Quinta Do Lago North Course
Quinta Do Lago North
Quinta Do Lago South Course
In case one designer wasn’t enough, the Quinta do Lago North
Course has the boasting rights of requiring two architects. The
first was William Mitchell (who designed the South Course)
who was responsible for 1 to 5 and 15 to 18 in 1974. The other
holes were designed by Joseph Lee, which opened in 1989.
The terrain was to inspire many future designs. The umbrella
pine trees crop up to catch the errant golf ball, while the
creeping bent grass fairways are typical to Mediterranean
courses. Regular players here are convinced that a person
who draws the ball will succeed best, given the anti-clockwise
arrangement of the holes.
Located close to Almancil in the heart of the Algarve lies the two
golf courses at Quinta do Lago. The 6,900 par-72 South Course
was designed by William Mitchell. Set in a pine forest, with small
swelling hills dotting the fairways, it has hosted the Portuguese
Open seven times and is a truly magnificent course. Although the
course lends itself toward the better golfer, there are different tee
positions on offer to cater for all categories, making the course
pleasurable for all. The course regularly ranks high in global golf
course rankings. It’s clever design will assess ones game,
given the strategic bunkering, occasional water hazards and
contoured greens.
Quinta Do Lago Laranjal
Balaia
A demonstration in excellence is once more shown by Quinta do
Lago, as Laranjal golf course ticks all the boxes. A personalised
service blended with the finest in golf refinement. This is the
latest of the three courses at Quinta do Lago. This 18-hole
championship layout is a true test. Its par-72 6,480 metre length is
set amongst umbrella pines, cork-oaks and orange trees, owing to
this previous state as an orange grove. The narrow Bermuda grass
fairways and well defined Penn A4 greens require concentration
and accuracy to navigate this testing route laid out on a rolling
and distinctive terrain. Much is expected from this course
over the coming years, and it is sure to grown in demand and
popularity.
Just outside the popular region of Albufeira is the popular Balaia
golf course. A nine Par 3 hole gem that will test every golfer,
irrespective of their handicap. With holes ranging in distance
from 67 metres to 160 metres featuring undulating fairways and
excellent greens, the course will test your distance control and
short game. From the very start, the beauty of this course is
apparent as the first hole is surrounded by two lakes that are
divided by an old wooden bridge. Full Clubhouse facilities are
available after your round.
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