Architect:
William “Rocky” Roquemore
William “Rocky” Roquemore
Holes18
Metres6109
Par72
Hole by Hole
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454
370
Hole 1 - Palácio
A slight dog leg from left to right with out of bounds on the left, a possible two shooter for the longer hitters. The green slopes from back to front and is well protected by bunkers to the left and right. A potential birdie hole.
Hole 1 - Palácio
317
302
262
227
Hole 2 - Concha
A short Par 4 which plays into the prevailing wind. In the second shot, you must avoid the lake to the right and the bunker to the left. The second shot must be carefully played to a raised two-tier green. If the flag is on the upper tier to the left, the second shot requires precision and control.
Hole 2 - Concha
373
342
311
272
Hole 3 - Eucaliptos
A short Par 4 with a slight left to right dog leg. The difficult tee shot is from an elevated position with a bunker to the left and trees to the right and requires both length and precision. The second shot is played to a sloping green which is well protected with bunkers in front and to the right.
Hole 3 - Eucaliptos
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335
317
282
243
Hole 4 - Perdizes
A slight left-to-right dog leg Par 4 with a significant left to right slope on the fairway. The second shot is to a raised and well protected green, a real challenge when played against the wind.
Hole 4 - Perdizes
171
149
135
102
Hole 5 - Terraços de Belas
A slight left-to-right dog leg Par 4 with a significant left to right slope on the fairway. The second shot is to a raised and well protected green, a real challenge when played against the wind.
Hole 5 - Terraços de Belas
438
423
416
378
Hole 6 - Sinuouso
An opportunity for birdie or eagle! This short Par 5 can be reached in two shots but be careful with the well-protected putting green which has 4 tiers that challenge the player and can compromise the birdie.
Hole 6 - Sinuouso
317
278
248
214
Hole 7 - Grande Timoneiro
A short, but challenging Par 4 which is played against wind. In the first shot, you must avoid the lake on the right and the bunker on the left. The second shot must be carefully played to a raised two-tier green. If the flag is on the upper tier to the left, the second shot requires precision and control.
Hole 7 - Grande Timoneiro
144
127
111
91
Hole 8 - Selo do Correio
The shortest hole on the course and normally played with a helping wind. The tee shot is played from an elevated position to a green well protected by sand and water. Club selection is never easy on this tricky Par 3.
Hole 8 - Selo do Correio
323
313
289
249
Hole 9 - Grande Buraco
An excellent hole to finish the first 9 holes. The tee shot must avoid the bunkers on the left and bushes on the right. The second shot to the two-tier green must also be very precise to avoid bunkers on the left and the long the lake on the right. A tough hole where it is hard to make that winning birdie.
Hole 9 - Grande Buraco
377
364
316
259
Hole 10 - Giesta
A Par 4 of 383 meters with a slight dog leg from right to left. The wind usually blows from left to right, so the tee shot needs to be placed as close as possible to the left-hand fairway bunker as the fairway also slopes from left to right. The second shot is uphill to a large and undulating green and correct club selection is crucial in order to avoid the right-hand bunker and to get the ball pin high.
Hole 10 - Giesta
503
478
455
415
Hole 11 - Augusta
A downhill Par 5 of less than 500 meters with the prevailing wind normally helping. It can be played in two different ways: Hit a driver to the corner of the left-to-right dog leg and then go for the green in two, avoiding the stream in front of the green. Or play it as a conventional Par 5: lay up short of the stream in two and play a short pitch for the 3rd shot. For both choices, it is better if the player can keep the ball below the hole.
Hole 11 - Augusta
409
381
295
288
Hole 12 - Freixo
This long Par 4 of over 400 meters is the start of the “Amen Corner” at Belas (holes 3, 4, and 5). The Tee shot needs to be long and straight to avoid the 5 strategically placed fairway bunkers. The sloping green is situated below the player and protected by a water hazard to the left and bunkers to the right. A challenging and very pretty hole, one of the best Par 4 in the course, if not in Portugal.
Hole 12 - Freixo
339
315
286
274
Hole 13 - Duplo Faiway
Less than 400 meters in length but with the wind normally against and playing uphill, this is a tough Par 4. The drive needs to be long and straight to avoid the fairway bunkers on the left. The elevated green is well protected with bunkers and has three distinct tiers, so club selection for the second shot is always a challenge on this hole. A Par here is a good result.
Hole 13 - Duplo Faiway
207
187
168
144
Hole 14 - Cidade
This is a long Par 3 which offers fantastic views of Sintra hills and the surrounding countryside. The elevated tee is at the highest point on the course and normally plays with a brisk right-to-left wind. The relatively flat green is well protected, and a par here is no easy feat.
Hole 14 - Cidade
491
475
461
431
Hole 15 - Jamor
This is a 500-meter Par 5 with an elevated tee shot. Then, the player must deal with two water hazards. The second of these is a large lake positioned in front of the green, a challenging final for a wonderful Par 5.
Hole 15 - Jamor
185
163
128
117
Hole 16 - Perigo Amarelo
This is a tough Par 3 of over 190 meters with a green sided by bunkers to the left and right. Normally played against the wind, it is always a challenge to hit the green. Correct club selection is crucial.
Hole 16 - Perigo Amarelo
314
300
272
272
Hole 17 - Subtil
This is a tough Par 3 of over 190 meters with a green sided by bunkers to the left and right. Normally played against the wind, it is always a challenge to hit the green. Correct club selection is crucial.
Hole 17 - Subtil
383
371
333
298
Hole 18 - Anfiteatro
This is a tough Par 3 of over 190 meters with a green sided by bunkers to the left and right. Normally played against the wind, it is always a challenge to hit the green. Correct club selection is crucial.
Hole 18 - Anfiteatro
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