The course generally needs big investment. To be fair, the Pines is a nice nine, but still let down by the greens.

At the moment spend another €50 and go somewhere else.

Reasonable deals available when booked through Sunny Algarve Golf.

Was very dry but we went out late and got round quickly.

Very enjoyable but wouldn’t be one of the best course out here.

Note that fairways are not sprinklered, so in summer the ground can be brown and dry with tight lies - this isn't something that bothers me in the slightest.

greens & bunkers were in good condition.

The clubhouse terrace is great for beers - inside isn't as charming but who needs that.

Unlike Vale do Lobo and Quinta, (which I also played that week) it isn't full of huge English golf tours, so the pace is quick and the beers after are more relaxing.

Olives course - good and has a that signature 8th Island green. makes for some good golf. There is loads of water but the issue I had is that a lot of that water is completely hidden by high vegetation along the edges so its far less pretty than it could be.

Corks course - this was the better one for me. Really fun architecture and all the fun comes from reading the slope on your tee shots and approaches.

Pay the extra and go elsewhere as you will be disappointed.

Layout on all 3 courses is a bit boring, maintenance is ok, not as good as at the QDL/VDL courses. Lots of unrepaired pitchmarks, uneven cart path‘s. buggies too expensive, same as on QDL/VDL, but no GPS and some with old batteries, barely lasting 18 holes. Mats on the range hard as stone!

Accomodation Look like from the 70th. Some Investments needed.

Since Long time Unfinished condos along left side of Pines 8 & 9 giving a horrific scene, apparently belonging to the owner of the course as well as San Lorenzo. Improvements urgent

Club facilities seem sadly right out of the 80’s - significant £investment is badly needed.

Not able to recommend I’m afraid, especially for £100 a round each (including buggy)!

Mosquitos made it especially problematic.

The olives( 2nd 9holes) are very different, less maintained, open and wide with many and huge water hazards, at the end good to play.

All greens in very good shape(some areas seem to be infected, but far away from the flags…

Course condition is ok, however Bunkers needs to be filled up with Sand!!!

Kindness, helpfulness of all staffs is outstanding

55€ for a buggy is quite excessive

Also, our transport let us down and the staff were really helpful in accommodating us.

Frederic

Fairways in particular are poor, Greens okay but inconsistent. Will not be returning soon

Fairways could be a bit better. Driving range balls are free. Staff is helpful and friendly. Although a short course with many theoretical drivable par4 , this was awesome. Would be 5 star view with better fairways.

Notwithstanding my ranking, the courses are good and enjoyable. Very good practice facilities that enhance the overall good value.

Needs a bit of loving. Greens look tired and bare in places. Paths need repair.

Bunkerschläge sollten geübt sein.

The greens are the worst I've played on in Portugal. I was told there were no buggies available by Algarve golf, but when I arrived there was, but only now the guy tried to charge me €50. To be fair if you want a few interesting holes and are not that bothered about the standard of the course, then crack on, otherwise, I'd advise staying well clear IMHO! (handicap 8)

No buggy included in contradiction with the offer (7 different reasons...). Not very helpful staff (we did not get a scorecard or any idea of flag position).

Challenging course.

Drivingrange facilities are like championship conditions with te pyramid of golfballs challenge you for serious practise. The island hole at the 8th of Olives is a test you won't forget.