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Opened in 1990 and designed by Joseph Lee, the course makes full use of the wet, marshy ground near the sea. It is the most recent of the Vilamoura courses. The layout is very different from the two other Vilamoura courses. Here the golfer can drive off more confidently, because of the greater width of the fairways. On the Pinhal course, strategically-placed bunkers are the main difficulty, while on Marina and Lago water is near -permanent obstacle, not to mention the bunkers - 88 of them over a total of 27 holes. Lee may have designed a course that is visually intimidating, but because it is not very long, the golfer may complete it without great difficulty. The result is that the satisfaction of the golfer, after finishing his holes, is even greater. Nearest Accommodation: Hotel Tivoli Marina Vilmoura I Accommodation Algarve Nearest Golf Courses: Old Course, Pinhal, Millenium, Victoria

Pro's Playing Tips The first hole here is an impressive par 5. You need a good drive and a second shot, but the crunch comes with the approach. You have to carry an impressive array of bunkers to find the stepped green. And that is the least of your worries, because the green slopes to its front, creating huge burrows, with the step to complicate the line. The par 4 fifth strikes terror for even the staunchest player. Yes, the tee is nicely elevated,but the overhanging trees on your left narrow the line of drive which has a lake to carry: its about 160 meters. If you are lucky enough to strike the ball well, then there are waiting bunkers beyond the landing area. The approach must carry fingers of the lake to find a generous but sloping green. It is a great hole, worth a glance back over your shoulder to fix it in the mind's eye. This second nine starts off with a fairly straightforward par 5. However, that categorically belies the demands for accuracy which this nine makes. None more so than the par 3 twelfth of some 178 meters, with carry over an extensive lake. The par 4 fourteenth will test the tee shot of every golfer. A right handed dog-leg determines the length and direction of the shot. The target is a very tight landing area between fairway bunkers and the lake on the right. The approach to a well protected green is then over the corner of the water. It is always a tough hole. The par 5 fifteenth is a "hop, skip and jump" hole, and needs a good drive, good second shot and accurate approach to the forward sloping green. With water intersecting the fairway, and to the right, the chances of a "Barnes Wallis" are more than likely.

Course Data

Holes	Length	PAR	Course Rating	Slope Rating	Opening
18	6.121 meters	72	72,9	129	1990

Grass Varieties	Greens	Tees & Fairways	Roughs	Surroundings
	Bentgrass, var. Penncross	Bermuda Tifton 328	mix common Bermuda	Pencross with Lollium

Architect: Joseph Lee Teeing off times every 8 minutes Pro: Abílio Coelho Requirements: Handicap Certificate is required. Max. Men=28, Ladies=36 Dress Code: Tailor shorts or trousers, Polo shirts, Golf shoes Facilities: Club House, Bar, Restaurant, Pro-Shop, Buggy Bar on the course, Putting Green, Driving Range with bunkers, Chipping Area.

Score Card:
Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 480 460 403 5 16 2 133 121 103 3 12 3 357 342 323 4 4 4 196 150 135 3 6 5 315 298 220 4 8 6 300 280 221 4 18 7 321 303 235 4 10 8 474 456 374 5 14 9 378 364 320 4 2 out 2954 2774 2334 36	Hole C M L Par Stroke 10 484 464 419 5 17 11 372 356 304 4 7 12 181 148 124 3 5 13 405 389 320 4 1 14 334 318 272 4 3 15 507 491 443 5 13 16 354 324 282 4 15 17 153 140 107 3 11 18 377 360 295 4 9 in 3167 2990 2566 36
C M L Par Total 6121 5774 4900 72
Local Rules: to be read in conjunction with the golf rules and any temporary local rules. Out of Bounds - 27-1 White stakes Immovable Obstructions - 24-2 Roads watering system components, marks made by course equipment, artificial walls, bridges and young trees less than 2 meters high Ground under Repair Area marked with blue stakes or GUR signs. The ball must be dropped according to rule 24-2. Course Signage Players with buggies must follow the paths and course signage at all times, 100 and 150 meters distance posts are in meters measured in front of the green. Etiquette Please ensure that your group maintains its position on the course at all times to avoid SLOW PLAY. If a group loses a clear hole from the group in front, it must give way to the group behind. Please repair pitch marks, divots and rake bunkers. It is not permitted to wear jeans, T-shirts vests, shorts, or swimming shorts on the course.

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