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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
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual
With Locker Room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Buggies: Without GPS
With Putting Green
Score Card
Course Map
Guest Reviews
Mr James Penny
2026-06-01
Excellent layout, although a bit tired generally. Slightly wider fairways, nicely tree lined. Enjoyed our return here too and the green fees were quite a bit cheaper than nearby. We were off in front of a tournament and had the course to ourselves - always a pleasing experience. Second 9 a bit different and tougher than the front 9 with 2 very unusual holes to finish.
Claudia Juncker
2026-05-02
Course has matured over the years. Much more pleasing to the eyes than Royal Obidos. Will play again.
Tom Lawlor
2026-04-17
Nice course albeit the rough is not up to the standard of other courses in the area. Greens were generally very hood
Steve Edwards
2026-04-17
All very good, no issues
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