Best golf courses in Vilamoura
We countdown our favourite golf courses in the Algarve's heart of golf, Vilamoura.
We countdown our favourite golf courses in the Algarve's heart of golf, Vilamoura.
As the host venue for the European Tour Portugal Masters, Victoria Golf Course presents an 18-hole, par 72 parkland layout, testing players driving abilities with numerous water hazards and strategically placed bunkers peppered around the course.
Victoria was designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, so naturally offers an interesting challenge to golfers of all capabilities. However, with multiple tee boxes, even high handicap golfers will still enjoy this stunning course.
Length: - Back tees: 7275 yards - Front tees: 5209 yards Par: 72 Architect: Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay Founded: 2004 Course type: Parkland course
Length: - Back tees: 6567 yards - Front tees: 5256 yards Par: 72 Architect: Rocky Roquemore Founded: 1997 Course type: Championship style
With a variety of tee boxes and challenges, the course can be fun whether players are off scratch or not. Come and see why the Millennium Course is one of the main golfing destinations in Vilamoura.
Length: - Back tees: 6610 yards - Front tees: 5279 yards Par: 72 Architect: Bruno Steensels Founded: 2001 Course type: Parkland style
However, long hitters should not underestimate the short distance as the pine forest holes require keeping the ball in a good position to score well. With the clubhouse overlooking the 9th and 18th holes, you can enjoy a drink whilst adding pressure to your friends as you watch them play their final holes.
Length: - Back tees: 6840 yards - Front tees: 5552 yards Par: 72 Architect: Frank Pennink, Martin Hawtree, and Mike Cox Founded: 1969 Course type: Parkland style
Vila Sol Golf in Vilamoura, Portugal is located on an estate of some 150 hectares. It is a fabulous golf course surrounded by beautiful natural scenery with an interesting range of animal and plant life. The Vila Sol golf course was designed by the famous architect Donald Steel and has twice played host to the Portuguese Open.
The 27 holes stretch along a wide valley and are naturally sculptured by Mother Nature. The different levels of difficulty have been divided into three loops: Prime, Challenge and Prestige. Along with the golf course, Vila Sol Golf features an excellent Academy which is totally grassed and located just 300m from the Clubhouse.
Length: - Back tees: 6393 yards - Front tees: 5406 yards Par: 72 Architect: Donald Steel Founded: 1991 Course type: Parkland style
Length: - Back tees: 7040 yards - Front tees: 5421 yards Par: 72 Architect: William F. Mitchell, Joe Lee, and Rocky Roquemore Founded: 1974 Course type: Parkland style
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