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Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Quinta da Ria Golf Course was the first of two 18-hole golf courses in a spectacular location on the coast of the eastern Algarve, known locally as 'Sotavento'. Quinta da Ria, situated in the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, has already been described by experienced golfers as the most breathtaking golf course in the Region. In fact, there will be no houses, or villas, or apartments to distract you from your game: just you and a breathtaking nature. A nice open golf course, very thick rough, lower edges bunkers and some water coming in to play on some holes.
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Technical Details
- Flat:
- yes
- Undulated:
- Long rolling slopes.
- Dog Legs:
- Only on Par 5's . Nearly all Par 4's are straight
- Tree Lined:
- Some Olives lining the Par 4's
- Exposed:
- Quite exposed especially around the coastline holes.
- Buggy Recommended:
- Fairly flat course
- Water hazards:
- Predominate on 5 holes, with lateral ditches on many other holes
- Links Course:
- Only 2 / 3 holes
- Parkland:
- Most the course on 15 / 16 holes
- Signature Hole:
- 10th
- Comments:
- Very thick rough around the greens and flat bunkers
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 72
- Whites:
- 6053 m / 6658 yd
- Yellows:
- 5910 m / 6501 yd
- Reds:
- 4980 m / 5478 yd
- Greens:
- Bent Crenshaw
- Fairways:
- Bent Crenshaw
- Tees:
- Bent Crenshaw
- Handicap:
- Gents < 36 | Ladies < 36
Information
- Founded:
- 2002
- Architect:
- William Roquemore Jr.
- Proprietor:
- Quinta da Ria - Empreendimentos do Algarve, S.A.
- Director:
- Rosario Alpalhao
- Professional:
- Green Keeper:
- Paulo Dias
- Main events:
- PGA Europro Tour in 2003 and 2004Portugal Algarve Seniors Open 2005European Seniors Tour Qualifying School in 2006, 2007 and 2008Portugal Algarve Ladies Open 2008BMW Golf Cup International 2008
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 and Electric
- Golf Clubs:
- Men & Ladies - full or half set
- Golf Lessons:
- On request
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 17 years old
