The Old Course

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Head pro:
Manager: Maria Jesus Beltrão
Holes: 18 holes
Par: 73
Distance (men/women): 6254 m - 5913 m
Courcerating (men/women): 72.3 - 75.3
Slope (men/women): 126 - 130
Green Fee: € 120
Cart Fee: € 45
Architect: Pennink - Hawtree

Is there a hotel: No
Is there a restaurant: yes

Extra info
Designed by Frank Pennink and opened in 1969, is one of Portugal's best known golf courses internationally, especially for the outstanding way the layout was moulded to the natural contouring of the terrain and integrated into the surroundings. Recent upgrading and modernisation managed by Hawtree & Sons has brought The Old Course up to a new level of excellence, enhancing the image that made it famous.
All the holes have their own individual character, making each one truly memorable. The first five holes are relatively straightforward, allowing players to gain confidence and build a basis for a good score. Holes 6, 7 and 8 however, bring one back to the reality of a course that demands complete concentration and precision shot-making. To score well on the outward half, the short but extremely well defended par-4 ninth must be negotiated.
Players must draw on all their strategic and golfing abilities to avoid both trees and bunkers. On holes 10, 11 and 12, achieving length and acc