Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Oporto Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Portugal. It begins with a par 4 against the famous nortada, the prevailing north wind, which makes it rather difficult. The approach to the green, which is narrow and doubletiered, turns this first hole into an excellent test for any player.
Although holes 4 and l1 are the most difficult ones, we consider the par-4 7th and par-3 14th to be the best that can be designed in terms of golf. The 9th and 18th, normally offer good opportunities for birdies, making a pleasant finish to a competition. In a superb atmosphere which is possible only among the traditionally hospitable people from the North of Portugal, the Oporto Club offers excellent facilities in its clubhouse, with a restaurant that is a general favourite of its members for eating out.
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Technical Details
- Flat:
- Dog Legs:
- Exposed:
- Water hazards:
- on a few holes
- Links Course:
- Signature Hole:
- 16th par 3
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 71
- Whites:
- 5553 m / 6108 yd
- Yellows:
- 5338 m / 5872 yd
- Reds:
- 4906 m / 5397 yd
- Greens:
- Penn Cross
- Fairways:
- Several
- Tees:
- Several
- Handicap:
-
Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36
Information
- Founded:
- 1890
- Architect:
- Francisco Javier Olazabal
- Proprietor:
- Oporto Golf Club
- Director:
- Professional:
- Eduardo Maganinho / José Maganinho
- Green Keeper:
- José Granja
- Main events:
- Skeffington Cup, Dockery and Kendall / European Girls Team Championship - 2001
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:
- Without GPS
- Trolleys:
- Manual
- Golf Clubs:
- Full Sets
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 18 years old