Vale do Lobo Golf Club
Vale do Lobo (Almancil), Algarve, Portugal
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton, Vale do Lobo is very scenic with lovely clifftop views of the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches, as well as the Algarve countryside. The par 3 16th hole (Royal Golf Course) has been called the “most photographed hole in Europe” and it is here that drives must carry two ravines to reach a green 210 metres away. The fairways are undulating and almost without exception, they are quite narrow, lined with mature umbrella pines. The well-protected greens also pose a challenge to golfers.
Pro Shop, Restaurant, Snack Bar and Bar; Driving range, putting and chipping green, lessons; Club Rental, trolleys, buggies available
In 2007, Vale do Lobo added a courtesy shuttle bus from central Vilamoura to Vale do Lobo golf course
Royal Course (photos 1-3)
- Rated Number 4 in Portugal by Golf Digest Magazine (USA), April 2005
- Rated number 10 in Portugal
by Golf Digest Magazine (USA), October 2003
18 holes, Par 72
g White 6050 metres SSS 72
g Yellow 5650 metres SSS 71
g Red 4925 metres SSS 71
Hcp M27, L 35, golf shoes only
Ocean Course (photos 4-6)
- Rated Number 3 in Portugal
by Golf Digest Magazine (USA), April 2005
18 holes, Par 71
g White 5424 metres SSS 71
g Yellow 5134 metres SSS 69
g Red 4526 metres SSS 70
Hcp M28, L36, golf shoes only
Course Update: The work started in 2001 on the Ocean course was finished at the beginning of 2004. The effor resulted in significant improvements to the front nine. 6 new quality holes have been introduced on this course and are receiving very good comments.
The Royal Course received improvements at the end of 2003. The 2nd and 14th greens were enlarged and bunkers were added to make these holes more interesting. A new lake was also created at the 14th hole improving the visual look of the hole and the irrigation of the course.
Reduced rates on both courses for Course Master clients.
