Portugal Golf Courses

Our reviews of the best Portugal Golf Courses, Click on the Logo of each course to visit there website. 

Lisbon, Cascais & Estoril    

 

 

 

Penha Longa Golf Club – Atlantic & Monastery courses.

This 27 hole complex designed by the renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr is set in the sweeping hills overlooking the Estoril coast. The 18 hole Atlantic course hosted the 2010 Portuguese Open and is a test to the best of golfers and ranked in the top 30 courses in Europe, The 9 hole Monastery course is more forgiving but both courses are lined with the local oak and olive trees and enjoy the spectacular local scenery.

Atlantic – 18 holes par 72 6313 m

Monastary – 9 holes par 35 2588 m

 

 

Oitavos Dunes – Cascais

A masterpiece of natural links golf overlooking the Atlantic ocean and set dramatically among sand dunes and umbrella pines. The 18 hole par 71 course which has hosted the Portugese open on a number of occasions is situated within Quinta de Marinha, one of the most prestigious addresses in Lisbon.

18 holes, Par 71, 6303 m

 

 

 

Golf Do Estoril – Estoril

The Estoril golf course owned by the hotel Palacio has 27 demanding holes.The first 9 holes were laid out in 1929, The 18 hole course was designed by renowned golf architech Mackenzie Ross in 1945.Estoril Golf is always in immaculate condition, comfortable and friendly clubhouse with restarant and bar, This famous course has held the Portugese Mans & Ladies open over 20 times and hosted the Amateur championship’s a stagering 62 times.

27 holes complex, 9 hole blue course & Championship course: 18 holes, Par 69, 5313 m

  

 

Lisbon Sports Club

This par 69 course designed by Hawtree and Sons is quite typical of some Scottish courses with its many pine trees. Most of its 18 holes, all very different are accompanied by a narrow winding brook running through beautiful green woodland.

18 holes, Par 69, 5285 m

 

   

 

 

 

Quinta Da Marinha Golf

The carefully maintained par 71 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones. It offers stimulating challenges amidst the natural beauty of a variety of landscapes. The course takes you past calm lakes and secret pine woods, with breathtaking views of the hills on one side and the ocean on the other.The course has hosted the PGA Senior Tour championships, The European Challenge Tour and the Ladies European Tour.

18 holes par 71 5870 m

 

 

Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort

Seve Ballesteros final golf course design was Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort, The course layout spanning 6400m (+ 7100 yards), represents a true test of golf for players of all levels. The feature hole of the front nine is the 5th, an exciting 520m par 5, with a final approach into a large undulating green surrounded on three sides by water. The second nine holes lie in the central and southern section of the development. Six of the holes meander between an intricate ecosystem of lakes interconnected by cascading streams. The highlight of the back nine is the 12th, a 420m par 4, where the golfer has to negotiate both the drive and the second shot between and over two lakes and the curving stream. The clubhouse, sumptuously appointed with restaurant, spike bar and pro shop, is ideally located and overlooks no fewer than 9 of the 18 holes. Sitting out on the generous terrace, visitors to Royal Óbidos will enjoy spectacular views of the golf course and the cascading lakes and streams, with the Atlantic Ocean “and some truly wonderful sunsets” in the background.

 

 

Praia D’El Rey Golf Resort

Praia D’El Rey is arguably one of the most stunning golf courses in Europe. It’s set among extensive pine forests and undulating dunes, with spectacular views over the Atlantic and the Berlengas Islands beyond. The 18-hole golf course was designed by the renowned American golf architect Cabell B.Robinson and was inaugurated on 14th June 1997. Deep bunkers, sloping greens and sandy dunes contrast sharply with the lush fairways, making it the complete golfing challenge. Praia D’El Rey is rated amongst the top golf courses in Europe by Golf World Magazine and is one of Portugal’s major golfing destinations for both private and sponsored events.

The course is a mixture of seaside links and parkland holes with a par of 73, offering the golfer a unique experience. Players are required to have a valid golf handicap certificate. Minimum handicap requirements are men 36, ladies 36.

 

Algarve Region

 

Onyria Palmares Golf

In a setting of expansive panoramic views across the Bay of Lagos, Robert Trent Jones II has fashioned Europe’s next great golf course, Palmares Golf Resort.  The charge given to Robert Trent Jones II was to craft a 27-hole golf course capable of showcasing this extraordinary environment to its fullest. The result is a breath-taking golf course that provides an engaging and fascinating experience.  While the physical beauty of Palmares’ setting is prominent, the golf course itself is challenging. Robert Trent Jones II designed the golf course with the highest level of international tournament golf in mind.  Palmares is composed of three returning nine-hole loops that can be played in any sequence. The genius in the routing is that, depending on the sequence of play, the Palmares golf experience is different. Each nine-hole loop has its own character and ambience.

  

 

Pinheiros Altos Golf Club
The original 18-hole course of Pinheiros Altos, designed by Californian architect Ronald Fream, was well-known for its contrasting nines. While the first 9-hole are over rolling sandy undergrowth with gentle pine trees, the shorter second 9-hole runs through hills dotted with lakes that present the main obstacle for the golfers on this course. Jorge Santana da Silva, a disciple of famed architect Robert Trent Jones, was selected to design the new holes. The latest are inserted in amongst the original opening nine, with 4 (holes 4 to 7) in the Pinheiros (Pines) 9-hole course, and the remaining new five5 (holes 2 to 6) in a loop called Sobreiros (cork-oaks). All three loops start and end conveniently near the clubhouse area.

27 holes, Par 108, 9182 yards

 

 

Pine Cliffs Golf Course

The compact 9-hole golf course is surrounded by magnificent old pine trees and requires a precise game. World famous ‘devils parlour’, a challenging Par 3 crossing the cliffs, offers breathtaking views to the near Atlantic Ocean.The Pine Cliffs golf course provides a well equipped golf academy that meets the requirements of both the hobby golfer as well as the tournament player. The practice area includes a driving range with 9 different flag positions, a chipping & pitching area and a large putting green.  At the pro shop you cannot only complete your golf equipment, but also rent all you need for a perfect round of golf. The sunny terrace of the Club House & Corda Café invites you for a drink or snack after the game.

9 holes Par 65 4871 yards

 

Oceanico Millennium Golf Course

Vilamoura has long been known as one of Europe’s top golfing destinations, offering incomparable accommodation options for both visitors and residents as well as excellent golfing services and facilities.  Designed by English architect Martin Hawtree, Millennium is surely one of the most beautiful golf courses ever built in Portugal. This is especially due to its excellent positioning in the surrounding landscape, to the investment made in forestation and landscaping and to the quality and diversity of the course itself, resulting from the extreme care taken in its design and building.

18 holes, Par 72, 6733 yards

 

 

Oceanico Old Course

Situated in the heart of the Vilamoura seaside resort 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 pinetrees – the principal hazard – over gently undulating natural terrain. Although it opened in 1969, the course was completely renovated and modernised 27 years later although no major changes were made to the magnificent layout. 18 holes, Par 73, 6839 yards

 

  

 
Oceanico Victoria Golf Course

The previous owners invested 18 million euros in Oceânico’s Victoria Golf Club, designed by Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest legends of the sport. This was the most ambitious golf project in Portugal, and was aimed at being one of the best golf complexes in the whole of Europe.  The Victoria Clube de Golfe will be the fifth at Vilamoura and the most exclusive one at the resort, making it ideal to became the Algarve’s and Portugal’s major venue for top international tournaments.

18 holes, Par 72, 7210 yards

 

 

Alto Golf Club

Alto Golf & Country Club, located in Portugal’s Western Algarve, is a premier golf and country club resort, set in beautifully landscaped gardens, with villas, apartments and townhouses, many with superb views of the sea, the golf course or the fabulous gardens. Our 18 hole, Par 72 golf course, was the last to be designed by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton. The winding fairways and elevated greens reflect Sir Henry’s golfing philosophy of providing low handicap players with a testing game and still affording plenty of enjoyment for players at average club level and providing satisfaction and inspiration for beginners.

18 holes Par 70 6356 yards

 

 

Gramacho Golf Club

Nick Price, the former world No.1 player, has teamed up with the well-known golf course architect, Ronald Fream, to create a uniquely designed 18 hole course with 27 varied greens that enable the golfer to play the same course several times with different greens and new challenges.  The design technique has positioned the greens and protective bunkers so that an 18 hole round is a genuine challenge. The positioning of the tee markers helps to increase this variety still further. As in the case of the Pinta Course, this course is maintained at tournament standard all the year round.

18 holes, Par 72, 6679 yards

 

Penina Championship Golf Course

Previously The Penina, but known as the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course, the main 18 holes provide the most demanding test of a player’s skills in the Algarve, if not in Portugal. With the inevitable difficulty that a flat landscaping and terrain creates with club selection, the holes are crossed and flanked by a series of streams, ditches and water hazards, demanding precisely executed shots to avoid trouble and achieve par. The course is beautifully maintained, winding past tall stands of eucalyptus and clumps of palm to mainly elevated greens which have subtle slopes and sometimes treacherous speeds.

18 holes, Par 73, 6912 yards

 

 Quinta Do Lago

 

Quinta do Lago is an exclusive golf and residential estate nestling in nearly 2,000 acres of picturesque countryside and pine forests, bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Ria Formosa Natural Park in the Algarve. Since its creation in 1972 it has won several awards for excellence and is a symbol of quality tourism, a place where outstanding natural beauty is perfectly complemented by gracious living.Each course is an experience of Augusta type fare and generous, lush fairways are intermittently decorated with clusters of pine, heather, broom and wild flowers and the carefully tended greens, considered among the best in Portugal are fast, true and sometimes humbling. Natural water features are sprinkled throughout and bunkers break the landscape almost as a constant reminder, to golfers of all experience and ability, of the great challenge that lies ahead.

  

 
Designed by William Mitchell from the USA and opened in 1974, Quinta do Lago South Course hosted the “Portuguese Open Championship” eight times as well as many important professional and amateur championships. The favourite of many tour players, Quinta South is a par 72 with 6,500 metres set in a natural setting surrounded by umbrella pines, lakes, wild vegetation and with the stunning Ria Formosa in the backdrop. Each hole has generous landing areas off the tees and well-defined routing amongst the woodland pines’ setting. This layout encourages the average player to hit their drivers, but calls for accurate driving and fairway shot precision to reach the greens in regulation.  The players will discover a good variety of doglegs and strategically well located hazards obstructing the line of play for anyone who strays far from the optimum line

 

 

 

                           Quinta do Lago North course has two architects. William Mitchell designed holes 1 to 5 and 15 to 18 in 1974. These holes (as with the other course) share a unique character. The terrain is typical of the area: sandy and strewn with pine trees, heather, gorse and wild flowers. Holes 6 to 14 were designed by Joseph Lee with the collaboration of Rocky Roquerome, both from the USA, and opened in 1989. The terrain is superb, sandy and littered with umbrella pines. In the spring, the rough is covered with a blanket of wild flowers. The greens are sown with Penn Bent Grass guaranteeing high quality putting surfaces all year round. Fairways and tees are covered with Bermuda 419 hybrid, which provides year-round, top quality swards. Quinta North is an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all standards, the natural woodland, pine setting, the combination of undulating greens, well positioned bunkers and water hazards ensure a unique golf experience. Walking off the 18th, the course may leave you with a sense of accomplishment or thoughts for what might have been – but always a longing to address the tee on the first green and do it all again.

 

 

Laranjal, originally an orange grove, is today a beautiful and totally different golf experience. It is a sanctuary for those seeking the finest in golf and personalized service. Its narrow fairways and well defined greens require concentration and accuracy to navigate this testing route laid out on a rolling and distinctive terrain.  It is a par 72, 6,480 meters, with five par 5s, eight par 4s, five par 3s set amongst umbrella pines, cork-oaks and orange trees with a natural water course and 5 beautiful lakes.  Penn A4 was selected for the greens to help guarantee good putting surfaces all year round and the Fairways are sown with Bermuda. Laranjal has won the Best Golf Course Category in the Portuguese Travel Awards 2011. After being short listed among 5 other Top golf courses in Portugal

 

 

Oceanico Faldo Course

 Designed by Sir Nick Faldo with strategic play in mind this championship course demands careful positioning to score well. 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 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 “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 penalised. The back nine is quite hilly, which is fantastic because we’ve got some great views to complement the course.”

18 holes par 72, 6598m