It was high time the Algarve Golf Society returned back to the impressive Faldo course at Amendoeira. With a low season rate, and member Christer Bergquist membership allowing him to sign in guests, we were able to play one of the best courses in the Algarve for a very attractive green fee including buggies – our thanks to Christer.
This is a course that never lets you off the hook. There is not one shot where you just play it without thinking it through and the consequences of a bad one. Sir Nick Faldo wanted to create a course that was a challenge and where the tee shots have risk and reward – well he certainly succeeded. By the time you walk off the 18th green you know you’ve been in a battle – no walk in the park here.
Geographically it is two different nines – one along the flat plain and the second a rise up the hill to the back of the course with northwards views towards to the Monchique mountains and over its sister course O’Connor Jnr. It is form here that you appreciate the full scale of this resort.
The World Kid’s Championship was held two weeks previous and consequently the course was in fine condition and the vast bunkers were in their resplendent glory. Thanks are extended to Fraser Graham for his support over the last few weeks, aided by his son Stuart, and his generous gift of some of the prizes for this event.
1st: Fraser Graham (h/cap 8): 31pts
2nd: Christer Bergquist (h/cap 14): 30pts
Nearest The Pin:
11th : Uncontested
17th: Christer Bergquist
