Vale do Lobo - Royal Course Highlights
- Frequent host of the Portuguese Open.
- Host of the Global Amateur Golf Tour.
- Features the most photographed par-3 in Europe
- Top-notch practice facilities.
- Luxury clubhouse with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Course Stats
- Redesigned by Rocky Roquemore.
- Opened in 1997.
- 6,567-yard/6,005-metre length.
- 72-Par course.
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Top hint for this course
We're going to give you some inside knowledge of the course and it's what you deserve as you're handling the booking process. On the 6th, you need to first drive down the right to avoid the bunker. Then, use your second shot to give yourself a sweet layup shot to approach the green, as the fairway narrows near the dancefloor with water and sand on either side.
Full Course Lowdown
A stunning course built on the coast with challenging and picturesque holes.
It's a long course with carefully placed bunkers and water hazards to keep big swingers second-guessing. Bring a group of low-handicappers and see who comes out on top.
Who will win your very own Portuguese Open?
Course
A narrow par-5 with bunkers demands a strong drive to clear the fairway and avoid the trees. The fairways narrow more towards the end, so use your sexy approach game to get on the dancefloor and sink that putt.
The end of the front nine is a beautiful par-3 with crystal blue water between you and the green. You could play it safe and aim for the fairway to the right of the green, but who's playing safe on holiday?
Now the feature hole: Europe's most photographed par-3. Carry over the cliff gap immediately and aim slightly to the right. If you've got a scorcher in your locker, carry straight over onto the dancefloor.
Clubhouse
"Spikes" is the ultimate 19th hole that caters to everybody's needs. A classic Mediterranean menu provides hungry golfers with delicious Portuguese cuisine and ice-cold Sagres.
It's an excellent venue for cocktails whilst topping up your tan on the decking. So, grab some beverages, tuck into some grub, and laugh at the friend who bottled the round on the closing hole.
Course Facilities
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Golf School
- Club Rental
- Buggy Rental
- Trolley Rental
- Proshop
Players' Feedback
"Groupia are amazing! They took the stress out of me doing everything myself."
"Had a great time and the booking process was easy and straightforward!"
"Would definitely recommend using Groupia to arrange similar events."
"I had a fantastic time booking the weekend away. 10/10 all the way through."
More than a Game!
Getting lifelong friends together
Those hole-in-one moments!
Charity events
Celebratory nights
World class golf experiences
Celebrate the wins!
Laugh with your friends
The Location
The course is located at the Vale do Lobo Resort, so you're surrounded by restaurants and beach bars. Check out the local stretch of golden sand beaches and enjoy some refreshing swing oil.
The course is located 16.9km from Faro International Airport, so getting to the fairways is a breeze.
Similarly, Albufeira is 38.6km away from the resort, and it's absolutely raging. Known as Portugal's party capital, prepare for a late one.
