The Ocean Golf Course at Vale do Lobo resort, features undulating fairways which run alongside nature reserve, before leading gently down to the shores of the Atlantic.|Its emblematic holes are two challenging and spectacular Par 4s, the 11th and the 14th – which treat golfers to some of the most spectacular views in the Algarve - and the Par 3 15th, which runs alongside the beach. The Ocean Course is composed of two of the original 9-hole golf courses designed by Sir Henry Cotton, which were opened in 1968 and 1972. His plans for the merged course became reality in 1995, after his death.
David Williams
2025-02-14
Course is in excellent condition and the new cart paths are terrific.
News - Golf in Portugal - Vale do lobo Ocean course
2021-07-15
We played yesterday at Vale do Lobo Ocean course on a hot day, but a sea breeze made it very pleasant.
We were 18 players of various nationalities, Portuguese, English, French, Swedish, Scottish and Irish, it is worth mentioning these last two nationalities.
The golf course was in perfect condition, with some greens that were fast and smooth but soft at the reception of the ball, a pleasure to play.
The course is long and has miscellaneous holes, the front nine being played in the north and west part of the resort and the back nine next to the Atlantic, which provides breath taking views and allows for some shots with the murmur of the sea in your ear. It is worth paying attention to the spectacular views on holes 11, 14 and 15. Very good.
The winner this day was Ian Godfrey with 38 points, followed by Fraser Graham with 33pt, and in 3rd 2 players with 30pt Jim Gillis and Peter Collins. Nearest the pin, on 13th, a narrow green well protected by deep bunkers was won by David Ziai, who placed the ball 3 meters from the flag.
We all return to our usual Restaurant in Vilamoura for some drinks and our free nibbles generously offered by João Filipe. Another day well spent.
Bryan Dick
2025-02-13
Greens were very good for the time of year.
Theo van der Werf
2025-02-11
Great service and friendly staff
Diana Shriver
2025-02-11
A memorable golf course with great views.
Phil Ridley
2025-02-07
Beautiful course in an excellent setting. Late twighlight hours prevented us sadly from completing the whole course. Current irrigation upgrades spoil the setting and ambiance currently but these will enhance the golf course in the years ahead.
Bob McGraw
2025-02-04
The course was in excellent condition and the staff was very helpful and courteous. The rating would have been a 10 if not for all of the noise from construction and work going on around the course.
Clive Mabbutt
2025-01-24
All great as usual…thanks for organising so well
Klaus Schmidt
2025-01-20
Excellent course with scenic views.
Kevin Maguire
2024-11-18
The Ocean course was not in the best of condition green were a bit bumpy they were not in as good a condition as they were when we played it back in February. They young lady at check in was excellent and very friendly not like some the members we came across on the course.
Ted Johnson
2024-11-18
Good course layout in decent condition - recent rains have made areas rather muddy, and there’s a bunch of cart path construction around holes #2 and #3. Pace of play was not great (4:30), but also not horrible.
Marc Goumans
2024-11-15
Very nice course. Staff course OK, in terrass very unfriendly, arrogant, could not pay under 10 € for drinks with cash.
DRiving range non existing, only iron 9! Marshalls dit not act on slow players in fort of us but used a drone to make them nervous. So not adequate. Will not go back.
Manser Alexandra
2024-11-02
Nice layout of the course.
Well kept
*Parkland - Mainly Parkland, with 5 links style holes around the coastline
*Undulated - More so on the back 9
*Mixt Course -
*Buggy Recommended - Essential
*Signature Hole - 11th
*Water hazards - Few holes on the front 9
*Tree Lined - A few Eucalyptus and Cork trees strategically placed
*Exposed - On the links holes
*Dogleg -
*Comments - Excellent course, hard to do 36 points
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