Golf in Vilamoura
Golfing in Vila Sol
Vila Sol Golf on the Algarve offers 27 holes on your doorstep in the most beautiful, natural surroundings. It has hosted the Portuguese Open twice (1992 and 1993) and in 2003 was ranked the 88th best course in Europe by Golf World. The holes are characterised by their tree-lined tightness and plenty of challenges around the greens, making it a popular Algarve golf course.
As a resident you can get a 30% discount on the green fees.
The Vila sol clubhouse is located at the centre of three 9-hole loops: Prime, Challenge and Prestige.
- Prime (Holes 1 – 9): This Par 36 course is probably the most difficult of the three and to quote the course owners “the secret to playing this loop well is not to falter on the fairways, even if that means using a club other than a driver”.
- Challenge (10-18): Generally seen as the back 9 of the Vila Sol course these 9 holes offer a new difficulty with greens that are more “hilly” because of the natural terrain. Once again staying on the fairway is critical and the terrain makes accurate approach shots to the green even more important.
- Prestige (19-27): The first four holes are more “friendly” but don’t let this lull you into a false sense of security. From 23 on things become steadily more difficult. Accuracy and not length is the key to succeeding.
Finally, if the Vila sol golf courses themselves have not exhausted you Vila Sol Golf also has an Academy only 300 metres from the club house, where you can practice your shots and analyse your swing, or why not visit some of the other prestigious Algarve golf courses in the Vilamoura area.
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