Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Palheiro Golf is situated on Madeira Island some 10 km east of Funchal with magnificent views overlooking the town and bay and is set within the stunning 200 year old Palheiro Estate. Palheiro Golf is a stunning 18 hole challenge with breathtaking views, fast undulating greens, well placed bunkers and tight fairways that reward accurate play. Palheiro Golf winds around the Palheiro Estate which is famous for its pine forests, centennial trees, flowering shrubs and lush vegetation.
The Palheiro Golf clubhouse, perched 500 meters above sea level, boasts a panoramic terrace which commands unlimited views of the Funchal harbour and the Atlantic Ocean. The stylish Palheiro Golf clubhouse is further complemented by the superb restaurant, managed by the award winning Relais and Châteaux hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro.
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Technical Details
- Undulated:
- Dog Legs:
- Tree Lined:
- Buggy Recommended:
- Parkland:
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 72
- Whites:
- 5859 m / 6445 yd
- Yellows:
- 5448 m / 5993 yd
- Reds:
- 4452 m / 4897 yd
- Greens:
- Penn Cross
- Fairways:
- Bermuda Tifton 419
- Tees:
- Bermuda Tifton 419
- Handicap:
-
Not Required
Information
- Founded:
- 1993
- Architect:
- Cabell Robinson
- Proprietor:
- Sociedade Turística Palheiro Golfe, SA
- Director:
- Jonathan Fletcher
- Professional:
- Edgar Rodrigues
- Green Keeper:
- Luís Alves
- Main events:
- Palheiro Open / Royal Savoy Classic
Facilities
- Reception:
- Everyday from 8:00am to 7:00pm
- Pro Shop:
- Everyday from 8:00am to 7:00pm
- Driving Range:
- Yes
- Putting Green:
- Yes
- Locker Rooms:
- Yes
- Club House:
- With Restaurant and Snack bar
- Buggies:
- Without GPS
- Trolleys:
- Manual and Electric
- Golf Clubs:
- Standard / Premium (right and left handed)
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 16 years old