Rua da Torre D'Agua,
Vilamoura, Algarve 8125-467
Office
+351 289 310 333Pro shop
+351 289 310 390Fax
+351 289 310 320Website
Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Residential setting.
Designer:
Original design by Frank Pennink; later modifications by Robert Trent Jones Sr (1985).
Vilamoura is home to the following five 18-hole golf courses operated by Dom Pedro Golf (all are within close proximity of one another): Old Course (par-73, 6254 m from back tees; rating 72.5); Pinhal course (par-72, 6353 m; rating 73.5); Laguna course (par-72, 6121 m; rating 73.0); Millennium course (par-72, 6157 m; rating 73.0); Victoria course (par-72, 6609 m; rating 74.1).
37.091565
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24 km W of Faro
From the A22 (Faro-Portimao motorway) take exit 12 (Loule/Quarteira) and follow the N396 direction Quarteira. After o.6 km turn left at T-junction, still on the N396 direction Quarteira. After 2.3 km at traffic lights cross straight over the N125 and continue on N396 direction Quarteira. After 4.1 km turn right at roundabout just outside Quarteira, direction Vilamoura. After 3.1 km bear right off main road, direction Pinhal Golf. After o.8 km golf entrance is in front of you.
Pinhal Golf Course (formerly part of the Oceânico Group) is one of five courses in Vilamoura now operated by Dom Pedro Golf. The others are: The Old Course, Laguna, Millennium and Victoria. Although not quite in the same league as Vilamoura's flagship Old Course, the Pinhal layout does bear some "family resemblances" to its slightly older stablemate.
Like the Old Course, Pinhal was originally designed by Frank Pennink. Pinhal's green-keeping standards may not be quite up there with its peer. And the amount of undulation and density of trees maybe less. But Pinhal's two nine-hole loops also offer a thorough test of your golfing skills, where hitting the right landing areas from the tee will serve you well.
Most of the holes here are played through a tightish tree-lined environment, with small villas also lining the way. Wildly flailing away with the "big stick" with OB and housing usually on the left side of the holes, is not necessarily the best strategy for low scoring around Pinhal. Although wayward shots can often be found somewhere in amongst the trees, chipping out sideways onto the fairway may often be your only option.
Pinhal's more undulating back-nine loop becomes a tad more open than the front-nine ... in parts. If, as can be the case, the going gets rather slow, the back-nine offers some pleasant glimpses of the sea, as well as views over Vilamoura.
Stay&Play at Pinhal: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28; women 36.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course.
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Now operated by Dom Pedro Golf, five Vilamoura golf courses (The Old Course, Victoria, Laguna, Millennium and Pinhal) were formerly part of the Oceânico Group, a property developer and golf and resort operator in the Algarve. Approximately 30 km northwest of Vilamoura, at their Amendoeira Golf Resort near Alcantarilha, Oceânico still operate the Faldo and O'Connor Jnr courses.
Portugal's 45th best course (Golf World, 2022).
Rua da Torre d'Agua, Vilamoura 8125-615, Algarve.
+351 289 304 005
Visit websiteNestling between Vilamoura's Pinhal course (directly opposite the hotel's main entrance), and Old Course (directly to the north), the multi-award winning Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas is a contemporary hotel, located in five acres of landscaped gardens. The facilities include six large pools with cascading waterfalls, fully equipped fitness center, luxury spa, Kids Club, private beach concession, Portuguese and Latin American cuisine and alfresco dining.
Pinhal
Old Course; Millennium; Laguna; Victoria; Vila Sol.
Quinta do Lago (North, South & Laranjal courses); Pinheiros Altos; San Lorenzo; Vale do Lobo (Royal & Ocean courses)
Rua Atlantico, 8125-478 Vilamoura, Algarve.
+351 289 300 700
Visit websiteThe Dom Pedro Golf Resort hotel is situated 150m from the beach, 50m from the casino and 200m from the lively Vilamoura Marina. The hotel's facilities include extensive gardens, outdoor pools, Spa with indoor pool, numerous sports facilities and three restaurants. Close by is the Dom Pedro Marina Hotel (4-star, 101 rooms and 54 suites) and Dom Pedro Portobelo Apartment Hotel. All three Dom Pedro hotels provide easy access to Vilamoura's renowned golf courses operated by Dom Pedro Golf.
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Old Course; Pinhal; Millennium; Laguna; Victoria; Vila Sol.
Quinta do Lago (North, South & Laranjal courses); Pinheiros Altos; San Lorenzo; Vale do Lobo (Royal & Ocean courses).
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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