Pine Cliffs Resort,
nr Albufeira, Algarve 8200
Office
+351 289 500 113Pro shop
+351 289 500 113Fax
+351 289 500 117Website
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Pine Cliffs Golf AcademyThe Course:
9 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland, resort villas & oceanside (Atlantic Ocean)
Designer:
Martin Hawtree
37.094505
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10 km W of Vilamoura / 32 km W of Faro.
Pine Cliffs Golf Course: This popular and well-maintained nine-hole course is perched on cliffs above the golden beach and blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Alternating par-4s and par-3s meander down to the cliffs' edge through a pleasant parkland environment, accentuated by stylish bunkering and a liberal scattering of umbrella pines.
Although many of the holes fall short of modern-day championship length, there are two notable exceptions. The good-length par-4 5th is played directly alongside the red sandstone cliffs. This challenging clifftop hole leads towards the signature par-3 6th, one of the most iconic golf holes on the Algarve.
Pick of the holes: the jewel of Pine Cliffs is the par-3 6th, known as the Devil's Parlour. From the championship tee it demands a dramatic 200-yard carry over a ravine to a deep but narrow green.
Stay&Play at Pine Cliffs: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. No handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course.
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The nearby coastal city of Albufeira was once an important fishing village, before it became a major Algarve holiday destination. In addition to its large sandy beach, Albufeira is home to a large modern marina, which is used as a base for scuba-diving, dolphin-watching and boat trips.
Portugal's 40th best course (Golf World, 2022).
Pinhal do Concelho, Praia da Falesia, nr Albufeira, 8200 Algarve.
+351 (289) 500 100
Visit websiteThe Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection hotel and resort, features an iconic luxury hotel with six swimming pools, a host of indoor and outdoor activities, the nine-hole Pine Cliffs golf course, Experience wellness centre, Annabel Croft Tennis Academy and a wide array of water sport activities.
Pine Cliffs
All Vilamoura courses (Old, Victoria, Millennium, Laguna, Pinhal).
Salgados; Amendoeira (Faldo and O'Connor Jr courses); Vila Sol; Vale do Lobo; Quinta do Lago; San Lorenzo; Pinheiros Altos.
Pinhal do Concelho, Praia da Falésia, Algave 8200-593.
+351 289 247 270
Visit websiteLocated in Açoteias, next to Falésia Beach and close to Vilamoura, The Patio Suite Hotel has an open space lobby that flows to the different areas of the hotel. The roomy apartments, which overlook the pool or the pine grove, boast a décor inspired by nature. In the food court and Patio Bistro, you'll find a tasty variety of cuisine.
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Pine Cliffs (1 km); all Vilamoura courses (Old, Victoria, Millennium, Laguna, Pinhal).
Salgados; Amendoeira (Faldo and O'Connor Jr courses); Vila Sol; Vale do Lobo; Quinta do Lago; San Lorenzo; Pinheiros Altos.
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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