Algarve Golf . . .

Known internationally for golf, the Algarve has a tremendous choice of courses and there are 9, 18, 27 and 36 hole greens available. Courses stretch all along the southern coast from Sagres in the west to Vila Real de Santo António in the east bordering Spain. All of the courses have excellent views of either the coast or rolling hills inland or in some cases both. The greens are maintained to a very high standard. At the latest count there are 28 separate courses and 450 widely differing holes to play. Penina Championship course was the home of the Portuguese Open in 1998 and 1999. Quinta do Lago staged this prestigious event in 2000 and 2001, whilst Vale do Lobo was the venue for 2002. Quinta do Lago is also the venue for the Volvo Masters in 2002.
The Golf TAP Open takes place each November when golfers coming from all over the world attend this event, considered as one of the Algarve´s largest amateur golf tournaments. The diverse range of golfing facilities in the Algarve are open to one and all. The quality of what is on offer has been officially recognised with the award "Worldwide Golf Destination of the Year 2000". Visitors will find that many of the courses offer discounted prices on green fees and buggy hire. If visitors intend to play a number of rounds considerable savings can be made by booking from abroad (UK) perhaps using the Golf Passport Scheme.

Area	Course Name	Length in Metres	Holes
Sagres	Parque da Floresta	5,670	18 Par (SSS): 72 (72)
Lagos	Boavista	6,053	18 Par (SSS): 71 (71)
	Palmares	5,961	18 Par (SSS): 71 (72)
Portimâo	Alto Golf	6,125	18 Par (SSS): 72 (73)
	Penina Championship	6,343 Championship	18 Par (SSS): 73 (73)
	Penina Resort	2,987	9 Par: 35
	Penina Academy	2,035	9 Par :30
Lagoa (Carvoeiro)	Gramacho	5,919	18 Par (SSS): 72 (71)
	Pinta	6,152	18 Par (SSS): 71 (72)
	Vale do Milho	926 (919 2nd time round)	9 Par (SSS): 2 x 9 (54)
Albufeira	Balaia	984	9
	Pine Cliffs	2,274	9 Par (SSS): 2 x 9 66 (67)
	Salgados	6,080	18 Par (SSS): 72 (72)
Vilamoura	Laguna	6,133	18 Par (SSS): 72 (73)
	Millennium	6,200	18 Par (SSS): 72 (73)
	The Old Course	6,254	18 Par (SSS): 73 (72)
	Pinhal	6,300	18 Par (SSS): 72 (71)
	Vila Sol	1-9=3190/10-18= 3,094/19-27=3,079	27 (3x9-hole loops each Par 36
Almancil	Ocean (Vale do Lobo)	5,424	18 Par (SSS): 71 (72)
	Pinheiros Altos	5,766	18 Par (SSS): 72 (72)
	Quinta do Lago	6,488	36 Par (SSS): 72 (74)
	Ria Formosa (Quinta do Lago)	6,205	36 Par (SSS): 72 (72)
	Royal (Vale do Lobo)	6,050	18 Par (SSS): 72 (72)
	San Lorenzo	6,238	18 Par (SSS): 72 (73)
Tavira	Benamor	5,500	18 Par (SSS): 71 (69)
	Quinta da Ria	6,110 Championship	18 Par 72 (2nd 18 due June 2002)
Castro Marim	Atlantic	5,466	18 Par (SSS): 72 (71)