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Destination Golf Portugal 2021 ribagolfe Lakes

Once described as the ‘ Valderrama of Portugal ’, Ribagolfe Lakes ( formerly Ribagolfe1 ) provides a superb test of golf in a rural and natural setting only 30 minutes from Lisbon . The experience is often akin to millionaire ’ s golf , with not a house to be seen and each hole sheltered from the view of the others , guaranteeing you are surrounded by nothing but nature . Some fairways offer narrow fairway corridors through the beautiful cork oak forest , placing emphasis on accuracy over power , while the oversized greens are often well guarded by large bunkers . Ribagolfe Lakes measures 7,370 yards from the back tees and makes full use of the sweeping undulations of the site , providing many spectacular golf holes across valleys and lakes . In fact , three of the par- 5 ’ s bring water into play . Designed as a tournament venue , it has hosted the first stage of the European Tour Qualifying School since 2009 . www . orizontegolf . com
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