The Old Course (ex.Vilamoura l) was inaugurated in 1969. Its project was Frank Pennink's first one in Portugal, and we can understand why he was invited to design and project other courses in our country.
This is the oldest of the three Vilamoura courses which form part of a luxury tourist resort complex close to the magnificent beaches and the Vilamoura Marina. Course designer Frank Pennink wanted to create a course in the Algarve what would remind players of the beautiful and challenging British parkland courses. Opened in 1969, the verdant fairways run through surrounding pine trees, adding an extra challenge. In 1997, the course benefited significantly from a costly renovation.
It is a very attractive and extraordinarily well maintained course, boasting a great variety of holes, a new irrigation system and personalised service. The par 3 holes, all different and visually stunning, represent the toughest challenge on the course. They demand perfect iron selection and near-perfect shot control. Trees play a crucial role, punishing careless shots and lining the dog-legs.
The first Holes are easy and inviting with reachable par-4s. The par-3 on the attractive fourth is a Hole in One potential. Club selection from here will play an important part of your game, and straight shots will be needed. The ninth is an excellent example of this situation. The back nine has three interesting par-5s. The sixteenth providing a 522 metre challenge for good length and straight hitting.
This is a golf course that winds its way through umbrella pine woods in a most natural way. The beginning of the round is apparently easy and inviting, with an easy par 4 - for those who keep the ball on the fairway - the green of which can be reached with a good drive.Of the par 3's we would highlight the 4th played over a small lake, and the 15th, with a green, which is difficult to reach. However, the "flavour" of The Old Coursel is undoubtedly the back nine par-5 holes - four in all of which the l6th is the best.
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