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Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Royal Golf Course at Vale do Lobo resort, has rolling fairways set amidst pine trees and beautiful lakes surrounded by wild flowers. Its features include the almost island green of the 9th and the famous 16th, with cliff-top carryover - one of the most celebrated golfing images in the world, which has become the veritable symbol of golf in the Algarve.
The Royal Golf Course was designed by top American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, based on original drawings made by Sir Henry Cotton. It was inaugurated in 1997.
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Technical Details
- Parkland:
- Total except the 16th
- Undulated:
- With some steepish climbs on the back 9
- Buggy Recommended:
- yes
- Signature Hole:
- famous 16th , par3
- Water hazards:
- Yes on both 9's, easily seen from tees
- Tree Lined:
- Yes, with Pines
- Dog Legs:
- Couple on the back 9
- Comments:
- Excellent course, one of Algarve's best
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 72
- Whites:
- 6059 m / 6665 yd
- Yellows:
- 5677 m / 6245 yd
- Reds:
- 4909 m / 5400 yd
- Greens:
- CrenShaw
- Fairways:
- CrenShaw
- Tees:
- CrenShaw
- Handicap:
- Gents < 27 | Ladies < 35
Information
- Founded:
- 1997
- Architect:
- Rocky Roquemore
- Proprietor:
- Vale do Lobo RTL, SA
- Director:
- Hernani Estevão
- Professional:
- António Sobrinho
- Green Keeper:
- Ignácio Coelho
- Main events:
- 17th Amateur Week 2010; 28th Foursomes Week 2010
Facilities
- Reception:
- 6:45am to 7pm(Summer) / 6pm(Winter)
- Pro Shop:
- 6:45am to 7pm(Summer) / 6pm(Winter)
- Driving Range:
- Yes
- Putting Green:
- Yes
- Locker Rooms:
- Yes
- Club House:
- With Restaurant and Snack bar
- Buggies:
- Trolleys:
- Manual and Electric
- Golf Clubs:
- Standard
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 16 years old
