Morgado Golf Course
Morgado Golf Course: A Premier Golfing Experience in Algarve
In recent years home to the prestigious Portuguese Open, Morgado Golf Course offers an exceptional experience for golfers of all levels. Nestled in a serene valley between Portimão and Monchique, the course blends the charm of parkland golf with subtle links-style elements, creating a unique and challenging layout.
Recently, Morgado Golf Course has seen significant improvements, further enhancing the player experience. The course is now in pristine condition, with well-maintained fairways and greens that provide a true roll, offering a memorable round for every golfer. The upgraded facilities and attention to detail reflect the dedication of the management team to elevating the overall experience.
The golf course's **PAR 73 layout** may seem demanding, but its generous fairways help soften the challenge. However, players need to remain accurate, as numerous strategically placed bunkers are ready to catch errant shots. With its Scottish-inspired bunkering and flat fairways, Morgado golf course combines the feel of a traditional links course with the picturesque landscape of Algarve parkland.
Whether you're a beginner looking to take your first swings or an experienced golfer seeking a technical challenge, Morgado Golf Course is a must-visit destination for an unforgettable round.
Morgado Golf Course Latest News
Morgado golf course is celebrating its 20th anniversary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Morgado Golf Course in Portimão. Since its opening on February 3, 2003, the Morgado Golf Course has become a popular golf holiday destination for golfers of all skill levels. It presents an interesting test for novices just learning the game as well as seasoned pros wishing to improve their skills.
The Morgado golf course is located in a valley in the interior of the Algarve, surrounded by natural beauty, and contains 18 holes with a PAR of 73.
Golfers might expect to see features typical of a links course, such as flat fairways and bunkers reminiscent of those in Scotland, but will be surprised to learn that this golf course is actually located in a parkland rather than by the ocean.
Director Jorge Papa of Morgado Golf Course reflects on the past two decades: "20 years have gone since the day when, at the entrance to the Clubhouse, we displayed the 'Open' notice on a basic A4 sheet. With no fanfare, this is how we announced Morgado's launch. The golf course could be accessed through a dirt road that cut through the estate, and its "tender" condition had led to high expectations for the amount of work it would require to join the ranks of the good national golf courses".
"There has been a lot of change since then. We've played home to three different Portuguese Opens, as well as several more professional and amateur tournaments of note. Congratulations are due not just to the golf course itself, but to the entire team", Jorge Papa said.
The historic Portuguese Open has been held at the Morgado Golf Course for three consecutive years (2017, 2018, and 2019), along with numerous other PGA Portugal and Portugal Pro Golf Tour events. It has also played home to various social events and several tournaments at the amateur level of the Portuguese Golf Federation (National Absolute Championship and National Club Championship).
The Morgado Golf Resort consists of not only Morgado and Álamos golf courses, but also the Clubhouse (restaurant and bar), Pro-shop (golf shop), Golf Academy, and an accommodation unit (NAU Morgado Golf & Country Club), all of which have earned it international recognition in recent years, including a ranking of seventh in the 'Best Value Golf Resorts in Continental Europe' category in 2021 and a place in the top 100 of 'Best Golf Resorts in Continental Europe'.
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Reception: Everyday from 7:00am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Rental Available
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual & Electric
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:00am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 16 years oldMorgado Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Adrian Brooks
2025-02-21
Very good service and welcoming. Course in good condition
News - Hot weather
2021-07-16
With high temperatures in the Algarve, Morgado's fairways reach temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius, but the course remains in excellent playing conditions, as a result of the improved work of the maintenance team. Players are advised to choose to play early in the morning.
Dae Kang
2025-02-19
The course condition was great. The rental clubs could use upgrades.
Paul Anderson
2025-02-18
Enjoyed playing Morgado again with the greens in excellent condition - and fast! Areas around the tees appear untidy but the condition of the fairways and first cut were very good. We forgot just how long some of the walks were between holes, especially on the back nine, which added to the time to play 18 holes but, starting at 14:06, we still completed our round in just over 4 hours.
Phil Ridley
2025-02-08
Challenging Course, sadly tee box conditions spoilt todays golfing experience
Ewout Wijkhuizen
2025-02-08
Ok course
Claude Bolliger
2024-12-26
Der Platz ist in sehr gutem Zustand. Das Personal sehr freundlich! -**- The campsite is in very good condition. The staff are very friendly!
Fankhaenel
2024-12-26
very friendly staff, course in great condition for that part of the year…
Leif Nordqvist
2024-12-18
A good and pleasant course in good condition. During the off-season you can take it easy and really play at your own pace and enjoy the round to the fullest.
PLICHTA
2024-12-09
Vers Nice course
Mark Boon
2024-11-28
Course in good condition. A nice welcome and good service. Greens running smooth and true. We are more than happy with our experience at Morgado.
Wayne Stallings
2024-11-28
Very nice course, in very good condition. One of the most best and most enjoyable so far.
Glynn Roebuck
2024-10-24
Absolutely fantastic!! Really enjoyed our game here, the course and greens were fantastic!
We will definitely be back.
Tecnicals
*Parkland - Total
*Undulated - Rolling terrain more hilly on the back 9
*Buggy Recommended - Recommended due to back 9
*Signature Hole - 14th
*Water hazards - On both 9's, but all visable
*Exposed - Wind direction and speed, play a big part in club selection
*Dogleg - Slight ones on the back 9
*Comments - Inland course, very good value for money
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