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Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Palmares golf course highlights itself in the Algarve coast because of its prime location, facing the incredible blue scenario of the ocean. A Perfect contrast with the green of this unique 27-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, which the links holes along the beach and the great views are the highlighting points.
The New 27 Holes Palmares Golf Course designed by Trent Jones Jr reopened mid 2010 and already Golf World magazine, has recently published its ‘top 100 in Europe’ list - and Onyria Palmares is ranked 26th in Continental Europe.
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Technical Details
- Undulated:
- Gradual sloping fairways.
- Mixt Course:
- Mostly Parkland, and Praia Loop offers 6 holes of pure links
- Buggy Recommended:
- Yes
- Signature Hole:
- 14th
- Water hazards:
- Only two holes. 3rd Hole Par 3, and 6th par 5 at Lagos loop
- Exposed:
- Strenght and directions of wind very important for club selection
- Dog Legs:
- Comments:
- Nice mixture of holes, great views over Alvor bay .
Details
- Holes:
- 27
- Par:
- 72
- Whites:
- 5961 m / 6557 yd
- Yellows:
- 5614 m / 6175 yd
- Reds:
- 5020 m / 5522 yd
- Greens:
- Bent Grass Alpha
- Fairways:
- Bermuda 419
- Tees:
- Bent Grass Alpha
- Handicap:
- Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36
Information
- Founded:
- Reopened in 2010
- Architect:
- Robert Trent Jones Jr
- Proprietor:
- Six Investimentos Turisticos SA
- Director:
- Antonio Pinto Coelho
- Professional:
- Ben Frost and Gregory Lassak
- Green Keeper:
- Joel Nunes
- Main events:
- TAP Open ( 1984 & 1985 ); European Zone Qualifying for the XXXII World Cup ( 1985 ); Almond Blossom Amateur Tournament; Pro-Am Tournament Algarve-Andalucia; PGA Europrotour ( 2003 )
Facilities
- Reception:
- Everyday from 7:00am to 8:00pm
- Pro Shop:
- Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
- Driving Range:
- Yes
- Putting Green:
- Yes
- Locker Rooms:
- Yes
- Club House:
- With Restaurant and Snack bar
- Buggies:
- Trolleys:
- Manual and Electric
- Golf Clubs:
- Callaway
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 17 years old
