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Quinta do Gramacho
The course is the
result of a conversion from Ronald Fream's original, double nine
layout.
The four opening holes remain much the same as before, with the latest
new nine holes played from hole five to thirteen, with the last five
holes as the original layout.
The diversity of playing length to test golfers of every calibre.
A memorable hole is the long demanding 2nd . It is a par-5 where a
lengthy straight drive along the extreme right hand side of the
fairway will stay clear of two majestic pine trees and set up the
ideal line towards the green.
It is normally advisable to lay up the second shot in front of the
myriad of bunkers which defend the front of the green.
The 15th is an attractive long par-3 hole from elevated tees, played
over a water hazard to the green down in a valley.
The distance is deceptive, making club selection important.
Next we have the tough par-4 16th where one requires length and
accuracy to reach the green, tightly guarded by bunkers.
This followed by a genuine thinking golfer’s hole, the short par-4
17th.
Accuracy is important, the fairway being extremely narrow, with a lake
to the left and difficult rough to the right. The 17th green is out to
the left, cut into a terrace just over the bank of the deep lake, but
it is usually reachable with a short iron second shot. |
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| Contact and address
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| Address |
Carvoeiro Golf
Apartado 1011 8400 Carvoeiro |
| Telephone |
282 340 900 |
| Fax |
282 340 901 |
| Architect |
Ronald Fream
9 Holes, Par 36 (2.980m) |
| Facilities |
Driving-Range, Area for Chipping and Bunker
Practice, Snack-Bar and Golf Shop |
| How to Get There |
Follow EN125 and take the turn to
Carvoeiro
at the Lagoa roundabout. The course, clearly marked,
is on the right. |
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