Boavista Golf Course

Boavista Golf Course offers superb facilities in a uniquely sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere and is already attracting people from all over the world. The course design, by Howard Swan MSc, past president of The European Institute of Golf Course Architects, aimed to create a course as if it has always been there, preserving, integrating and harmonising with the area's natural terrain.
With two distinctive sections the course offers a variety of holes commencing with the welcoming first hole, bordered by beautiful sub-tropical landscaping leading to harmoniously designed properties. The signature hole on the outward nine is set against a glorious backdrop of the Atlantic ocean with exhilarating panoramic views extending from Praia da Luz round to with the hills at Monchique creating a spectacular backdrop.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS: Undulated: Hilly early on and at end of the course; Exposed: Wind conditions dictate shot making; Buggy Recommended: Yes; Water hazards: On back 9; Parkland: Heathland variety; Signature Hole: 14th; Comments: Value for money

DETAILS: Holes: 18 / Par: 71; Whites Lenght: 5737 m / 6311 yd; Yellows Lenght: 5251 m / 5776 yd; Reds Lenght: 4718 m / 5190 yd; Greens: Penn A4; Fairways: Bermuda; Tees: Bermuda; Handicap: Gents < 27 | Ladies < 34

INFORMATION: Founded: 2002; Architect: Howard Swan; Proprietor: Quinta da Boavista Empreendimentos; Director: Brian Noble; Professional: Almerindo Sequeira; Green Keeper: Joaquim Costa

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: No; Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar; Buggies: Without GPS; Trolleys: Manual; Golf Clubs: Titleist; Golf Lessons: Resident professionals; Academy: Yes; Juniors: Up to 16 years old

ScoreCard		Whites		Yellows		Reds
Hole	Par	Meters	Yards	Meters	Yards	Meters	Yards
1	4	322	352	305	334	286	313
2	3	134	147	118	129	108	118
3	5	447	489	416	455	340	372
4	3	177	194	155	170	133	145
5	4	301	329	249	272	224	245
6	3	175	191	152	166	126	138
7	4	315	344	286	313	261	285
8	5	432	472	400	437	385	421
9	4	302	330	281	307	261	285
In	35	2605	2849	2362	2583	2124	2323
10	4	400	437	342	374	298	326
11	3	174	190	153	167	130	142
12	4	352	385	338	370	323	353
13	5	498	545	478	523	435	476
14	3	194	212	145	159	112	122
15	4	375	410	369	404	290	317
16	5	483	528	466	510	436	477
17	4	275	301	265	290	256	280
18	4	381	417	333	364	314	343
In	36	3132	3425	2889	3159	2594	2837
Total	71	5737	6274	5251	5743	4718	5160

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Boavista Golf Course Review

by the Course Professional(s)

Hole	Professional Tips
1	Benevolent opening hole, downhill to a generous fairway. Try to avoid the three guarding the green!
2	Short par 3 to a raised green well-protected by bunkers and indigenous fig and olive trees.
3	A par 5 which plays long as the fairway extends away uphill. An accurate drive is critical, as is the second shot, to ensure a clear line in to the green.
4	Think hard about club selection on this par 3 to avoid playing either short or long. The remains of a wall seem to encroach on the left; a hollow yawns to the right and there's not much leeway behind the green.
5	Although a relatively short par 4 the tee shot must be good to set up the second to carry the extensive bunker to the front of the green.
6	Magnificent par 3 playing across a deep ravine to a heavily stepped green. Keep your head down and play for the flag taking into account the sharply stepped green.
7	The spectacular views out over Luz Bay out to Sagres may well be distracting. Don't be tempted to take the tiger line, cutting across the corner of this right-handed dog-leg, you may end up in unnecessary trouble!
8	A critical drive here at this downhill par 5. A deep ravine bisects the fairway. It's your decision; lay up - 'safety first' - or go straight for the carry. Either way the second shot is uphill making the chance of reaching the green potentially difficult.
9	A gentle par 4 but look out for the waiting fairway bunker. The green is generous but reaching it is via a narrow tongue of fairway and intrusive bunkers to the either side. A good shot in is critical.
10	A long par 4, 400m off the white tees and dog-leg left. Keep the drive right (avoiding the bunker!), and go for it over the deep hollow in the fairway. The green slopes towards you, so commitment to the shot is essential.
11	A testing par 3. This is a tough hole mainly because of the prevailing winds. As you stand on the tee, the green is virtually out of sight bringing with it an element of doubt as you reach for a club.
12	A testing uphill par 4 which turns slightly away left-handed. Two bunkers potentially deter trying to cut the corner and the approach shot must fly the green side bunkers.
13	A downhill par 5 with breathtaking views. The stream which crosses the fairway, in front of the green, is more than just attractive, testing the nerves as you decide on your strategy for the second shot.
14	A very long par 3 off the championship tees, and also long enough for the rest of us off any of the forward tees! Slightly downhill and to a generous green but the lake to the front demands a committed tee shot. Not for the faint-hearted.
15	A tricky, uphill, par 4. You drive out over the lake to a narrow landing area. The green is well elevated with bunkers to the front, so the second shot must really attack the middle of the green.
16	Set at the highest point on the course, this is stunning par 5. A 'blind' drive leads you to the point of address for the second shot and the total panoramic view which is Boavista. Aim for the narrow band of fairway between two generous bunkers for the approach shot, then it's just a chip and a putt!
17	A short par 4. However, water bounds the fairway to the right and at the front of the green, which is narrow and elevated. Keep to the left for the drive and keep your head down as you play your second shot.
18	A tough closing hole. Par 4, uphill, dog-leg right, with scattered olive trees and strategic bunkers on the right if you try to be too greedy! The generous, undulating fairway should be your target for the drive, whilst the second shot to the green may be confusing, taking those very contours into consideration.

Directions:

Via Infante (A22) - Take Lagos West Exit-1 and at the second roundabout turn west to Sagres which is the Road EN 125. The course is on the left side of the road about a further 0.5 kms on the left side of the road before you reach the first traffic lights.

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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
2010-09-01	2010-10-31	-	58 €	40 €	-	6 €	15 €	30 €
2010-11-01	2011-05-31	-	58 €	-	-	-	-	-
2011-06-01	2011-08-31	-	44 €	-	-	-	-	-

Periods			Rates - Prices in €
From	To	Promotions	Notes	Price
2010-06-01	2010-09-15	2 Pax + 1 Buggy		95 €