Ombria Golf Course - latest comments and reviews

Paul Parsons 2024-03-29
I played Ombria for the 1st time a few weeks ago. I’m looking forward to getting back there having a feel now for how to play the course. 2 different nines with front having a lot of water and a premium on positional shot-making. The back a bit more open. The course is in excellent condition and you want a bit of wind to make it that much more interesting. The staff are very friendly and represent this 1st class facility well.

Neil Mcilwraith 2024-03-25
Wonderfully quirky front 9. Back 9 also magnificent. Course condition was superb. Staff outstanding. Will definitely be back. Sublime..

Hans Peddemors 2024-03-25
Beautifull golf course

Howard Matthews 2024-03-17
Excellent

Ki Cheng 2024-03-12
Interesting yet challenging layout. Exceptional views and helpful staff.

Helen Pettitt 2024-03-11
Was excited to play a new course but expectations were not met. Lack of driving range /nets disappointing for the green fee - so you tee off cold. Back nine were OK but still tight and front nine far too narrow and tricked up par threes - as built 9 holes on too small a piece of land. Would not rush back nor would the 2 groups we met whilst playing. Property development looks lovely - modern twist on a traditional hill top village.Just shame about the course

Andrew Warrington 2024-03-09
Fantastic

Zach 2024-03-05
Awesome course set into the spectacular natural beauty of the mountain tops not far from Loule. The front 9 offers a real challenge with its many elevated tee shots including the signature 3rd hole and tricky long sloping greens meaning precision of approach shot is of critical importance to avoid several 3 putt likelihoods! I found this out at my cost! Back 9 a bit more straightforward but equally beautiful. Will definitely be back again

Stuart Hurst 2024-03-01
Brilliant new resort, the best greens i have played on.

Pauline Hill 2024-02-26
A spectacular course in a spectacular setting in the hills above Loule. The front nine is very challenging with most holes playing along side the river so positional play is key - and a few extra balls recommended. Back nine more straightforward but still very enjoyable. The clubhouse is now open with the terrace providing spectacular views of the course and surrounding hills. We'll be back.

Martin Punch 2024-02-13
A must for regular golfers to vilamoura, a gem hidden in the mountains at Loule, excellent very welcoming staff. A course where you need to think before you play all shots,

Nick Fry 2024-02-11
Poor signage around course. Buggy nav/score card showing different to paper score card for both index & length. Challenging course. Staff very friendly.

Warrick Dawson 2024-02-02
Needs more time to bed in and potentially dangerous in one area. To get the best from the course you need to have played it more than once.

James Ellis 2024-01-31
Good

Henk Tunen 2024-01-29
Het is een zeer mooi verzorgde mooie baan. De holes lopen wel het dicht over- en langs elkaar. -**- It is a very nicely kept beautiful course. The holes do run the close over- and alongside each other.

Alain Cardoso 2024-01-28
Golf course is in good conditions but fairways a bit dry and grass is getting too short. Would like to have balls washers near the tees on every hole. Would like to start the round from he hole 10th, the putting green is there and starting on the course is more friendly than the current hole 1

Johannes Halper 2024-01-23
Großartiges Layout des Platzes der wunderbar in die Landschaft eingebettet ist. Die teilweisen kurzen Bahnen werden durch diverse (Wasser-) Gräben trickreicher gemacht. Fairways jetzt Ende Januar ok, die Grüns in sehr gutem Zustand. Einige erhöhte Abschläge atemberaubend, die Bunker gut gepflegt. Das einzige Manko derzeit ist das noch nicht eröffnete Clubhaus. -**- Great layout of the course, which is wonderfully embedded in the landscape. The partly short holes are made trickier by various (water) ditches. Fairways ok now at the end of January, greens in very good condition. Some elevated tees are breathtaking, the bunkers well maintained. The only drawback at the moment is the clubhouse, which has not yet opened.

Chris Bax 2024-01-20
Lovely welcome. Pretty course built around the nature in the valley. Nines very different (1 has a lot of water and big changes in elevation) Lacks facilities (like restaurant) as still not fully open. Weather poor for few days so a few places of standing water, but greens still good.

Conor McCloskey 2024-01-15
Disappointed in the condition of the course. Grass seems burnt

Stephen Bassi 2024-01-12
Interesting new course in great condition.

Rob van Kuijen 2024-01-08
Not easy to find the reception, reception is ok, people in the camper outside for a small drink must learn wat is hospitality !,

Kristiane Peuten 2024-01-07
Golf course very remote - difficult to play and some tees were not very good visible

BRUNO DE GIULIO 2024-01-06
Golf club ancora da completare, manca un bar/ristorante c’è solo un furgoncino. Belle le seconde 9 buche, che si giocano per prime. Le seconde sono una specie di roller coaster, un su e giù continuo. -**- Golf club still to be completed, lacking a bar/restaurant there is only a van. The second nine holes, which are played first, are beautiful. The second ones are a kind of roller coaster, a continuous up and down.

Alain Cardoso 2024-01-01
Unforgetable day!!! Starting from hole 10th is very positive and makes a big difference in good results

Wouter van Kempen 2023-12-28
Inspiring!

Claudia Steinhauer 2023-12-18
Ombria is a hidden gem at the moment. Interesting golf course in magnificent scenery, perfect condition. Just marvellous! Perfect and super friendly reception at the course.

Niall O Shea 2023-12-16
Probably in the best condition of all the courses in the Algarve… if you you were to be critical the only fault you would register is that the satellite watches don’t register on this course … other than that it’s a great challenge

Ritchie Hirst 2023-12-14
Beautiful course, foreknowledge very much needed when it gets a bar and is fully open it will rival most on the Algarve

Eric Segers 2023-12-09
Wonderfull new course with excellent service,only not yet restaurant or driving range

Pascal Plichta 2023-12-09
Un magnifique parcours très challenge. -**- A magnificent and very challenging course.

Timo Salomaa 2023-12-05
Course in very good condition. Fun to play and service is excellent

Philip Coleman 2023-12-04
Very nice course, good value for money. Excellent staff!

Wilfried Schreiber 2023-12-03
Top Course and Personal is very kind

Jamie Cleall-Harding 2023-12-02
Very friendly welcome Great winter deal Looking forward to playing again Great course , intriguing, challenging

David Askew 2023-11-30
Some great holes and good condition The holes 3 to 6 are mad and hills dangerous

Niall O Shea 2023-11-30
Very enjoyable

Tony Roberts 2023-11-30
Amazing golf course greens fast and tricky amazing views club hospitality excellent can’t wait to play ap

Jim Gillis 2023-11-29
As an organizer of a group of 30+ players at Ombria on multiple occasions I can't be more emphatic about the quality of service the staff provides us on every outing. Our bookings are so well administered by TeeTimes.pt that check in at reception for the group was sorted and completed literally in seconds. Paulo the caddymaster and his crew sorting buggies by tee time and servicing our players ferrying bags from the parking area to placing them on the proper buggies and herding our clients to the first tee was such an exceptionally smooth, organized and painless experience that I can't be more thankful for their professionalism. 100% thrilled with the level and quality service once again.

Niall O Shea 2023-11-29
Very enjoyable

David 2023-11-29
great course slightly out of the way but with the trip..just. to fully open re drinks and restaurant because of soft launch

Timo Salomaa 2023-11-27
Course is in very good shape and beautiful. It is very fun to play. Service is excellent. Some places fairways are too close each others.

M. Mrs. Geist 2023-11-24
Some holes are pretty spectacular, especially on the front nine. Back nine are interesting. The complete experience cannot be achieved at the moment due to the soft opening

Conor McCloskey 2023-11-20
Great course and great arrangements made by tee times in vilamoura. Keep up the great work Raquel and Celine

Peter Kuhl 2023-11-15
Das beste was ich in den letzten Jahren gespielt habe !! Super freundliches Personal , aufmerksam und zuvorkommenden - ich hoffe das das in den nächsten Jahren auch so sein wird , und nicht nur weil die Anlage neu ist !! Auch wenn noch nicht alles geöffnet hatte ! Eine '' Perle '' -**- The best I have played in the last few years !!! Super friendly staff, attentive and courteous - I hope that will be the same in the coming years, and not just because the facility is new! Even if not everything was open yet! A '' pearl ''.

Mark Hughes 2023-11-14
This was my second time playing Ombria, as I played earlier this year during a “soft opening”. The course itself is good.The front nine is the more interesting with a good variety of holes, with water crisscrossing some fairways and some tees raised high up. The back 9 is more open allowing you to open your shoulders. Greens were good and receptive, but unfortunately there were a lot of unrepaired pitch marks, perhaps at checkin and or the starter could reinforce the need to repair these. A lot of the courses provide free pitch mark repairers maybe something Ombria should consider? The course has still yet to acquire a license so there is no bar or food facilities available in the club House or a drinks buggy, however there is a wagon selling drinks/snacks before your round. The course is still to be mapped, so I suggest you carry a range finder otherwise you’ll be guessing quite a lot! I’ve given the course 7, due to lack of facilities and that there is still a considerable amount of building work being undertaken.

Steve Roadway 2023-11-09
More signage is needed as it’s sometimes difficult to work out which way to go no bar does not help. Golf course is a good test Some distances seemed incorrect

Harry Bodmer 2023-11-09
Fantastic Course, totally friendly stuff, one of The Best greens i played ever. The First nine a challenge. Outstanding scenic

Winkelmann Brigitte 2023-11-01
Very friendly staff. Course in a good shape. Infrastructure e.g. toilets not yet finished. Course very interessting, Cart is highly recommended for holes 3 to 5.

Tony 2023-10-31
Excellent Golf Course and all staff we met were most friendly and helpful. We played back 9 first and I am pleased we did. It is more forgiving than the front 9. If you started on the 1st, as it is so much challenging, you might be a little downhearted by the time you got to hole 10. We would certainly be happy yo play it again. My wife and I play off 23 and 18 but we are now 80! Not sure if buggies are compulsory but it is most certainly NOT a walking course even if we were half our current age.

Tommy Dunphy 2023-10-29
We only got to play a few l holes as we were rained off again !!! It seems to be a fantastic course & look foward to returning…. Very disappointing not to have club house with food and beverages available as we had to wait outside for an hour for transfer

Tommy Dunphy 2023-10-29
We only got to play a few l holes as we were rained off again !!! It seems to be a fantastic course & look foward to returning…. Very disappointing not to have club house with food and beverages available as we had to wait outside for an hour for transfer

John Bodkin 2023-10-27
First time playing it - Outstanding course - the holes with the elevated tee boxes are class, super layout, wonderful design and extremely helpful staff from the moment you arrive at the front entrance. It will be played again in the future.

Stuart Robinson 2023-10-27
My new favourite course on the Algarve, one of our group said it's his favourite course ever! A stunning course in a great location far from the madding crowd. Some excellent 'fun' holes on the front nine with big elevation changes, plenty of water - especially on the par 5's, a great holiday course that will be on our calendar every year we come. The greens were in great condition, fast and true. I only hope they maintain this level in the years to come. The service was spot from start to finish...yes the bar does not have the licence for alcohol yet but there's a 'pop-up' van outside selling cans of beer and soft drinks in the meantime. The staff in the Pro-shop could not be more helpful, excellent.

Liam Quirke 2023-10-22
Very enjoyable

Henk Luiken 2023-10-21
This is a very nice new course. I started very early with the sun starting a nice day. Greens are fast, even on 8 in the morning. Nice prepared by the greenkeepers. You should play this at least ones when you are in the Algarve.

Liam Quirke 2023-10-21
Very enjoyable

Liam Quirke 2023-10-19
Very enjoyable

Keith Browne 2023-10-19
Brilliant Course

Ellenor Dunbar 2023-10-19
I really like this course but it is very frustrating that they have still not resolved the GPS issue to allow our Garmin watches to function. We spend too much time asking other players for distance estimates. At the very least, they should have many more distance plaques/posts on the fairways. Toilets should also be installed on the course as it’s not practical or always possible to return to the clubhouse. It’s also a pity that the clubhouse is still not open for drinks/coffees.

Ellenor Dunbar 2023-10-19
I really like this course but it is very frustrating that they have still not resolved the GPS issue to allow our Garmin watches to function. We spend too much time asking other players for distance estimates. At the very least, they should have many more distance plaques/posts on the fairways. Toilets should also be installed on the course as it’s not practical or always possible to return to the clubhouse. It’s also a pity that the clubhouse is still not open for drinks/coffees.

Simon D Turner 2023-10-19
Very well presented and visually stunning course though in need of side distance markers and not just inset in the middle of some fairways. On and off course signage poor..Golf checkin reception a considerable disstance away from the car park as it is buiilt on a hillside. No refreshment buugy came round as promised. Staff need more training to handle 'groups'. Hole 1 - dangerous as players approach from your left on Hole 8. Hole 18 - a weak finishing hole (Stroke Index 18) that is short and plays away from the Clubouse. A buggy is essential as simply not walkable. In areas the buggy path became quite conjested as you as they weave up the hills on the from nine slowing down play. Worth the €83.00 paid for a game with the Society.

Liam Quirke 2023-10-18
Very enjoyable

Alessandro Giovanelli 2023-10-09
Good morning, our experience has been very good but for the payed price the Club House had to be usefull. The Course was in perfect conditions, the reception too and the men at the start very kind. Other services no comment, ni possible to drink a beer after 18 holes.

Scott Couper 2023-10-08
Very helpful professional staff at Ombria

Martin Punch 2023-09-19
A New Hidden Gem and a must for a all regular golfers in the Algarve. Distance to Green markers need be installed. Spectacular tee shots from high levels. Excellent access pathways from Greens to Tees.

Mike Gray 2023-09-17
The course was great and we would definitely play there again. The other services (food, drink etc) although the staff were extremely polite and helpful clearly the place isn’t yet ready for prime time. It will be interesting to see how it all looks next year.

Alastair Maxwell 2023-09-16
Awesome course in spectacular surroundings. Friendly welcome and great company. A gem in the making

Gordon Fleming 2023-09-16
What a fantastic course, stunning views from elevated tee boxes, great layout through the valley, will give it 10/10 once clubhouse is finished

Gordon Fleming 2023-09-16
What a fantastic course, stunning views from elevated tee boxes, great layout through the valley, will give it 10/10 once clubhouse is finished

Branko Krmpotic 2023-09-14
Course layout is very nice but many par 3s. However some are tricky due to elevation changes and might benefit from signs with suggestions (2 clubs down, etc). Wind can be a factor as well, but we played in calm warm weather (perfect). Be prepared to lose balls, and ladies hold your bladder - no restrooms on the course (yet?). The complex is still under construction so there will be a learning curve for services. People we interacted with were very helpful and pleasant. The course layout can be confusing, so look at the map and follow signs. Still a beautiful layout.

Christina Bell 2023-09-05
Lack of signs indicating where the next tee box is. Other players must have felt the same as a couple of people asked us where to go. Otherwise a great course.

Peter Dawson 2023-08-28
I like the course, some great holes and difficult par 3s. The greens unfortunately had unrepaired pitch marks in abundance, holiday golfers!!!

Justin Harper 2023-08-27
A tough course for the high handicapper!

Peter Dawson 2023-08-21
Very interesting course with some great holes and tough par 3s.

LES SMITH 2023-08-16
Great course No one said the amenities were not open

Stefan Kobewka 2023-08-13
Beautifully presented course. Could improve signage for next tee’s. Great on course drinks buggy service.

Conor McCloskey 2023-08-13
Had a great morning on a great course!

Jim Gillis 2023-08-09
very interesting and different golf course for the Algarve. Definitely one that should be on everyone's list to play. Although the clubhouse is not open at this time, the staff do an incredible job catering to the players with the facilities they have at hand. Paulo is an exceptional caddymaster and plays the host role extremely well having an excellent rapport with the players and ensuring players are staged and ready at the first tee. On several occasions our group has shown up at Ombria with up to 36 players and every time its been an absolute pleasure to be greeted and treated to great service from all the staff. Top shelf stuff going on here.

Justin Harper 2023-07-27
A challenging course in great condition!

Ninian Havermans 2023-07-26
Beautiful course. Not yet completely finished (no bar or terrace) but nice experience

Mick Long 2023-07-22
Magnificent new course in the Algarve. First 9 marginally better than back 9. Beautiful surroundings in a ravine on front 9 widening out on 2nd 9. Will be a class report when full complete but golf course already top class.

Bill Townson 2023-07-14
A challenging new course. A second round would provide helpful info, lines, lay ups and best position. Excellent staff who attend and seek the best for guests and visitors. Once discovered, this course will be a required visit. Still lots of building work going on but interfering with golf.

Lars Fins 2023-07-12
Fun course with spectacular holes, especially in the front nine. very good greens and nice hospitality.

Grainne Harrington 2023-06-29
I enjoyed the course but could be difficult for shorter hitters. The back nine could be a good front nine and possibly mix up the two par fives and the two par three’s from one another from the the front nine. Otherwise I liked it and the were greens true. Happy golfing ??

Phil Ashton 2023-06-29
Great Golf course and very tricky, immaculate condition well worth a trip out

Kevin Harrington 2023-06-28
Lovely golf course but first five holes tricky as too much transverse and lateral hazard/ elevated tees. Will be a fun / novelty course to play but not exceptional

Kevin Harrington 2023-06-28
Lovely golf course but first five holes tricky as too much transverse and lateral hazard/ elevated tees. Will be a fun / novelty course to play but not exceptional

Scott Couper 2023-06-28
Excellent staff, interesting course, just needs bar to open

Niall McGuigan 2023-06-12
Great condition for a new course

Fabrice Ange 2023-06-06
Amazing course, amazing staff!!

James McLaughlin 2023-05-28
Staff were lovely and course was a different challenge from anything we have played in the Algarve. Very enjoyable.

Olaf Wilsdorf 2023-05-24
Upcoming star, very friendly staff, beautyfull landscape, genius architect

Rachel Milne 2023-05-19
Fabulous course but no facilities which spoilt it somewhat, maybe wait until it is completed to return but really enjoyed the day as usual!

Tony Roberts 2023-05-18
Fantastic golf course really enjoyed the experience of playing ombrai the staff were excellent nothing was to much trouble can’t wait to go again

Liam Quirke 2023-05-18
Nice experience. I think playing off the back tees was not a great idea

Raymond Moore 2023-05-18
I know it's a brand new development but there are no GPS coordinates on Google also my Garmin approach didn't work there. Maybe I will return in 2/3 years???

Alain Cardoso 2023-05-18
Course needs more work,at least with distance marker sticks. But the course is beuatiful and well maintained. Unrealistic to play without a buggy

Steve Grant 2023-05-17
Interesting layout! Obviously early days but fairways and greens were excellent. 100, 150, 200 metre signage would be a great assistance as GPS not available yet on Garmin etc.Too long for our age group from the back tees.

Scott Couper 2023-05-17
Excellent course facilities yet to be tested

Liam Quirke 2023-05-17
Nice experience. I think playing off the back tees was not a great idea

Alan Coe 2023-05-14
Very difficult course. Not yet complete but looking to be a very good set up

Alan Coe 2023-05-14
Very difficult course. Not yet complete but looking to be a very good set up

Mark Hughes 2023-04-25
Played Ombria yesterday under “soft opening” conditions. It’s an interesting course. The front nine starts off with two par 5’s and has a stream crisscrossing the fairways in places, so no gentle start to your round. The stream also protects the approach to the greens on a couple of holes as well.Standout hole for me would be the 8th, which has a lake running the length of the fairway. The back nine is water free and fairly open and finishes with a short dog leg left par 4. The tee boxes are interesting and have a numbering system ie 53 rather than the usual red, yellow and white makers. If I remember correctly the numbers relate to the total yard, sorry metres of the course. As this was a soft opening, there were no food and beverages available, however from what we could see, the facilities look to be of a very high standard. The staff were excellent very friendly, especially the starter who gave us an overview of the course etc and we were made to feel very welcome. The pro shop girls were very helpful and “checking in” etc was a breeze. At the time we played, the course had not been mapped, so GPS watches will not find the yardages/metres and layout of the course, so laser finder would be highly recommended and tbh it could do with a few more signs/marker posts as I found it difficult at times to workout where to go! I would say a buggy is also essential as there are some long walks between greens and tees especially 3~4 and 9~10. I played solo with a buggy and had a round time of 2hours 15mins and whilst there were other players on the course we were hard pushed to see anyone else. Would play again once course is mapped and clubhouse is fully operational.

Raymond Bishop 2023-04-23
Great course and exceptional staff but greens not ready for golf