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Oceânico Old Course, Vilamoura

Situated in the heart of the Vilamoura seaside 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.

This is one of the courses in Portugal that will always stay in the memory of visiting golfers

Facilities

Clubhouse • Golf Shop • Driving Range • Putting Green • Bar/Restaurant • Buggy Bar • Valet Service

Description of the course

Nº holes: 18

Length: 6.254 meters PAR: 73SE

Course Rating: 72,3 Slope Rating: 126

Architect: Frank Pennink

Remodelled by Martin Hawtree in 1996

Opened: 1969

Teeing off times every 10 minutes

Handicap certificate is required

Recommended maximum handicap: Men - 28, Ladies - 36

Only softspikes are allowed

Grass varieties

On greens: Bentgrass var. Providence

On roughs: Lollium Perenne

On tees and fairways: Bermuda Tifton 419/Overseeded with Lollium Perenne

On surrounds: Lollium Perenne