The 8 times consecutive host of the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final, Vale da Pinta is rightly respected not just for its playability and challenging layout but for outstanding levels of beauty and enjoyment. Designed by the famous American golf course architect Ronald Fream and inaugurated in 1992 Vale de Pinta has earned its place as one of the best designed courses in Europe.
The Society had played it’s sister course (Gramacho) earlier this month on a charity golf day and Vale da Pinta was in equally fine condition with lush fairways and at times quick greens. A gentle breeze and bright sunshine was the order of the day.
The Society had negotiated very preferential terms to play in May so once again there was a good turnout. Newcomer Shane Hall returned a level par score of 36pts with a magnificent eagle on the 422mts Par 5 12th hole whilst Tommy Jensen’s 23pts on the back 9 was also worthy of note.
1st: Shane Hall (h/c 10) – 36pts
2nd: Tommy Jensen (h/c 18) – 35 pts
Nearest The Pin (15th): Shane Hall
