Golf Parque da Floresta

The course was designed by Pepe Gancedo, one of Spain's most famous architects, whose philosophy of golf course construction involves minimal alteration to the existing terrain.

Parque da Floresta, the centre of a resort, and its course runs over hills behind the fishing village of Salema, which is near the historic town of Lagos and not far from the Costa Vicentina Nature Reserve.

Its widely varying holes run through valleys and eucalyptus-covered ravines, while around the course olive, palm and pine trees are planted.

Nearest Accommodation: Parque da Floresta Resort I Accommodation Algarve
Nearest Golf Courses:Boa Vista, Palmares

In recent years there has been a considerable investment made in the course, including the addition of a Golf Academy and the redesign of several holes. From the opening par 4 that curves gracefully towards the early morning sun, to the majestic par 4 eighteenth set in a natural amphitheatre below the Clubhouse terrace, this course has already become famous for having some classic golf holes. The "Postage Stamp" par 3 fifth of just 113 metres to the smallest of bunker-surrounded greens makes an accurate tee shot essential. The par 5 ninth ranks among the toughest stroke-index 1 holes ever designed. The picturesque, short par 3 eleventh - guarded on two sides by water - is one of the most inviting holes you could wish to play and is followed by a par 5 that leads up the "Valley of the Wells" to another elevated green. Having played along the "Lost Valley" of the par 4 fourteenth, with its spectacular views to the village of Figueira and the sea, you are faced with the dramatic tee shot of the par 3 fifteenth. Here, on the tee, players are presented with an imposing view of a large, picturesque lake that has to be carried in order to reach the wide, but shallow, green. Water again comes into play on the sixteenth and seventeenth where bold, yet accurate, tee shots will reap dividends for the brave, although both holes also prove rewarding to those golfers with higher handicaps

Course Data
Architect: Pepe Gancedo
Opened: 1987
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Length: 5673 meters
Requirements: Handicap certificate preferred
Dress Code: Soft spikes, tailored shorts and collared shirts only
Facilities: Driving Rrange, Putting Green, Pitching Area, Trolleys, Buggies, Club Hire, Pro-shop, Academy, Children's Nursery, Restaurant, Bar.

Score Card

Hole	C	M	L	Par	Stroke
1	305	280	240	4	8
2	359	328	312	4	7
3	166	142	124	3	12
4	443	414	377	5	4
5	113	89	70	3	17
6	363	319	262	4	5
7	183	146	117	3	13
8	296	280	265	4	11
9	488	458	353	5	1
out	2716	2456	2120	35

Hole	C	M	L	Par	Stroke
10	438	421	392	5	16
11	150	145	110	3	15
12	420	410	356	5	3
13	396	378	352	4	14
14	385	362	328	4	6
15	150	144	120	3	10
16	299	245	210	4	18
17	376	345	305	4	2
18	331	305	261	4	9
in	2945	2755	2434	36

	C	M	L	Par
Total	5661	5211	4554	71

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