Albufeira

Balaia


Based on a 9-hole (all par 3) loop, the Balaia Golf Village is an ideal course for beginners or for perfecting distance control. The undulations of the fairways and the excellent condition of the greens are also attractions, as well as the convenient location close to the road between Albufeira and Vilamoura. All 9 holes can be seen from the first tee. An old wooden bridge joins two lakes opposite the green at the first hole and is the main feature of the landscape. The length of the holes varies between 67 and 160 meters, requiring precision when driving off. The third hole is the shortest with a high, sloping green, well protected by a bunker; the next hole is the longest, flanked by oak trees and with two bunkers on the right. After the sixth hole, the course heads back to the imposing clubhouse that dominates the complex: the bar and restaurant lead on to a large terrace that overlooks the course, the complex and the Atlantic in the distance.
Course Data:
Architect: Southern Golf
Opened: 2001
Holes: 9
Par: 27
Length: 984 meters
Facilities: Driving Range, Chipping Green (with bunkers), Putting Green, Trolley, Buggy Hire & Club Hire, Pro-shop, Locker Rooms, Clubhouse with Restaurant & Bar. Balaia Village
Green Fees
(2003 & 2004)
18 Holes - € 30.00 // 9 Holes - € 20.00
Handicap Requirements
Soft spikes

-Equipment
Electric Trolley: 18 Holes - € 7.50 // 9 Holes - € 5.00
Manual Trolley: 18 Holes - € 4.00 // 9 Holes - € 2.50
Club Rental (Standard Clubs): 18 Holes - € 20.00 // 9 Holes - € 15.00
Daily Locker Hire - € 2.00

-Driving Range
Token with 48 Balls - € 3.50

-Lessons
50 minutes for 1 person - € 55.00
50 minutes for 2 persons - € 35.00
5 x 50 minutes for 1 person - € 250.00
5 x 50 minutes for 2 persons - € 160.00
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Pine Cliffs

is one of the country's most unique golf courses, built in a pine wood at the edge of spectacular cliffs, overlooking the beautiful beaches of the Algarve and the Atlantic ocean beyond.

Opened in 1990, Pine Cliffs was designed by Martin Hawtree. The nine hole course is not very long - only two holes run to more than 360 meters - yet, despite this, it presents an interesting challenge for the golfer, regardless of handicap. As well as concerning himself with the playing area, Hawtree was careful to leave the surrounding land undisturbed and largely as it was before the course was built.

The perfectly-kept course opens with two undemanding holes, but the challenge gets tougher from the third hole.

Course Data
Architect: Martin Hawtree
Opened: 1991
Holes: 9
Par: 33
Length: 2,051 meters
Pro's: Manuel Baptista & Norman Wharton
Requirements: A Handicap Certificate.
Max. 36 for men and ladies
Dress Code: Strict - tailored shorts, collared shirts
Facilities: Driving Range, Putting Green, Trolleys, Club Hire, Pro-shop, Restaurant, Bar, Hotel.
Green Fees
Visitors - (01.02.04 to 31.05.04 & 01.09.04 to 30.11.04)
18 Holes - € 80.00 // 9 Holes - € 50.00
Junior: 18 Holes - € 70.00 // 9 Holes - € 45.00
Visitors - (01.01.03 to 31.01.04 & June & August & Dec)
18 Holes - € 75.00 // 9 Holes - € 48.00
Junior: 18 Holes - € 68.00 // 9 Holes - € 43.00
Handicap Requirements
Soft spikes

-Equipment
Electric Trolley: 18 Holes - € 20.00 // 9 Holes - € 14.00
Manual Trolley: 18 Holes - € 10.00 // 9 Holes - € 7.00
Club Rental: Standard Clubs: Full Set - € 45.00 // Half Set - € 28.00
Hire of Shoes (socks incl.) - € 14.96
Daily Locker Hire - € 4.99

-Driving Range
Token with 46 Balls - € 5.50

-Lessons
Individual per Person (incl. balls and clubs)
Adult: 25 minutes - € 48.00 // 50 minutes - € 76.00
Children (6-12 years):
25 minutes - € 39.00 // 50 minutes - € 60.00
Group Classes of 50 minutes (incl. balls and clubs)
Golf Clinic of 7 Lessons
(incl. Green Fees, balls, clubs, trolley and Video Analysis)
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Salgados

is situated in one of the best-known regions of the Algarve, between Albufeira and Armação de Pera, Salgados is already one of the symbols of the Portuguese golf. The proximity of the sea (set behind the beach of praia de gale) and the variety of lakes make this a very interesting test of golfing skills, different to other courses in the Algarve.

The original project is by the Portuguese designer Pedro de Vasconcelos, with more recent contributions from other Portuguese architects. But the final layout has been heavily influenced by Robert Muir Graves.

The 6,000 meter links, has little vegetation but is filled with water hazards, you will need all your skills to reach the greens. Due to prevailing onshore winds the accuracy of the drive is crucial for achieving good scores, thus making the course a pleasant experience, especially for technically-skilled players.

The eighteen holes are well balanced, as each half of the course has two Par 5 holes of around 500 meters and three Par 3 of more than 170 meters.
Course Data
Architects: Pedro de Vasconcelos & Robert Moir Graves
Opened: 1995
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: 6.080 meters
Pro: John Wood
Requirements: A Handicap Certificate. Knowledge of golf etiquette.
Facilities: Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Green, Practice Bunker, Academy, Trolleys, Buggies, Club Hire, Pro-shop, Hotel, Restaurant, Bar, Beach.
Green Fees
(2004/2005)
Nov, Feb until May - 18 Holes - € 67.50 // 9 Holes - € 37.50
December, January - 18 Holes - € 34.00 // 9 Holes - € 25.00
Handicap Requirements
Soft spikes

-Driving Range
Practice Fee - € 4.00
50 Balls - € 4.00

-Equipment
Buggies: 18 Holes - € 40.00 // 9 Holes - € 22.50
Manual Trolley: 18 Holes - € 4.00 // 9 Holes - € 2.00
Club Rental: Standard Clubs (full set)
18 Holes - € 20.00 // 9 Holes - € 10.00

-Lessons
Individual Lessons
One Hour - € 45.00 // Half Hour - € 25.00
2 Persons (Per Person): One Hour - € 27.43
Golf Clinic
3 Days (3 x 2 Hours) - € 195.00
5 Days (5 x 2 Hours) - € 275.00