Golf Salgados

Situated in one of the best-known regions of the Algarve, between Albufeira and Armação de Pera, Salgados is already one of the symbols of the Portuguese golf. In fact, the proximity of the sea and the variety of lakes make this a very interesting test of golfing skills, different to other courses in the Algarve.

The original project is by the Portuguese designer Pedro de Vasconcelos, with more recent contributions from other Portuguese architects. But the final layout has been heavily influenced by Robert Muir Graves.

The 6,000 metre links, replete with water obstacles, is not very long, yet you will need all your skills to reach the greens. The accuracy of the drive is crucial for achieving good scores, thus making the course a pleasant experience, especially for technically-skilled players.

The eighteen holes are well balanced, as each half of the course has two Par 5 holes of around 500 metres and three Par 3 of more than 170 metres. Par for the course is 72.
Nearest Accommodation: Bayside Salgados Golf & Beach Resort I Accommodation Algarve
Nearest Golf Courses: Pine Cliffs, Balaia Golf Village, Vale do Milho

Pro's Playing Tips

To gain maximum satisfaction from playing this course you need to think each shot carefully. Pay particular attention to where you anticipate landing each drive and never underestimate the usually stiff, onshore breeze. You will be tested on every shot in your bag right from the first tee. The par-5 sixth has a lake running the entire length of the right hand side. The fairway is generous enough off the tee, but there is a tendency to "think left" and you can overdo it. The hole is 515 meters. The green is offset to the right, protected by the water, and the fairway a good deal narrower. The approach is all carry, with a scant 20 meters or so in front of the two tiered green. Have a thought that it might be wiser to take the dry route round to the left.

The next is a testing par 4 of 415 meters. You are usually playing right into the wind and it is, technically, probably one of the best holes in Portugal. Of the par 3's, the twelfth is over water - 130 meters to a tricky two tiered green. It should not be difficult, but it can be intimidating.

The fourteenth and fifteenth are two par 5's where you can really open the shoulders. The fifteenth is 545 meters and you are teeing off over a tidal creek. With a line of ornamental bushes to the right, left looks the best line, but you do need to avoid the dune hummocks which divide this from the fairway of the previous hole.

Course Data
Architects: Pedro de Vasconcelos & Robert Moir Graves
Opened: 1995
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: 6.080 meters
Pro: John Wood
Requirements: A Handicap Certificate. Knowledge of golf etiquette.
Facilities: Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Green, Practice Bunker, Academy, Trolleys, Buggies, Club Hire, Pro-shop, Hotel, Restaurant, Bar, Beach.

Score Card:

Hole	C	M	L	L	Par	Stroke
1	320	280	260	240	4	11
2	485	455	430	405	5	3
3	170	150	130	110	3	15
4	360	350	320	285	4	9
5	375	350	320	300	4	7
6	515	480	445	430	5	1
7	415	390	345	305	4	5
8	135	120	105	90	3	17
9	350	325	300	285	4	13
out	3125	2900	2655	2450	36

Hole	C	M	L	L	Par	Stroke
10	390	360	340	300	4	6
11	300	285	260	235	4	10
12	130	115	107	96	3	18
13	295	265	255	255	4	8
14	490	455	430	410	5	4
15	545	515	435	405	5	2
16	320	305	285	240	4	14
17	180	160	140	125	3	16
18	305	280	250	225	4	12
in	2955	2740	2502	2261	36

	C	M	L	L	Par
Total	6080	5640	5157	4711	72

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