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Founded 1969 Architect Frank Pennink Holes 18 Length White 5988 Yrds Length Yellow 5789 Yrds Length Red 5077 Yrds Par 73 Golf Director Maria de Jesus Beltrão Greenkeeper Eng. Simão de Cunha Golf Pro Joaquim Sequeira Address The Old Course 8125-507 Vilamoura Telephone 289 310 341 Fax 289 310 321

Course Description
This is the second oldest golf course in the Algarve. Set in an umbrella pinewood and laid out in an interesting way to take advantage of the natural contours. It is from the English school of Course design. The first Holes are easy and inviting with reachable par-4s. The par-3 on the attractive fourth is a Hole in One potential. Club selection from here will play an important part of your game, and straight shots will be needed. The ninth is an excellent example of this situation. The back nine has three interesting par-5s. The sixteenth providing a 522 metre challenge for good length and straight hitting.

The Old Course (ex.Vilamoura l) was inaugurated in 1969. Its project was Frank Pennink's first one in Portugal, and we can understand why he was invited to design and project other courses in our country.

This is a golf course that winds its way through umbrella pine woods in a most natural way. It is the English school of course design. The beginning of the round is apparently easy and inviting, with an easy par 4 - for those who keep the ball on the fairway - the green of which can be reached with a good drive.

Of the par 3's we would highlight the 4th played over a small lake, and the 15th, with a green, which is difficult to reach. However, the "flavour" of The Old Coursel is undoubtedly the back nine par-5 holes - four in all of which the l6th is the best.
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Tony's Comment
One of my favourites - a course for the serious golfer. Narrow fairways, strategically placed bunkers, greens with the most subtle of borrows mean you must treat this course with the utmost respect. Nevertheless, absolutely beautiful, you can just enjoy the walk!
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Directions
25 kms from Faro airport. Look out for Vilamoura signposts on the EN125 main road between Almancil and Boliqueime. Turn south at signposted entrance to Vilamoura complex by traffic lights. Having entered the complex, turn left at the first T-junction and follow signs to the courses.
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