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Pinheiros Altos Golf Course located within the well-known Quinta do Lago estate, within the golfing world it is known as providing a mental challenge due to well placed hazards. Bordering the 18,300 hectares of Natural Park of Ria Formosa which provides a habitat for many species of birds and has much interesting vegetation.
Pinheiros Altos is a combination of 27 holes composed by three groups of 9 holes named Oliveiras (Olives), Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks), respectively. This highly original and distinctive course possesses completely opposing characteristics. The original 18-hole course of Pinheiros Altos was well-known for its contrasting nines. While the first 9-hole are over rolling sandy undergrowth with gentle pine trees, the shorter second 9-hole runs through hills dotted with lakes that present the main obstacle for the golfers on this course.
Pinheiros Altos is a combination of 27 holes composed by three groups of 9 holes named Oliveiras (Olives), Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks), respectively. This highly original and distinctive course possesses completely opposing characteristics. The original 18-hole course of Pinheiros Altos was well-known for its contrasting nines. While the first 9-hole are over rolling sandy undergrowth with gentle pine trees, the shorter second 9-hole runs through hills dotted with lakes that present the main obstacle for the golfers on this course.
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- TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Undulated: Mainly on the new 9 holes
- Dog Legs: yes, but nothing acute
- Tree Lined: On the old front 9 holes
- Exposed: New 9 and Old back 9
- Buggy Recommended: only if essential
- Water hazards: Several on the old back 9
- Parkland: Yes
- Signature Hole: The original 17th
- Comments: Nice mixture of trees and lakes
- DETAILS
- Holes: 2 x 9 / Par: 72
- Whites Lenght: 9182 m / 10100 yd
- Yellows Lenght: 8600 m / 9460 yd
- Reds Lenght: 7349 m / 8084 yd
- Greens: Penn Cross
- Fairways: Bermuda
- Tees: Bermuda
- Handicap: Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36
- INFORMATION
- Founded: 1992
- Architect: Ronald Fream
- Proprietor: JJW Worldwide
- Director: Brian Evans
- Professional: Ross Sutherland, Kenny Fairbairn
- Green Keeper: Sesinando Rodrigues
- Main events on this course:
· Pinheiros Altos Sunshine Classic
· Jimmy Tarbuck Classic
- 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: Titleist
- Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
- Academy: Yes
- Juniors: Up to 17 years old
Directions:
Take the EN 125, when you arrive in Almancil proceed to Quinta do Lago. The Course is signposted and will be on the left.
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Comments
User Comments on Pinheiros AltosChez Carlos - Algarve Golf Society 2010-06-21 11:53:48
Pinheiros Altos GC was our venue this week for the Individual Stableford Competition.
A nice field of 20 players took part on a beautiful day for golf, with only a light breeze, and sunshine all the way.
Since the course was extended with another 9 holes integrating into the old front nine, there are now 3 loops of 18 holes to play, we started on the Olives which is the old back 9. Fairways had been scarified and the decision not to have preferred lies did not assist some of the players, however the greens, which had also received some attention in the last 2 weeks, were in good nick and in general gave a good fast roll.
The majority of the field seemed to struggle in scoring on the front nine, with the courses signature hole the water bound island Par 3, claiming more than a few of our members balls.