Pinheiros Altos Golf Course
Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
The newest course within the Quinta do Lago estate, and situated only five minutes from the hotel, is an independent, 6,159 metres, par 72, 27 hole course designed by Ronald Fream and Jorge Santana. The course has an unusual layout with three nines of contrasting character -- 'The Pines', 'The Corks' and 'The Olives'. The Pines, as its name suggests, meanders through typical Algarvian pine woods whereas many water hazards must be negotiated coming home. The rest is much flatter but the holes work their way through a series of lakes requiring accurate driving and precise iron play. The greens have a reputation for being the most difficult to read and to hit because they are small and undulating and usually in very good condition. The course embraces part of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, making this another course of beauty and challenge for players of all standards. The outstanding par 3 5th (Pines) calls for a mid-iron shot played across a valley full of umbrella pines to a heavily contoured green.
Olives + Pines, 18 holes
g White 6028 metres, Par 72
g Yellow 5643 metres, Par 72
g Blue 5171 metres, Par 72
g Red 4797 metres, Par 72
Corks + Olives 18 holes
g White 6137 metres, Par 72
g Yellow 5747 metres, Par 72
g Blue 5620 metres, Par 72
g Red 5032 metres, Par 72
Pines + Corks, 18 holes
g White 6199 metres, Par 72
g Yellow 5810 metres, Par 72
g Blue 5321 metres, Par 72
g Red 4901 metres, Par 72
Pro shop, restaurant and bar, snack bar, sauna. Driving range, practice bunker, putting green, golf academy. Clubs, trolleys, buggies available. Caddies by request.
Reduced rates for Course Master clients.
