Sitio das Marinhas,
Porto Santo, Madeira 9400-162
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Andrew OliveiraThe Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open countryside and clifftop (overlooking the Atlantic Ocean).
Designer:
Seve Ballesteros
9-hole par-27 Short course (999 metres from men's tees).
33.053354
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3.5 km W of Porto Santo.
Porto Santo
Porto Santo Golfe: located on the second largest island in the Maderia Islands archipelago, this relatively recent Seve Ballesteros design, is set against a rugged backdrop of dramatic basalt cliffs, towering craggy hills, and the mighty Atlantic Ocean. The layout was designed to blend in with its natural landscape, with care to minimize the impact on the environment.
The course comprises 18 holes that can stretch to 6,434 metres from the tips. The layout embraces two distinct zones – a South course in the American tradition, dotted with lakes and demanding a long, precise game.
The North course is played along spectacular cliff tops. This open parkland layout, with its dramatic backdrop of hills, cliffs and the ocean, provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28; women 36.
Soft spikes only. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
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The island of Porto Santo lies 27 mi northeast of Madeira Island, the main island in this Atlantic archipelago. Unlike the more mountainous main island, which attracts its fair share of rainfall, Porto Santo is less mountainous and has a considerably drier climate.
Portugal's 27th best course (Golf World, 2022).
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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.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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