Parque da Floresta Golf
Vale do Poço, Budens (Vila do Bispo), Algarve, Portugal
The westernmost golf course in the Algarve, Parque da Floresta was designed by distinguished Spanish architect Pepe Gancedo. Parque da Floresta opened in 1987 and features a challenging layout set amid the rolling hills of the Costa Vincentina nature reserve. The 9th hole (525 metre par 5) is the course’s most challenging, with your approach shot to the green is over a creek to a highly elevated green. The picturesque 15th hole (159 metre par 3) is also noteworthy, as drives must carry a deep ravine filled with eucalyptus trees and crossed by a rustic wooden footbridge.
Greens: average difficulty, Bentgrass. Fairways: Bermuda
18 holes, Par 71
g White 5673 metres SSS 72
g Yellow 5324 metres SSS 72
g Red 4655 metres SSS 72
Pro Shop, Restaurant, and Bar; Rental Clubs, Trolleys, Buggies available; Driving range with 5 covered and 10 outdoor bays, target greens on driving range, 3 practice putting greens, short game practice area, pro shop, club repair centre, equipment for hire (clubs, etc), changing room with lockers, video Swing Analysis “VI”, lessons, golf academy
Resort facilities: restaurant with terrace overlooking 18 hoe, Spike Bar, heated outdoor swimming pool, heated indoor swimming pool, children’s pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam room and spa bath, heath and beauty spa, 4 tennis courts, bowling club, archery centre, horse riding.
Handicap certificate preferred.
Soft spikes only (no trainers).
Reduced rates for Course Master clients.
