User Reviews
for Amendoeira Faldo Course, Algarve, Portugal
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Not inpressad at all
Reviewed December 31, 2023
I’m a scratch player and I come here with my wifi. She’s a 14 hcp. My honest review of this course can boiled down to ” to long, and much to narrow ”
You are playing Holes that are 440 meters from yellow tee (par 4)?? I normally hit 240-260 m off the tee, but event so, it was still very diffucult. Spoke with one of my friends whos Been playing on the european tour. He Said that he was wondering how faldo (that favored precission, could put his name behind this course) Its simply not a course for the average golfer, more likely for the tourplayers. So sorry to say, but extremely long, to many bunkers, and Every hole is eleveted one way or the other.
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Price performance is great
Reviewed January 22, 2024
We played the course again after years and it is still great. The only thing you shouldn't do without a buggy is that there are sometimes extremely long and steep paths between the tracks. On January 20th with a buggy for 2 people for 158, - where can you find that in the region. Some tea boxes could have been better. Greens were very stable.
I can recommend it.
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Too cool for this world
Reviewed January 13, 2023
Too cool: that's the golf course. A beautiful beast, currently in perfect condition, challenging, varied, strategic, overflowing with well-placed bunkers, and therefore mercilessly punishing bad shots or decisions.
This world: these are golfers of all skill levels who stand at 9-minute intervals across the course. I've played it for the second time, and for the second time, with Cart, it took well over 5 hours. At every, really every tee, waiting is announced.
Marshals tend not to be able to solve the problem; most golfers really make an effort to play the course quickly. It just doesn't work.
If anything would help, it would be real handicap controls (unpopular), a starter that sends every golfer to a suitable tee color (also unpopular if the testosterone-bursting mid-thirties should then try from blue), or: accept that it can take a long time and still enjoy it as much as possible.
I chose the latter and had a great round (both in terms of mood and score). I still have to deduct a star for the length of the game.
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Far away from the top
Reviewed November 20, 2022
We played years ago and were really looking forward to it and are very disappointed. Apparently, the previous speakers have not yet played top positions. Still, I'll start with the positive. The fairways and greens are well maintained, but everything else is more than neglected, the paths are bad, slippery and extremely long, dangerous in some places. The screens in the buggy have no information. I could add more negative things, I have to emphasize one thing in particular, there are no toilets on the round, a NO GO for women! Overall, not recommended. 3 stars is already too much.
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Top spot in the Algarve
Reviewed October 14, 2022
ME this is one of the best places in the whole Algarve. The condition was great, the course design is spectacular. The green fee of over 150 euros is a bit too high in my opinion, even if the cart is included.
Unfortunately, the place is completely overcrowded and there are only 4-flights on the way. Therefore, our round took 5 1/2 hours, which is a bit too much.
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Place good, all around poor.
Reviewed August 2, 2022
Played 22nd place in August. Good condition despite high temperatures. Greens perfect and fast. Course with some challenges, requires strategically clever play, as bunkers and reeds are often lurking. Back nine with very nice holes from top to bottom with a view. Thus, the place itself, especially for 74 euros incl. buggy, has earned 4*.
The all around is, as many write before, poor. Cart stones break out, carts without distance information on the display, staff in the clubhouse overwhelmed (the T-Time I reserved by phone was not in the computer) Beautiful view over the course and a cold hop drink in the restaurant after the round made me overlook it.
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An experience
Reviewed April 15, 2022
For mere mortals, a buggy (especially on the back nine) is mandatory, especially since it is included in the very high green fee of around €140. The staff is very friendly, but easily overwhelmed when there is a large number of customers, this is especially true for the gastronomy.
The course is difficult and the lightning-fast greens are a real challenge. But there are fantastic views of the landscape and the huge resort on the second nine holes. We have played the course several times and every round was a lot of fun. There was no distance information in the Buggies GPS and more sand would have been good for the bunkers, hence no 5 stars. If you like challenges, this is the place for you. But casual holiday golf looks different.
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Challenging course with flaws
Reviewed April 12, 2022
A demanding place with z. Tl. Long distances from the tee to the fairway. Beautifully embedded in the landscape with views. Unfortunately, the grass on the fairways is already very yellow for early April. A cart is due to z. tl large distances and differences in height definitely recommended. The Cartwege are a disaster: all stone pavement with z. Parts. Already broken edges. Any dirt road would be better to drive!
You could have saved the money. Completely incomprehensible that the carts have a GPS, but this does not show any distances!
The gastronomy is ok.
So you are far away from the 5th*
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Highly recommended
Reviewed March 28, 2022
I can't agree with Hewo's criticism at all.
We found the course - played in mid-March 2022 - excellent!
Of course there were some brown spots on the fairways. However, this is more due to the lack of rain for three months and is acceptable from my point of view.
The service and friendliness leaves nothing to be desired!
To the course: demanding, but still playable without frustration for players with less length.
The many ups and downs allow a beautiful panoramic view at times.
Greens: Perfect; fast and absolutely true to track, a pleasure for every golfer.
Summary: worth every penny!
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Former top spot now in the 2nd division
Reviewed February 24, 2022
This place was a challenge for good players. Now he's just an annoyance.
The service has been reduced. As is usual with a top pitch, the tee time was noted upon arrival at the clubhouse and the bags were driven to the buggy. After the round, the bags were brought back to the parking lot in front of the clubhouse. We were also happy to give a tip. All over!
There hasn't been any investment in this place for a long time. Just a cash cow for the owner.
The many ways for the buggies are only patched. Some of the bunkers without sand look like they were washed out by a downpour. But it hasn't rained in weeks.
The fairways and greens are ok after all. GPS on the buggy didn't work.
The green fee fits the imposing impression, but not the performance. So not again!!
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Very challenging course
Reviewed November 6, 2021
We played this beautiful and also very difficult course in early November 2021. There was relatively little going on, which is certainly also the green fee of a proud 144 €, trolley included. We ran this place, which is easily possible with normal fitness. You don't necessarily have to drive. Place in good condition, greens top. Great golf experience. Driving range for such a great golf course is unfortunately in poor condition.
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Descending branch
Reviewed October 5, 2021
Why build bunkers if you don’t collect sand? Why GPS display in the buggy if the distance is not displayed? Only 2 aspects that show that things are going downhill here. Not coming back.
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Great place
Reviewed August 28, 2021
Was allowed to visit the place for the first time today, full of expectations for an allegedly very difficult course...
Super friendly welcome, great starter with very good instructions...
Place in a 1A condition.
Played through alone with cart in 3:04 minutes, and 7 beats better than my hcp says...
Long drives are very desirable, with short strokes you starve to death on this place, the minimum hcp of 28 does not come from anywhere...
CONCLUSION: immediately again...
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The best place in town, worth every euro!
Reviewed October 12, 2020
We played the course at the beginning of October, it presented itself in one of the qualities that you want.
The fairways great, the greens fast and on track.
I played White's place and is in a good mood. Even if some fairways only start at 200 m, it is a real challenge (maybe take a few more balls with you).
A buggy should definitely be taken, the space has been built into the landscape.
Conclusion for me, a must when you are around!
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Wow!
Reviewed December 25, 2019
An absolute top place! Very demanding, consistently long fairways on a huge area. A buggy is highly recommended. The paths between the lanes are very long, especially on the back-nine, and involve difficult climbs. We were also on the go with a buggy for over 5 hours. Great club house and very helpful staff. Gladly again.
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Perfect
Reviewed September 8, 2019
I played today and I can't find a flaw: everything was perfect from the very beautiful field and kept perfectly, but I expected it to be more difficult given the reviews, at the reception both in the pro shop and in the caddies. Cozy, bright, clean dressing room with lockers equipped with electronic card lock. Nice bar, big and very well stocked proshop. Come and play: you will not regret it.
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Top place, flop service
Reviewed February 13, 2019
One thing first: for the place there are full 5 stars, both in terms of design, as well as for the condition. This meadow teaches humility to the player.
Who expects to play his handicap on the first round here is clearly in the wrong place. But if you look at golf as a joke and do not look for 08/15 places, you will get their money's worth here.
What was frightening, however, is the service on the grounds: first it took almost 40 minutes (and lots of discussion between the counter staff) to check in a group of 8 players, then similar confusion again with the caddy master. The buggies have GPS, but without length information. And also the staff of the gastronomy let themselves look on the terrace only, if they were asked by the guest there. Service is somehow different for me.
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Golfing pleasure at a high level of playfulness
Reviewed November 10, 2018
On 9 November 2018 we played the well-groomed and well thought-out Faldo course with interesting vegetation as a final "highlight" in a big 4-day tournament on different courses. Overall, very sprightly place, which is primarily suitable for low HCP classes. Sometimes adventurous, very varied and hilly with countless slopes, bunkers, lightning-fast greens and other refinements that require good play ability and full concentration. Although one of the outstanding places in Portugal and a special tournament highlight, not necessarily a place with outstanding unique selling points. However, you can forget your home-made HCP, especially if you play the course for the first time. Otherwise the previous rating of sand30 will be shared without restriction. Conclusion: if you are looking for a relaxed golfing pleasure in Portugal, this is definitely wrong place.
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Too tough
Reviewed August 29, 2018
The place was too difficult for us (Hcp. 13/15) when you visit it for the first time like us. Too many blind beats. And who makes please a GPS without length information in a cart? Otherwise very friendly people!
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A challenge
Reviewed June 17, 2018
We played the course in early June. The greens were very fast, the fairways were well maintained and the bunkers were in perfect condition (there is enough of that!). If you want a relaxed holiday golf, this is definitely wrong. The course is a real challenge. Since the greens are well guarded by bunkers, they can only be played with a precise iron stroke. Sometimes there are blind holes that cause a surprise. A cart is absolutely necessary as the path between the fairways is quite far. The service is very good and the staff are friendly. The place should definitely play a second time!
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Great expectations, big disappointment
Reviewed February 25, 2018
We had already played the Faldo Course in January 2017 and found it really nice (5 *). Our anticipation for the round in January 2018 was correspondingly high.
To our great disappointment, the place has presented itself in very poor condition. The fairways were bone-dry, the grass in places completely withered. The sand bunkers were either rock hard or almost sand-free. Even the greens did not live up to their name. We played a number of other courses in the area in the days before and after, but with the exception of the O'Connor course (same resort, same operator) all other courses were better!
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Very tough
Reviewed December 26, 2017
Extremely demanding place, also in December in very good condition. Often wide carry distances from tea (also yellow and blue), fairways, although mostly open, but well bunkered. The raised, on all sides strongly sloping, undulating greens are always protected by deep bunkers. Scenic nice, but nothing special. Overall, a critical impression predominates: high-quality design is not always fun.
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Worth
Reviewed December 20, 2017
Very careful, fun and very difficult to play field, I made the first 9 on foot and 9 seconds in the car, the second there is a lot of distance from tee to tee.
Very nice staff and eager to help.
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Mixed
Reviewed November 7, 2017
The place leaves me an ambiguous impression.
On the one hand, the design is certainly unfamiliar, or unusual, because the space takes up elements of the landscape again and again and integrates them into the square.
This is how numerous waste areas converge, which run through the square, but in some cases can not be distinguished from the dry and rocky ground.
As shown several times, the place requires strategic play, which, however, in the first round hardly able to implement, since you have many blind blows, the result of which you can hardly estimate.
The paths are extremely long, so a cart is mandatory. Thankfully you can drive on the fairways.
The condition was very good in November 2017. Both fairways, bunkers and greens were well maintained.
The service was certainly good, but somehow gave the impression of a mass operation.
For me, a place that you can certainly play because of its unusual design. Whether he will ever reach the status of a classic, I dare to doubt.
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Still an experience
Reviewed July 4, 2017
And to recommend, for example, in the summer special 2 people including buggy 160 € There are long distances. Unfortunately, good punches of amateurgists are not rewarded on some holes (eg 4).
Greens and fairways top, driving range top, service good, in a lot of ways crumbling the fortification.
For naked 150 € in the spring there are enough nice more favorable challenges in the Algarve!
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Best Place
Reviewed April 17, 2017
One of the most beautiful places in the Algarve, if not Portugal. Way to the finish very nice layout especially the second 9. Without Cart the place very long distances is not flushable. Resembles a links course, staff very nice, we were lucky the place was practically empty on 17/04/17. If we play again.
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World Class!
Reviewed November 25, 2016
I played the course on Wednesday 23 November 2016th Yes, it is relatively expensive to play here, but in my opinion is wrong here everything. My golf bag is me taken at the right of way to the front desk and brought to the Caddy Master. There I find him prepared mounted on the stroller. Tees, pencil, score card, drinks in the cooler and sand bottle are ready. The two receptionists are friendly and helpful and explain everything to me. The infrastructure is among the best I've seen in Europe to date and need not fear comparison with St. Leon-Rot or with Terreblanche. A spacious driving range with prepared Ball pyramids, large Pitchinggelände with numerous locations, a large chipping green and an equally generous putting green - here you could also make training holiday. The place is world class, meets all requirements of a modern championship course and one of the best places I know. The condition is impeccable, the greens are sensational. Overall, a very challenging course, as shot making and length are required. Placing the ball in the wrong place, it rolls on the undulating fairways like to 30 to 40 meters back or to the side and extends the fairway or forces to play an an awkward angle. This place is a must!
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Beautiful but overpriced place
Reviewed October 27, 2016
Nice layout, difficult, partly unfair and unfortunately overpriced. At 151 € Greenfee no Birdiebook is included and you can the (very good) Range only use before the round. When we played today, the Bunker beginning of the week were by the heavy rains in a catastrophic state. There are usually in such a case, a green fee discount. Not in Amendoeira resort. A good customer service looks different.
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Great course
Reviewed October 27, 2016
We (Hcp 0 and 11) have played the course in October 2016th Previously, it had been raining heavily for several days. Thus, the bunkers were virtually broken (no sand, only mud in the Miitte). The rest of the space, however, was (briefly mowed fairways, deep green, without bald spots or puddles, fast, faithful greens) in great condition.
The course design is beautiful. The course is very hilly, so there are always great views of raised dots and reductions with significant elevation changes. A cart is in my view absolutely necessary due to the differences in height and the long distances between green and next tee. A certain Carry length is essential wg. to be surmounted Gorges / obstacles. The greens are very undulating and therefore difficult to play. But the fairways are wide and the ball can be kept well in the game. However strategy of tea demanding the many bunkers in the landing zone Drive.
Angered we have. Over the starter that what we did not know was just on yellow tee with tea 1 and then, we have watched for white Tea-Time, the next Flight simply preferred The pace of play was very slow, 5:15 in the 4-Flight. The Marshalls were however not be able to slow Flights more pace or you play to move.
Too bad, I also found that while for men 3 and women's 2 different tee boxes are available, however, was placed in the women's red and blue at the usual discount, in the men on the last 5 holes yellow, white and was put gold on the same tee,
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A very interesting place
Reviewed October 28, 2015
A wonderful layout, the space forces to strategic game. The state, despite several days of heavy rain before very good.
The use of a buggy is strongly recommended, since the place is hilly and must be completed also very long distances between the holes.
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Thumbs up
Reviewed September 9, 2015
Heavy, but nice. Oddly, the situated behind every tee Waste Area is. One has to beat 150 m far to have the ball at all in the game usually already. Errors are thus hardly forgiven. Trotdem an experience. Without Buggey but not recommended!
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A perfect golf day
Reviewed August 31, 2015
I found this place in August 2015 played a great statement. The care the difficulty and optics are beeindruckend.E. card is a must. The money this place is worth all times. This place requires a certain skill level of difficulty.
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5 stars for Sir Nick!
Reviewed December 7, 2014
The Faldo course is a real racer!
Optical, scenic, playful all great! The design is typical Faldo, extremely many bunkers but extremely spectacular, but somehow fair to golfers when he hits the ball! After the Old Course no. 2 for me at the Oceanico resort!
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Best Place
Reviewed November 9, 2014
Excellent well maintained, typical Faldo course with many bunkers and large undulating greens. Bring a case of strong wind almost to despair;-rewarded) but precise game.
Beautiful views, unfortunately because of the long distances only with Cart playable. Every time again and a must in the Algarve!
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Super nice place
Reviewed October 25, 2014
A typical Faldo Course, fair, beautiful, many bunkers, greens and great prima maintained. A dream. Very friendly staff. Buggy is essential to the place to enjoy
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A dream
Reviewed June 5, 2014
The place is certainly worth its price. Although already the end of May, the greens and fairways in good condition. One should certainly not believe that most difficulties are done just because you've reached the green - putt that can screw the score up quickly!
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It fits!
Reviewed April 26, 2014
Great place and great service! Be sure to take a cart!
Happy to be back!
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Not cheap, but cheap!
Reviewed February 27, 2014
Varied, no hole as the other. Well tended driving range in price. All around maintained a top site in the Algarve.
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Fantastically
Reviewed January 23, 2014
The best I've seen in the Algarve. A place to kneel. Stunning scenery, great design. Super nice staff with outstanding service.
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Golf is supposed to be so
Reviewed January 21, 2014
What a place, typical Faldo. Super tee boxes, strategic bunkers, great fairways and the greens super.
The course requires secure Drives and considered second Beats. Some red haircuts are not optimally placed.
The staff was very friendly and the end of January 2014 was nothing going on on the court.
In the car, you should not do without very long and steep paths.
Gladly again.
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Top
Reviewed September 25, 2012
Everything from front to back TOP!
The best greens in the Algarve! (And I know them all really)
The better player should even go back to the tea, it will get crisp ;-)
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Challenge
Reviewed April 22, 2012
Great course in excellent condition, along with the care O'Connorplatz an absolute must in the Algarve
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Super Golf Course
Reviewed January 20, 2012
Played Jan. 2012 there were almost alone, great property but a buggy needs, great wide fairways, well maintained. what bothers is the "dead city," no person in sight in or on the property.
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Perfectly organized golf fun - dream place!
Reviewed October 18, 2011
Everything, Clubhouse, Playground, greens and whole systems are in a unique state!
The site is located in a very hilly area. Some extreme height differences, therefore very attractive, elevated tees with spectacular views out front ends strokes. Many large and deep bunker from which it can, however, play perfectly.
Very attractive landscaped paths with a lot of greenery and water. In a way, Arizona character by the rather barren area that was partially incorporated with the railways. Beautiful 5 PAR completion.
The price of 130, - incl Cart the place is absolutely worth it. Current TM Leihschlägerset it was very cheap for 20, -!
Cart with cool box and free drinks - after the round was a chilled washcloth passed - top service!
Gladly again!
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Fantastic Golf Course
Reviewed July 13, 2011
The Faldo Course is fantastic, he is on the slopes of a valley and is part of Amendoeira golf resorts ( "gated community" in real estate and other courses). The first three holes behind the clubhouse make a brilliant start, then it goes down into the valley. From 11 holes to play on the other side of the valley up to the very. Wonderful views, heavy holes, and above all, the fairways: Wonderful for the eye with five tee boxes, with many bunkers, undulating fairways and greens. Long holes with wide landing zones - Please bring a camera. Small disadvantage: Distance markers only on the Sprinklerdeckeln, then you have to search. TaylorMade Burner 2.0 (iron + wood) as a hire. For me, a memorable round of golf. I'd place as more beautiful than the Victoria Course in Vilamoura classify (this has the "disadvantage" that it is flat). The EUR 110 - Buggy Included are ok for the Faldo Course. Hats off to Nick Faldo!
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Great course
Reviewed April 21, 2011
In March this year I had the pleasure to play on the court. Difficult, generous and genial good. Perfect greens and fairways great, although I would have wished that had not been mowed quite so common around the greens the land. But it was fun! Here you can get something to watch for the high green fees. But, who has HCP
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A top spot
Reviewed September 8, 2010
The description "of shallow water hazards" on the first page is not correct. This applies to the O'Connor Square, which was built right next door to the plane.
The Faldo Course is expensive, but also very good. The bit too pompous clubhouse fit for the price. The partly very steep ascents and descents of the railways require a good physical condition, long and accurate shots. The place makes for good Hc. really fun. The money should be invested.
Otherwise, the scenery is impressive.
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