Royal Golf Course at Vale do Lobo resort, has rolling fairways set amidst pine trees and beautiful lakes surrounded by wild flowers. Its features include the almost island green of the 9th and the famous 16th, with cliff-top carryover - one of the most celebrated golfing images in the world, which has become the veritable symbol of golf in the Algarve.
The Royal Golf Course was designed by top American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, based on original drawings made by Sir Henry Cotton. It was inaugurated in 1997.
The Royal Golf Course was designed by top American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, based on original drawings made by Sir Henry Cotton. It was inaugurated in 1997.
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- TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Undulated: With some steepish climbs on the back 9
- Dog Legs: Couple on the back 9
- Tree Lined: Yes, with Pines
- Buggy Recommended: Yes
- Water hazards: Yes on both 9\'s, easily seen from tees
- Parkland: Total except the 16th
- Signature Hole: 16th
- Comments: Excellent course, one of Algarve\'s best
- DETAILS
- Holes: 18 / Par: 72
- Whites Lenght: 6050 m / 6655 yd
- Yellows Lenght: 5650 m / 6215 yd
- Reds Lenght: 4925 m / 5418 yd
- Greens: CrenShaw
- Fairways: CrenShaw
- Tees: CrenShaw
- Handicap: Gents < 27 | Ladies < 35
- INFORMATION
- Founded: 1997
- Architect: Rocky Roquemore
- Proprietor: Vale do Lobo RTL, SA
- Director: Hernani Estevão
- Professional: António Sobrinho
- Green Keeper: Ignácio Coelho
- Main events on this course:
· 17th Amateur Week 2010; 28th Foursomes Week 2010
- FACILITIES
- Reception: 6:45am to 7pm(Summer) / 6pm(Winter)
- Pro Shop: 6:45am to 7pm(Summer) / 6pm(Winter)
- Driving Range: Yes
- Putting Green: Yes
- Locker Rooms: Yes
- Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
- Buggies: Without GPS
- Trolleys: Manual and Electric
- Golf Clubs: Standard
- Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
- Academy: Yes
- Juniors: Up to 16 years old
Directions:
Leave Faro on the EN 125 in the direction of Albufeira. Turn off at the sign for Almancil and follow the signs for Vale do Lobo.
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