Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Boavista Golf Course offers superb facilities in a uniquely sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere and is already attracting people from all over the world. The golf course design, by Howard Swan MSc, past president of The European Institute of Golf Course Architects, aimed to create a golf course as if it has always been there, preserving, integrating and harmonising with the area's natural terrain. With two distinctive sections, boavista golf course offers a variety of holes commencing with the welcoming first hole, bordered by beautiful sub-tropical landscaping leading to harmoniously designed properties. The signature hole on the outward nine is set against a glorious backdrop of the Atlantic ocean with exhilarating panoramic views extending from Praia da Luz round to with the hills at Monchique creating a spectacular backdrop.
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Technical Details
- Undulated:
- Hilly early on and at end of the course
- Exposed:
- Wind conditions dictate shot making
- Buggy Recommended:
- Essential
- Water hazards:
- On back 9
- Parkland:
- Heathland variety
- Signature Hole:
- 14th
- Comments:
- 5 Pares 3 , and they are emblematic on this course
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 71
- Whites:
- 5747 m / 6322 yd
- Yellows:
- 5265 m / 5792 yd
- Reds:
- 4728 m / 5201 yd
- Greens:
- Penn A4
- Fairways:
- Bermuda Tifway 419
- Tees:
- Bermuda Tifway 419
- Handicap:
-
Gents < 27 | Ladies < 34
Information
- Founded:
- 2002
- Architect:
- Howard Swan
- Proprietor:
- Quinta da Boavista Empreendimentos
- Director:
- Hugo Pinheiro
- Professional:
- Luis Espadinha
- Green Keeper:
- Joaquim Costa
Facilities
- Reception:
- Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
- Pro Shop:
- Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
- Driving Range:
- Yes
- Putting Green:
- Yes
- Locker Rooms:
- No
- Club House:
- With Restaurant and Snack bar
- Buggies:
- with GPS
- Trolleys:
- Manual
- Golf Clubs:
- Titleist
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 16 years old