On the 1st tee, João Carlota, a former Portuguese U21 champion, was athletically warming up to show me around the Dom Pedro Old Course.
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Dom Pedro Old Course, Vilamoura
15/07/2019 .
The South Course review. Quinta do Lago
21/05/2015 .
If ever there was a golf course which captured the hearts of golfers around the world then the South Course at Quinta do Lago is a perfect example.
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20/05/2015 .
Rarely has a golf course on The Algarve received so much speculation than the new version 2.0 North Course at Quinta do Lago. Perhaps it was because, in times of so called austerity, eye brows were raised when €10million was spent on a revamp to a course that was already one of the most popular in the region along with her sisters the South Course and Laranjal. Or perhaps more likely, it was a genius move to improve it and then be in the enviable position of having three world class championship courses under one roof so to speak.
Read the full story hereLaranjal golf course review. Quinta do Lago
20/05/2015 .
If oranges could talk there would no doubt be a few choice words from them about how things have changed from the old days when this was a simple orange grove. These days the oranges trees line manicured fairways as the stunning Laranjal golf course winds its way through this fertile part of the Quinta do Lago estate.
Read the full story hereVidago Palace Golf Course
26/11/2014 .
Andy Mossack reviews the Vidago Palace Golf Course and finds it surprisingly uncrowded.
Read the full story herePaul McGinley and Quinta Do Lago Offer ‘Best Four ball Ever’
18/06/2014 .
Quinta do Lago, one of Europe’s most prestigious golf resorts, has teamed up with 2014 Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and leading equipment manufacturer TaylorMade to offer four friends the chance of a lifetime to live as golfing legends for a week.
Read the full story hereBest golf courses with spas
29/08/2013This entry was posted in California, Dubai, England, Europe and Middle East, Fife, Hotel Reviews, Lisbon, London, Phuket, Portugal, Scotland, Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, USA and tagged best Spa Golf Courses on .
The world’s best golf courses offer an unrivaled playing experience; lush rolling fairways, glass quick sculpted greens and total respect.
Does it get any better? It does if you can enjoy a relaxing luxury spa after your round.
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02/07/2013This entry was posted in Europe and Middle East, Madeira, Portugal and tagged Best golf in Madeira, Golf in Madeira, Madeira golf on .
“Remember Andy, the greens here always slope towards the sea.” I was being reminded about this again by my playing partner, who knew every inch of this fabulous course, as I sized up yet another tricky putt, I suppose a little sigh was not out of order given the situation I found myself in.
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