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Oceanico Faldo
Oceanico Faldo
Morguado do Reguengo
Surrounded by rocky outcrops and meandering water features,
this Nick Faldo designed golf course is designed to test accuracy.
The course is full of character - ancient olive trees, mature trees,
cacti, wild herbs and desert scrub bunkers of crushed limestone.
Due to its elevation in some parts, the course boasts stunning
views of the Alcantarilha countryside, over the large orange
groves to the mountains in the distance. Positional play is key, but
there are some great risk and reward holes on offer too, especially
on the earlier holes that play close to the clubhouse. After leaving
high ground to the west, the eighteenth brings the final chapter
to a close with a magnificent par 5. By then, a drink in the stunning
clubhouse has been well earned.
Situated in the Barrocal region of the Algarve, many call
this a miniature paradise with valleys, lagoons, forests,
vegetable gardens, orchards and a variety of wild animals. This
championship course ranks as one of the toughest and longest of
all courses in the Algarve. The testing 6,399 metres par-73 layout
suits the longer hitters. The course consists of five par-5’s, nine
pa-3’s and four par-4’s. Big greens and deep bunkers are common
place around the course. Two lakes come into play on the front
and back nine. Given the challenge on offer, it would be advised
to use the practise facilities before taking on this course. On offer
is a practise area, driving range, chipping green and putting green.
Alamos
The course is full of character ancient olive trees, mature trees, cacti,
wild herbs and desert scrub bunkers
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Opened in 2006, the Alamos course is one of the latest courses
to be added to the golf portfolio in the Algarve. Lying to the
north of Portimao it’s located in close proximity to Morgado do
Reguengo golf course. The setting is a large 980 hectare estate
through undulating small valleys. This course is designed with
big putting surfaces, which places a stronger emphasis on good
putting skills. In some parts, the greens are quite undulating with
several tiers. Deep bunkers that are deliberately hanging close to
the greens require accurate approach shots. This course is full of
character and is rapidly growing in stature.