Algarve - Golf Pinheiros Altos

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Bordering the 18,300 hectare Natural Park of Ria Formosa - which provides a habitat for many species of birds and has much interesting vegetation - Pinheiros Altos was designed by Ronald Fream of the USA. Later the course was redeveloped by Peter McEvoy and Howard Swan. This is a highly original and distinctive course, with two sets of nine holes that possess completely opposing characteristics. While the first nine holes are over rolling sandy underground with gentle pine trees, the shorter second half runs through hills dotted with lakes that present the main obstacles for the golfers on this course. Since its inauguration in June 92, the course has gained a reputation as the favourite pre-season practice ground for several of today's top professional golfers. They are drawn to the large practice ground which includes three putting-greens, areas for bunker, chip shots and several greens. There are also comprehensive programmes of tuition for golfers of all levels. Weekly programs with individual lessons include video analysis of golfers' swings. Nearest Accommodation: Villa Bigmal (Self catering 8 pers), Villa Green (Self catering 10 pers), Villa Orack (Self catering 6 pers), Villa Yellow (Self catering 8 pers) I Accommodation Algarve Nearest Golf Courses: Quinta do Lago North, Quinta do Lago South, San Lorenzo

Pro's Playing Tips With two distinctly differing nines, Pinheiros Altos provides a real golfing challenge. The first nine wends its way over and though pine clad rolling countryside. The second nine drops down to a valley bottom, where intrusive lakes provide a test of accuracy. Of the four par 3's, it is hard to determine which offers the most challenge. Probably this distinction lies with the 159-meter fifth. An accurate tee shot is essential to carry a deep valley into an elevated green, which will throw anything off-line away from it's surface The island green of the 124-meter par -3 seventeenth provides an intimidating perspective, with water all around and with the wind liable to push your tee shot away from the target. The stroke index 11 third hole - although not particularly long at 313 meters - is all uphill. Intrusive pines demand an accurate tee shot. The second shot is always from an uphill lie. Finding the right combination of club and flight path is tricky. The twelfth, recently extended from a par 4 to a par 5, has all the ingredients of a great golf hole. The tee shot must be determined and accurate. A draw here would be ideal, for a lake on the left and bunkers extending down the right fervor such a shot. That's not to say the tall eucalyptus at the lakeside doesn't influence the drive. Thereafter this 435 meter hole continues to demand concentration since bunkers and lake also influence the second shot. The approach to a tricky green rewards the bold player. Hesitate here and you are certain to find one of the numerous hazards which lie in wait.

Course Data Architect: Ronald Fream Opened: 1992 Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6.236 meters Requirements: A Handicap Certificate. Max: Men=28, Ladies=36. Strict dress code. Facilities: Driving Range, 3 Putting Greens, 2 Pitching areas (with bunkers), Proshot Computers, Trolleys, Buggies, Caddies, Club hire, Pro-shop, Restaurants, Bars. Golf Academy fitted with the A Star 400 Series Golf Teaching System - individual or group tuition, multilingual PGA instructors.

Pines Course + Corks Course
Score Card - Pines Course	Score Card - Corks Course
Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 357 328 271 4 5 2 192 166 98 3 2 3 313 289 215 4 8 4 436 416 346 5 3 5 396 389 323 4 1 6 453 435 363 5 4 7 379 345 300 4 7 8 365 341 296 4 9 9 154 144 137 3 6 out 3045 2853 2349 36	Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 381 362 313 4 6 2 162 141 116 3 9 3 323 298 263 4 3 4 339 325 277 4 8 5 163 143 102 3 4 6 424 400 336 4 1 7 467 458 407 5 7 8 527 497 443 5 2 9 368 333 295 4 5 out 3154 2957 2552 36 total 6199 5810 4901 72
Corks Course

Corks Course + Olives Course
Score Card - Corks Course	Score Card - Olives Course
Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 381 362 313 4 6 2 162 141 116 3 9 3 323 298 263 4 3 4 339 325 277 4 8 5 163 143 102 3 4 6 424 400 336 4 1 7 467 458 407 5 7 8 527 497 443 5 2 9 368 333 295 4 5 out 3154 2957 2552 36	Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 320 300 268 4 6 2 373 355 319 4 2 3 451 423 371 5 4 4 589 542 490 5 1 5 196 185 135 3 7 6 304 282 244 4 8 7 293 289 259 4 3 8 134 116 90 3 9 9 325 298 272 4 5 out 2983 2790 2448 36 total 6137 5747 5000 72
Olives Course

Olives Course + Pines Course
Score Card - Olives Course	Score Card - Pines Course
Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 320 300 268 4 6 2 373 355 319 4 2 3 451 423 371 5 4 4 589 542 490 5 1 5 196 185 135 3 7 6 304 282 244 4 8 7 293 289 259 4 3 8 134 116 90 3 9 9 325 298 272 4 5 out 2983 2790 2448 36	Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 357 328 271 4 5 2 192 166 98 3 2 3 313 289 215 4 8 4 436 416 346 5 3 5 396 389 323 4 1 6 453 435 363 5 4 7 379 345 300 4 7 8 365 341 296 4 9 9 154 144 137 3 6 out 3045 2853 2349 36 total 6028 5643 4797 72
Pines Course