Vila Sol Beach, Golf & Country Club
Vilamoura (Almancil), Algarve, Portugal
The first course designed by English golf architect Donald Steel in Portugal. The natural undulating terrain of the area was preserved, as were the variations of level, which resulted in superb views from the 4th, 5th, and 6th tees, as well as the elevated tee on the 13th hole. The beautiful flora provides a natural hazard, punishing inaccurate shots in the rough. The course is professionally maintained at all times. Vila Sol presents a superb challenge to middle handicap golfers. The course has an excellent driving range which is landscaped with rolling contours and trees. Tee time intervals are 10 minutes apart.
- Rated Number 8 in Portugal by Golf Digest Magazine (USA), April 2005
- Best Golf Development 2001, handed out by Sir Eric Pickles (Member of the British Parliament).
- Vila Sol was host to the 1992 and 1993 Portuguese Open
27 holes, Par 72
Prime Course (Tee 1-9),
Challenge
Course (Tee 10-18),
and Prestige Course (Tee 19-27)
White
6320 metres SSS 72
Yellow
5935 metres SSS 72
Red
5372 metres SSS 72
Hcp M27, L35, handicap certificate required, soft spikes only,
Pro Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Tennis Courts, Beach Club, Sauna, Turkish Bath; Driving range, putting green; Rental Clubs, Trolleys, Electric Trolleys, Buggies available; Vila Sol Golf Academy offers several tuition packages for beginners and advanced golfers, including computer-video analysis, practice bunker, putting green, 5 covered tees etc.
Open all the year, except Christmas Day.
Reduced rates for Course Master clients.
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