Estrada do Rio Cortiço 4,
Vau, Óbidos, Costa Prata (Silver Coast) 2510-665
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Luís Barroso (PGA Teaching Professional).Academy
West Cliffs Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Open links-style. Undulating terrain - hilly, with several slopes to climb, and some long green-to-next-tee distances.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland and residential.
Designer:
Cynthia Dye McGarey of the Dye Design Group.
Located immediately south of West Cliffs is the Royal Óbidos Golf Resort. A short distance along the coast to the south-west is West Cliffs' "sister" facility, the Praia D'El Rey Resort and its renowned golf course.
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98 km N of Lisbon
West Cliffs Golf Links: this much heralded addition to Portugal's top-rated courses, is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Óbidos Lagoon. This challenging layout occupies rolling sandy terrain interspersed with coastal vegetation. Property development is already well underway beyond the course, more so on the front-nine than on the back, which should retain its more natural feel.
Set back a few hundred yards from the sea, the two nine-hole loops are laid out to the east and west of the modern clubhouse. Both nines are bordered by pine groves and rolling sand dunes, and offer sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Straying beyond the generally good-width fairways is not advised ... heather, gorse, assorted bushes and ice-plant awaits! Deep oyster-shaped bunkers menacingly guard the roller-coaster greens.
Although all the par-3s play rather short from the usual visitor tees, the 12th combines a menacing sandy waste area on your right, with wonderful Atlantic Ocean views beyond. Immediately to the south of the course are the 18-holes of the Royal Óbidos golf course.
Closing things out at West Cliffs, the par-4 18th provides a memorable finish as you play down from an elevated tee. The final green, with its glorious ocean backdrop, is approached over bunkers and a threatening greenside pond.
Pick of the holes: after weaving past some of the resort properties, the front-nine comes alive with back-to-back par-5s at 6 and 7. Both may leave a dent on your scorecard. The par-4 10th gets the back-nine off to an excellent start; played from an elevated tee in front of the clubhouse, the understated simplicity of this classic links golf hole is complemented by its stunning oceanic backdrop.
Stay&Play at West Cliffs: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: 36 (men & women).
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts available for hire.
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West Cliffs golf is managed by Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort, which is located 8 km along the coast to the south-west.
Although the Algarve and the Estoril coast have long captured the golf destination honours in Portugal, the Costa Prata (Silver Coast) has powered into view in recent years. Here in close proximity to each other you will find the original standard bearer, Praia D'El Rey, and relative newcomers Bom Sucesso (2008), Royal Obidos (2012) and West Cliffs (2017).
Portugal's 3rd best course (Golf World, 2022).
Continental Europe's 17th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Estrada do Rio Cortiço 4, 2510-665 VAU – Óbidos.
+351 262 249 880
Visit websiteWest Cliffs offers a variety of excellently appointed villas, townhouses and apartments for golfers wanting to enjoy a Stay&Play experience. All the accommodations occupy prime locations, just steps from the award-winning West Cliffs golf course. Many offer stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance to the Óbidos Lagoon.
West Cliffs
Royal Obidos; Bom Sucesso; Praia D'El Rey.
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Av Ines de Castro, Praia D'El Rei, 2510-451 Amoreira Obidos
+351 262 905 100
Visit websiteThe Marriott Praia D'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort is a luxury 5-star hotel, splendidly located alongside the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking a wonderful sandy beach. Luxury rooms, gorgeous food, personalised service, the soft rumble of the ocean and one of Portugal's best championship golf courses are all on hand. An oasis of relaxed style and world-class comforts.
Praia D'El Rey
West Cliffs; Royal Obidos; Bom Sucesso.
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