Top Reasons to Choose Algarve Golf

What are you going to think when you hear Algarve?shooting boots on if you want to get around this
Nice weather? Nice hotels? Nice beaches? Everythingcourse with a decent score, or you can kiss goodbye
nice, yes? Not the golf courses though. The golfto that single figure handicap, mate! These two
courses go way beyond nice. The golf courses in thecourses really do complement each other, by way of
Algarve make it one of the most sought afteroffering golf to a variety of different skill levels. They
destinations, and not just in Europe, in the world.were given a shout out in the Peugeot golf guide of
Here are four belters for you to consider.2004-2005, and both scored really highly. According
1. Vilamoura - The Old Course.to the guide, Quinta da Cima is no.1 and Quinta da Ria
There is a revered golf course designer and he goesis no.2.
by the name of Frank. Or Frank Pennink to be3. Penina Championship Course.
precise. It was his ambition to make a course thatWhat a blinking stunner! It is the eldest golf course in
was both brilliantly beautiful, and consistentlythe Algarve, I'll have you know, so show a little
challenging. The result? Vilamoura's old course, ofrespect! Good old Henry Cotton went all guns blazing
course. It is a really fun and picturesque course,with his golfing vision in this one. The Portuguese
although not really one for the novices. It has aopen has been held here on quite a number of
parkland layout, and a lot of people describe it as theoccasions. It is built on relatively flat land, and has
Grande Dame of Algarve courses. It is actually oneloads of really long holes. There are loads of trees,
of the oldest courses in the civilised world, and it hasbunkers and water hazards, so watch out! The
the privilege of being featured in the Golf Digest, topgreens are big too, so just because your on one,
100 golf courses, which is nice.don't think your on for par, matey! Certainly not. This
2. Quinta da Ria/ Quinta da Cimareally is a great championship course.
If you want to look at a really excellent view whilst4. Alto Golf and Country Club.
you are boxing, then you are likely to really enjoyNot just a golf course. As well as being able to swing
this course. The Quinta da Rio complex is the homeyour arms off, this location also offers the spoils of a
of two, yes two high standard, 18-hole golf courses.magnificent country club. There are vies of gardens
They are both beyond compare, and they were boththat are borderline Elysian. It is another Henry Cotton
designed by a fellow named William Roquemore.effort, and it has a typical layout to try and offer a
There is the 72 par Quinta da Ria, that is made up oflittle something for various skill levels. This was the
two loops of nine holes. The greens are amazing, andgreat mans philosophy, you see? If you play the first
pose a challenge for even the most proficient ofnine holes they you are going to be able to see
putters. This course overall though, is more suitableviews over the bay of Lagos, which is about as nice
for the beginner/intermediate player, than its sisteras a view can get, really. This is where you will find
course, the 72-par Quinta da Cima. This course wasthe Henry Cotton challenge, which is a whomping 604
finished in 2002, and is a real challenge. It ismetre par 5. Get your 460 round that! You're going
recognised as the regions most popular championship.to need three shots to reach the green. All of them
It is the slightly longer of the two courses, and is alsoaccurate enough to steer you clear of the expanse
the more challenging. It is awash with dogs legs, asof drink. It is a unique course because it offers a
well as having water hazards and sand traps prettyreally enjoyable game for people of all skill levels.
much everywhere. You will have to have your