Course Information.
There is no better description of the course than the one made by its
architect Arthur Hills: -
"Our goal was to create one of the finest golf experiences in Europe,
all within the elegant natural and historical framework inherent to
the Quinta,” he said.
“Opportunities such as this are rare. We felt that with a site so rich
in innate beauty, each hole must fit ideally in the setting, thus assuring
a natural appearance with variety and charm.
“At Oitavos Golfe we are blessed with three distinct landscape forms;
forested area (with the most beautiful umbrella pine trees in the world),
dunes land, and the more open, coastal transition areas. “The course
has been carefully routed to take advantage of all three zones, featuring
all of their distinct characteristics.
"Distant views of the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Hills of
Sintra are distinguishable from every hole"
“The routing is a continuous loop of holes, nine out and nine in, similar
to links courses in Scotland. “The sequence is an undisturbed golf experience
from start to finish.
Distant views of the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Hills of Sintra
are distinguishable from every hole. “We are proud to say that each
hole contributes to a cohesive statement and unique golf experience
that is known as Quinta da Marinha Oitavos Golfe." Arthur Hills
It would be fair to say that Mr Hill has been successful in his vision
as in recent years the course has played host to some prestigious tournaments
including the Portugese Open. It is commonly regarded as one of the
finest in Portugal and at only a 15 minute drive it must be considered
as a candidate for all serious golfers visiting the area.