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Laranjal opened in 2009 and was voted Best Golf Course at the 2011 Portuguese Travel Awards.

 

Originally an orange grove, the par 72 championship course is situated 2 km east of the resort, in the Ludo Valley. Boasting spectacular fairways and well-defined greens, Laranjal is renowned for its five beautiful lakes, umbrella pines, cork-oaks and orange trees.

 

At 6,480 metres in length, the challenging course demands the highest level of concentration and accuracy. Its distinctive rolling terrain has been expertly designed and manicured to provide a world-class golfing experience.

 

Featuring five par 5s, eight par 4s and five par 3s, the course is sown with Bermuda grass on the fairways and Penn A4 on the greens, ensuring excellent putting surfaces throughout the year.

The Quinta do Lago North Golf Course is located within the luxury estate of Quinta do Lago. The course has four great par 5 holes requiring power and accuracy to play them successfully and at the same time providing attractive views. The par 3 holes are well influenced by the wind. Hole 14 is outstanding. The par 4s are all doglegs except for holes 10 and 13. Precision driving is vital to set up the chance of a low score. The lakes on holes 13 and 18 have claimed many unhappy victims. The course tends to favour the golfer who can draw the ball.

 

The North course was fully redesigned by Beau Welling, in conjunction with former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley in 2014, at a cost of €9million.

 

Redesigned by renowned American architect Beau Welling.

 

New greens, tees, bunkers, irrigation and drainage systems and cart paths.

 

New low-cut Bermuda grass around greens.

 

Improved aesthetics and environmental impact.