Golf Courses

Golf Course

Nº of Holes: 18
Nº of Pars: 72
Distance: 6005
Handicap Category: 72
Royal Course

Royal Golf Course at Vale do Lobo resort, has rolling fairways set amidst pine trees and beautiful lakes surrounded by wild flowers. Its features include the almost island green of the 9th and the famous 16th, with cliff-top carryover - one of the most celebrated golfing images in the world, which has become the veritable symbol of golf in the Algarve. The Royal Golf Course was designed by top American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, based on original drawings made by Sir Henry Cotton. It was inaugurated in 1997.

Opening Times
Golf Course and Reception

From 6:45 to 19:00

Driving Range

Juniors: Up to 16 years old

Golf Course

Nº of Holes: 18
Nº of Pars: 73
Distance: 6122
Handicap Category: 73
Ocean Course

The Ocean Golf Course at Vale do Lobo resort, features undulating fairways which run alongside nature reserve, before leading gently down to the shores of the Atlantic. Its emblematic holes are two challenging and spectacular Par 4s, the 11th and the 14th – which treat golfers to some of the most spectacular views in the Algarve - and the Par 3 15th, which runs alongside the beach. The Ocean Course is composed of two of the original 9-hole golf courses designed by Sir Henry Cotton, which were opened in 1968 and 1972. His plans for the merged course became reality in 1995, after his death.

Opening Times
Golf Course and Reception

From 6:45 to 19:00

Driving Range

Juniors: Up to 16 years old

Golf Course

Nº of Holes: 27
Nº of Pars: 72
Distance: 6477
Handicap Category: 72
Olives, Pines and Corks Course

Pinheiros Altos Golf Course located within the well-known Quinta do Lago estate, within the golfing world it is known as providing a mental challenge due to well placed hazards. Bordering the 18,300 hectares of Natural Park of Ria Formosa which provides a habitat for many species of birds and has much interesting vegetation. Pinheiros Altos is a combination of 27 holes composed by three groups of 9 holes named Oliveiras (Olives), Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks), respectively. This highly original and distinctive course possesses completely opposing characteristics. The original 18-hole course of Pinheiros Altos was well-known for its contrasting nines. While the first 9-hole are over rolling sandy undergrowth with gentle pine trees, the shorter second 9-hole runs through hills dotted with lakes that present the main obstacle for the golfers on this course.

Opening Times
Golf Course and Reception

Everyday from 7:45 to 20:00

Driving Range

Everyday daily from 7:45 to 20:00

Juniors: Up to 17 years old

Golf Course

Nº of Holes: 18
Nº of Pars: 72
Distance: 6477
Handicap Category: 72
Quinta do Lago Laranjal

In keeping with its reputation for excellence, Quinta do Lago takes great pride in the opening of its new and third 18 hole championship golf course, Laranjal. Laranjal, originally an orange grove, is today a beautiful and totally different golf experience. It is a sanctuary for those seeking the finest in golf and personalized service. Its narrow fairways and well defined greens require concentration and accuracy to navigate this testing route laid out on a rolling and distinctive terrain. It is a par 72, 6,480 meters, with five par 5s, eight par 4s, five par 3s set amongst umbrella pines, cork-oaks and orange trees with a natural water course and 5 beautiful lakes. Penn A4 was selected for the greens to help guarantee good putting surfaces all year round and the Fairways are sown with Bermuda.

Opening Times
Golf Course and Reception

Open daily from 6:45 to 19:00

Driving Range

Open daily from 7:00 to 16:00

Closes every Wednesday at 15:00 and Thursday from 7:00 to 11:00 for maintenance works

Golf Course

Nº of Holes: 18
Nº of Pars: 72
Distance: 6140
Handicap Category: 72
Quinta do Lago North

The terrain is superb and typical of the area, sandy and littered with umbrella pines trees. In the spring, the rough is covered with a blanket of wild flowers, heather and gorse. The bunkering is incomparable, both on the fairways and surrounding the greens and gives the course an advantage over many of similar quality and design. The golf course is an anti-clockwise loop and favours the players who can draw the ball. All the famous male and female players who have experienced this course, including 'Ryder Cup' and 'Curtis Cup' team members, have been euphoric in their praise for this course, which will soon take its place among the great European layouts.

Opening Times
Golf Course and Reception

Open daily from 6:45 to 19:00

Driving Range

Open daily from 7:00 to 18:30

Closes every Wednesday at 17:00 and Thursday from 7:00 to 10:00 for maintenance works

Golf Course

Nº of Holes: 18
Nº of Pars: 72
Distance: 6438
Handicap Category: 72
Quinta do Lago South is the premier Course

Quinta do Lago South Golf Course, favourite of many tour players, offers the possibility to hit the greens in regulation in several ways. However, each hole has one easy route and the player who sees this, and has the skill to follow the designer's intention, and produce sub-par figures. An anti-clockwise loop, it favours the draw shot. This course favours the long hitter, but requires the player to pick a particular route to score well. Although both anti-clockwise loops, the first nine favours a draw, while the second favours a fade from the tee. It is an enjoyable experience for players of all standards. This course favours the long hitter, but requires the skill to score well. Although the front and back nines are both anti-clockwise loops, the first nine favours a draw, while the second favours a fade from the tee. An enjoyable experience for players of all standards.

Opening Times
Golf Course and Reception

Open daily from 6:45 to 18:30

Driving Range

Open daily from 7:00 to 17:30

Closes every Wednesday at 17:30 and Thursday from 7:00 to 10:00 for maintenance works