Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Morgado golf course the new home of the Portuguese Open, part of the European Tour tournaments Set in a valley in the inner Algarve, between Portimão and Monchique. Morgado golf course is equally challenge for those taking their first steps in golf as for the more experienced golf player, who would like to test his technique. The scorecard shows a PAR 73, but Morgado golf course path length is attenuated by the generous width of fairways. However, less accurate strokes may be penalized by the action of one of several bunkers spread across the golf course. We can say that Morgado golf course is a golf course with the characteristics of a links - with flat fairways and Scottish inspiration bunkers - but instead of being close to the shore as traditional links, it is inserted into an area of Algarve parkland. Surrounded by the region traditional tree species, the player who visits Morgado golf course contacts with a different Algarve, calm and serene, providing the perfect setting for a memorable golf round.
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Technical Details
- Parkland:
- Total
- Undulated:
- Rolling terrain more hilly on the back 9
- Buggy Recommended:
- Recommended due to back 9
- Signature Hole:
- 14th
- Water hazards:
- On both 9's, but all visable
- Exposed:
- Wind direction and speed play a big part in club selection
- Dog Legs:
- Slight ones on the back 9
- Comments:
- Inland course, very good value for money
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 73
- Whites:
- 6581 m / 7239 yd
- Yellows:
- 6035 m / 6639 yd
- Reds:
- 5124 m / 5636 yd
- Greens:
- Penn A4
- Fairways:
- Bermuda Tifton 419
- Tees:
- Bermuda Tifton 419
- Handicap:
-
Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36
Information
- Founded:
- 2003
- Architect:
- Russell Talley (European Golf Design)
- Proprietor:
- Imoreguengo, Desenvolvimento e Promoção Imobiliária, SA
- Director:
- Jorge Papa
- Professional:
- John Seymour
- Green Keeper:
- Main events:
- Morgado golf course will host the European Tour event ''Open de Portugal 2018'' for the 2nd year consecutive.
Facilities
- Reception:
- Everyday from 7:00am to 8:00pm
- Pro Shop:
- Everyday from 7:00am to 8:00pm
- Driving Range:
- Yes
- Putting Green:
- Yes
- Locker Rooms:
- Yes
- Club House:
- With Restaurant and Snack bar
- Buggies:
- Trolleys:
- Manual & Electric
- Golf Clubs:
- Rental Available
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 16 years old