Golf in Portugal

Algarve - Golf Pinhal

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Inaugurated in 1976, it was originally designed by the Briton Frank Pennink. Later, in 1985, it was partly redesigned by the North-American Robert Trent Jones, who introduced new challenges into the course. Trent Jones' work has given the course a great variety of holes as he brought together two completely different architectural concepts: British and American. As a result, the golfer is confronted by very different kinds of play. Built in the middle of a beautiful pine wood, with panoramic views over the sea, one of the main characteristics of this course is the small size of its greens, requiring great precision from the golfer in terms of approach shots. In 1988 this course hosted the Portuguese Ladies' Open, part of the women's professional European circuit. Peggy Conley, an American, was the winner. Nearest Accommodation: Hotel Atlantis, Hotel Ampalius, Marinotel, Hotel Vila Galé Marina Nearest Golf Courses: Old Course, Laguna, Millenium

Pro's Playing Tips The first hole is a tricky par 5. The drive is blind, over a gentle rise. The second shot is, in principle, relatively straightforward. The approach must be played with determination to carry the deep bunkers which protect a two tiered green inclined towards the line of play. The 4-par fourth hole (348 meters) is probably the signature hole of Pinhal. There is a small lake which comes into play at the second shot - or possibly with an overly long drive! The green is undulating and torturous, making par a real achievement even if your second shot has found the putting surface. There is water too, at the par-3 eighth. Although the elevated tee gives a feeling of confidence by its very height, the green is immediately behind the small lakewhich protects it. A timid shot may not find the bankand roll back into the water. The green itself is stepped and generous from side to side - not a lot of depth though. On the back nine, the "new" fifteenth has changed from being relatively benign. Only a well judged drive will allow a second shot, which must carry a meandering ditch and a scattering of trees and bushes to fly the green.

Course Data

Holes	Length	PAR	Course Rating	Slope Rating	Opening
18	6.151 meters	72	72,6	125	1976

Grass Varieties	Greens	Tees & Fairways	Roughs	Surroundings
	Bentgrass, var. Penncross and Pencorss	Bermuda Tifton 419 and Lollium	mix Bermuda Comum	mix Lollium and festucas

Architect: Frank Pennink - Remodelled by Robert Trent Jones in 1985 Teeing off times every 8 minutes Requirements: Handicap Certificate is required. Max: Men=28, Ladies=36 Dress Code: Tailor shorts or trousers, Polo shirts, Golf shoes Facilities: Club House, Bar, Restaurant, Pro-Shop, Bar on the course, Putting Green, Driving Range, Chipping Area.

Score Card:
Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 472 453 402 5 16 2 133 119 101 3 12 3 357 342 322 4 4 4 201 145 130 3 6 5 315 298 220 4 8 6 300 280 214 4 18 7 321 303 235 4 10 8 476 456 374 5 14 9 378 364 325 4 2 out 2953 2760 2323 36	Hole C M L Par Stroke 10 484 460 415 5 17 11 374 356 306 4 7 12 178 145 118 3 5 13 405 389 320 4 1 14 346 328 284 4 3 15 507 489 443 5 13 16 354 334 284 4 15 17 155 140 115 3 11 18 377 360 295 4 9 in 3180 3001 2580 36
C M L Par Total 6133 5761 4903 72

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