Pinheiros Altos Golf Course
9/9/9 Hole
Pinheiros Altos Golf Course
Quinta do Lago, P-8135 Almancil, Portugal
Phone: +351 289 359 910
- 9-Hole Pines Course
- 9-Hole Corkes Course
- 9-Hole Olives Course
- Driving Range & Practice area
Yes - every day.
Season: Year round
103 - 148 € / 18 Holes
Friday
20°C
Saturday
19°C
Sunday
21°C
Characteristics
Situated within the nature reserve Ria Formosa, the natural environment for numerous birds, Pinheiros Altos is an original golf couse, which combines two parts with nine holes each annd two totally different characterics. While the first nine holes are situated on snady ground in the middle of fine pine trees and hilly terrain, the second part of the course spreads over undulating hills with a lot of water hazards.The additional 9 holes, created by the highly regarded Portuguese golf architect George Santana da Silva, opened in 2007.
Courses
9-Hole Pines Course
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (Men) | 36 | - | - | 3045 m |
| Yellow (Men) | 36 | - | - | 2853 m |
| Red (Women) | 36 | - | - | 2349 m |
9-Hole Corkes Course
Terrain: Undulating with water hazards
Technical difficulty: Hard
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (Men) | 36 | - | - | 3154 m |
| Yellow (Men) | 36 | - | - | 2957 m |
| Red (Women) | 36 | - | - | 2552 m |
9-Hole Olives Course
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (Men) | 36 | - | - | 2999 m |
| Yellow (Men) | 36 | - | - | 2797 m |
| Red (Women) | 36 | - | - | 2454 m |
Practice Facilities
- Driving Range (40 covered tees)
- Putting Green
- Practice bunker
Visitors
All 3 Courses
Visitors are welcome every day.
Advance booking is essential.
A valid handicap certificate from player’s home club is required.
Handicap limit: men 28, women 36
Etiquette
Softspikes required.
Green Fees
9-Hole Corkes Course
| Green Fee | Mon - Fri | Sat, Sun, Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| September 8 - October 31 and February 16 - May 25 | ||
| 18 Holes | 148 € | 148 € |
| 9 Holes | 81 € | 81 € |
| November, February 1 - February 15 and May 26 - June 19 | ||
| 18 Holes | 120 € | 120 € |
| 9 Holes | 72 € | 72 € |
| December - January and June 20 - September 7 | ||
| 18 Holes | 103 € | 103 € |
| 9 Holes | 61 € | 61 € |
Amenities
Club Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Locker rooms
- Birdie card
- Club accepts credit cards
- Golf tuition
Restaurant
Pinheiros Altos Bar
Phone: 289-394362
Credit cards accepted.
Pro Shop
Phone: 289-359910
Credit cards accepted.
Rentals
- Clubs for hire
- Trolley for hire
- Electro-trolley for hire
- Electro-cart for hire
The Club
General Information
Founded: 1992
Personnel
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Sales Manager | Gisela Almeida+351 289 359 922 E-mail |
| Secretary | Christophe Rindlisbacher |
Other Recommendations
User Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
- Original version
...enter the first tee...
Reviewed February 8, 2024
...that was the first course we played in the Algarve - for the first time in Portugal - 30 years ago (1994) - back then it was still an 18-hole course.
The notes reveal:
We were fascinated by the course maintenance - manicure level - was the best of all the courses we played during this trip. It was at the same level as the US courses we played a year earlier in Florida.
This course was designed by American Ron Fream - was still brand new - and was opened shortly before our visit.
The back nine was reworked in 1995 by Peter McEvoay and Howard Swan.
In 2007 this campo received another 9 holes, built by George Santa da Silva.
Four course designers were able to work here...
Ron Fream studied in California, was discovered as a talent by Rober Trent Jones and worked in his company for four years.
Together with Terry Storm - who also works for Rober Trent Jones - he set up his own business in 1972 and founded the Golfplan Company, which has its domicile in California.
They also worked with five-time "The Open" winner Peter Thomson - an Australian.
The company has planned or renovated well over 100 courses - around the globe - with many of them included in the top 100 lists in all countries.
His contacts with John Harris make him a globetrotter. Ron Feam is considered in the industry to have traveled to the most countries and to have the most airline miles to his name.
He now lives as a pensioner in the south of Malaysia.
This was the first Ron Fream-built course we played in 1994, and today there are almost a dozen on the list - in France, Italy, South Africa and the USA.
We played corks and pines today - we wanted to play all 27 holes, it wasn't possible - in our opinion they are the better ones and more demanding to play. This loop serves just over 340 meters per hole, but is still challenging thanks to the terrain and the pine trees on individual holes. A number of holes are in the wind, which can often spoil the game - as was the case today.
We think it's easy to see that several designers wanted to leave their mark on the course...
The maintenance is good, but nowhere near the level of our first visit - this facility deserves a little more attention.
We know of Ron Fream's several courses that truly deserve the five stars - not this one.
We had to flip a coin - three or four stars
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- Original version
Ok
Reviewed October 3, 2023
Pinos and Olives played 10/1/23. Condition of the place is acceptable. Layout is good, especially from Olives. Rather little activity and a pleasant round played. Even relatively short holes cannot be reached in regulation against the wind. This course is worth playing as a contrast to the beautiful Quita do Lago South and Northe.
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- Original version
Perfect at the moment
Reviewed January 4, 2023
Thanks to the favorable rainfall in December, almost all courses in the Algarve are in good condition at the moment, the perfect opportunity to try out courses that would otherwise not make it onto my bucket list. So today Pinheiros Altos.
Due to the very negative reviews, I initially wanted to skip the place. I'm very glad I changed my mind because I had a great round of golf today. The golf friend who accompanied me was also enthusiastic.
The course is not as perfectly maintained as the absolute top courses in the region. In the fairway, the grass types are sometimes mixed, in a few places the grass grows a little too sparsely. Nevertheless, the condition up to the greens is very good - and from there it is excellent. Fast as an arrow, faithful and incredibly exciting due to the undulations. The layout of the course is challenging and varied. We played Pines and Corks, i.e. the two 9-hole loops, half of which consist of old holes and the other half of holes that were added later. Both 9 hole loops were interesting. If you think about it now, most players do the third loop. Olives, best find...?
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