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The Els Club Vilamoura Highlights

  • The first Els Club in Portugal
  • Private members club
  • Redesign of the former Victoria Course
  • Will host the PGA Champions Tour

Course Stats

  • Designed by Ernie Else
  • Opened in 2024
  • 7,335 yards / 6,707 metres.
  • Par-72 course

Overview

TaThe Els Club Vilamoura is a polished Algarve standout designed by four-time Major winner Ernie Els. It blends generous landing areas with strategic shot-making, so everyone finds a groove-yet low handicappers still sweat the details. Sun, pines, seamless conditioning. It's holiday golf with tour-level standards. We love it!

The Course

Expect wide fairways, intelligently placed bunkers, and subtly contoured greens that reward proper angles. The Els Club Vilamoura flows naturally through pine corridors and wetland features, asking you to choose: attack or play smart? Miss on the correct side, flight your wedges, and you'll score. Miss the wrong side… and you'll learn quickly. That's the fun!

Signature Holes

Risk-Reward Par 5: Classic Els. A tempting second shot over water for the bold, or a three-shot route that leaves a perfect wedge number. Birdies are on-doubles lurk.

Precision Par 3:Mid iron over a shimmering hazard to a green with tiers. Centre of the dance floor is gold; short siding is costly. Club selection is everything.

The Clubhouse

Finish strong, then unwind. The Els Club Vilamoura clubhouse serves quality Algarve fare with terrace views across finishing holes-ideal for debriefs and bragging rights. Pro shop is well stocked, locker rooms are modern, and staff keep things effortless from bag drop to 19th. Smooth, stylish, and group-friendly-exactly what you want on a golf break.

Handicap allowance: Men 28 / Ladies 36

Course Facilities

  • Driving Range
  • Practice area
  • Putting Green
  • Pro shop
  • Clubhouse
  • Restaurant & Bar
  • Buggy Rental

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More than a Game!

More than a game
Getting lifelong friends together
More than a game
Those hole-in-one moments!
More than a game
Charity events
More than a game
Celebratory nights
More than a game
World class golf experiences
More than a game
Celebrate the wins!
More than a game
Laugh with your friends

The Location

Set in the heart of the Algarve, The Els Club Vilamoura enjoys a prime location just minutes from Vilamoura Marina, golden beaches, and vibrant nightlife. Surrounded by luxury resorts, restaurants, and bars, it's perfectly placed for golfers who want world-class play by day and lively entertainment by night. With Faro Airport only 25 minutes away, the course is easily accessible, making it an ideal hub for golf holidays in southern Portugal. Whether you're combining multiple rounds in the Algarve or staying local, The Els Club Vilamoura puts you right at the centre of one of Europe's premier golf destinations.

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