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Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Estoril Golf Club dates back to 1929 in its first nine-hole version and it was built by Fausto de Figueiredo, the gambling concessionaire at the Estoril Casino. In the new design, the former 9th hole disappeared, and an alteration was made to the fairway of the 13th hole - the famous Patiño’s hole - that now has a dogleg to the right and the second shot is played from the area where the old green was located. The green is now on a higher level. With the disappearance of the 9th hole it was necessary to build another hole, which is now number 13, a par 3 of 160 metros in length.
Finally, the 16th hole has a re-designed green but it is still a par 3, 186 metres long, but 15 metres shorter than the previous one, and it is considered by many players to be one of the best holes in Portugal.
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- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 69
- Whites:
- 5099m
- Yellows:
- 4816m
- Reds:
- 4297m
- Greens:
- Penn Cross
- Fairways:
- Bent Grass
- Tees:
- Bent Grass
- Handicap:
- Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36
- Founded:
- 1929
- Architect:
- Jean Gassiat & Mackenzie Ross
- Proprietor:
- Estoril Plage S.A
- Director:
- Francisco Pinheiro
- Professional:
- Carlos Aleixo, Joaquim Rodrigues, Jorge Rodrigues, Daniel Grimm, Gordon Young
- Green Keeper:
- Francisco Pinheiro
- Main events:
- 20 Portugal Open from 1953 to 1972 and in 1974 and 1987, International Amateur (63 times), Portuguese Ladies Open - 1997
- 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:
- Without GPS
- Trolleys:
- Manual
- Golf Clubs:
- Full Set
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 18 years old
