Address : Quinta do Lago

Town : Almancil

Postcode : P 8135 863

Telephone : 00 351 289 359 910

Website :

E-Mail : sally@pinheiros-altos.jazznet

Club History : Bordering the 18,300 hectare Natural Park of Ria Formosa - which provides a habitat for many species of birds and has much interesting vegetation - Pinheiros Altos was designed by Ronald Fream of the USA. Later the course was redeveloped by Peter McEvoy and Howard Swan

Club Details : This is a highly original and distinctive course, with two sets of nine holes that possess completely opposing characteristics. Located within the well-known Quinta do Lago estate this course enjoys a solid reputation. Within the golfing world it is known as providing a mental challenge due to well placed hazards. The outward nine-holes are played down rolling fairways lined with pine trees. The back nine-holes bring a lot of interesting water hazards into play. An attractive hole is the seventeenth with its inviting green sitting on an island but surrounded by its water hazard. Since its inauguration in June 92, the course has gained a reputation as the favourite pre-season practice ground for several of today"s top professional golfers. They are drawn to the large practice ground which includes three putting-greens, areas for bunker, chip shots and several greens. There are also comprehensive programmes of tuition for golfers of all levels. Weekly programmes with individual lessons include video analysis of golfers" swings

How to Get There : 15 kms west of Faro.