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Royal Golf Course

Recognised as a prestigious golf course

Inaugurated in 1997, the Royal Golf Course was designed by top American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, based on the original drawings of Sir Henry Cotton. Recognised as one of Portugal’s most prestigious golf courses, its features include the almost island green of the 9th and the famous 16th, with cliff-top carryover – one of the most photographed holes in Europe.

The Royal Golf Course has rolling fairways set amidst pine trees and beautiful lakes surrounded by wild flowers.

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Holes Distances Par Inaugurated Designed by
18 6005 72 1997 Rocky Roquemore
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Hole 1
Par: 5
Stroke Index: 15
Your tee shot needs to be between the fairway bunkers. On this narrow par 5 caved through the umbrella pine trees, go the green in two avoiding the bunkers left and right. Do not short at the green is deep.
Tee
Metres
394
360
317
Hole 2
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 13
A short, straight hole, the tee is nicely elevated. Hit your drive down the centre and you will leave yourself an easy approach to a large green.
Tee
Metres
287
261
264
Hole 3
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 3
A good drive to the middle of the fairway leaves a chance of making the large green in 2
Tee
Metres
383
370
309
Hole 4
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 11
This dynamic, short par 4 looks easy but is far from it. Bunkers are plentiful left and right, 7 in total. The tee shot must be in the middle, leaving a short approach to this fiddly green.
Tee
Metres
313
288
230
Hole 5
Par: 5
Stroke Index: 7
Keep your drive left of centre on this long fairway. Long hitters can make it in 2 over the waste area and bunker protecting the green. The wise choice is to lay up short and left.
Tee
Metres
463
450
371
Hole 6
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 1
Drive to the right of the fairway bunker. When hitting the difficult second shot, your best bet may be to lay up and rely on your short game to achieve par.
Tee
Metres
395
375
336
Hole 7
Par: 3
Stroke Index: 17
An accurate tee shot is required to avoid the water hazard in front and large behind.
Tee
Metres
156
126
101
Hole 8
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 5
Drive just right of the bunker, on the top of the hill to the left. Land your approach to the right of the flag as the green has an accentuated slope to the right. You will need two good shots to reach the green.
Tee
Metres
388
365
296
Hole 9
Par: 3
Stroke Index: 9
This scenic par 3 is mostly surrounded by water. Your tee shot must land softly and be on target. The green is saucer shaped and hard to judge.
Tee
Metres
148
133
102
Hole 10
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 16
The drive must be left of the two bunkers on the right side of the fairway, at the top of the slope down to the green. This leaves a short to mid iron blind shot to a well guarded large green.
Tee
Metres
326
315
262
Hole 11
Par: 5
Stroke Index: 2
Drive right of centre, missing the fairway bunker on the left. Lay up left of the bunkers on the corner of the dog leg, avoiding the water hazards on the left. This will leave a solid 3rd shot to green.
Tee
Metres
494
473
408
Hole 12
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 12
An elevated tee shot hit down the right hand side missing the bunker on the left, offers the best angle for the approach to this green.
Tee
Metres
331
299
259
Hole 13
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 4
A straight drive between the bunkers would be a great help. The approach to an elevated green, that runs away from you requires more club than it appears.
Tee
Metres
352
341
311
Hole 14
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 6
Keep the tee shot right of centre avoiding the water at the right corner of the dog leg. On the approach be aware of deep bunkers on the right side.
Tee
Metres
360
327
312
Hole 15
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 18
A well placed drive just over the right edge of the sandy waste will set you up for a birdie chance on this short but treacherous par 4. Sandy waste up the left, three big bunkers right and two pot bunkers short of the green!
Tee
Metres
303
282
251
Hole 16
Par: 3
Stroke Index: 10
Take a minute to enjoy the view of the beach and the Algarve coastline. Aim for the right and short chip will get you on. Take on the ravine and a big bunker to the green.
Tee
Metres
224
190
133
Hole 17
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 8
Drive down the right from this wonderful elevated tee. The uphill approach is long so take plenty of club.
Tee
Metres
366
346
284
Hole 18
Par: 4
Stroke Index: 14
The tee shot should be left of centre but accuracy is more important than distance. Then take a short to mid iron to the green, two putts and adjourn to the 19th.
Tee
Metres
322
295
260

Golf Academy

The Golf Academy has two distinct areas. A higher level area for the instruction of beginner golfers which is used as a warming up area for golfers.

The second area is a sort game practice grassed area with bunkers which is used by golfers to warm up before the game and as an instruction area used by the Vale do Lobo Golf Professionals.

The Golf Academy incorporates short practice areas and a putting green. Coaching is also available from a resident teaching professional.

The Golf Club

The Golf Club is located at the Parque do Golfe complex in the heart of the resort, which offers a full complement of services, including a branch of Nevada Bob’s, the biggest golf store chain in Europe, and the fully-equipped Fitness Centre with a physiotherapist specialising in golf injuries. The Clubhouse is also the home of the Spikes Restaurant and Bar whose terrace overlooks a pretty garden, making it an environment that both golfers and non-golfers can enjoy from breakfast through to late at night.

 

Facilities included:

  • Golf Centre / Clubhouse
  • Golf Academy
  • Resort Reception
  • Real Estate Office
  • Royal Spa
  • Fitness Centre
  • Auditorium
  • Vale do Lobo Shopping

The Golf Club

The Golf Club is located at the Parque do Golfe complex in the heart of the resort, which offers a full complement of services, including a branch of Nevada Bob’s, the biggest golf store chain in Europe, and the fully-equipped Fitness Centre with a physiotherapist specialising in golf injuries. The Clubhouse is also the home of the Spikes Restaurant and Bar whose terrace overlooks a pretty garden, making it an environment that both golfers and non-golfers can enjoy from breakfast through to late at night.

 

Facilities included:

  • Golf Centre / Clubhouse
  • Golf Academy
  • Resort Reception
  • Real Estate Office
  • Royal Spa
  • Fitness Centre
  • Auditorium
  • Vale do Lobo Shopping

Vale do Lobo Praça

The heart and soul of the resort. Dining and entertainment are provided in its diverse restaurants and bars, with something for every taste. This beachside complex is also home to the swimming pool with its stunning view of the ocean, a children’s pool, changing rooms, WC/shower facilities, crazy golf, Kangaroo Children’s Club.

 

Facilities included:

  • Sales Office
  • Restaurants & Bars
  • Beach & Swimming pools
  • Fashion shop
  • Newsagent
  • Children’s Entertainment
My favourite hole is the 16th on the Royal, which has to be one of the most challenging shots in the world if the wind is against.

The Royal Golf Course is home to the almost island green of the 9th and the famous 16th, with cliff-top carryover, one of the most celebrated golfing images in the world, which has become the veritable symbol of golf in the Algarve.

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