Arrouquelas,
Rio Maior, Santarém Region 2040-481
Office
+351 243 940 040Pro shop
+351 960 148 425Fax
+351 243 908 149Website
Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and rural countryside.
Designer:
Rocky Roquemore
39.256615
-8.919482
70 km N of Lisbon
Follow the A1 north from Lisbon; take exit 5 (Aveiras) and follow the N366 direction Alcoentre. After 1 km at roundabout follow direction Alcoentra / Golfe. After 8 km continue on to the IC2 direction Rio Maior. After 12 km take exit Assecceira and turn immediately right direction Quebrada. After 2.4 km turn left at sign for Golden Eagle (Quinta do Brincal) golf resort.
Golden Eagle Residence & Golf Resort: With new owners in 2003, it is not only a name change (from Golden Eagle to Quinta do Brincal then back to Golden Eagle) that is evident here, there are also signs of much new investment, not least in the course itself (and a residential development to follow).
The order of holes has changed, switching the best holes and nicest views of the surrounding countryside to the back nine. Roquemore's original design continues to give the course its very solid credentials - it occupies a pleasant stretch of undulating and lightly wooded countryside, within a quiet and natural environment.
Excellent bunkering and several water hazards will ensure you need to play well to score well, although the greens still need attention to match the quality of the rest of the course. No reason why, with further investment, this golf course cannot continue to progress to become one of the best in Portugal.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: 36 (men & women).
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
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With its new owners, Golden Eagle (formerly Quinta do Brincal) has a very signficant development plan, which includes a hotel and conference centre and considerable real estate around the course, and a second course.
Rua D. Joao d'Omelas - 2510 Obidos
+351 262 95 92 17
Visit websiteLocated in a former 19th century convent, the hotel offers a refined, comfortable and quiet environment. The hotel is situated next to (and just outside) the huge defensive wall that surrounds the historic city of Obidos. The hotel has 27 rooms and 4 suites, with views of the Obidos city wall or the old convent gardens.
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Golden Eagle
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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