Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Salgados Golf Course, situated in one of the best-known regions of the Algarve, between Albufeira and Armação de Pêra, and is already a 'postcard' of Portugual golf courses. In fact, the proximity of the sea and the variety of lakes make this a very unique and interesting test of golfing skills, different from other courses in the Algarve.
The 6,000 metre links, replete with water obstacles, is not very long, but the sea breeze obliges players to use all theyr skills to reach the greens. The accuracy of the drive is crucial for achieving good scores, thus making the course a pleasant experience, especially for technically-skilled player.
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Technical Details
- Parkland:
- Probably a bit more than links
- Flat:
- Totally flat course in Algarve
- Buggy Recommended:
- If Essential
- Signature Hole:
- 6th par 5
- Water hazards:
- On every hole, being this courses theme
- Tree Lined:
- New Palm trees giving a nice feature
- Exposed:
- Yes, very. Wind direction playing a major part
- Dog Legs:
- Winding round water
- Comments:
- a Unique golf course Good value
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 72
- Whites:
- 6140 m / 6754 yd
- Yellows:
- 5700 m / 6270 yd
- Reds:
- 4756 m / 5232 yd
- Greens:
- Penn Cross
- Fairways:
- Bermuda
- Tees:
- Bermuda
- Handicap:
-
Gents < 27 | Ladies < 36
Information
- Founded:
- 1994
- Architect:
- Pedro Vasconcelos
- Proprietor:
- Carlos Saraiva IV Hoteis - Exploração Turística, SA
- Director:
- Pedro Silvestre
- Professional:
- John Wood
- Green Keeper:
- Helena Inácio
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:
- Full Set
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 17 years old