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raymond
from Portugal
on Tue, 17th Nov 2020 Vale do Lobo Royal This is a fine golf course with many challenging holes. The par 3's are excellent & the 16th is one of the best I have ever played. The course was playing long due all the recent rain but very playable. We found the staff very warm & friendly. We will definitely come back to challenge ourselves once again. |
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Michael
from Ireland
on Wed, 11th Nov 2020 Old is good Royal is probably the slightly better of the two 18’s in Val do Lobo , it gets serious levels of play so can be a bit tired , some lovely holes near ocean and is suitable for all levels of golfers , has a real club feel rather than a country club , it’s kind of old school but well Worth playing |
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Brendan
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 5th Nov 2020 VDoL Royal This was a course in absolutely top condition. All aspects were extremely well designed and maintained with beautiful fairways and perfect greens. |
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Boris
from Switzerland
on Tue, 13th Oct 2020 Very nice course, very well located. The tees and greens are a bit marked but it is tolerable. A little bit poorly maintained. Very warm welcome from the golf and reception staff. To recommend ! |
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mark
from Ireland
on Thu, 24th Sep 2020 Decent track with nice feature but not as spectacular as Ocean |
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Sonia
from Switzerland
on Mon, 21st Sep 2020 Toller Platz Sehr gepflegter und abwechslungsreicher Platz mit einigen anspruchsvollen Doglegs! |
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Trevor
Richardson
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 10th Sep 2020 Val do Lobo is sooo special! What can I say about this course! Firstly the set up and facilities at Val do Lobo have to be experienced. As a single figure handicap golfer I have to say the design and condition of this course if first class, in fact it's club class. Great design, many interesting holes with no two the same, and of course the excitement mounts as you reach 15 and face the ocean, knowing the next hole is the iconic 16th (known to be the most photographed hole in Europe) a tough par three over two ravines next to the ocean. This time I parred but needed 3 wood to get there, my son Jake (2 Hcp) put 4 iron to three feet and got the 2. Just a magnificent course which you feel privilege to play, and is a MUST for any serious golfer visiting the Algarve. |
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Ian
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 31st Aug 2020 Excellent staff Excellent course and other members place of play good. Condition of course good. I would return. |
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Joaquim
Vilà
from Spain
on Thu, 27th Aug 2020 To us, the course is only interesting for the 16th hole which we played well but, the rest is full of houses and apartments. Nothing comparable to Monte Rei or Dom Pedro Old Course |
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Abderrahmane
Bouazza
from France
on Wed, 26th Aug 2020 Très mauvaise expérience Une très mauvaise expérience aujourd'hui a vale do lobo. Je joue seul et ma femme conduit le buggy mais ne joue pas. Et bien ces crétins nous ont forcé a acheter un polo sous prétexte que même si elle ne jouait pas, il fallait un polo pour conduire le buggy. Je précise que nous avons joué beaucoup de golf en Algarve et aucun n'a pose ce genre de problème. A propos du parcours, on a l'impression de jouer dans un square tellement il y de maisons autours. |
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Dirk
from Germany
on Tue, 25th Aug 2020 Schöner Platz sehr gepflegt Super schöner Platz die 45€ für das Car ist ein bisschen zu viel weil man nach dem Wasser fragen muss es wird einem nicht automatisch angeboten es gibt ebenfalls nicht mal Eiswürfel für den Kühler. Das ist etwas schade . Dafür ist der Platz Hammer |
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David
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 31st Jul 2020 Just ok Course very wet in places from over watering. Some tees really bad. Not a bad course but nothing to write home about |
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Ian
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 29th Jul 2020 Watch for the collar. Obviously very quiet which meant we were wound in 3 hours or less. Discussion about whether my partner’s top had a collar or not and we had to buy one so she could accompany me. Watch out. No standards set for the guy in front with his cycling shorts though. Enjoyed the course and the greens and some of the views are great. Good time. |
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andrew
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 18th Jul 2020 Great game of golf Great course. Need to be straight of the tee as some narrow fairways. 23hcp so swing easy and enjoy as I did. |
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David
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 4th Jul 2020 Royal round Nice course with some tight drives. Greens have been aerated recently so need a few weeks. Rest of course in great condition. |
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Franz
from Switzerland
on Thu, 12th Mar 2020 Attractive course, great design. Attractive course for experienced players. Well maintained. Fast greens. |
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Martin
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 4th Mar 2020 Good course greens and condition good. |
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Nigel
Nash
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 25th Jan 2020 A Must Play For me the Royal is the better course of the two at Vale Do Lobo, always in great condition with some challenging holes once you get passed the gentle start of the first 2 holes |
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Patricia
from Portugal
on Sat, 11th Jan 2020 Thoroughly enjoyed the course. The condition was very good |
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Peter
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 3rd Jan 2020 Very nice but Ocean is more interesting and scenic |
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Milan
from Slovakia
on Fri, 15th Nov 2019 ok.nr 1 |
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Andrew
from Portugal
on Fri, 1st Nov 2019 Don’t be frightened to play off the white tees. Tight in places but more room than you might think. Not that long so don’t be frightened of playing off the white tees. Overall in great condition and the stunning 16th doesn’t let you down, |
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Scott
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 2nd Oct 2019 VVDL Royal course is truly outstanding Probably 4 if the tightest opening fairways I have ever played. Exceptional course with some real course management required. Best course I have played in Algarve 👍👍⛳⛳ |
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Joerg
from Germany
on Tue, 24th Sep 2019 wonderful course but extremly slow play in front of us. the regulate by the marshall was too late |
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Mark
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 21st Sep 2019 Great to Play This is a great course. It plays like a links course. The pine trees are not encroaching on the fairways like so many courses. The bunkers can be trying but generally a lovely course to play |
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Michael
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 19th Sep 2019 Beautifully maintained. Beautifully maintained and managed course. Extremely courteous and helpful staff. Great day on the golf course. |
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Tony
from Ireland
on Sat, 14th Sep 2019 Fabulous course in a great location |
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Eoin
from Ireland
on Mon, 9th Sep 2019 Very tight track with out of bounds on most holes..not suitable for the high handicapper..course in good condition though |
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ritchie
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 2nd Sep 2019 Grant Great course , 5 star facilities and are welcomed every year by the staff. This is my favourite course in the Algarve as I always score well 😂😜 |
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Adam
from Portugal
on Sun, 1st Sep 2019 Good as usual Always a good round and plenty of easy on the eye holes, not in bad condition. Maybe a little busy but not complaining when the sun is out! |
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david
bates
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 31st Aug 2019 Excellent course Good challenge No wind meant the signature 16th just needed a good straight shot |
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Roderick
from Netherlands
on Wed, 28th Aug 2019 Excellent golf course Great course to play and in a perfect condition! |
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simon
nash
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 27th Aug 2019 Excellent course and service |
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Gareth
from United States
on Sun, 11th Aug 2019 Great views Fantastic course with great scenery and views. Signature 16th amazing hole (see photo). |
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Charlie
from Portugal
on Wed, 26th Jun 2019 Quality course Best golf course I have ever played. And I have played some amazing courses all over the world. Top notch! Well worth a game. |
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Arend
Koster
from Netherlands
on Tue, 25th Jun 2019 Good maintained course, not to difficult, but nice plating there; the 16th hole is off course a must play at the Royal Course; the only thing is that a lot of holes are between the house so keep straight |
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James
from Ireland
on Sun, 23rd Jun 2019 excellent |
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Dougie
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 16th Jun 2019 Lovely Course Great course in fantastic condition. |
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giles
from Russian Federation
on Wed, 12th Jun 2019 Great course but day spoiled by groups of very slow players. No intervention by course stewards. Over 5 hours. |
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Cliff
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 3rd Jun 2019 Will return, only 4 star due to lack of sand in left bunker on 16th. |
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Chantal
from Portugal
on Sat, 1st Jun 2019 Well maintained Well maintained. We walked but next time we take a buggy because sometimes there is a lot of distance between the holes. Greens were good but not really quick. Played at 3 p.m and did 18 holes in 3 hours. Great!! |
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Anthony
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 10th May 2019 Lovely day at The Royal |
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AlgarveGolf.net
Brilliant photo, thank you kindly |
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Gary
Rayner
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 9th May 2019 Royal top (tee)box! What. A. Course. The best course I have ever played. Challenging (whilst being slightly more forgiving that Ocean for my wayward drives..), outstanding greens, perfectly kept fairways and the iconic 16th over the cliffs is a hole I will never forget! A perfect round of golf to play at least once in your life! |
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Jonathan
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 30th Apr 2019 Tight, beautiful and a real test. Fairways like velvet carpets. Greens very true but I found them a little slow. Hence the 4 stars. Buggy recommended. Great hole designs. 16th was spectacular with the sun going down in the background. Houses a little close for comfort at times but that's not going to change. Great rate on the twilight offer. |
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Kathleen
from Switzerland
on Wed, 10th Apr 2019 A real pleasure Of all the courses we have played in the Algarve (at least 12), the VdL courses and the Royal in particular have the best fairways. It is such a pleasure to be able to hit a ball from grass and not stubble or cut-to-the-level-of baldness so-called fairways. The greens are immaculate, although not lightning fast (which we don't need anyway). There were a few hard areas around the greens, but not nearly as many as on every other course in the region. The course has many great holes and only a couple which seem 'squeezed into the landscape'. |
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Piet
Rikkert
from Netherlands
on Mon, 1st Apr 2019 Nice course Fast greens . Beautifull golfcourse. Hole 16 very spectaculair. |
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Klaus
on Sun, 24th Mar 2019 High quality Fantastic course, beautiful layout, a great experience |
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Stephen
Alleyne
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 13th Mar 2019 Made very welcome by the staff and the course was in great shape. |
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Marilyn
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 10th Mar 2019 Good course. Expected more ocean view holes |
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Paul
from Ireland
on Mon, 18th Feb 2019 Vale Do Lobo -Royal Beautiful course, well presented, we paid “twilight’ fees - very good value. |
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larisa
from Italy
on Wed, 13th Feb 2019 Bellissimo e molto ben curato |
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Antony
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 6th Feb 2019 Great course in all respects This is a world class course. Every hole is worth playing. Some are simply fantastic. Lovely from green to tee. Friendly staff. Great fairways. We were delighted to have the privilege to play it today |
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Barbara
from Portugal
on Thu, 3rd Jan 2019 Lovely old course Haven’t played on this course before, we played 18 holes on the Royal, it was a lovely course and the all the fairways and greens were in excellent condition. My only problem was the tee off time, there was lots of confusion about who was going off and they tried to pair us with another couple, apart from that everything was perfect...especially the 16th...amazing! |
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david
from Netherlands
on Wed, 2nd Jan 2019 Vale De Lobo Royal Superb GC. Good, challenging par 3’s. Course in good condition - some bunkers may need more attention. |
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Guilhem
VIELJEUF
from Europe
on Tue, 1st Jan 2019 Great course, spectacular 16th hole! We had a great day at Vale do Lobo! I played the course many years ago, when new holes were not yet created. The addition of the new holes fits perfectly, and the result is a magnificent course, with a good mix of challenge provided by water and trees. The 16th is of course very spectacular, with a nice shot to hit above the cliffs. The course is quite demanding physically when walking, hiring a buggy may leave more stamina to play the last holes properly :-) |
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Wesley
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 1st Jan 2019 Great course Beautiful course in superb condition! Hole 16th is stunning! |
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Udo
on Mon, 24th Dec 2018 Vale do lobo Royal Course - Royal course in excellent condition, greens like carpents, superb roll. Fairways in a very good condition. Amazing landscape, great views. Again it was great fun to play. |
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Mike
Dee
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 20th Dec 2018 Royal Review Unfortunately the Ocean course (my original planned course) was closed for maintenance however the Royal was a beauty. Great service from all the staff and as for the 16th, am absolute stunner of a hole. One I would definitely recommend |
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Guenter
Girkinger
from Austria
on Wed, 12th Dec 2018 14 to 17 always awesome to play! Greens in poor condition and not mowed today. |
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blair
keeling
from Canada
on Tue, 20th Nov 2018 Lovely setting and backdrop. Excellent shape. Way OVER PRICED compared to local courses. Very challenging. we enjoyed, but not likely to return at price we paid. |
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Kevin
from Belgium
on Sat, 17th Nov 2018 Loved the variety of holes and excellent value on early bird rate. |
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Dany
from Switzerland
on Thu, 25th Oct 2018 Signature Hole - 16 - outstanding ! Good greens 👍 |
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Bernard
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 3rd Oct 2018 Disappointing Val de Lobo Big disappointment, lovely club house but Royal course very disjointed with little in fill holes stuck here and there, quite a lot of housing along it- Ocean course is better than Royal. There are many nicer and better value courses |
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Peter
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 6th Sep 2018 VDL Royal couse Very tough test of golf. As with both course it was in immaclate condition with views of some stunning villas. If i had to level a critcisim it would be the jorneys between holes |
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marc-alrxandre
FUMEX
from France
on Fri, 31st Aug 2018 buggy to expensive |
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Ludmila
from Czech Republic
on Thu, 2nd Aug 2018 Disillusionment Great course maybe maintained but play was terribly slow because the ocean course was close. Lower quality of fairways |
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Josephine
from Portugal
on Sun, 8th Jul 2018 First time playing Vale do Lobo Fantastic fairways and condition. There were many flights playing twilight so it was slow. Signature Par 3 was spectacular but the sun glare was strong at that time. Overall enjoyable and possibly come back during off peak season. |
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Richard
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 2nd Jul 2018 Great course very well maintained but play was terribly slow because the ocean course was closed |
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Stuart
from United Kingdom
on Sat, 30th Jun 2018 Great round at Vale do Lobo Royal Excellent strategic course. Maybe a bit too tight for those who like to get the driver out. Fairways and greens in fantastic condition. Amazing views from the 16th. |
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William
from Portugal
on Tue, 26th Jun 2018 The Vale do Lobo Royal experience. Not quite up to the standards of Amendoiera, surprised that there is only a driving range for max 9 iron, some tee boxes moved up to the ladies tees, which made a great hole at once boring, and not the same 'visitor experience' . Almost no mens XL branded polos in the shop, which was also a minus point. Course 8/10, whole experience 7/10. |
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Carl
on Tue, 12th Jun 2018 Favourite course in the area! Not long but make sure you put the ball in the right place or you will struggle |
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Brian
from United Kingdom
on Fri, 1st Jun 2018 Awesome Never been disappointed with this course, love it . |
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Lars
from Denmark
on Thu, 17th May 2018 Very very good course in fantastic conditions. I want to play this golfcourse again ASAP! |
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Lutz
from Germany
on Wed, 2nd May 2018 sehr schöner und gepflegter Platz |
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Gavin
from United Kingdom
on Tue, 24th Apr 2018 Wow! Superb and great fun course, would put it in my top 3 on the Algarve for sure. |
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Klaus
on Mon, 26th Mar 2018 Fantastic course, but a bit hard to play because it's so narrow |
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Kathleen
from Switzerland
on Sun, 25th Mar 2018 A favorite The course is in excellent condition, with the nicest fairways (mostly) in the area. We really enjoy this course except perhaps for hole 17. Playing the early bird slots are best, as there is generally no waiting and we can finish the course in 3 hours. |
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Jeff
from Canada
on Thu, 15th Mar 2018 Vale do Lobo Royal Interesting course and good greens. Wind was crazy, gusting to 40 mph. Blew my golf ball off it’s tee several times on the 200 yd par 3 16th hole. Took several minutes to be able to tee off on that hole. Haven’t seen that happen since Carnoustie 35 years ago. |
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Philip
from Portugal
on Wed, 7th Mar 2018 Opinion An enjoyable 14 holes of golf, weather cloudy but no rain. |
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Marc
from United Kingdom
on Thu, 1st Mar 2018 Excellent Excellent course and facilities, some of the tees need levelling and the practice area isn’t the best. Apart from that excellent, and very good value for money on the twilight deal which we were on. |
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James
from Portugal
on Sat, 24th Feb 2018 The course was beautiful and in great shape. some very challenging holes for sure. Service was great at desk and on course. Very friendly. |
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Jeff
from United Kingdom
on Mon, 12th Feb 2018 Vale do Logo Royal, what a great great test of gol Great layout that's much more than undulating, on some of the holes there is a bit of a climb. The 16th is a classic that's a real stretch into the wind with the bunker in front waiting to catch anything under hit. The greens were as I expected very tricky to get the pace and if you miss the cup you could end up with a lengthy put back. |
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Udo
Behrendt-Janke
from Germany
on Wed, 20th Dec 2017 Gerne wieder Der Kurs ist wunderbar in die Landschaft eingepasst, es kommt keine Langeweile auf. Es gibt Spielbahnen mit blinden Schlägen, die durchaus für Überraschungen sorgen können. Die Löcher am Meer, insbesondere das Loch 16 Par 3 mit den Klippen, haben für einen richtigen Kick gesorgt. Der Pflegezustand der Anlage war ausgezeichnet. Die Grüns waren sehr schnell und sensationell gepflegt. Das Personal im Clubhaus, beim Caddiemaster und in der Gastronomie war überaus freundlich und sorgten für einen aufmerksamen und professionellen Service. Interessant: Es war die erste Golfrezeption in Portugal, die das Handicap abfragten. Meinen DGV-Ausweis wollten sie allerdings nicht haben. An diesem Tag waren einige Gruppen unterwegs, die aber nicht wirklich die Spielgeschwindigkeit beeinträchtigten. Ich werde diesen Kurs gerne im nächsten Jahr wieder spielen. |
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Umberto
Trulla
from Italy
on Sun, 17th Dec 2017 My first time in Algarve.....and not the last. Great location,great design fantastic last 4 holes (especially 15-16),perfect maintenance ,reception desk perfect,only bad the driving range little and maximun practice concess are 9 iron. |
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David
from United Kingdom
on Sun, 3rd Dec 2017 A Classic Loved this course. Played it 20 years ago and still superb. Missed the green on 16th but still got my par. A must play course. |
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Thomas
Nordlund
from Portugal
on Sun, 3rd Dec 2017 Nice company, but many crossroads. And the buggy was not loaded enough for the last holes. Needed pushing by one of us to reach the tops of the hills. |
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Edward
from Portugal
on Fri, 24th Nov 2017 Lovely well maintained course Lovely course, well maintained in a beautiful environment. I have previously played the Ocean course several times and this is, if anything, even better. |
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richard
brindley
from United Kingdom
on Wed, 22nd Nov 2017 Always good to return to an old favourite, condition excellent and always a challenge. |
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Terry
on Tue, 21st Nov 2017 Course great at usual. Set up is very disjointed - it doesn’t flow. |
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Anne
from United States
on Mon, 13th Nov 2017 great course very much enjoyed this |
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