Golf in Algarve

Golf in Portugal: Oceânico Faldo Golf Course

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Oceânico Faldo Golf Course - Algarve, Portugal

Oceânico Faldo Golf Course – Algarve, Portugal – Chez Carlos Algarve Golfe Society

Golf in Portugal: The 23rd of April Chez Carlos Algarve Golf Society tournament was held at the marvelous Oceânico Faldo Golf Course in Algarve, Portugal. A Sir Nick Faldo design golf course opened in 2008 which runs side by side with O’Connor. A big up and down course with elevated greens.

The greens are not very big and are very fast, with lots of bunkers. If you don’t make the ball fly then you have some difficulty. Faldo golf course would suit players with a medium and medium low handicap and is a very friendly course for ladies enabling them to enjoy a shorter distance with 1155m between the red and yellow tees. A nice golf course with beautiful views to the country side, you will see here cacti, wild herbs and olive trees.

Yesterday it was a beautiful sunny day although slightly windy for what turned out to be a wonderful competition among all the players.

Winner Clive Davies

Chez Carlos Algarve Golf Society – 23rd April 2014 Tournament Winner: Clive Davies

Clive Davies was the winner. Afterwords you could find him celebrating and enjoying among friends at Parky’s Bar party. Well done! Cheers!

Portugal Golf – Pestana Silves Golf Course

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 Silves Golf Course
Silves golf course opened in 2006 and is located in a serene spot below the Monchique mountain range in the countryside inland from the coastal resort of Armaçao de Pera.

Finding it can prove difficult the first time you play as I was informed many of the road signs disappear from time to time. However, finding it is well worth while.

Many holes offer spectacular mountain views as well as overlooking palm trees and olive groves and the surrounding cork and citrus farms generate a true feeling of authentic Portuguese golf. Whilst the course is certainly not ‘a walk in the park’, you do get a feeling of peace and tranquillity, and even the rumble of a passing train will not disturb this ambience.

It is a course for all standards of players. Low handicappers will find it a serious challenge to come in under par. But high handicaps will always be able to enjoy their round.

And so it was on Saturday, despite the chill in the wind towards the end of our round. Scoring from the 13 players was not quite as good as normal, but perhaps that wind was a factor.

Once it had been pointed out to your organiser that he had misinterpreted one of the cards, we eventually found out who had won the prizes! The winner was never in doubt – that was our leader Carlos Ferreira (11 handicap) with 32 points. In 2nd place after a back 9 countback was Tony McInerney (22) with 30 points. Also on 30 were Ron McLachlan and David Exley.

 Ladies winner was Mary Moran (28) with 26 points. Mary also won the nearest the pin with a fine tee shot at the 16th.

 Post match refreshments and analysis of where we all went wrong was again at Chez Carlos restaurant . Another very pleasant Saturday.

 Ron McLachlan

 

Hilton Vilamoura last minute promotion

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Algarve Package - Hilton offer self cateringHilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa is nestled in beautiful gardens near Vilamoura and  features Portugal’s largest state-of-the-art spa, 6 pools and lush hanging gardens.

The luxurious rooms feature an LCD TV with cable and satellite channels. They include a private balcony or terrace overlooking the nearby golf course or gardens.

Hilton Vilamoura offers a daily complimentary shuttle service to Falésia Beach and Marina of Vilamoura in the summer months. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy one of the nearby, top level golf courses or the onsite Golf Center. For younger guests there is supervised fun at Paradise Island.

The main restaurant enjoys panoramic views of the gardens. Guests can sample traditional Portuguese and Latin cuisine or international dishes alfresco-style. A special à la carte children’s menu is also available and the beach bar at Falésia Beach serves light snacks and refreshing drinks.

Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Tee Times T.O. offers an exclusive promotion:

HILTON OFFER SELF CATERING

STAY PERIOD 01 OCTOBER 2013 – 31 MARCH 2014

– ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT – (2 PAX) – 72€ PER DAY

– TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT -(4 PAX) – 95€ PER DAY

FOR MINIMUM STAY 7 NIGHTS

For booking made from now until 31 march 2013

Special golf prices also available here.