Golf Pine Cliffs

Golf Pine Cliffs

This is one of the country's most original golf courses, built in a pine wood at the edge of spectacular cliffs, overlooking the beautiful beaches of the Algarve and the Atlantic beyond.

Opened in 1990, Pine Cliffs was designed by Martin Hawtree. The nine hole course is not very long - only two holes run to more than 360 metres - yet, despite this, it presents an interesting challenge for the golfer, regardless of handicap. As well as concerning himself with the playing area, Hawtree was careful to leave the surrounding land undisturbed and largely as it was before the course was built.

The perfectly-kept course opens with two undemanding holes, but the challenge gets tougher from the third hole.
For several years, the president of the club was the British motor racing star Nigel Mansell.

Nearest Accommodation: Hotel Sheraton I Accommodation Algarve
Nearest Golf Courses: Balaia Golf Village, Laguna, Millenium, Old Course, Pinhal

Pro's Playing Tips
The opening hole is a par 4 with a drive through an avenue of trees to a generous fairway. Thapproach is a mid-iron to a large, undulating green protected by bunkers. From there onwards, the holes follow a path through the estate. The finishing two skirt the clifftop with the hotel providing a backdrop. The famous par-3 ninth - 155 meters to the green, but you are playing over a cavenous ravine. The hole is known as "The Devil's Parlou". It is extremely daunting. Reaching the green safety gives great satisfaction. As Martin Hawtree, the course architect said of his progeny: "This is not a course to ply in a hurry. It is necessary to take time to savour the peace and magnitude of the place".

Course Data
Architect: Martin Hawtree
Opened: 1991
Holes: 9
Par: 33
Length: 2,051 meters
Pro's: Manuel Baptista & Norman Wharton
Requirements: A Handicap Certificate.
Max. 36 for men and ladies
Dress Code: Strict - tailored shorts, collared shirts
Facilities: Driving Range, Putting Green, Trolleys, Club Hire, Pro-shop, Restaurant, Bar, Hotel.

Score Card:

Hole	C	M	L	L	Par	Stroke
1	360	321	299	298	4	7
2	280	256	237	236	4	9
3	155	149	135	134	3	15
4	328	279	257	256	4	13
5	148	139	112	111	3	11
6	310	294	282	281	4	3
7	183	121	87	86	3	17
8	400	343	255	254	5	1
9	155	149	129	128	3	5
out	3374	2051	1793	1784	33

Hole	C	M	L	L	Par	Stroke
10	360	321	299	298	4	8
11	280	256	237	236	4	10
12	155	149	135	134	3	16
13	328	279	257	256	4	14
14	148	139	112	111	3	12
15	310	294	282	281	4	4
16	138	121	87	86	3	18
17	400	343	255	254	4	2
18	155	149	129	128	3	6
in	2274	2051	1793	1784	32

	C	M	L	L	Par
Total	4548	4102	3586	3568	65

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