Course Information.

Situated in the heart of the Vilamoura resort, a mere 20-minute drive from Faro airport, this Frank Pennink designed parkland style layout is one of the oldest in the region and renowned all over the golfing world.

Often described as the Grande Dame of Algarve courses, it meanders throughout impressive pinetrees - the principal hazard - over gently undulating natural terrain. Although it opened in 1969, the course was completely renovated and modernised 27 years later although no major changes were made to the magnificent layout

In addition to raising the Vilamoura Old Course to new heights of quality, an attractive new clubhouse and adjacent putting green were also built at that time. As with all Vilamoura courses, environmental protection practices are strictly adhered to by means of detailed management systems in line with guidelines established by ISO 14001 standards, Green Globe and Committed to Green programmes.

"Often described as the Grande Dame of Algarve courses, it meanders throughout impressive pinetrees - the principal hazard - over gently undulating natural terrain. . "

The Old Course is many a golfer's favorite in the Vilamoura and even Algarve region - a true sign of quality given the large and increasing choice of courses.
The tree lined fairways give you the sense that you have the course all to yourself although there could be many around you.

The first nine offer the chance for the daring golfer with some reachable holes that require accurate shooting. The second 9 classically weave throught the landscape and make use of the natural terrain with raised greens coming into play on a few holes. Overall, for the true golf enthusiast the Old Course is a must play venue and a legacy in Portugese golf.