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Lisbon Golf Courses
Penha Longa Atlantic - 6,748 yds- Par
72
Rated as one of Portugal's top five, this championship course is a Robert
Trent Jones Jr. design. Host to the 1995 Portugese Open, Penha Longa
promises an exhilarating round of golf .
Estoril Palacio - 5670 yds - Par 72
Located about 1km from the Palacio Hotel this course was redesigned
in 1992 and offers a challenge to every level of golfer. It offers special
discounted rates to guests at the Palacio Hotel.
Quinta da Marhina - 6576 yds - Par 71
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., large water hazards are a prominent
feature and although the fairways are wide, the greens are small and
well bunkered so accurate approach shots are essential
Quinta da Beloura - 6,465 yds - Par
73
A fairly recent addition to the courses of the Lisbon area, Quinta da
Beloura is an enjoyable course and very reasonably priced. well worth
a visit.
Belas - 7,018 yds - Par 72
A total contrast between the front nine and back nine holes, is a distinguishing
feature of this 'Rocky' Roquemore course. Set in the Sintra hills, it
is fast becoming one of the favourite courses in the Lisbon area.
Oitavos - 6,979 yds - Par 72
Opened in September 2001, this Arthur Hills designed course is a truly
breathtaking combination of links and parkland. The course has been
designed to blend perfectly with the natural beauty of the surrounding
countryside.
Praia d'el Rey - 7,113 yds - Par 72
Recently rated number 14 in continental Europe by Golf World, Praia
d'el Rey is a superb links style course, A Cabell Robinson design. the
course is set in extensive grounds of pine forests and is bordered by
silver sandy beaches.
Golden Eagle - 7,216 yds - Par 72
This superb Rocky Roquemore design is now under new ownership and is
benefitting from increased investment. One hour north of Lisbon, but
well worth the journey.
Aroeira 1& 2 - Par 72 - 6,605 yds &
6,700 yds
Only half an hour from the centre of Lisbon, Frank Pennink's No 1 undulates
through dense pine forests with strategic water hazards testing the
golfers accuracy. No 2 course, designed by Donald Steel is equally memorable
Quinta do Peru - 6,642 yds - Par 72
Another 'Rocky' Roquemore design, this course opened in 1994 and is
nows one of the regions favourites. The natural features of the terrain,including
pine forests and numerous water hazards, have been used to full advantage
Montado - 6,642 yds - Par 72
Completed in 1992, Montado is a worthy addition to the golfing venues
of the Costa Azul. Distinctly different from the other courses of the
Costa Azul, Montado offers a charm all of its own and provides an enjoyable
round of golf.
Troia Golf Club - 6930 yds - Par 72
Reached by a twenty minute car ferry boat ride from Setubal, the testing
links course of Troia is rated one of Europe's top courses. Considered
one of the best links courses in Europe: narrow fairways, sandy wastes
and towering pine trees all add up to a true test of golf.
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