Sitio dos Pinheiros, Quinta do Lago,
Almancil, Algarve 8135-863
Office
+351 289 359 900Pro shop
+351 289 359 910Fax
+351 289 398 195Website
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Kenny Fairbairn & Ross Sutherland (PGA AA Teaching Professionals).Academy
The Golf Academy at Pinheiros AltosThe Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open rural countryside, residential and woodland.
Designer:
Original 18-holes designed by Ronald Fream (1989). Additional-nine (holes 4 to 7 of Pines, and 2 to 6 of Corks) designed by Jorge Santana da Silva (2010).
Above distances are for the Pines-Corks combination. The Olives-nine, at 2983 m from the back tees, is slightly shorter than the other two nines.
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6 km E of Vale do Lobo / 11 km NW of Faro.
Pinheiros Altos Golf is home to a generally well-regarded 27-hole golf course, which includes several attractive holes and features. The layout, comprising the Oliveiras (Olives), Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks) nines, blends both open and tree-lined parkland features. The course will test most facets of your game, ensuring a round with plenty of enjoyable golfing challenges. Worth visiting if you are in the area.
Private club, which welcomes visitors on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Proof of handicap required. Maximum handicap: men 28, women 36.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Soft spikes only. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
Excellent
Located within the Quinta do Lago estate in Portugal's Algarve region, Pinheiros Altos sits on the eastern edge of an area that's famed for its golf courses. Directly west of Pinheiros Altos are Quinta do Lago's North and South courses, with San Lorenzo directly south of them. To the north lies Quinta do Lago's newest course, the Laranjal. Head five kilometres further west, and you'll find the two renowned courses of Vale do Lobo.
Portugal's 37th best course (Golf World, 2022).
Quinta do Lago, 8135-024 Almancil, Algarve
+351 289 350 350
Visit websiteThe Hotel Quinta do Lago, is situated in the resort of Quinta do Lago in the Algarve, next to the Formosa Estuary (Ria Formosa) and the sea. It is at the heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Park. A member of the “Leading Hotels of the World” collection since 1988, the hotel is considered one of the most prestigious five-star luxury hotels in the Algarve.
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Quinta do Lago (North, South & Laranjal courses); San Lorenzo; Pinheiros Altos; Vale do Lobo (Royal & Ocean courses).
Vila Sol; Vilamoura courses (Oceanico - Old, Pinhal, Millennium, Laguna, Victoria).
Vale do Lobo, Almancil 8135, Algarve
+351 289 357 200
Visit websiteThe Dona Filipa Hotel in Vale do Lobo is one of the Algarve's most famous luxury hotels, which welcomes guests with a touch of glamour and the essence of true quality. The hotel offers stunning views, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Vale do Lobo (Royal & Ocean courses); Quinta do Lago (North, South & Laranjal courses); Pinheiro Altos; San Lorenzo; Vila Sol.
Vilamoura courses (Oceanico - Old, Pinhal, Millennium, Laguna, Victoria).
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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