Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in Portugal. Designed by renowned architect Rocky Roquemore, the golf course has a beautifully manicured layout, comprising a challenging par 72, with tees to suit all abilities. The course meanders through a beautiful natural landscape of gentle rolling hills and pine trees, with each hole carrying its own individual characteristics, decorated with 9 lakes with eye-catching sprays and fountains. In a prime location, Golden Eagle is just over half an hour from Lisbon and the Silver Coast’s beautiful beaches.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS: Undulated: Partial undulations; Tree Lined:

DETAILS: Holes: 18 / Par: 72; Whites Lenght: 6623 m / 7285 yd; Yellows Lenght: 5899 m / 6489 yd; Reds Lenght: 4850 m / 5335 yd; Greens: Bent Grass (Penn Cross); Fairways: Bent Grass (Penn Eagle); Tees: Bent Grass (Penn Cross); Handicap: Gents < 36 | Ladies < 36

INFORMATION: Founded: 1994; Architect: Rocky Roquemore; Proprietor: Camin, S.A.; Director: David Ashington; Professional: David Ashington; Green Keeper: James Cassidy; Main events on this course:
· Ladies European Tour 2009

FACILITIES: Reception: Everyday from 8:30am; Pro Shop: Everyday from 8:30am; Driving Range: Yes; Putting Green: Yes; Locker Rooms: Yes; Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar; Buggies: Without GPS; Trolleys: Manual and Electric; Golf Clubs:; Golf Lessons: Resident professionals; Academy: Yes; Juniors: Up to 18 years old

ScoreCard		Whites		Yellows		Reds
Hole	Par	Meters	Yards	Meters	Yards	Meters	Yards
1	4	387	423	340	372	271	296
2	5	486	531	460	503	349	382
3	3	155	170	142	155	120	131
4	4	421	460	387	423	312	341
5	4	377	412	328	359	281	307
6	3	196	214	175	191	147	161
7	4	396	433	355	388	293	320
8	5	558	610	499	546	422	462
9	4	397	434	370	405	279	305
In	36	3373	3689	3056	3342	2474	2706
10	5	507	554	435	476	377	412
11	4	423	463	364	398	315	344
12	3	148	162	129	141	94	103
13	4	369	404	332	363	273	299
14	4	336	367	301	329	249	272
15	5	511	559	459	502	406	444
16	3	168	184	139	152	103	113
17	4	374	409	310	339	254	278
18	4	414	453	374	409	305	334
In	36	3250	3554	2843	3109	2376	2598
Total	72	6623	7243	5899	6451	4850	5304

David Ashington

Golden Eagle Professional

Name: David Ashington| Age: 34 | Nationality: United Kingdom| Speaks: English
Phone: | E-mail: golf@goldeneagle.pt | Website: http://www.goldeneagle.pt

Introduction:

David embarked on his professional career in 1991 attaining his full PGA diploma in 1996 through the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland. David specializes in 3 main areas of golf; Golf Tuition, Equipment Technology and Custom Fitting. His career included playing PGA tournament golf at regional and national level whilst continuing his coaching career and experience at two prestigious UK golf clubs. David holds a great passion to continue to develop his skills and knowledge within the game regularly attending PGA seminars, in 2007 became an accredited CGA member through Golfsmith for Equipment Technology and Custom Fitting.

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Hole	Professional Tips
1	Statistics: Par 4; White – 387, yellow – 340, blue – 320, Red – 271 Stroke Index – 11 The opening hole is a gentle gem. Keep your drive between the two fairway bunkers favouring the left side to assist your approach. Be sure you have enough club for your 2nd shot to reach this raised green and evade that bunker on the front right!!
2	Statistics: Par 5; White – 486, yellow – 460, blue – 402, Red – 349 Stroke Index – 13 Stunning views from the Tee of this sensational Par 5! The perfect drive would be directed at the fairway centre with a touch of draw. Long hitters can reach this hole in 2 but only with optimum accuracy, if you can’t get there play a safe 2nd shot in between the fairway bunkers leaving a short pitch.
3	Statistics: Par 3; White – 155, yellow – 142, blue – 132, Red – 120 Stroke Index – 17 An elegant Par 3 that requires a medium to short iron to hit the target. Accuracy is the key to evade all the greenside bunkers. The green is long from front to back so be sure club selection meets the requirement to finish pin-high.
4	Statistics: Par 4; White – 421, yellow – 387, blue – 358, Red – 312 Stroke Index – 3 A tough, long, dog-leg Par 4 to a raised green. A straight drive is required to position the ball at the peak of the dog-leg. Again another long shot is required to reach this raised green – be sure to miss the only bunker on this hole that sits in front of the right side of the green. The green is large and 2 good putts will be required.
5	Statistics: Par 4; White – 377, yellow – 328, blue – 301, Red – 281 Stroke Index – 9 A gentle, aesthetically beautiful Par 4. Positioning overrides distance on this hole. Keep your drive to the right side of the fairway avoiding the fairway bunker, this opens up a clear view of the green. Your approach will be a medium to short iron into this undulating green.
6	Statistics: Par 3; White – 196, yellow – 175, blue – 164, Red – 147 Stroke Index – 15 A downhill Par 3 with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. Although this Par 3 measures long, due to its descending slopes you will require less club with accuracy being paramount to avoid the bunkers. Accurate shots are often rewarded on this hole.
7	Statistics: Par 4; White – 396, yellow – 355, blue – 320, Red – 293 Stroke Index – 1 Rated the most difficult hole on the course and it’s easy to see why!! Your drive will need to favour the right side of the fairway avoiding the fairway bunker and OOB, any shots to the left make your approach very difficult. Your approach requires a shot of great skill to loft the ball high over the pine tree’s that sit in front of the green or you can choose to hit a low shot through the tight channel in between.
8	Statistics: Par 5; White – 558, yellow – 499, blue – 465, Red – 422 Stroke Index – 7 A tremendous Par 5 noted for the historic tree’s maintained inside the bunkers which are often photographed! There is ample room for your drive and the emphasis remains on an accurate 2nd shot to avoid the plentiful bunkers that catch the stray shots. For many the approach still requires a long to medium into this large undulating green.
9	Statistics: Par 4; White – 397, yellow – 370, blue – 333, Red – 279 Stroke Index – 5 Concluding the front 9 is this dog-leg left. A rewarding drive would be to play a draw shot following the line of the hole leaving a shorter more direct approach shot. Often deceiving, you should be sure you have enough club to reach the green and trust the distances!! The approach is played with a mid to long iron.
10	Statistics: Par 5; White – 507, yellow – 435, blue – 410, Red – 377 Stroke Index – 12 A par 5 with birdie opportunities!! Attacking the dog-leg from the tee will reward you with a shorter approach, so shape the ball with a fade. Some can reach in 2 with a long second shot avoiding the long fairway/greenside bunkers or choose to lay-up and your short pitch can also offer birdie chances.
11	Statistics: Par 4; White – 423, yellow – 364, blue – 338, Red – 315 Stroke Index – 2 Stoke Index 2 on the course for very obvious reasons! Your drive must avoid the lake that follows the hole on the left of the fairway, daring shots close to this lake are rewarded with an easier approach. The green is narrow and also guarded by a lake that follows the right side of the fairway to catch shots that fall short.
12	Statistics: Par 3; White – 148, yellow – 129, blue – 118, Red – 94 Stroke Index – 18 This recently renovated hole, with a huge “WOW” factor, will undoubtedly become one of the most famous holes in Europe. The green is surrounded by the most spectacular curvaceous lake with the flag waving in anticipation of a good shot. Select the right club to carry the water and take into account the wind! Good luck.
13	Statistics: Par 4; White – 369, yellow – 332, blue – 307, Red – 273 Stroke Index – 8 Just a beautiful Par 4 with stunning panoramic views from the Tee. Your drive will pass over the great valley and, with precision, arrive centred between the two fairway bunkers. A mid to short iron is required on your approach to this undulating green.
14	Statistics: Par 4; White – 336, yellow – 301, blue – 295, Red – 249 Stroke Index – 14 A short Par 4 where accuracy is very much rewarded. Your Tee shot can be played with a variety of clubs with the objective to finish shy of the lake on the left and the bunker guarding the right of the fairway. The approach shot is played with a mid to short iron to an elevated tight green
15	Statistics: Par 5; White – 511, yellow – 459, blue – 433, Red – 406 Stroke Index – 6 Another birdie opportunity, especially for the long hitters on this Par 5. Keep your drive tight to the right of the fairway avoiding both OOB and the fairway bunker. A long 2nd shot can arrive on the tightly guarded green. Be careful with your putter on this tiered green.
16	Statistics: Par 3; White – 168, yellow – 139, blue – 127, Red – 103 Stroke Index – 16 You will note the fantastic aesthetic features that surround this Par 3. Often a mid to long iron or a hybrid will get you to the green. Be aware of the wind and take into account the front bunker of this hole when selecting your club into this raised green.
17	Statistics: Par 4; White – 374, yellow – 310, blue – 295, Red – 254 Stroke Index – 10 Birdie chance! This hole is short, tricky and often rewarding if played correctly!! Your drive will need to avoid the elegant stream that meanders along the fairway before passing in front of the green, keeping your shot to the right will be successful. The approach is a short shot back over the stream into the green.
18	Statistics: Par 4; White – 414, yellow – 374, blue – 338, Red – 305 Stroke Index – 4 The finale to your round! and what a beauty! This dog-leg right Par 4 requires you to drive out towards the sensational lake with 30m high water fountain, avoiding the fairway bunkers is also paramount. Your approach requires care and a correctly selected club to reach the green that is surrounded by bunkers awaiting any stray hits.

Directions:

Drive out of Lisbon on the A1 motorway towards Porto, exit at junction 5 - Aveiras. Drive along the IC2 and follow the golf course directions signs.

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Periods		Rates - Prices in €		Extras - Prices in €
From	To	9 Holes	18 Holes	Buggy	Junior	Manual Trolley	Electric Trolley	Club Hire
2010-09-06	2010-09-10	-	37 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-09-11	2010-09-12	-	45 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-09-13	2010-09-17	-	47 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-09-18	2010-09-19	-	57 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-09-20	2010-09-24	-	47 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-09-25	2010-09-26	-	57 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-09-27	2010-10-01	-	47 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-02	2010-10-03	-	57 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-04	2010-10-04	-	47 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-05	2010-10-05	-	57 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-06	2010-10-08	-	47 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-09	2010-10-10	-	57 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-11	2010-10-15	-	47 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-16	2010-10-17	-	57 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-18	2010-10-22	-	47 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-23	2010-10-24	-	57 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-25	2010-10-29	-	47 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-10-30	2010-10-31	-	57 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-11-01	2010-11-30	-	46 €	35 €	-	4 €	18 €	25 €
2010-12-01	2011-01-31	-	38 €	35 €	-	4 €	18 €	25 €
2011-02-01	2011-10-31	-	46 €	35 €	-	4 €	18 €	25 €

Periods			Rates - Prices in €
From	To	Promotions	Notes	Price
2010-11-01	2010-11-30	2 x 18 Holes		68 €
2010-12-01	2011-01-31	2 x 18 Holes		56 €
2011-02-01	2011-10-31	2 x 18 Holes		68 €
2010-11-01	2010-11-30	Groups	Minimum 9 players	41 €
2010-12-01	2011-01-31	Groups	Minimum 9 players	35 €
2011-02-01	2011-10-31	Groups	Minimum 9 players	41 €

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