Ombria Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Marsha Saptenno
2025-01-14
High end level
Service and support as from the moment entering the golf course property by taxi till the very last minute going home again.
Service: all with a big smile
Golf course: above and beyond
Little note for ladies: I have never seen toilets during a round, which were as impecable as they were !! Utterly clean with soft toilet paper and lady amendities for when needed.
Tim Browne
2025-01-12
Not a great golf course particularly the first nine.
Slightly peculiar arrangements but very helpful staff.
Nice restaurant but expensive
Elizabeth Dunn-Butler
2025-01-06
Fun course and really interesting clubhouse. Greens were great and overall a good set up.
Jan Texler
2024-10-28
A tough course to play for the first time, especially the front nine. Good course management is important. Good service, but overall for me it is not value for money.
Philip Kucharski
2024-10-19
Our prefrerred course at Vale do Lobo
Euan Esslemont
2024-10-09
Unfortunately, was not able to fully comment as only got to play 5 holes owing to heavy rain!
However club staff were very attentive from the minute we arrived! Superb service.
From what we did see of course, it was of high quality. Superb true and quick greens.
Desperate to visit again in better weather to fully experience.
Les Howard
2024-09-21
Reasonable course very playable but will not rush back
Monika Franck
2024-09-15
It was a nice course with spectacular teeshots. It was a little bit annoying, that we didn't have good information by arriving and the slow game, 5 hours
Thys
2024-07-20
No ice at the start!
Confusing signs between holes
Complex layout
Howard Browning
2024-07-11
I had originally booked a 9.00am tee time and recived a confirmation email. Ten minutes later I received another email stating a 9.20 tee time. I checked with tee times.pt and they confirmed 9.20. Imagine my surprise when we arrived at Ombria reception to have them say no it’s 9.00am. Fortunately we had just enough time to get to the tee, but it confused the caddie master and we didn’t our clubs back for 15minutes.
Very pleasant staff everywhere , and the introduction chat on the first tee even included the offer that as the club has no practice facilities, every golfer is allowed a mulligan from the mountain edge that is the first tee.
What the starter should have told everyone was it was their duty to repair their pitch marks on the green, as sadly the greens were riddled with them, and I found myself repairing up to 6 on every hole! When will these ‘golfers’ ever learn?
There didn’t appear to be any dress code at the club, as I saw two 30 somethings playing in tee shirts, beach shorts and trainers. Is it really asking too much to wear a polo shirt?
Our biggest gripe was the completely inadequate course green to tee direction markings, tiny signs placed in the wrong place made us go wrong several times, including at the 8th, where we naturally followed the path up and ended up on the road, which caused the buggy to be locked from going forward, so I ad no choice but to reverse out onto the road and somehow back down to the path, crazy!
Having played the 17th, we followed the only route all the way up the same path as the one serving the 10th, and isn’t wide enough for two carts to pass. Eventually arriving at the 18th, perched high up across from the car park ,you are faced with one of the most disappointing closing holes I’ve ever played. Blind dogleg left at just 274m. It’s blind becuase of the trees , and the only way to see the hole was to walk all the way to the front tees and peek round. I’m guessing it’s meant to be a risk or reward hole as the green is drivable , but for goodness sake cut down the trees to allow the view and hole to taken in.
Lastly having played the 18th, you have to drive all the way back up the same path, so you are at risk of being hit by the following group s drives. Back at the road, there were NO signs whatsoever showing you the way back to the clubhouse.
Overall, it was a visually pleasing course although very short in comparison to most courses.
Stuart Montgomery
2024-07-10
Course has shaped up nicely since first playing in Jan.
Greens were good - course design is interesting.
One criticism is lack lack of signage when leaving greens to next tee or clubhouse.
Nick Fry
2024-05-15
Stroke 1 hole - 9th impossible drive for any players not single handicap - carry far too long off 53 tees
Thor Hellenaes
2024-05-10
Visually a very nice course, some holes has an extrem hight difference. A few blind shots, but in general a good layout. Quality of the course is good.
Scott Couper
2024-05-02
Great course. Not walkable and head buggy master very rude about people taking buggies. I sat in buggy with another person and was told to get out then five mins later to get back into it. Not he service expected at that price.
Mike Smith
2024-04-29
Course is in very good condition. 1st time playing it , was interesting
Robin Prescott
2024-04-22
Difficult course for the inexperienced, also some unfair breaks on fairways following a good shot, on the back nine. Needs more on course signs. Didn’t like the collar of rough surrounding the greens
Michael FitzPatrick
2024-04-18
12 GOLFERS RANGING FROM 5 HANDICAPPER TO 26 HANDICAPPER . 11 OUT OF 12 PLAYERS UNHAPPY WITH DAY. CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY ASSIGNESD A COURSE RATING OF 68.6 AND SLOPE 127 WHICH MEANT EVERY PLAYER PLAYED OFF A LESSER HANDICAP THAN NORMAL. THE FIRST TEE SHOT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS PLAYERS ARE APPROACHING ON THE 8TH FAIRWAY VERY CLOSE TO THE FIRST FAIRWAY. THE STARTER TOLD US TO TEE OFF REGARDLESS. (WE DIDN'T). THE FIRST 8 HOLES ARE A MESS OF A DESIGN WITH HOLES VERY CLOSE TOGETHER AND CONFUSING CARTPATHS WITH TRAFFIC IN TWO DIRECTION AT TIMES. HOLE 9 TO 18 MUCH BETTER. CONDITION OF FAIRWAYS AND GREENS WAS EXCELLENT ALL ROUND, BUT SCRUB AREAS ON THE FAR SIDE OF PATHS GAVE NO REAL RELIEF IF YOUR BALL WAS ON THE PATH AT THAT SIDE.
BUGGIES HAS NO ICEBOX, NO WATER SUPPLIED AND NO SAND IN DIVOT FILLER. THE FOOD CART WAS PROMPT AND AVAILABLE BUT EXPENSIVE.
IN SHORT NOT A SUITABLE COURSE FOR RESORT GOLF, WON'T BE BACK
James Sutherland
2024-04-01
First time. Super staff. Course being relatively new the fairways were a bit patchy. Greens were by far the quickest of the three courses we played.
Helen Pettitt
2024-03-11
Was excited to play a new course but expectations were not met. Lack of driving range /nets disappointing for the green fee - so you tee off cold. Back nine were OK but still tight and front nine far too narrow and tricked up par threes - as built 9 holes on too small a piece of land. Would not rush back nor would the 2 groups we met whilst playing. Property development looks lovely - modern twist on a traditional hill top village.Just shame about the course
Nick Fry
2024-02-11
Poor signage around course. Buggy nav/score card showing different to paper score card for both index & length. Challenging course. Staff very friendly.
Warrick Dawson
2024-02-02
Needs more time to bed in and potentially dangerous in one area. To get the best from the course you need to have played it more than once.
Alain Cardoso
2024-01-28
Golf course is in good conditions but fairways a bit dry and grass is getting too short. Would like to have balls washers near the tees on every hole.
Would like to start the round from he hole 10th, the putting green is there and starting on the course is more friendly than the current hole 1
Conor McCloskey
2024-01-15
Disappointed in the condition of the course. Grass seems burnt
Rob van Kuijen
2024-01-08
Not easy to find the reception, reception is ok, people in the camper outside for a small drink must learn wat is hospitality !,
Kristiane Peuten
2024-01-07
Golf course very remote - difficult to play and some tees were not very good visible
David Askew
2023-11-30
Some great holes and good condition
The holes 3 to 6 are mad and hills dangerous
Niall O Shea
2023-11-30
Very enjoyable
Niall O Shea
2023-11-29
Very enjoyable
David
2023-11-29
great course slightly out of the way but with the trip..just. to fully open re drinks and restaurant because of soft launch
M. Mrs. Geist
2023-11-24
Some holes are pretty spectacular, especially on the front nine. Back nine are interesting. The complete experience cannot be achieved at the moment due to the soft opening
Mark Hughes
2023-11-14
This was my second time playing Ombria, as I played earlier this year during a “soft opening”. The course itself is good.The front nine is the more interesting with a good variety of holes, with water crisscrossing some fairways and some tees raised high up. The back 9 is more open allowing you to open your shoulders. Greens were good and receptive, but unfortunately there were a lot of unrepaired pitch marks, perhaps at checkin and or the starter could reinforce the need to repair these. A lot of the courses provide free pitch mark repairers maybe something Ombria should consider?
The course has still yet to acquire a license so there is no bar or food facilities available in the club House or a drinks buggy, however there is a wagon selling drinks/snacks before your round.
The course is still to be mapped, so I suggest you carry a range finder otherwise you’ll be guessing quite a lot!
I’ve given the course 7, due to lack of facilities and that there is still a considerable amount of building work being undertaken.
Steve Roadway
2023-11-09
More signage is needed as it’s sometimes difficult to work out which way to go no bar does not help. Golf course is a good test Some distances seemed incorrect
Tommy Dunphy
2023-10-29
We only got to play a few l holes as we were rained off again !!! It seems to be a fantastic course & look foward to returning…. Very disappointing not to have club house with food and beverages available as we had to wait outside for an hour for transfer
Tommy Dunphy
2023-10-29
We only got to play a few l holes as we were rained off again !!! It seems to be a fantastic course & look foward to returning…. Very disappointing not to have club house with food and beverages available as we had to wait outside for an hour for transfer
Ellenor Dunbar
2023-10-19
I really like this course but it is very frustrating that they have still not resolved the GPS issue to allow our Garmin watches to function. We spend too much time asking other players for distance estimates. At the very least, they should have many more distance plaques/posts on the fairways. Toilets should also be installed on the course as it’s not practical or always possible to return to the clubhouse. It’s also a pity that the clubhouse is still not open for drinks/coffees.
Ellenor Dunbar
2023-10-19
I really like this course but it is very frustrating that they have still not resolved the GPS issue to allow our Garmin watches to function. We spend too much time asking other players for distance estimates. At the very least, they should have many more distance plaques/posts on the fairways. Toilets should also be installed on the course as it’s not practical or always possible to return to the clubhouse. It’s also a pity that the clubhouse is still not open for drinks/coffees.
Simon D Turner
2023-10-19
Very well presented and visually stunning course though in need of side distance markers and not just inset in the middle of some fairways. On and off course signage poor..Golf checkin reception a considerable disstance away from the car park as it is buiilt on a hillside. No refreshment buugy came round as promised. Staff need more training to handle 'groups'.
Hole 1 - dangerous as players approach from your left on Hole 8.
Hole 18 - a weak finishing hole (Stroke Index 18) that is short and plays away from the Clubouse.
A buggy is essential as simply not walkable. In areas the buggy path became quite conjested as you as they weave up the hills on the from nine slowing down play.
Worth the €83.00 paid for a game with the Society.
Branko Krmpotic
2023-09-14
Course layout is very nice but many par 3s. However some are tricky due to elevation changes and might benefit from signs with suggestions (2 clubs down, etc). Wind can be a factor as well, but we played in calm warm weather (perfect). Be prepared to lose balls, and ladies hold your bladder - no restrooms on the course (yet?). The complex is still under construction so there will be a learning curve for services. People we interacted with were very helpful and pleasant. The course layout can be confusing, so look at the map and follow signs. Still a beautiful layout.
Christina Bell
2023-09-05
Lack of signs indicating where the next tee box is.
Other players must have felt the same as a couple of people asked us where to go.
Otherwise a great course.
Peter Dawson
2023-08-28
I like the course, some great holes and difficult par 3s.
The greens unfortunately had unrepaired pitch marks in abundance, holiday golfers!!!
Justin Harper
2023-08-27
A tough course for the high handicapper!
LES SMITH
2023-08-16
Great course
No one said the amenities were not open
Ninian Havermans
2023-07-26
Beautiful course. Not yet completely finished (no bar or terrace) but nice experience
Kevin Harrington
2023-06-28
Lovely golf course but first five holes tricky as too much transverse and lateral hazard/ elevated tees. Will be a fun / novelty course to play but not exceptional
Kevin Harrington
2023-06-28
Lovely golf course but first five holes tricky as too much transverse and lateral hazard/ elevated tees. Will be a fun / novelty course to play but not exceptional
Rachel Milne
2023-05-19
Fabulous course but no facilities which spoilt it somewhat, maybe wait until it is completed to return but really enjoyed the day as usual!
Liam Quirke
2023-05-18
Nice experience. I think playing off the back tees was not a great idea
Raymond Moore
2023-05-18
I know it's a brand new development but there are no GPS coordinates on Google also my Garmin approach didn't work there. Maybe I will return in 2/3 years???
Steve Grant
2023-05-17
Interesting layout! Obviously early days but fairways and greens were excellent. 100, 150, 200 metre signage would be a great assistance as GPS not available yet on Garmin etc.Too long for our age group from the back tees.
Liam Quirke
2023-05-17
Nice experience. I think playing off the back tees was not a great idea
Alan Coe
2023-05-14
Very difficult course.
Not yet complete but looking to be a very good set up
Alan Coe
2023-05-14
Very difficult course.
Not yet complete but looking to be a very good set up
Raymond Bishop
2023-04-23
Great course and exceptional staff but greens not ready for golf
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