Pinheiros Altos Golf Course is located within the Quinta do Lago estate in the Algarve, within the golfing world it is known as providing a mental challenge due to well placed hazards.
Inaugurated in 1992, the original 18 holes were designed by the respected American architect Ronald Fream and the additional 9 holes, created by the highly regarded Portuguese golf architect Jorge Santana da Silva, opened in 2007.Â
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Bordered by the Natural Park of Ria Formosa the area is the habitat for many species of birds and has much interesting vegetation, the course is a combination of three contrasting nine hole formats named Oliveiras (Olives), Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks).
The original 18-hole course of Pinheiros Altos was well-known for its contrasting nines, while the first 9-hole are over rolling sandy undergrowth with gentle pine trees, the shorter second 9-hole runs through hills dotted with lakes that present the main obstacle for the golfers on this course.
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With a large practice ground that includes three putting-greens, areas for bunker, chip shots and several greens the course has gained a reputation as the favourite pre-season practice ground for several top professional golfers. There are also comprehensive programs of tuition for golfers of all levels; individual lessons that include video analysis of golfers’ swings. The firm, fast and testing greens provide resilient and excellent surfaces on which to play golf and make Pinheiros Altos a must play course when visiting the Algarve. Get your tee time at Pinheiros Altos today