Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Pinheiros Altos Golf Course located within the well-known Quinta do Lago estate, within the golfing world it is known as providing a mental challenge due to well placed hazards. Bordering the 18,300 hectares of Natural Park of Ria Formosa which provides a habitat for many species of birds and has much interesting vegetation.
Pinheiros Altos is a combination of 27 holes composed by three groups of 9 holes named Oliveiras (Olives), Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks), respectively. This highly original and distinctive course possesses completely opposing characteristics. The original 18-hole course of Pinheiros Altos was well-known for its contrasting nines. While the first 9-hole are over rolling sandy undergrowth with gentle pine trees, the shorter second 9-hole runs through hills dotted with lakes that present the main obstacle for the golfers on this course.
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Technical Details
- Flat:
- the old back nine Oilves
- Undulated:
- Mainly on Pines & Corks
- Dog Legs:
- yes, but nothing acute
- Tree Lined:
- On Pines & Corks loops
- Exposed:
- Buggy Recommended:
- If Essential
- Water hazards:
- Several lakes
- Parkland:
- Yes
- Signature Hole:
- The 8th on the Corks , probably the most dificult par5 in Portugal
- Comments:
- Nice mixture of trees and lakes , allways in good condition .
Details
- Holes:
- 27
- Par:
- 72
- Whites:
- 9198 m / 10118 yd
- Yellows:
- 8607 m / 9468 yd
- Reds:
- 7355 m / 8091 yd
- Greens:
- Penn Cross
- Fairways:
- Bermuda
- Tees:
- Bermuda
- Handicap:
-
Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36
Information
- Founded:
- 1992
- Architect:
- Ronald Fream and Santana da Silva
- Proprietor:
- JJW Worldwide
- Director:
- Christophe Rindlisbacher
- Professional:
- Ross Sutherland, Kenny Fairbairn
- Green Keeper:
- Sesinando Rodrigues
- Main events:
- Pinheiros Altos Sunshine Classic, Jimmy Tarbuck Classic
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:
- Yes
- Club House:
- With Restaurant and Snack bar
- Buggies:
- Trolleys:
- Manual and Electric
- Golf Clubs:
- Titleist
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 17 years old