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Salgados Golf Course, situated in one of the best-known regions of the Algarve, between Albufeira and Armação de Pêra, and is already a 'postcard' of Portuguese golf. In fact, the proximity of the sea and the variety of lakes make this a very interesting test of golfing skills, different from other courses in the Algarve.
The 6,000 metre links, replete with water obstacles, is not very long, yet you will need all your skills to reach the greens. The accuracy of the drive is crucial for achieving good scores, thus making the course a pleasant experience, especially for technically-skilled player.
The 6,000 metre links, replete with water obstacles, is not very long, yet you will need all your skills to reach the greens. The accuracy of the drive is crucial for achieving good scores, thus making the course a pleasant experience, especially for technically-skilled player.
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- TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Flat: Possibly the flatest course in Algarve
- Dog Legs: Winding round water
- Tree Lined: New Palms giving a nice feature
- Exposed: Yes, very. Wind direction playing a major part
- Buggy Recommended: No essential
- Water hazards: On every hole, being this courses theme
- Parkland: Probably a bit more than links
- Signature Hole: 6th
- Comments: Good value, target shot course
- DETAILS
- Holes: 18 / Par: 72
- Whites Lenght: 6080 m / 6688 yd
- Yellows Lenght: 5640 m / 6204 yd
- Reds Lenght: 4711 m / 5182 yd
- Greens: Penn Cross
- Fairways: Bermuda
- Tees: Bermuda
- Handicap: Gents < 27 | Ladies < 36
- INFORMATION
- Founded: 1994
- Architect: Pedro Vasconcelos
- Proprietor: Carlos Saraiva IV Hoteis - Exploração Turística, SA
- Director: Pedro Silvestre
- Professional: John Wood
- Green Keeper: Helena Inácio
- 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: Without GPS
- Trolleys: Manual and Electric
- Golf Clubs: Full Set
- Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
- Academy: Yes
- Juniors: Up to 17 years old
Directions:
Coming from Faro in the EN 125, turn left at Guia. At the first lights, turn right. The course is about 1 Km further on the left side.
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Comments
User Comments on Salgados Golf CourseChez Carlos Golf Society 2010-05-08 18:30:00
This week Salgados GC was the venue for our Stableford Competition.
The course when first opened in the early 1990's had somewhat of a novel reputation, going away from the traditional Portuguese tree lined course lay out, and providing a very flat course with water hazards on every hole.
Although not the longest course, the wind coming off the sea, and the newly planted Palm trees add to the water hazards, to make you think on every shot when playing this course, one wayward tee or regulation shot and there's no second chance as some of the tree lined courses provide.
Chez Carlos Golf Society 2010-04-17 18:30:00
The sun shines on the righteous it's said, and also on the Golf Society, as we took on the mixed weather forecast and the watery hazards of Salgados GC.
All were glad that the weather in the afternoon stayed perfectly dry, as was the course, which was in very good condition and a pleasure to play. Greens were receptive and true to putt on, with fairways getting back to their best.
Salgados rewards the straight hitter, and not necessary the longest, with the old adage of ' Keep your ball dry and you'll score well ' being so true.