Palmares golf course, redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, is one the most spectacular golf courses in the Algarve, with views to die for, over the bay of Meia Praia, in Lagos! A player will find a mixture of Parkland and Links all designed to require greater skill to any class of player. The greens on Palmares golf course are large and very sloping and players have to face a few blind shots to them. Some people consider Palmares golf course to be designed for buggies, not for golfers who like to walk the golf course and appreciate it, but please take the time to appreciate the colourful local flora on your way and don't loose concentration for the critical shots.
Tomás Bessa dominated the whole competition and won the 3rd edition of the Palmares Open, in Lagos, Algarve. The second-best Portuguese in the world ranking won his second title of the PT Tour season at the 3rd Palmares Open.
This was his second victory on the PT Tour in the 2022–2023 season. Having won the second Palmares Open back in November, he currently tops the standings of Portugal's only international professional circuit.
The Portuguese golfer shot a combined 204 (66+66+72) to finish 12 strokes under par at Palmares. Tomás Bessa had one less 'shot' than the Englishman George Bloor (67+69+69). Bessa brought in 2,000 euros, whereas Bloor managed to collect 1,300.
In a competition of 74 participants, brothers Ricardo and Hugo Santos not only placed in the top 10 but also finished in a tie for 8th place (-4). Tomás Bessa jumped out to an early lead with an opening round score of 66 (-6). He doubled down in round 2, finishing with a score of 132 (-12) and two "shots" in hand over Olly Huggins (69+65) heading into the final day.
In the final round, which was played in bad weather, he shot 72 and ended up with a total of 204 (-12). Third place was shared by Olly Huggins and Jonathan Thomson (68+69+69) with scores of 206 (-10).
"This last round proved to be exceptionally challenging. I got off to a bad start, shooting 4 over par through the first five holes, but I'm pleased with how I battled back", Tomás Bessa said.
"The wind was so fierce that the ball seemed to travel around the greens on its own, but I kept patient and eventually made several excellent shots. Fortunately, on hole 18, I made a birdie after executing a significant chip", he added.
The third Palmares Open kicked off the third "Swing" of the PT Tour. Following that, from the 20th through the 22nd of January, the 4th Palmares Open will be held, likewise with a prize pool of 10,000 euros.
The magnificent Palmares golf course is part of the Palmares Resort, a stunning 5-star resort located right next to the beach.
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Jon Cofield
2024-04-17
Played Lagos and Praia loops. Greens were patchy and a little damaged on some holes otherwise a super course and excellent facilities
News - Golf in Portugal - Palmares golf course
2021-07-18
The first of two days of Regional Qualifications in the Algarve has already been played at the stunning Palmares Ocean Living & Golf. The Vinicom team won with 85 points, with cards of 43 from Viriato Teixeira/Rui Mendes and 42 from Rafael Teixeira and António Barreiros. Also qualified for the Algarve Semi-Final were Hole in One Pub/Flinstones (84), Vista Alegre (83), Moneris Lx (83) and Delta Cafés (82).
Lunch and the prize-giving ceremony took place at the magnificent Hotel Algarve Casino da Solverde Casinos & Hotels in Praia da Rocha.
Louise jackson
2024-04-08
Beautiful course played holes 10 - 27... well kept , really maintained well , great pace of play and a well thought out course ! Food on the restaurant afterwards was amazing !
Only negative some of the greens by coast (holes 19-27) had some damage but overall an amazing course and resort
Sabine Fettu Deschaud
2024-04-05
We liked it but it was raining too much and we stopped playing after 9 holes
Kevin Henley
2024-03-29
Day 3 of ''tough'' schedule and first golf (3 days on the bounce) for months plus some heavy ''pre'' and ''apres golf'' and we didnt do the course justice - but we survived!
Breakfast was nice but took an age to arrive.
Would say practice green was like lino and it took us several holes to stop being afraid of the more regular paced greens on the course.
Place has changed beyond recognition as last time I played here it was from the old small clubhouse - the new one is amazing - like a high-end hotel reception (apart from the breakfast service!)
We will be back at some point, probably November to try again - may or may not eat before golf!?
Kevin Davison
2024-03-21
Check in at Palmares went very smoothly.
Christopher Steven
2024-03-14
Very nice!
Peter Basford
2024-03-01
Warm welcome, all staff very friendly and bonus of having buggies. Shame the Alvor 9 was closed.. alvor and Lagos 9s are the best. Praia is weaker. Pin position on 26 unplayable from above the pin. Fairways great condition. Views are stunning. Clubhouse terrace very nice.
Chris Bax
2024-02-27
Course in good condition. Some greens on Praia 9 are struggling (look a bit ugly in places but putt fine). Nice layout - varied course - would recommend
Michael Schwarz
2024-02-09
Beautiful and varied course with partly narrow and hilly courses.
Inge Verhoeven
2024-01-11
Always a very warm welcome at Palmares. A bit busy this time with 4 ball flights but not to much of a deal
John Stanley
2023-11-01
Palmares is a nice course it was not good on putting greens but the offer of free golf buggies helped off set that disappointed. But this golf course does not let you book buggies in advance is not good for us going forward for next year bookings .
Gareth Thompson
2023-10-29
Played holes 10-27 and the course layout and views are fantastic.
Course condition wasn’t great due to a dry summer and lack of rain but would definitely return again.
*Undulated - Gradual sloping fairways.
*Mixt Course - Mostly Parkland, and Praia Loop offers 6 holes of pure links
*Buggy Recommended - Yes
*Signature Hole - 14th
*Water hazards - Only two holes. 3rd Hole Par 3, and 6th par 5 at Lagos loop
*Exposed - Strenght and directions of wind very important for club selection
*Dogleg -
*Comments - Nice mixture of holes, great views over Alvor bay .
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