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Peter
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 25th May 2025 Absolutely amazing. Great views and stunning back 9 |
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Jonathan
Bradbury
from United States
on Fri, 9th May 2025 Awesome par 3 Played Twilight on the Royal. Course in good condition but greens were a tad bumpy as we played late afternoon. 16th par 3 over the ocean is awesome and the rest of the course has a good layout. Definitely recommend |
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IAIN
from Israel
on Tue, 25th Mar 2025 4 ball in March Amazing views and some beautiful holes. The course was in exceptional condition and the set up was perfect . |
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Ken
Sommer
from Luxembourg
on Mon, 24th Mar 2025 Royal course review Course was very nice though certainly was impacted with recent rains (water in sand bunkers etc.). Pace was very good until the 9th hole with further backups on 12-14. I mentioned to ranger monitoring play they need push some groups along, especially give that you had started to rain. Otherwise a nice day. |
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Frans
from Portugal
on Mon, 10th Mar 2025 Beautiful day for golf Well maintained, challenging, but busy |
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Annie
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 17th Feb 2025 Nice design. Very nice condition. Long walks between tees should you use a trolley. Very nicely tended course and we enjoyed it very much. |
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David
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 7th Feb 2025 Fairways and greens were very good ,the weather started off nice but turned to rain and wind on the 12th golf went a little down hill from there but still enjoyed the day ,the staff from the girls on the golf desk to the starters and the guys in the trolly shed were first class Just one small issue on parking (not enough parking spaces in my opinion) |
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Keith
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 7th Feb 2025 Fantastic round Great condition and greens receptive. Very good twilight rate and round in less than 4 hours |
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Sergii
from Portugal
on Sat, 18th Jan 2025 A great course inside of construction area Great golf course, but so heavy urbanization around! Last 15 years a lot of constructing noise around... Business for the management of Club much more important then pleasure of golf... |
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Birgit
from Germany
on Mon, 6th Jan 2025 Mixed experience twilight round Course is in decent condition. The Layout is interessant and variable. However, greens have quite some holes and fairways consist of a variety of grass types which provides a rather uneven surface sometimes. Due to the heavy rains the night before there were also wet spots but tolerable. Also play was very slow with 5 hours for 18 holes. |
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Paul
on Fri, 6th Dec 2024 Course nice some greens poor |
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Andrew
from Portugal
on Sat, 9th Nov 2024 Still good, but Great Course - A challenge but still the odd Birdie available - Greens still fast but the pitch marks are awful. So many inconsiderate golfers. Green Fees acceptable but €50 for a buggy! |
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Nicholas
Fletcher
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 24th Oct 2024 Still a VG course. Still a VG course and a must play on the Algarve. Greens a bit scabby in places , some great holes and a fair price . |
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Mike
Rodgers
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 23rd Oct 2024 Excellent condition, tight off the tee Vale do Lobo Royal course was in great condition when we played; perfect tees, fairways and greens. The sand in the bunkers is powder soft, what I imagine the sand that the pros experience to be like. It is an exacting course off the tee. Sometimes there is space to spray it but often holes are flanked by houses meaning you need to drive it straight to play well. There are some real standout holes, specifically the 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 15th and 16th, all of which involve water perfectly placed to provide challenge. But the rest of the course is also memorable. It is relentless off the tee because of the bunker placement, one each side of the fairway between 220 and 250 yards on almost every hole. It is expensive to play but the condition of the course almost makes it worth it. We teed off early (8.40am) and the pace of play was some of the best we experienced in the Algarve i.e. we got round in less than 4.5 hours, which was a treat. |
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Tom
from Russian Federation
on Tue, 8th Oct 2024 Below par course Apart from the signature 16th, this course is way below the standard of the courses in the surrounding area. The green fees are not justified at all. |
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Jack
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 7th Oct 2024 Stunning course |
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Mark
from england
on Sat, 5th Oct 2024 Vale do Lobo October 24 Great course , well maintained couple of greens could have been better |
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Marcus
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 5th Sep 2024 Good but not great Played Royal & Ocean back to back in consecutive days. Enjoyable experience overall but the greens were possibly the worst I’ve seen them. Scraggy and bumpy. We tee’d off at 9am and both the fairway and rough was sodden. Rough extremely difficult to play from. |
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Nick
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 30th Aug 2024 Royal Course Vale de Lobo A very nice course in good condition though the second time we played it the greens had just been spiked. On some holes buggies not allowed on any part of the fairway which is inconvenient. |
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Tony
from New Zealand
on Sat, 10th Aug 2024 Excellent course in great condition Awesome |
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MARK
from Ireland
on Mon, 5th Aug 2024 The Royal more than just the famous 16th VDL Royal is always an enjoyable round of golf, from the generous opening par 5 to some beautiful holes all the way till you get to the famous par 3 16th , don’t be short or left ! The royal will test you because some of the par 4’s need accuracy off the tee when taking driver , would I recommend playing the royal , yes I would 100% |
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Remi
from Russian Federation
on Sun, 28th Jul 2024 Stunning views Good fairways and greenw |
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Kai
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 27th Jun 2024 5* review isn’t enough. The 16th hole is worth the green fee alone. We booked under the twilight tee at 3:20, and just about managed to complete 18 holes. Course was in excellent condition and will long live in the memory! |
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Thomas
from United States
on Thu, 27th Jun 2024 Challenging course in great condition. Played in high winds. The par three 16th into the wind was a beast today. Great fun though. |
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Alessanbondi
from Italy
on Tue, 18th Jun 2024 Good but …. After played the Ocean , the royal is 2 stars less to many transfer |
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William
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 2nd Jun 2024 Royal round A very challenging course in excellent condition with great facilities and friendly staff |
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Dale
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 19th May 2024 Royalty in the Algarve Got to love the Royal Course. Great layout, tough greens, good conditions & a few spectacular holes. Should always include in your schedule |
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Robert
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 7th May 2024 Excellent Course in excellent condition. Very playable for all handicap levels. Greens fast and true. Highly recommend for any golf trip |
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neil
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 7th May 2024 Very enjoyable Not as good as the Ocean course but definately well worth 18 holes. Get an early tee-time if possible |
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Andrew
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 27th Apr 2024 Royal 5* Fabulous course, greens great and some amazing holes |
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Paul
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 24th Apr 2024 Building site They should build houses on it |
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Alastair
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 21st Apr 2024 Fantastic A great course. A range of interesting holes and our view is perhaps tougher than The Ocean course. |
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John
from Portugal
on Thu, 14th Mar 2024 Great course, not enough parking. The course was in great condition, especially for February. Parking was full and so that was a pain. |
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Jacques
from Finland
on Wed, 28th Feb 2024 Beau golf, manque de places parking Beau golf, bien entretenu. Manque d’indication signalant le départ suivant Parking voitures non adapté à la fréquentation |
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Raymond
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 26th Feb 2024 Ray Great golf course not even the bad weather could spoil the course was in fantastic condion AGC booked everything for me could not fault them highly recommend you book through them so thank you . |
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Peter
from Germany
on Fri, 23rd Feb 2024 Stunning holes next to the ocean Nice Course with 2 stunning holes next to the ocean. Buggies taken off course to far ahead of all course signs |
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David
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 21st Feb 2024 A Royal Treat This course is a bit of a treat. Need a buggy as the walk between holes is hilly and long. Some fabulous holes and all very well presented to a high standard. It is much more than the iconic 16th. Twilight is a good deal too. Fora round in February it was fantastic. |
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Lee
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 10th Feb 2024 Lee J on tour Very well maintained; the best we found on our Algarve tour. Good service. Pricey Clubhouse. |
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Jeff
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 4th Feb 2024 Review The course is quite hilly so if walking beware , there are significant distances between the greens & tees , the greens were hollow tined & the appearance over all was quite scrubby , I’d go for the Ocean course over the Royal |
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Tina
from Switzerland
on Wed, 10th Jan 2024 Poor Course Management /treatment by Personel Whilst the course was in ok condition (except the ladies bathrooms on the course - which two of them were not possible to even lock plus the flush was broken), we were treated very poorly by the responsible people on the course: Our son who has been playing golf for 22 years, is a below 20 HCP and played the first hole of the course as a tap in birdie btw - was welcomed with the words: you cannot wear these pants on the course... : He was wearing a KJUS golf shirt, a Ping Sweater and a pair of perfectly dark black pants in - yes - denim material, however, perfectly black, no rips, no print, no nothing. A very decent golf attire that he had played 5 other portugese courses without any complaint with. (and also without complaints at courses in Switzerland - where we live - as well as the US, Germany, Italy and France ...) We were then forced to BUY in the closed golf shop that was under reconstruction, with unpacked boxes, NO changing room and no selection whatsoever the ONLY pair of pants that they had left in stock that fit him (he has a very regular 32/34 size btw...). No selection on colors, style, anything - instead we were threatened to not be able to play at all if he doesnt buy those and change into them - grotesque. We have never felt so poorly treated with little hospitality and respect before. And just one possibility to upset guests and leave them with no appetite to play such a course again. And ultimately puts off young people from what is an enjoyable sport when insisting on useless etiquette rules. |
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Tanya
K. Kozicki De Mello
from Brazil
on Sat, 6th Jan 2024 Amazing views Certainly one of the most beautiful courses, absolutely well kept. Make sure you get to the 16th prepared for one of the best views ever. |
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Tobias
from Portugal
on Sat, 6th Jan 2024 More then nice Great course, impressive location, helpful and friendly team, We played at the beginning of January 2024, course in good condition and well maintained. The whole course looks like a little paradise. For me it looks like this |
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Simon
Hebden
from Russian Federation
on Fri, 29th Dec 2023 Christmas Golf Very good condition and open on Christmas Day. We were a 4-ball but there were some 2-balls following it we managed to keep our place on the course. |
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Maya
from Switzerland
on Sun, 24th Dec 2023 Fun and Bore We enjoyed playing the course which was well maintained. To our taste, the course has too many straight forward holes that felt somewhat boring. However, there are other holes, that are really fun. |
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Patrick
from United States
on Tue, 21st Nov 2023 Vale do Lobo Royal Course I found the course in good condition overall. The greens were consistent - but in need of attention with pitch mark repairs. In places the course was wet on account of the irregation systems. The course is not overly challenging for longer hitters, but is worth the green fee for the finishing few holes. The view from the 15th. The 16th hole is pure class & the 17th & 18th are challenging golf holes. Well worth a visit & I'd like to play here again... |
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Ian
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 10th Nov 2023 Late morning start Very nice day out. Staff very courteous and helpful. |
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Wolfgang
from Austria
on Fri, 3rd Nov 2023 Remember the 16 Nice course. The 16 is worth it all. Especially when you make it to the green |
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Daran
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 22nd Oct 2023 Great course in super condition. Greens were true if not a little slow but due to a rainy month only to be expected. |
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Kevin
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 19th Oct 2023 Must play course Great course lovely greens very friendly staff |
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Michael
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 3rd Oct 2023 Slow Play spoilt the day Fabulous - in every way except the play was slow. The best course we played and goof value for money. The only frustration was a couple in front who held up play so we never finished the round. We got to the 16th but were unable to play 17 and 18 due to lack of light. |
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Alistair
Riddoch
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 25th Sep 2023 Stunning Course Highly Recommend The Royal course like the Ocean is another which is maintained to a very high standard and I found in fantastic condition. Some stunning holes topped by the 16th 'signature hole'. Some of the holes have fair distances from green to tee but that adds to the excitement as you dont know what you will get next. I see some comments about pitch marks on greens, yes I repaired about 4-6 on each green as I did on every course I played in Algarve, you cannot blame the course or resort owners for totally selfish golfers who do this!!!! There is some cracking holes on this course and it was well worth the asking green fee. Buggy station guys were so helpful and spikes bar is a great place to sit for a refreshment after your round. Highly recommend. |
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Charlie
Bough
from Portugal
on Mon, 18th Sep 2023 Disappointed Disappointed, by the quality of the greens, The Royal course’s crown has definitely slipped, so many pitch marks not repaired and greens keepers seem unable to keep up with it, on one hole there was a JCB digger parked in a bunker, definitely not what I was expecting for my money. The course is a series of holes linked by footpaths that run through an estate, it isn’t really one golf course at all, there are better out there for similar money.. |
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Alistair
Riddoch
Surely the selfish ignorant golfers are to blame for the unrepaired pitch marks, not the green staff? |
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Alan
from Ireland
on Sun, 3rd Sep 2023 Worth it for the 16th hole alone Enjoyed the course, very tight at points with houses close to the fairways. Was a fair amount of maintenance going on while we played and some areas of the course wasn’t in the best condition but still really enjoyed. |
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jens
from Denmark
on Sat, 2nd Sep 2023 Vale do lobo classic👍 Enjoy a round at a classic golf resort. You will experiece high quality of faitways and some beautiful sights. Don't miss it 😄 |
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Tom
Brodie
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 14th Jul 2023 Poor condition and rude staff |
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Marcus
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 30th Jun 2023 Fantastic Val do lobo Stunning layout with fantastic coastal holes - facilities and clubhouse were very good |
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Terry
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 23rd Jun 2023 In very good condition Course in very good condition and greens running well. On-course toilets sparklingly clean. |
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Mike
from United States
on Mon, 5th Jun 2023 Always a good test |
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Mike
Humbles
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 28th May 2023 The 16th hole is the reason to play here Played the Royal course. Definitely has that resort feel to it and the busiest of the 4 courses we played on our trip with one of our groups having to team up with another couple not in our group which didn't happen elsewhere. First few holes were quite narrow going in between the villas and weren't particularly memorable but course opened up a bit around 6 or 7 when I felt there were some really nice looking holes from then on in. The main attraction is obviously the 16th which doesn't disappoint and is absolutely stunning. Really enjoyed the 15th and 17th too either side of it. Overall, an enjoyable course with one of the most beautiful holes you could ever play. |
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Chris
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 27th May 2023 Superb as always. |
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Arie
from Portugal
on Fri, 19th May 2023 Te veel husselen Twee geweldig goed onderhouden banen, helemaal top, zelfs nog beter dan menige andere topbaan in de Algarve De banen bevatten ook geweldig interessante holes met onverwachte nooit eerder geziene uitdagingen En toch … ook een beetje een teleurstellende bijsmaak Want, de lay out van de banen lijkt niet echt te kloppen, het design is niet consistent, de holes lijken niet goed op elkaar afgestemd Het lijkt wel alsof er veel aan de banen is gewijzigd, in de zin van oude en nieuwe holes, holes door elkaar gehusseld Daardoor bijvoorbeeld een groot verschil bij Royal course tussen de eerste en tweede negen en sommige holes zijn dan toch een beetje saai |
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Alain
from France
on Mon, 15th May 2023 Royal - comme son nom l'indique Excellent - parcours homogène, franc et en état irréprochable, green excellent |
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Roy
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 12th May 2023 Roy... just brilliant...but very tough, but fair |
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Roy
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 12th May 2023 Roy... just brilliant...but very tough, but fair |
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Catherine
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 30th Apr 2023 Beautiful Course well worth a visit First time playing here, nice practice area for chipping, driving range for up to 9 iron plus a net & putting green. Whole place felt quality with a good size golf shop. The Starter was very welcoming, friendly, we were allowed to go out as a two ball. The course was beautiful in great condition with many interesting holes especially the challenging Par 3 16th hole. It is a busy course at a premium price but felt it was worthwhile. |
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Paul
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 28th Apr 2023 loved it. this was my favourite course of the trip. beautiful holes and all very playable for all handicaps. |
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Kieran
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 20th Apr 2023 Vale do lobo Royal Great course, fantastic condition at great price |
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Kathleen
from Switzerland
on Fri, 31st Mar 2023 A pleasure Lovely fairways. Had the feeling some of the tee boxes had been redone. All in all in much better shape than last year. The bunkers were okay, but the rakes are not good quality. As we started early, we finished the round in 4 hours and never had to wait. |
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Gaetan
from Canada
on Wed, 29th Mar 2023 Great ! We've played a lot of beautiful courses everywhere, but this 16th hole is just beautiful, one of the most beautiful hole we've seen. But without taking anything away from the rest of the course which is also very beautiful! |
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Tony
from Portugal
on Tue, 21st Mar 2023 Excellent course Excellent course, best hole is 11th and best looking hole is 16th |
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René
from Netherlands
on Fri, 17th Mar 2023 Royal 2023 A famous course. The royal is a must play course if its only for the famous hole 16..! |
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Marcel
Hungermann
from Germany
on Sat, 4th Mar 2023 Tough and narrow Very good Conditions for March. Quote tough and narrow holes, lots of housing all around. Beautiful signature hole (especially at sunset). Not a course for a bad day with your woods. Iron Game is essential. Employees are super nice, helpful and give you a warm welcome. Starter was especially helpful and super flexible. |
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Stephen
Lyndon
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 18th Feb 2023 Amazing day in February. An exceptional course. Condition in February was superb. Some very picturesque holes throughout but the back nine was the highlight, which features the amazing 16th. This should be a bucket list hole for any golfer. As reviews say many holes are lined with villas but this doesn’t affect or detract from the golf. Staff were also very friendly. |
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Ann
from United States
on Sat, 11th Feb 2023 Nice course within a community surrounded by homes. |
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John
Robertson
from Portugal
on Mon, 6th Feb 2023 Scruffy OK, so there is one memorable hole, the 16th. The rest are nothing special! We played it 1st Feb and if was very disappointing. The course is scruffy and greens were cored and sanded. Don't bother to complain or ask fir a refund! There are many better courses in the area. |
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Denis
from United States
on Tue, 31st Jan 2023 Nice course, Glenn spiked, but ok. |
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Olivier
Richard
from France
on Thu, 19th Jan 2023 Good golf, twilight fare at 13h00 is a good bargain |
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Colin
Galloway
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 31st Dec 2022 Cannot fault course, staff not the most welcoming The course deserves 5 stars, however having booked this as a special 18th birthday treat was most disappointed with the customer service. Refused to allow my wife to spectate as did not have appropriate clothing ( no collared shirt, she was in smart casual summer wear - not as if she had jeans / swimwear combo !!! ) |
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James
from Russian Federation
on Fri, 23rd Dec 2022 Great back nine, busy but friendly and helpful |
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Steven
Dranfield
from United States
on Fri, 25th Nov 2022 fairways a bit spotty. 16th memorable, great hole. greens were better 2nd round, 1 week later. |
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Tony
from Portugal
on Thu, 24th Nov 2022 Good course. Good course. |
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Magnus
from Germany
on Mon, 14th Nov 2022 What a shame So many years the royal was beautiful, in good shape - but now it ist a 'normal' golf course like everywhere - and then is the Price for greenfee too much; and 10 Euros for a manual trolley is unbelievable; no paper on toilets at the 10th |
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Kathleen
from Switzerland
on Fri, 11th Nov 2022 A 'must' play Although not in the superlative condition of a few years ago, still a favourite course - providing variety and some scenic holes. It's a pity that so many players hit the green leaving pitch marks which mar the greens. We routinely 'repaired' 3 to 4 marks in addition to our own!!! This isn't the fault of the course, but perhaps small signs with reminders placed next to a few greens might help those who have forgotten how to be responsible golfers. Playing an early bird round in a hair over 3 hours was pure pleasure. Staff was friendly. |
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Charlie
from United States
on Sat, 5th Nov 2022 How much ! Had a fabulous round it a premium course in algarve, but 3€ per 20 practice balls is a bit steep. |
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Niall
from Ireland
on Sun, 30th Oct 2022 Vale de loba - must play course This course was fantastic, great views on every tee box and , 15 16 17 . One of the best I’ve played - Royal Course |
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Tim
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 21st Oct 2022 Great course Really enjoyed this course despite the on and off rain showers. Good variety of holes and of course the stunning 16th which is a must play hole. Fairways are like carpet and make iron shots that little bit easier and greens medium pace and true. Only gripe is the lack of pitch mark repairs but that is disrespectful golfers not the course. We spent the afternoon in the club house with Spikes bar providing great food and service. Highly recommend this course. |
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Claire
from Ireland
on Wed, 19th Oct 2022 Played in Ocean course twice the previous week and the service with staff was only ok, got buggy o. both days with no water and no ice, people we were put out with the lady had only started playing golf and played between 10/20 shots on every hole which made it so slow shocking for the money you pay. Played on royal course a few days later difference on staff service and condition of course was unbelievable much better. |
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Paul
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 16th Oct 2022 Poor greens Course was nice in places but the greens let it down. Course management was awful, letting 2 balls out in the middle of 4 balls whilst the course was very busy, felt pushed all day. |
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Paul
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 16th Oct 2022 Poor greens Course was nice in places but the greens let it down. Course management was awful, letting 2 balls out in the middle of 4 balls whilst the course was very busy, felt pushed all day. |
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peter
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 10th Oct 2022 Played this course many times and always a pleasure returning. Pace of play was excellent, it can be very slow sometimes but managed 18 holes in 3.5 hours in a 3 ball. There has been some work done on the course to improve the buggy paths but buggies dont have navigation which is a shame as without a distance finder its harder to judge some holes. Pitch marks are also a small problem due to the high volume of traffic… we played at 8.50am, i imagine by 3 pm some greens would resemble a golf ball. Overall though a very nice course if not a bit pricey with a buggie. |
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