Vilamoura Pinhal Golf Course
Dom Pedro Pinhal Golf Course is a par 72 course and it is actually the second oldest in Vilamoura, dating back to 1976. In 1985 Robert Trent Jones was the one responsible for remodeling Pinhal. As suggested by the name, you will find numerous pine trees, which line most fairways, including some nearer the greens, making this a scenic, pleasant course to play. That's why Pinhal is a great course for the summertime since it has an abundance of shade. In fact, the 2nd hole has a pine tree right in the middle of the fairway, about 64 meters from the front of the green, and, on top of that, you'll have to try and miss the two bunkers that protect it. Hole 6th is a par 4, stroke 2 that will put to the test your accuracy with a narrow fairway and two bunkers on the right, which you will also have to avoid. The 16th hole is a par 5 stroke 1 with an uphill fairway plus a blind drive and second shot, with the added difficulty of two bunkers on each side. The 18th hole is what you call a true card wrecker. It is a difficult par 4 with a fairway that starts uphill, making the green invisible from the tee. The downhill approach with three deep bunkers and a very narrow green entrance is a tricky adventure you'll have to face on this one. Overall this is a long and very strategic course and one where you will have to make use of your best tactics to make a good second shot on most holes – sometimes it is preferable not to land that shot too much in the middle of the fairway in order to make the next one slightly easier. A true challenge this course, anything but boring! Once you've finished your golf, why not head towards Vilamoura center with its bustling marina and a wide choice of restaurants and bars where to hang out with your mates or the family. Away from the marina, you will find Parky's Bar and Chez Carlos Restaurant, renowned establishments in the area among golfers for over 20 years now.
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Titleist
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 oldVilamoura Pinhal Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Patrick Howard
2024-10-12
Excellent course despite the very poor weather
Dave Sheehan
2024-10-11
Very challenging, but enjoyable course. Very friendly staff.
Paul Meredith
2024-10-09
Feedback for 7 and 9 October. Course in good condition. Shuttle worked very well...better than to the Old Course
Stephanie Meyer
2024-10-08
Beautiful parkland course with a great layout in a very good condition.
Henk van Tunen
2024-10-05
We played 5 october 2024 and had one of the first twillights. Tee-time 14.42 hour. At first we could not get a buggy. We shoud come back 10 minutes before teeing off. Later we did get a buggy earlier. The weather was beautiful. We were the last that could play 18 holes. After that it was dark.
The course is beautiful but difficult andvthe greens are fast. I lost two balls, that were stuck in top of the trees.
Eric Segers
2024-10-01
Nice course,could need some extra care in places.Some interesting holes .Good experience!
Andrew Slavin
2024-09-13
Great day out on a wonderful course
No tricks, just good old fashioned natural course. Don't be offline, otherwise your likely to be impacted by the lovely old trees
Good se4vice at Reception and buggy area. Definite recommend
Paul Fernandez
2024-09-11
Excellent course, good test. Staff are always extremely polite & helpful
Neill Stenhouse
2024-08-22
Reliable, quick service, what else could you ask for?!
Alan Penman
2024-07-27
Very enjoyable course,genuine Par 5s and course in decent condition. Play slowed in Back 9 and course would benefit from on course Marshall. Clubhouse good and staff very helpful
James Side
2024-07-25
Course was superb and in great condition. One of my favourites to play.
Mr Christopher DREW
2024-07-07
Warm welcome by reception staff as well as Caddy Team. Course and greens were very good with a large workforce beavering away.Round took 4 hrs 10 mins even with 3 walkers in front of us.
Tecnicals
*Undulated - Mainly on the back 9
*Dogleg - on Many holes
*Tree Lined - Heavily with Umbrella Pines
*Exposed - No
*Buggy Recommended - If Essential
*Water hazards - On holes 4, 5 8 and 14
*Parkland - Pure Parkland
*Signature Hole - 13th , long par 5
*Comments - Traditional course, good value
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