Pinheiros Altos
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The mature Pinheiros Altos golf course can offer memorable, dramatic,
unique playing enjoyment to golfers of all levels of ability.
Course Information.
This is one of the four courses to be found in the luxurious and exclusive
area of Quinta do Lago, marked by the evident contrast between its different
holes and its excellent practice area.
Bordered by the beautiful Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, which provides
a natural habitat for many species of migratory birds, Pinheiros Altos
is an original and unusual course, in that it is composed of two sets
of nine holes with completely opposing characteristics: the first nine
holes are built on rolling sandy terrain with stone pines; the shorter
second half runs through gentle hills dotted with several lakes. Hole
number 17 has a green in the form of an island, just like the famous
seventeenth hole at the TPC course in Sawgrass, in the United States.
"The course has gained a reputation as the favourite pre-season
practice ground for many of today's top professional golfers."
Since its inauguration, the course has gained a reputation as the favourite
pre-season practice ground for many of today's top professional golfers.
They are drawn to the large practice area, which includes three putting
greens, bunker and chipping areas and many practice greens.
There are also comprehensive tuition programmes available for golfers
of all levels.
‘A course of great contrast providing a comprehensive range of
challenges.’ Peter McEvoy, former world amateur champion and Walker
Cup player/captain.
‘The mature Pinheiros Altos golf course can offer memorable,
dramatic, unique playing enjoyment to golfers of all levels of ability.’
Ronald Fream, course architect