Destinations
Vidago Palace Golf Course Academy
The driving range is in a area of 5 Acres, with lenght of 290m, tees on both sides (grass), with a short game area to practice 8bunkers included), and a putting green.
Walking distance from the club house (200m) and from the first tee (300m).
Driving Range
: stall, chiping green, putting green and bunkers
Area: 280m by 150m
Maximum distance allowed: 290m
Capacity: 25 people on grass, plus the short game area
Targets: yes, several distances
Carpet or Grass Stalls: Both
Covered: yes, 8 places on carpet
Buckets of balls: Buckets with 48 balls
Putting Green
: we have one at the driving range, and other near the first tee
Area: 35m by 15m
Number of people: 25
Chipping Green
: next to the training ground
Area: 50m by 50m
Number of People: 10 people
Bunkers: yes, 1 bunker
Distances (30,40,50m...): 20, 30, 40, 50m
Additional Information
Fitting Area: no
Academies: yes, every ages
Resident Professionals: yes (Paulo Ferreira)
Available Services: Individual lessons, group lessons and course lessons
Schedule: From 8pm until 19h00
Prices: 45€ individual lesson 50minutes
Golf Course
Vidago Palace Golf Chaves, Oporto
The excellent golf course of the Vidago Palace was redesigned by the firm Cameron and Powell from a Mackenzie Ross original, built in 1936. Currently the course was completely rebuilt according to USGA specifications for tees and greens, has been transformed into a Par 72 course, enhancing the organization of International Championships, keeping the identity of the original design and faithfully reflecting the beauty, the unique qualities for this sport, the spirit and distinctive sign of the place. (...)