Quinta do Vale Golf Course

The Quinta do Vale golf course, which has been designed with the interests of the adjacent property complex in mind, is sure to attract golfers of every level and is a strong candidate for hosting important international championships. Covering an area of 75 hectares, the course is fully integrated into the surrounding natural landscape, taking full advantage of the irregularities of the terrain which give a unique personality to each of the 18 holes.
The ambition with which it was designed is evident in the unusual way that the different holes balance each other out and in the singular features which complement and differentiate them: embankments, lakes, bunkers, hillocks, hollows…. A highly attractive course which is characterised by various levels of difficulty that will be a challenge to beginners and test the skill of more experienced players.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS: Undulated: Back 9; Tree Lined: Sparcely; Exposed: Very exposed on front 9; Buggy Recommended: Recommended; Water hazards: Few, clearly seen for decision on lay up or not; Parkland: Park and Heathland; Signature Hole: 9th; Comments: Individually designed holes, value for money

DETAILS: Holes: 18 / Par: 72; Whites Lenght: 6206 m / 6827 yd; Yellows Lenght: 5756 m / 6332 yd; Reds Lenght: 4801 m / 5281 yd; Greens: Bentgrass L93; Fairways: Bermuda 419; Tees: Bermuda 419; Handicap: Gents < 28 | Ladies < 36

INFORMATION: Founded: 2007; Architect: Severiano Ballesteros; Proprietor: Quinta do Vale S.A.; Director: David Vasques da Silva; Professional: Sarah Jane; Green Keeper: Luís Carrilho

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 and Electric; Golf Clubs: Cobra set; 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	5	458	501	437	478	393	430
2	3	152	166	142	155	92	101
3	4	413	452	369	404	285	312
4	5	497	544	427	467	380	416
5	3	143	156	129	141	91	100
6	4	416	455	379	414	319	349
7	5	520	569	499	546	433	474
8	4	365	399	342	374	252	276
9	3	192	210	142	155	95	104
In	36	3156	3451	2866	3134	2340	2559
10	5	562	615	533	583	493	539
11	4	390	427	369	404	297	325
12	3	177	194	161	176	122	133
13	5	487	533	479	524	433	474
14	3	155	170	151	165	116	127
15	4	373	408	348	381	275	301
16	3	112	122	103	113	87	95
17	5	474	518	447	489	413	452
18	4	320	350	299	327	225	246
In	36	3050	3336	2890	3161	2461	2691
Total	72	6206	6787	5756	6295	4801	5250

Sarah-Jane Eaves

Quinta do Vale Golf Course Professional

Name: Sarah-Jane Eaves| Age: 26 | Nationality: United Kingdom| Speaks: English, Basic Portuguese
Phone: (+351) 915283490 | E-mail: sj_eaves@yahoo.co.uk | Website: http://

Introduction:

I´m a qualified Level 2 Golf Coach, currently studying in my final year of the british PGA degree.
I have the experience of working within two world class Golf Resorts, including the four time Ryder Cup venue, The Belfry.

Curriculum:

OCT. 2002 - 2008: The Belfry (various roles including Operations, Retail and Assistant Golf Professional).
MARCH 2009 - Present: Assistant Golf Professional - Quinta do Vale
APRIL 2009: Received ''PGA Trainee of the Year'' and ''Coach of the Year'' Awards.

Teaching Philosophy:

My aim is help every individual to reach their golfing potential. My friendly demeanour enables me to create a relaxed atmosphere to aid learning and make golf lessons enjoyable.

Miguel Paulo Spínola Freitas

Quinta do Vale Golf Course Professional

Name: Miguel Paulo Spínola Freitas| Age: 32 | Nationality: Portugal| Speaks: English, French, Portuguese
Phone: (+351) 967103652 | E-mail: freitasmiguel@hotmail.com | Website: http://

Introduction:

I´m 32 years old and come from Madeira.
I turned Pro in 1998 and I keep learning and attending seminars through the years.

Curriculum:

I started teaching golf at Quinta do Fojo ( V.N. de Gaia), and moved on to Resorts such as Quinta do Lago and Vilamoura.
At present time, I teach golf at Quinta do Vale.

Teaching Philosophy:

My philosophy is to make golf easy for the students and turn it an enjoyable experience, so everyone can understand it.

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Quinta do Vale Golf Course Review

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Hole	Professional Tips
1	Two water hazards mean that the approach may be tricky, but a combination of precision and daring gives the chance of a birdie.
2	Like all the par 3s of the first half, the 2nd hole is rather demanding. You will need a 6 or 7 iron to reach the green which protected by water.
3	Again, water is present. Your options require precision and a good choice of club is paramount for this hole.
4	The 4th hole is characterised by its dog-leg to the right, making it essential to control the ball well and watch out for the water close by.
5	This demanding hole is surrounded by water but its spectacular views will enchant any golfer. To get over the water hazard which runs along the entire right-hand side of the green, we would recommend a 9 iron.
6	On the approach you should be careful with the bunkers. Like all the par 4s of the course, this hole needs a good deal of precision.
7	Like the 1st and the 3rd, this par 5, with a slight dog-leg to the right, has water hazards that make the approach difficult. However, more daring players are likely to give themselves a birdie chance.
8	With a right-hand dog-leg, this is another hole that requires precision, but it is far from being one of the most difficult holes of this attractive course.
9	This par 3 is characterised by a lake. The hole exemplifies Severiano Ballesteros’ wish to create a course where all the hazards are visible from the tee.
10	At 593m long, this par 5 is distinguished from the others mainly by its length. A slight dog-leg to the left and a green protected by water make this hole a veritable challenge.
11	Like the previous hole, this par 4 has a slight dog-leg to the left. A powerful drive is needed at this hole which is more than 400m long.
12	This hole, with no hidden hazards, can easily be reached with a medium iron.
13	Another opportunity to get a birdie! This long par 5 has a dog-leg to the right and some bunkers which you should watch out for.
14	This hole is another par 3 which you should be able to reach easily. A long iron will ensure that you reach the green with ease.
15	This hole, which should be played from right to left, is another which requires more power than precision as it is over 400m long and unlike most of the holes is has a slight uphill slope.
16	This par 3 is a decisive hole and very demanding. The proximity of water along its 120m will punish bad shots. There may be some birdies, but more likely bogeys and double bogeys.
17	With a dog-leg to the left, this is without a doubt one of the easiest holes of the course. It’s a birdie hole, without too many dangers. However, it’s worth being prudent: don't hit the second shot too hard so as not to go out of bounds.
18	This is a short hole which requires precision so as not to go into the water hazards. A slope on the left-hand side of the fairway which drops into a lake next to the green will punish a bad shot. The choice of club is crucial to avoid double bogeys. The whole green has a natural slope towards the water which makes the hole spectacular - in truth it makes a beautiful natural amphitheatre. This hole was conceived thinking of top competitions, as thousands of spectators can watch not only from both sides of the fairway but also behind this phenomenal green to watch the final shots of the game.

Directions:

To travel by air, the district capital of Faro has an international airport which can be reached by a 3-hour flight from most European capitals. The modern road network (IP1; A22; International Guadiana Bridge) means that the cities of Seville and Lisbon are just 2 hours’ drive away along virtually traffic-free motorways, even at peak holiday times. The Algarve is also linked to the European network of railways and its many ports and marinas make it easily accessible by sea.

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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
2010-05-16	2010-09-15	-	42 €	-	32 €	-	-	-
2010-09-16	2010-10-31	-	56 €	-	44 €	-	-	-
2010-11-01	2010-11-30	-	56 €	-	-	-	-	-
2010-12-01	2011-01-31	-	42 €	-	-	-	-	-
2011-02-01	2011-05-15	-	56 €	-	-	-	-	-
2011-05-16	2011-09-15	-	42 €	-	-	-	-	-

Periods			Rates - Prices in €
From	To	Promotions	Notes	Price
2010-06-01	2010-09-15	2 Pax + 1 Buggy		90 €
2010-06-01	2010-09-15	1 Pax + 1 Buggy		65 €

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