Clube de Golfe da Ilha Terceira
Clube de Golfe da Ilha Terceira Furnas
Built in 1954, this Championship course is situated close to
Angra do Heroísmo, the capital of Terceira island. Tall pine-trees,
brightly-coloured flowers (particularly azaleas and hydrangeas),
several natural lakes and a superb level of upkeep, all lend this
course much of the natural beauty of the Azores. Several tees for
each hole also give the course a championship flavour and make
playing here a truly unforgettable experience. The club is run by
a tripartite group, consisting of representatives from the Regional
Government of the Azores, the Azores Air Zone and the American
Command. Built in 1936, Furnas golf course was updated in 1986 with an
additional 9-holes making it up to a 6,232metre 18-hole course.
The course has full matured and now it would be impossible to
distinguish between the new and old nines. It is located around
40 minutes from Ponta Delgada, in pleasant surroundings with
stunning beauty. The greens are small and undulating, while the
tree lined fairways are very tight. It hosts an international golfing
event each year called the Sata Azores Open - in conjunction
with the Batalha course.
Several tees for each hole also give
the course a championship flavour and
make playing here a truly unforgettable
experience.
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The greens are small and
undulating, while the tree lined
fairways are very tight.