Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Vale da Pinta Golf Course is one of the best-designed courses in Europe. It has earned a deserved reputation for the outstanding level of maintenance of the course, and its design, which makes it a challenge to golfers of all standards.
The rolling terrain is dotted with carob, fig, almond and olive trees, some of which are more than 600 years old, and a very special feature of this course is one olive tree that dates back more than 1200 years.
The size of the greens is specifically matched to the length of the approach shot. It is certain to be appreciated by experienced golfers, for whom a round on this course will provide genuine excitement and a memorable and enjoyable days play.
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Technical Details
- Undulated:
- Rolling fairways
- Dog Legs:
- Several on both 9's
- Tree Lined:
- Sparse Olives
- Exposed:
- More so on back 9
- Buggy Recommended:
- If Essential
- Water hazards:
- 5th and 13th
- Parkland:
- Park and Heath Land feel
- Signature Hole:
- 13th
- Comments:
- Excellent value for money
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 71
- Whites:
- 5679 m / 6247 yd
- Yellows:
- 5241 m / 5765 yd
- Reds:
- 4866 m / 5353 yd
- Greens:
- Penn Cross Bent
- Fairways:
- Bermuda Grass
- Tees:
- Penn Cross Bent
- Handicap:
-
Gents < 27 | Ladies < 35
Information
- Founded:
- 1992
- Architect:
- Ronald Fream
- Proprietor:
- Carvoeiro Golfe, SA
- Director:
- José Carlos Matias
- Professional:
- Mark Gasper, Carlos Ribeiro
- Green Keeper:
- Miguel Grosso
- Main events:
- TAP (Air Portugal) Amateur Open - 1993, Johnnie Walker Amateur Classic - 1997, Seniors Tour
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
- Golf Clubs:
- Wilson|Callaway
- Golf Lessons:
- Resident professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 16 years old