firm favorite with all the family and a must to play alongside its big brothers.

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Oce창nico Package Fees NET RATES for travel companies only Booking must be done in advance and tee off time is subject to availability and golf course policy

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All our tours can be tailored to accommodate a group. PortugalRes has a group specialist department ready to provide quotes for a full group tour or tailor made group services you might require. Our Group Department is proficient in providing unique tour programs and exclusive experiences many of which cannot be easily researched without the knowledge and expertise of people who work in PortugalÂ´s travel industry for many years. PortugalRes group specialists have an important and up-to-date database on all sorts of experiences, activities and event locations many of which are exclusive to us. For quotes and any other enquiries visit: www.portugalresgroup.com Tel: +351 282 405 666 Fax: +351 282 405 675 Email: events@portugalres.com www.portugalres.com | info@portugalres.com | Tel: +351 211 106 020

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What is included on each golf package? Included in the price  Stay from 1 up to 6 people  Rates per type of accommodation up to maximum of allowed guests  Minimum of 4 days and 3 nights for each package  Overnight at designated hotels  Free choice of golf rounds to add to accommodation rate  Buffet breakfast  All hotel taxes and service fees

Generals Terms and Conditions  Prices are NET and in Euros,  Booking is subject to availability and must be done according to hotel policy stated on each package  Golf courses must be booked within 8 days or arrival  Prices are for land package only, and does not include flights  Any customer additional request has to be booked separately and is subject to price quotation and availability at time of booking

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Greeting staff at airport on arrival and departure Airport transfers Transfer between hotel and golf courses Rent-a-Car Meals or gratuities 24 Hour Emergency Number Flight ticket support and confirmation Travel insurance

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Preferred Supplier

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Peugeot 107 AC

Renault Clio Dci

VW Polo

Seat Leon

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BOOKING DETAILS  Pick-up and drop-off at airport facilities.  Extra fee applies to pick-up or drop-off at hotel or other locations  Reservation must be done minimium 48 hours before arrival at destination. www.portugalres.com | info@portugalres.com | Tel: +351 211 106 020

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Train Service With six daily connections from Lisbon Oriente Railway Station to Faro, with a maximum duration of 3 Â˝ hour and just a 5 minute taxi ride from Lisbon airport, traveling to the Algarve without renting a car is easy. Travel in Economy or 1st class in confort and with no fuss. Relax on board in confortable seats until your train reaches the station of your final destination, Albufeira (if playing in Western Algarve) or Faro (if playing in Central or Eastern Algarve). Book in advance with PortugalRes your train tickets and transfers from airport/hotel to railway station and from railway station to your hotel in Algarve. We also offer return door-to-door service.

Train Time Table for 2012-2013 Departing from Lisbon 08h24am ** 10h20am * 02h20pm * 05h20pm * 06h24pm **

Arriving in Faro 11h24am 01h40pm 05h50pm 08h43pm 09h24pm

Train Type: ** Alfa Pendular

Departing from Faro 07h00am ** 09h46am * 01h41pm * 03h05pm ** 05h35pm *

Arriving in Lisbon 10h04am 13h10pm 05h05pm 06h04pm 09h05pm

*Intercidades

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Additional Services Rent-a-car With PortugalRes you can rest assured that renting a car or minivan is as easy and simple as it gets. Contact ou reservations department and in no time you have the car or van of your preference booked and ready for your client or golf party when arriving in Faro airport. Lisbon car rental is also available. For an easy to use and any time available booking experience go online and see our options and policy to quickly book the car or van that is right for your client or golf party.

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Chauffer driven cars DonÂ´t want to rent-a-car. No worries! With PortugalRes chauffer driven cars you only pay when you use it. Very simple! Just book the golf trip for your clients, contact reservations department and tell us when and where are your clients going to play and tee time. We will figure out the time of pick-up and return to hotel.

Tee time booking After booking a golf trip with us or if previous to booking confirmation PortugalRes reservation staff is at your service to check tee time availability and book your rounds at the golf courses you have selected or are

Airport transfers Get out and in off the airport quickly and in-style with PortugalRes airport private transfer services. Arrive at your destination hassle free with no worries and with your luggage taken care by the professionally trained transfer staff of PortugalRes. Let us know your clientÂ´s flight number and time of arrival and our representatives will be ready to welcome and help with the luggage. Our proficent English speaking drivers will in no time transfer your clients to the hotel of their choice.

For Reservations Tel: +351 266 788 005 / reservations@portugalres.com

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