User Reviews
for Tróia Golf, Carvalhal, Portugal
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A hidden gem
Reviewed May 17, 2012
This is a wonderful course with several holes very similar to those found on Troon or Turnberry. Some greens are little more than the size of a squash court perched on small sand dunes. The course is well bunkered and has tight fairways often lined by pine trees, although trees many have died in recent years to some blight/insect.
We have been playing there for over 10 years and it still ranks in my top 10 of mainland European courses - it is a true golfers golf course and will not disappoint. Highly recommended and well worth the journey across the estuary - as a result it is often very quiet.
Excellent golf course
Reviewed September 29, 2011
My wife and I played this course the first time. It is an excellent course designed by Robert Trent Jones sen. From the start up we enjoyed this course. Some holes have an nice view over the Atlantic ocean and if the wind blows it is a real challange. If you will think this course is easy try it from the white tee boxes if it is windy. The greens are small and very hard to reach because bunkers protect the greens everywhere.
It is a must play course if you are in this area or if you are not shy to drive down from Lisbon (use only the road or try the ferry from Setabul). Takes nearly 1:30 on the highway but it is worth this drive.
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Everything is missing here
Reviewed March 16, 2024
It's a shame that such a great place can be allowed to deteriorate like this. Yes, the layout is no longer up to date, the greens are small, but the course must still have been great to play at one time. Great and many bunkers in front of every green, when do you still have that today? Accurate approach is mandatory, otherwise you can despair in the bunker because of the high edges. Unfortunately, the tees and the fairway are desolate. The greens are still great. The equipment is old. Almost nothing worked on the buggy anymore.
I would say the detour is no longer worth it. I believe No. Trend Jones Sr. There would be tears if he could still see. What has become of his beautifully designed place. An advantage. Place wasn't full and that was mid-March
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It's a shame, there could be more here
Reviewed October 13, 2023
I played the course in September 2023. I can only agree with the previous review. The course layout is interesting and challenging, especially the par 3 holes with sea views are great. But unfortunately the condition of the course, signage and driving range are in need of improvement. The club restaurant isn't really inviting either. No comparison to the Dunas Course, which is currently being built in the area. You don't have to travel from Lisbon or the Algarve just to see Troy. As a tip: even if you don't usually tee off from white, you should at least do so from tee 1 and enjoy the fun over water and the narrow landing zone.
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What a hype is being made about this place
Reviewed June 13, 2022
We played on 6/9/22. The first thing that strikes you upon arrival are the dilapidated sun canopies on the parking lots.
On the way to the clubhouse, you see signs whose inscriptions are peeling off or are completely missing.
The reception is friendly and everything works like clockwork... we wouldn't have to swap carts at hole 2 because we were given an unloaded one. The cart itself is old, dirty with a damaged seat and cobwebs (!) on the pedals. And if you think there might be a bottle of water at 33°... far from it. Neither do scorecards and pencils.
The cart, booked because of the sweltering temperatures (33°, no wind), proved valuable. After all, there are one or two blind shots on the pitch which are then easier to explore with a cart. Because anyone who thinks that there is an indication of the course of the course on the tees is wrong. On the scorecard, as is usual on many courses, there is also no overview for rough orientation. So if you are on foot, you should treat yourself to the birdie book.
Visiting the driving range was interesting. Half of the area had been dug up as if a herd of wild boar had passed through. The balls were a smorgasbord of the last 10 years.
The layout of the course is beautiful and quite challenging. But that didn't stop my wife from playing blue because red seemed a bit ridiculous to her.
We had no wind so we were able to keep our score together.
The condition of the fairways was okay, but the greens were slow.
The place itself is probably only mowed. But in my opinion the maintenance of the waste areas also belongs to the maintenance of the place. That will probably be avoided if possible. The fact that grass is growing in most of the bunkers doesn't seem to bother the greenkeepers much either. I've definitely played neater links courses. Paths can only be guessed at and the benches are probably still from the founding year. Like everything that doesn't directly belong to the square itself.
Back in the clubhouse, the charm of a works canteen with tons of ducks on the terrace awaits us. That may be cute but not very hygienic. The service was there, but nothing more. We ordered Cesar's Salad and got a handful of iceberg lettuce with some croutons and some chicken, topped with a mayonnaise-like mush... for €12. Yes it's still possible.
The next day we played Quinta do Peru... Cesars Salad ordered... more, much better quality and for €5.50 (!!!).
The conclusion. You can definitely play the course but then let's go. And for €254 incl. Cart unreasonably expensive. The overall Troy package is wrong. Not for this price.
There are 3 stars for the place, zero for the rest.
PS On tee 1 from white you can see fairway 1 very well, not much and narrow.
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Game
Reviewed June 3, 2022
A place that is fun to play and that I would want to play more often. I can only understand the previous reviews to a limited extent: the place is not that difficult, of course you should be on the right tee (as in every place). There are many obstacles on the fairways and around the greens, so strategic play is required and you can't just hit everywhere and you shouldn't always take the driver off the tee, but you don't have to. But when you're off the course, you'll usually find the balls (unlike West Cliffs). And the greens were soft and undulating and therefore easy to play.
The condition just ok. The greens aerated (but we knew beforehand, we got a cart for free as compensation), so a little slower, the discounts are not in good condition.
There was very little going on on the pitch, so we were able to play very quickly in the 2nd flight.
The service in the clubhouse was very friendly, the prices (compared to the places around Praia del Rey) ok (ClubSW 13, Cola 2.50, espresso 1.50).
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Great Place
Reviewed September 21, 2021
Expensive green fee 250 euros (2 people with cart)
Do you have to play the place; yes (you should be able to play something)
The par 3 are all fun
All well guarded by bunkers
Hardly any water, a lot of sand,
The view of the sea and the wind around your nose - that's fun
So: expensive, definitely play
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White teas only for masochists
Reviewed June 28, 2021
Played before. That's right - it has not been installed, which z. B. is a nuisance especially at Quinta da Marinha. But whoever stands in Troy on the first tee and sees a fairway has better eyes than me. 60 yards carry over water, then lots of trees and a fairway the width of a towel. After 35 years of golf with a handicap 7, I have hardly seen any other course that I am so reluctant to play by Weiss. It's too tight for me, a normal game is hardly possible. Those who like such places can test their limits in Barbaroux at a Pete Dye place. Sevi Ballesteros has also left some such places that make even pros desperate. And the only thing I didn’t live from golfing was the view and nature. Challenge yes (e.g. Penha Longa), masochism no.
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Wild Challenge
Reviewed October 19, 2019
Finally, a place that is still largely pure nature almost 40 years after its creation. Only at two holes - at a reasonable distance - houses the Troia Resort on the fairway. Overall, however, the dune landscape determines the character of the place. Also, among the numerous conifers along the fairway is usually a huge Waste Area - good, if you / woman long blows from the sand with iron and hybrid dominates. So that the challenge does not diminish, the mostly elevated and rather small greens are guarded by deep bunkers. Not easy for par players, quite comfortable for solid bogey golfers. There are some highlights on a course without slight holes. For example, there are the 3, a par 4 with a laterally offset fairway parallel to the sea or the 16, a long par 5 dogleg, where it takes three very good strokes to reach the green. Conclusion: A place for medium to good players - Beginners should not have much fun on the sandy surrounding.
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Great course
Reviewed March 30, 2018
Played 24.03.2018.
For the season in very good condition. Very good layout, some greens very difficult.
Beautiful views of the sea, by the location but also wind-prone and therefore blown the balls, but you can find them well.
Service good and nice.
Overall, with the best course I have played in Portugal.
Getting there by ferry should be done (when to go by ferry to the golf course).
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Exceptional location with interesting arrival by ferry
Reviewed January 22, 2018
Well maintained club, nice atmosphere, trains partly along the sea.
Driver not always required, not unusually long, but sometimes tricky dog legs. Please stay with Cart on the fairway, the sand could otherwise mutate into quicksand.
Very good greens, we were fortunate to be able to play the course almost alone.
The place is also a pleasure even if your own game does not work., Dunes and so broom stuff next to it, but not unfair. Balls are to be found if times no fairways splitter is.
Only criticism. No length information on the side, and so we were doomed to appreciate. no matter on vacation, some ground mark was still present.
The restaurant reviews have us moved not stop.
Should one have played when choosing Lisbon surroundings as a golf destination.
Is a European Golf Destination and therefore very favorable for us to play.
Nice change offers the arrival by ferry.
Only if I want to stay there for a week on the Habinsel?
Difficult to say, it was out of season
Overall: Should one have traveled and played. At least once in his golfing career
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Beautiful Dunes Course catastrophic Restaurant Service
Reviewed April 14, 2017
Are extra from our holiday home in Quinta Thurs. Lago arrived and wanted the acclaimed play Trent Jones course. The beautiful dunes space corresponded fully to the many positive reviews. However-according to a bitter aftertaste interfered stake. Despite multiple complain the staff of the clubhouse restaurant we have not been served well by about 1.2 hours and went without the usual for a Golspiel drinking and eating at our 220 km trip home to QdL.
Just a shame so we can Troia Golf Club only recommended for those who live nearby and do not rely on the Club Restaurant.
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Wonderful area
Reviewed April 7, 2017
Because I would give around Lisbon all new courses played 4 or 5 stars, Praia d'el Rey and deserve Troia actually 6 stars. Clean, not too fast greens; quite a lot of interesting, the greens defending bunkers, as well as the infinite waste areas make the place absolutely attractive. Conclusion: Great Dunes course and nearby beautiful nature reserve with rare flora and fauna. The 25 minute ferry ride from Setubal by car and four people for 26 € I tend to see it as favorable.
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Spring
Reviewed February 18, 2016
Played the course on 02.18.2016 in bright sunshine. Place exceptionally well, fast greens great place, an absolute must! Ferry price outrageous, bypassed necessarily outside!! Greetings Gilfert.
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In addition to Royal Obidos the best place to Lisbon's coasts
Reviewed January 6, 2016
The first nine holes are top notch, especially the third hole, a par 4 with offset fairway. Trent Jones Sr. considered it as the best par 4 which he has ever designed. The back nine to fall somewhat but the holes by the sea compensate again and when you get the last Drive from white through the trees of the day is saved. Sometimes necessarily the first tee of white across the lake to risk! The site offers many variations, magnificent views and was not very busy in Oct.. Be sure to play !! (If you do not want to take the ferry, you can also drive around the outside, very scenic).
About greenfee providers also reserve relatively cheap. Clubhouse one can give oneself, no good food, bad service and overpriced in my opinion, the Secretariat but very friendly!
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Beautiful
Reviewed November 23, 2015
Class space, great views - Atlantic dunes, Arrabidagebirge in the middle of pines.
Saying full play.
We have incredible on 14 November in sunshine and 20 degrees.
Arriving by ferry over Setubal is a great road trip!
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Unique location
Reviewed November 15, 2015
On the way from the Algarve to Lisbon Airport we made a stopover here and did not regret it. The seafront location is unique. Some of the greens are protected by bunkers, necessitating accurate approach shots. The long hole 18 with the elevated green is then the final challenge that must be mastered. The place was in a very good condition. Unfortunately, we were playing at a time where there was a plague of flies and a quiet game made it almost impossible.
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One of the best!
Reviewed December 30, 2013
This old Dunes Course from the pen by the legendary Robert Trent Jones sen., Is for me one of the best places in Europe!
The entire island is an experience and the place even a single feast for the eyes! Troy is in the Top 3 of Portugal!
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Super Site
Reviewed March 9, 2013
We traveled from the Algarve to play this course. Even on arrival, you will see many dunes and already suspects what's coming. Situated on the seafront you gets the wind first hand also. We played with a storm that does actually have a golf game almost impossible. The place was well maintained and had great fun. The long journey was worth it.
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Fantastically
Reviewed February 22, 2013
After Praja del Rey the most beautiful place in the Lisbon area. Super fast greens, very well kept. Wonderful nature. Wonderful views of the Atlantic. Links Course atmosphere. Very nice staff. We were the only players in February. You have it is worth the ferry to the island but.
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