Vale do Lobo Royal Golf Course
Course Information and Presentation
Located 16 kilometers east of Vilamoura, the Vale do Lobo Royal Golf Course is another one of Sir Henry Cotton's creations, which opened in 1997. As with his other projects, Cotton took full advantage of the natural terrain to create a skillful layout.
The Vale do Lobo Royal is a championship-level course at 6175 meters long. It has a lot of interrupted terrain, water and sand hazards, and longer holes. Most of the work is originally by Sir Henry Cotton, although work has also been done on it by Rocky Roquemore.
The course is especially famous for its unique sixteenth hole—probably the most photographed one in the world. This impressive sixteenth hole requires a tee shot from the championship tee over three spectacular hills, ranging more than 200 meters to reach the green. It should also be mentioned that the closing eighteenth hole is a tricky one with its narrow fairway and deceptive green. Water is involved in a few other holes, with one whose green is preceded by a lake.
Course Facilities
Bar and Restaurant, Beach, Bunker Practice Area, Chipping Green, Driving Range, Golf Academy, Golf Clubhouse, Golf Shop, Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms, Practice Balls, Practice Circuit, Practice Net, Pro Shop, Putting Green, Swimming Pool, Tennis Academy, Tennis Court.
Course Details
| Location: | Vale do Lobo, Almancil, Algarve |
| Course Type: | Championship |
| Architect/Designer: | Sir Henry Cotton |
| Required Handicap: | Certificate preferred |
| Men’s Handicap: | 28 |
| Women’s Handicap: | 36 |
| Holes: | 18 |
| Par: | 72 |
| Yards: | 6,650 |
| Length: | 6,175m |
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