Vale do Lobo Ocean
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.
Reception: 6:45am to 7pm(Summer) / 6pm(Winter)
Golf Clubs: Standard
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual and Electric
With locker room
Pro Shop: 6:45am to 7pm(Summer) / 6pm(Winter)
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 16 years oldVale do Lobo Ocean - latest comments and reviews
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.
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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.
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
Conor McCloskey
2024-10-24
Great course but slow play in front of us nearly resulted in getting hit from group behind who were also getting frustrated! A friend also got grazed by a stray ball coming from another hole with no warning. Handicaps should be checked!
Nick Fry
2024-10-13
In good condition overall
Trevor Turnbull
2024-10-12
Needs attention on fairways and greens, it’s been a long season
Iris Cramer
2024-09-18
Leider gibt es keine richtige driving range. Einspielmöglichkeit may. Bis eisen 9.
Es war sehr laut auf dem Platz. Sehr viele green keeper mit lauten Geräten und lauten Fahrzeugen.
Leider waren die meisten Abschläge übersät mit benutzten Tees. Bei den Grüns wurden leider selten die pitchingeinschläge repariert.
Eine Station zur Säuberung der Schläger haben wir nicht gefunden (aber auch nicht danach gefragt)
Der ocean Kurs, besonders die 2. Löcher sind sehr schön angelegt.
Das Greenfee in dieser Höhe ist meines Erachtens nicht gerechtfertigt für den Platz. -**- Unfortunately there is no real driving range. You may play in. Until iron 9.
It was very loud on the course. Lots of green keepers with noisy equipment and loud vehicles.
Unfortunately, most of the tees were littered with used tees. The pitching on the greens was rarely repaired.
We didn't find a station to clean the clubs (but didn't ask for one either)
The ocean course, especially the 2nd holes, is beautifully laid out.
In my opinion, the green fee at this level is not justified for the course
Georges da Violante
2024-08-06
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steve Twelftree
2024-08-04
Service was very good, course is very average. Not as good as The Royal
Lars Fins
2024-08-03
More expensive than valuable. 50€ for buggies
Andy Bryant
2024-07-22
Course in great condition, but very busy, even in the afternoon. Word of warning for any buggy companions. Very strict in exact golf attire for non-golfers. No flexibility. Is noted at check in, but would have preferred to have known in advance
Tecnicals
*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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