Algarve - Golf Salgados

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Situated in one of the best-known regions of the Algarve, between Albufeira and Armação de Pera, Salgados is already one of the symbols of the Portuguese golf. In fact, the proximity of the sea and the variety of lakes make this a very interesting test of golfing skills, different to other courses in the Algarve. The original project is by the Portuguese designer Pedro de Vasconcelos, with more recent contributions from other Portuguese architects. But the final layout has been heavily influenced by Robert Muir Graves. The 6,000 metre links, replete with water obstacles, is not very long, yet you will need all your skills to reach the greens. The accuracy of the drive is crucial for achieving good scores, thus making the course a pleasant experience, especially for technically-skilled players. The eighteen holes are well balanced, as each half of the course has two Par 5 holes of around 500 metres and three Par 3 of more than 170 metres. Par for the course is 72. Nearest Accommodation: São Rafael Suite Hotel, Montechoro Clube 99, Hotel Montechoro I Accommodation Algarve Nearest Golf Courses: Pine Cliffs, Balaia Golf Village, Vale do Milho

Pro's Playing Tips To gain maximum satisfaction from playing this course you need to think each shot carefully. Pay particular attention to where you anticipate landing each drive and never underestimate the usually stiff, onshore breeze. You will be tested on every shot in your bag right from the first tee. The par-5 sixth has a lake running the entire length of the right hand side. The fairway is generous enough off the tee, but there is a tendency to "think left" and you can overdo it. The hole is 515 meters. The green is offset to the right, protected by the water, and the fairway a good deal narrower. The approach is all carry, with a scant 20 meters or so in front of the two tiered green. Have a thought that it might be wiser to take the dry route round to the left. The next is a testing par 4 of 415 meters. You are usually playing right into the wind and it is, technically, probably one of the best holes in Portugal. Of the par 3's, the twelfth is over water - 130 meters to a tricky two tiered green. It should not be difficult, but it can be intimidating. The fourteenth and fifteenth are two par 5's where you can really open the shoulders. The fifteenth is 545 meters and you are teeing off over a tidal creek. With a line of ornamental bushes to the right, left looks the best line, but you do need to avoid the dune hummocks which divide this from the fairway of the previous hole.

Course Data Architects: Pedro de Vasconcelos & Robert Moir Graves Opened: 1995 Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6.080 meters Pro: John Wood Requirements: A Handicap Certificate. Knowledge of golf etiquette. Facilities: Driving Range, Putting and Chipping Green, Practice Bunker, Academy, Trolleys, Buggies, Club Hire, Pro-shop, Hotel, Restaurant, Bar, Beach.

Score Card:
Hole C M L L Par Stroke 1 320 280 260 240 4 11 2 485 455 430 405 5 3 3 170 150 130 110 3 15 4 360 350 320 285 4 9 5 375 350 320 300 4 7 6 515 480 445 430 5 1 7 415 390 345 305 4 5 8 135 120 105 90 3 17 9 350 325 300 285 4 13 out 3125 2900 2655 2450 36	Hole C M L L Par Stroke 10 390 360 340 300 4 6 11 300 285 260 235 4 10 12 130 115 107 96 3 18 13 295 265 255 255 4 8 14 490 455 430 410 5 4 15 545 515 435 405 5 2 16 320 305 285 240 4 14 17 180 160 140 125 3 16 18 305 280 250 225 4 12 in 2995 2740 2502 2261 36
C M L L Par Total 6080 5640 5157 4711 72