Palmares Golf Course
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.
Palmares Golf Course Latest News
Portuguese golfer Tomás Bessa wins the 3rd edition of the Palmares Open
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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Reception: Everyday from 7:00am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Callaway
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual and Electric
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 17 years oldPalmares Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Mario Julien
2024-10-04
Great layout-
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.
Diana Kyle
2024-09-24
Greens in good condition. Much better than in June.
Robert Angell
2024-09-22
We had a tee time of 12.40 when we arrived we were told that our tee time was moved to 1.10. Condition of the course was not as good as we expected . Received e mail from club giving a discount on our next visit.
Mike Gallagher
2024-09-15
We had a great time!
peter Clement
2024-09-10
Desperately sad to see Palmares in such poor condition. The layout and views are superb but the tees, fairways and greens are nowhere near where they should be.
The fortune spent on the new Clubhouse and it's Michelin starred restaurant are in stark contrast to the deteriorating course. The water shortage cited locally as the main reason seems strange when other courses are not affected in the same way. Something doesn't feel right about what is happening. I really hope they can reverse the position. I have played the course almost every year since the 27 hole layout opened, and when it was the original 18, but sadly I won't be returning with it in the current state.
I really wish then luck in restoring the course and will monitor reviews in hopeful anticipation of improvements.
Markus Betz
2024-09-05
Brown and dry Fairways, its Summer and hot. And so it is ok
Dave Giles
2024-08-22
Absolutely by far the best course in the area. We played at 8am and were so happy with the course we had a quick club sandwich and went out and played 18 more holes. Will be back again next year
Michael
2024-08-03
Course is in good condition and weather was fantastic
Mark Parsons
2024-06-21
Played in June 24, nice layout. For a premium course, it wasn’t in the best of conditions, particularly the greens, a fact which the management are aware of as we were given a 20€ voucher against a future booking. Nice to see some proactive behaviour by a golf course.
Michael
2024-06-14
Course in much better condition than earlier this year. A great course, always challenging.
Terence White
2024-05-23
We all love this course but this year the greens were not up to there so a bit disappointed , though we were told about the lack of water over the months have not helped .
weyens
2024-05-20
Lot of wind
Tecnicals
*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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