Course Overview and Details
Updated information by the golf course professional
Dom Pedro Laguna Golf Course in Vilamoura - Algarve, laid out over low-lying coastal terrain, this course, with its many water hazards and few trees, is considerably different from the other ones at the resort and many of its holes convey a links atmosphere. Many previous visitors will recognize it as part of the former 27-hole Vilamoura III course.
It includes several lakes which influence play on a total of 11 holes. In addition to acting as hazards and emergency water reservoirs, these lakes serve a useful purpose in attracting a variety of aquatic birds, both resident and migratory, as well as amphibians, otters, terrapins, etc.
Vilamoura's master developers, Lusotur, have also established an environmental nature park not far from the course. Apart from the lakes and an impressive total of 79 bunkers, another hazard is the wind that frequently blows over this somewhat exposed location.
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Technical Details
- Undulated:
- 1st nine holes
- Dog Legs:
- Minor amount of Par 4's
- Exposed:
- Very, wind conditions play a big part
- Buggy Recommended:
- If Essential
- Water hazards:
- On both 9's
- Links Course:
- Probably not near enough to the coastline to be, but back 9 plays is links style
- Parkland:
- Front 9
- Signature Hole:
- 9th
- Comments:
- Good test, with well placed binkers and water
Details
- Holes:
- 18
- Par:
- 72
- Whites:
- 6121 m / 6733 yd
- Yellows:
- 5775 m / 6352 yd
- Reds:
- 4900 m / 5390 yd
- Greens:
- Bent Grass|Penn Cross
- Fairways:
- Bermuda Tifton 328
- Tees:
- Bermuda Tifton 328
- Handicap:
-
Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36
Information
- Founded:
- 1990
- Architect:
- Joseph Lee
- Proprietor:
- Dom Pedro Golf, S.A.
- Director:
- Romeu Gonçalves
- Professional:
- Abílio Coelho
- Green Keeper:
- Virgolino Santos
- Main events:
- European Boys Team Championship 1994, Johnnie Walker Euro Classic 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998
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:
- Available by local Professionals
- Academy:
- Yes
- Juniors:
- Up to 17 years old