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Bom Sucesso Golf Guardian
Avenida do Hotel, nº1, Bom Sucesso Resort, 2510-662 Vau, Óbidos, Portugal
Driving Range
Locker Room
On the edge of the Óbidos Lagoon, Bom Sucesso is an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Donald Steel, opened in 2008. Steel, a former president of the British Association of Golf Course Architects and a key figure behind changes to the Eden course at St Andrews, set out to reproduce the character of classic, traditional layouts here rather than chase novelty.
The course splits cleanly in two. The front nine plays across level ground, while the back nine climbs into genuinely uneven terrain, with the par-5 17th the standout hole: played from the highest point on the course, dropping downhill across dramatic ridges to a green with the lagoon as its backdrop. The par-5 2nd and the water-crossing par-4 18th add further teeth to a course that rewards patience and course management over raw length.
Conditioning here has been inconsistent in the past, particularly on fairways and tee boxes after heavy rain or dry summers, but recent play has shown real improvement, with the course maturing well. Set against Royal Óbidos and West Cliffs nearby, it's the better-value option of the three without giving up much on layout or views. If you want a genuine Donald Steel design and don't need the polish of a five-star price tag, book Bom Sucesso as part of your Óbidos golf trip.
The course splits cleanly in two. The front nine plays across level ground, while the back nine climbs into genuinely uneven terrain, with the par-5 17th the standout hole: played from the highest point on the course, dropping downhill across dramatic ridges to a green with the lagoon as its backdrop. The par-5 2nd and the water-crossing par-4 18th add further teeth to a course that rewards patience and course management over raw length.
Conditioning here has been inconsistent in the past, particularly on fairways and tee boxes after heavy rain or dry summers, but recent play has shown real improvement, with the course maturing well. Set against Royal Óbidos and West Cliffs nearby, it's the better-value option of the three without giving up much on layout or views. If you want a genuine Donald Steel design and don't need the polish of a five-star price tag, book Bom Sucesso as part of your Óbidos golf trip.
At Bom Sucesso Golf Guardian, we have carefully designed our Golf Packages to combine refined accommodation with access to a selection of outstanding golf courses. By including your stay and your rounds in one exclusive offer, we are able to provide exceptional value at a preferential rate — ensuring a seamless and rewarding golf escape.
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facilities Available on this Course
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
Driving range
Academy
Trolleys: Manual
Locker Room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Buggies: Without GPS
Putting Green
Score Card
Course Map
Guest Reviews
Simon Kaye
2026-10-05
Sensible marshalling
James Penny
2026-09-26
Back here for a second time this year. Good points are the impressive layout and greens in excellent condition. Pretty quiet when we played with no one pressing behind. This course does not have the same standards as its three neighbours and is a bit rough round the edges. Some excellent holes though and well worth playing if you are visiting the area. Appreciated getting a lift from the 18th green back to the clubhouse from the friendly course marshal. Will look forward to our next visit here.
david cruse
2026-09-23
The course needs some love and attention however there are clear signs that management is trying to provide the best experience with the resources available (being picked up at the 18th green and driven to the car park is a nice touch)
Phil Abbott
2026-08-19
Super friendly staff and very helpful. Course was perfect.
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