Course: The Old Course
Location:  Vilamoura
Course Designer:  Frank Pennink
Established: 1969
Par: 73  – four par 3´s, nine par 4´s, five par 5´s
Signature Hole: 4
This is the second oldest golf course in the Algarve. Set in the umbrella pinewood trees and laid out in an interesting way to take advantage of the natural contours. The first Holes are easy and inviting with reachable par-4s. The par-3 on the attractive fourth is a very inviting hole. Club selection from here will play an important part of your game, and straight shots will be needed to keep the scores low. The ninth is an excellent example of this situation due to the dangers either side of the fairways and various hazards to test your game. The back nine has three interesting par-5s. The sixteenth providing a 522 metre challenge for good length and straight hitting. The overall condition of the course is to the highest standards and the maturity gives players a chance to really play golf.