Quinta do Lago,
Almancil, Algarve 8135
Office
+351 289 390 705Pro shop
+351 289 390 706Fax
+351 289 394 013Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
José Ferreira (PGA, Academy Mgr & Head Professional).Academy
Paul McGinley Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Holes 1-5 and 15-18 were designed by William Mitchell (1974). Holes 6-14 designed by Joseph "Joe" Lee & Rocky Roquemore (1989). Major revamp by Beau Welling & Paul McGinley (2014).
Above distances are for the North course. Also at Quinta do Lago is the 18-hole South course (par-72, 6488 metres); located 6 km NE of the main clubhouse is the club's Laranjal course.
37.045603
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15 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 turn left onto the N125 direction Almancil. After 1.3 km turn right direction Almancil. After 1.9 km in Almancil turn right direction Quinta do Lago. After o.3 km turn left direction Quinta do Lago. After 2.5 km at "multi-colour Q" roundabout take the third exit direction Quinta do Lago (& Hotel). After 2.1 km at roundabout No.4 turn right. After 100 metres golf is on your right.
Quinta do Lago Golf (North course): For a long-time regarded as the No.2 course at Quinta do Lago, the North course took a big step forward in 2014. The layout's major revamp, designed by American architect Beau Welling and Ireland's Paul McGinley, included the rebuilding of all the greens, tees, bunkers, irrigation and drainage systems and cart paths using the latest state-of-the-art technology.
In terms of top honours at this renowned Algarve luxury estate, the gap has now narrowed between Quinta do Lago's North course and its revered companion, the highly-rated South course. The North's out-and-back layout weaves through a natural forest of umbrella pines, and past some of the estate's opulent villas.
Many tee-shots require accuracy rather than length, especially several dog-legging holes ... the most interesting of which is the par-4 12th, the second of two holes where water threatens.
The par-3s were also much improved with the renovation, creating an excellently balanced layout. At the testing par-3 2nd a small intimidating pond makes its presence felt at the front-right side of the green. The back-nine par-5s offer a birdie chance at the straightaway 11th, and a more challenging tee-shot at the doglegging 18th.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28, women 36. Proof of handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
Excellent (incl a double-ended driving range).
Quinta do Lago's North course was formerly known as the Ria Formosa course.
North course:
Portugal's 14th best course (Golf World, 2022).
Continental Europe's 114th best course (Golf World, 2025).
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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