Course Information.

The Penha Longa course has hosted many European Tour events and is considered one of the best courses in Portugal.

This means that both the first three and last three holes are laid out in a valley wooded with pines and studded with granite rocks, whilst the sixth to the thirteenth holes have been built on a hill offering extensive views over the surrounding landscape.

The course's special tournament characteristics have earned it the reputation of being one of the best courses on the European Tour. It hosted the Portuguese Open in 1994 and 1995, the Estoril Open in 1999 and the Grand Final of the European Challenge Tour in 1998.

"In 1995, it was voted the best course in Portugal and still ranks amongst the top 5 chosen in the biennial poll organised by the European Golf magazine"

In 1995, it was voted the best course in Portugal and still ranks amongst the top 5 chosen in the biennial poll organised by the European Golf magazine.

The most remarkable feature at Penha Longa is its beautiful panoramic view of the hills of Sintra, which have inspired many a golfer. The fabulous 18-hole Atlantico course is only 20 minutes from Lisbon and forms part of the protected landscape area of Sintra and Cascais.

Robert Trent Jones II designed the course to best take account of the steeply sloping terrain and excellent views of the surrounding landscape, across the hills to the sea beyond.

The course is also accompanied by a top notch hotel in the form of the Ritz Carlton owned Penha Longa resort. If you want to play the course you would be wise to take of the special offers by staying at the hotel, although if staying anywhere in the Lisbon area it is worth the drive up to play this remarkable course.