Old Course Vilamoura

The Old Course - the name saying it all. Situated in the heart of the Vilamoura seaside resort a mere 20-minute drive from Faro airport, this Frank Pennink designed parkland style layout is one of the oldest in the region and renowned all over the golfing world. Often described as the Grande Dame of Algarve courses, it meanders throughout impressive pinetrees - the principal hazard - over gently undulating natural terrain.
In addition to raising the Vilamoura Old Course to new heights of quality, an attractive new clubhouse and adjacent putting green were also built at that time. As with all Vilamoura courses, environmental protection practices are strictly adhered to by means of detailed management systems in line with guidelines established by ISO 14001 standards, Green Globe and Committed to Green programmes.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS: Undulated: Rolling fairways and minor steep slopes; Dog Legs: Several mainly on the back 9; Tree Lined: Heavily with Umbrella Pines; Buggy Recommended: Only if essential; Water hazards: Only on the 4th; Parkland: Pure Parkland; Signature Hole: 4th; Comments: Excellent traditional Algarve course, always in demand and good condition

DETAILS: Holes: 18 / Par: 73; Whites Lenght: 6254 m / 6879 yd; Yellows Lenght: 5913 m / 6504 yd; Reds Lenght: 5086 m / 5595 yd; Greens: Bent Grass; Fairways: Bermuda Tifton 419; Tees: Bermuda Tifton 419; Handicap: Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36

INFORMATION: Founded: 1969; Architect: Frank Pennink; Proprietor: Oceânico Golf, S.A.; Director: Paulo Ferreira; Professional: Joaquim Sequeira; Green Keeper: José Maria Cristina

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: Callaway; Golf Lessons: Resident professionals; Academy: Yes; Juniors: Up to 17 years old

ScoreCard		Whites		Yellows		Reds
Hole	Par	Meters	Yards	Meters	Yards	Meters	Yards
1	4	310	339	302	330	282	308
2	5	435	476	417	456	375	410
3	4	324	354	300	328	252	276
4	3	163	178	149	163	113	124
5	5	485	530	449	491	400	437
6	3	212	232	196	214	164	179
7	4	393	430	344	376	312	341
8	4	419	458	400	437	354	387
9	4	265	290	260	284	245	268
In	36	3006	3287	2817	3081	2497	2731
10	3	153	167	148	162	114	125
11	4	390	427	371	406	329	360
12	5	487	533	482	527	359	393
13	4	348	381	342	374	296	324
14	5	440	481	426	466	342	374
15	3	150	164	145	159	106	116
16	5	514	562	494	540	428	468
17	4	353	386	348	381	312	341
18	4	413	452	340	372	303	331
In	37	3248	3552	3096	3386	2589	2831
Total	73	6254	6839	5913	6467	5086	5562

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Old Course Vilamoura Review

by the Course Professional(s)

Hole	Professional Tips
1	Stroke 1 - Open your round with a 3-Wood, hitting slightly to the right side of the fairway. As there is a gentle downhill slope your ball will have the advantage of the roll depending on the condition of the ground.\|Stroke 2 - Use a Wedge to take you up to the pin that still lies below.
2	Stroke 1 - As the hole is gently uphill use a Driver off the tee and aim for the right side of the fairway. Stroke 2 - A 3-Wood will bring you a little short of the green. When lining up for the stroke aim lightly to the left of the green.\|Stroke 3 - A Pitching Wedge will place you close to the hole whilst too much firmness in the shot will be compensated by the ridge lining the back of the green.
3	Stroke 1 - Use a 3-Wood aiming to the right side of the fairway towards the protruding group of trees.\|Stroke 2 - A firm 6-Iron will place you on the green.
4	Stroke 1 - This challenging par-3 hole requires a 5-Iron. To carry the water aim to the left of the pine ree that is in your line with you and the green. The accuracy and distance are all important as a bunker lies across its entrance.
5	Stroke1 - This par-5 hole leading back to the clubhouse requires a firm Driver off the tee straight up the fairway and avoiding the far right side as it is 'Out of Bounds'.\|Stroke 2 - Use a 5-Wood and try not to land short on the left side as this position will leave you with a very challenging next shot.\|Stroke 3 - A Pitching Wedge will take you up to the hole.
6	Stroke 1 - For this par-3 hole that lies invitingly below you a 3-Iron is recommended. Avoid the right side of the green due to the slope.
7	Stroke 1 - A Driver will place you well up and aim for the left side of the fairway to be in a good position for the next shot.\|Stroke 2 - Use a 7-Iron and aim for the left side of the centre of the green as there is slope to the right.
8	Stroke 1 - The Driver will place you well up in the fairway on this par-4 dogleg. Ideally, aim slightly to the right side of the fairway.\|Stroke 2 - A 3-Iron to the left of the centre of the green should be the correct approach shot to this gentle uphill slope.
9	Stroke 1 - Use a 5-Wood aiming to the left of the bunker on the right side of the fairway.\|Stroke 2 - Select a 9-Iron and aim to the left of centre of the green taking into consideration the position of the flag.
10	Stroke 1 - This challenging par-3 hole requires a 5-Iron basically to the centre of the green. Club selection and quality of shot is imperative as there is lots of trouble on all sides of the green.
11	Stroke 1 - A 3-Wood aimed straight between the two fairway bunkers will place you well for the approach shot. The landing area is narrow due to these bunkers.\|Stroke 2 - Use a 4-Iron to take you to the left of the centre of the green.
12	Stroke 1 - In order to play this par-5 dogleg you need a good drive off the tee with a Driver. Aim to cut the trees and the protruding bank on the right side of the fairway.\|Stroke 2 - As it is uphill from here you will need a firm 5-Wood avoiding the bunker on the right.\|Stroke 3 - Select an 8-Iron and aim to the middle of the green.
13	Stroke 1 - As this is a dogleg to the right use a 5-Wood to take you over the trees protruding on the right side of the fairway.\|Stroke 2 - The 6-Iron will take you to the centre of the green and as near to the pin as possible!
14	Stroke 1 - This hole is a dogleg to the left and requires a straight drive with a Driver aimed between the two bunkers on the fairway.\|Stroke 2 - A 3-Wood should bring you to a position that is a little short of the green.\|Stroke 3 - Use a Pitching Wedge to lift you up and on to the green.
15	Stroke 1 - The hole can be deceptive as the green is very short in length so club selection is very important - suggest a 6-Iron, depending on the prevailing wind.
16	Stroke 1 - This hole is the longest par-5 on the course with a curving dogleg to the right. Use your Driver to carry the trees on the right hand side of the fairway.\|Stroke 2 - Use a 5-Wood to carry a further group of pine trees again on the same right hand side.\|Stroke 3 - With a 9-Iron let your shot avoid the actual bunker in front to the left but placing the ball somewhere close. With this position you will have a clear shot towards the green.
17	Stroke 1 - Use your Driver and avoid the bunkers on each side of the fairway.\|Stroke 2 - A 4-Iron should take you to the middle of the generous green.
18	Stroke 1 - As this is an open fairway a straight shot with a 3-Wood to the middle will achieve the ideal position.\|Stroke 2 - Use a 7-Iron to pitch you onto the green followed by a good putt that will take you back into the clubhouse for a rewarding drink!

Directions:

If you are coming from Lisbon or Porto, take the A2 motorway in the direction of the Algarve and when you reach the A22 Via do Infante motorway head in the direction of Faro. Continue until the exit to Vilamoura, then continue straight on and at the traffic lights turn left on to the EN 125 in the direction of Faro. After a few kilometres, the entrance to Vilamoura is on your right.

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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	2010-09-30	60 €	104 €	40 €	-	5 €	14 €	20 €
2010-10-01	2010-10-31	65 €	119 €	40 €	-	5 €	14 €	20 €
2010-11-01	2010-11-30	60 €	104 €	40 €	-	-	14 €	35 €
2010-12-01	2010-12-12	52 €	88 €	40 €	-	-	14 €	35 €
2010-12-20	2011-01-31	52 €	88 €	40 €	-	-	14 €	35 €
2011-02-01	2011-02-28	60 €	104 €	40 €	-	-	14 €	35 €
2011-03-01	2011-04-30	65 €	119 €	40 €	-	-	14 €	35 €
2011-05-01	2011-06-30	60 €	104 €	40 €	-	-	14 €	35 €
2011-07-01	2011-08-31	52 €	88 €	40 €	-	-	14 €	35 €

Periods			Rates - Prices in €
From	To	Promotions	Notes	Price
2010-09-01	2010-09-15	Summer Special	Tee times after 12:00. Buggy and clubs included	60 €
2011-06-01	2011-06-30	Summer Special	tee times after 11:00, buggy	70 €
2011-07-01	2011-08-31	Summer Special	tee times after 11:00, buggy	65 €