Vilamoura Pinhal Golf Course
Dom Pedro Pinhal Golf Course is a par 72 course and it is actually the second oldest in Vilamoura, dating back to 1976. In 1985 Robert Trent Jones was the one responsible for remodeling Pinhal. As suggested by the name, you will find numerous pine trees, which line most fairways, including some nearer the greens, making this a scenic, pleasant course to play. That's why Pinhal is a great course for the summertime since it has an abundance of shade. In fact, the 2nd hole has a pine tree right in the middle of the fairway, about 64 meters from the front of the green, and, on top of that, you'll have to try and miss the two bunkers that protect it. Hole 6th is a par 4, stroke 2 that will put to the test your accuracy with a narrow fairway and two bunkers on the right, which you will also have to avoid. The 16th hole is a par 5 stroke 1 with an uphill fairway plus a blind drive and second shot, with the added difficulty of two bunkers on each side. The 18th hole is what you call a true card wrecker. It is a difficult par 4 with a fairway that starts uphill, making the green invisible from the tee. The downhill approach with three deep bunkers and a very narrow green entrance is a tricky adventure you'll have to face on this one. Overall this is a long and very strategic course and one where you will have to make use of your best tactics to make a good second shot on most holes – sometimes it is preferable not to land that shot too much in the middle of the fairway in order to make the next one slightly easier. A true challenge this course, anything but boring! Once you've finished your golf, why not head towards Vilamoura center with its bustling marina and a wide choice of restaurants and bars where to hang out with your mates or the family. Away from the marina, you will find Parky's Bar and Chez Carlos Restaurant, renowned establishments in the area among golfers for over 20 years now.
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Titleist
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual and Electric
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 17 years oldVilamoura Pinhal Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Rob ward
2024-11-01
Great course
Joe Hennelly
2024-10-31
Very enjoyable course and friendly staff
Jan Texler
2024-10-28
For me- great golf course - quality, layout and also restaurant ????
Per Lauritsen
2024-10-25
Evry thing was very good
Christopher Halbard
2024-10-21
Nice course BUT short and tee boxes in bad condition
Jon Raw
2024-10-21
Grea course very good condition
Anthony Coombs
2024-10-16
Due to the weather course conditions were very soft, but mostly forward tees make it feel shorter than normal. All good on the course, with polite marshaling keeping up the pace of play
Steve Richmond
2024-10-16
Haven't played Pinhal for a number of years although we have been golfing annually in the Algarve since 2006. A tight course with many tough holes. Even with a good drive you can be blocked out by the dense overhanging trees. Many of our party found it too hard but still enjoyed the experience. The course was in excellent condition and the staff were great.
Clive Woodward
2024-10-13
Great course. Loved it!
Patrick Howard
2024-10-12
Excellent course despite the very poor weather
Paul Meredith
2024-10-09
Feedback for 7 and 9 October. Course in good condition. Shuttle worked very well...better than to the Old Course
Stephanie Meyer
2024-10-08
Beautiful parkland course with a great layout in a very good condition.
Tecnicals
*Undulated - Mainly on the back 9
*Dogleg - on Many holes
*Tree Lined - Heavily with Umbrella Pines
*Exposed - No
*Buggy Recommended - If Essential
*Water hazards - On holes 4, 5 8 and 14
*Parkland - Pure Parkland
*Signature Hole - 13th , long par 5
*Comments - Traditional course, good value
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