Golf Oporto Golf Club

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If one had to describe Oporto G.C. in a single word, there would be no doubt which to employ is, tradition. This course is located 17 kilometers to the south of Oporto beside the beautiful beaches of Espinho. It is, after Pan, in France, the second oldest course in Continental Europe. It was established in 1890, when British residents in Porto created the club. The course, an authentic links, is relatively short (5,668 meters for a Par 71). Its narrow fairways, however, are the main obstacles, starting out with a difficult Par 4. In terms of challenging holes, one cannot forget number 11, a Par 5 of 494 meters, which together with hole number 4, is considered to be the most difficult on the course. As if to balance the difficulties of, these earlier holes, each of the course's two halves concludes with a very accessible Par 5 hole, providing some exciting endings for competitions. The Skenffigton Cup, which since 1891 has been played annually, is the oldest competition in the sport to have been played without interruption. Nearest Accommodation: Tiara Park Atlantic Porto, Hotel Pestana Porto, Hotel Beta Porto Accommodation in the Area

Course Data: Architect: Francisco Javier Olazabal Opened: 1890 Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5.599 meters Grasses: Greens: Penncross Fairways: Several Pro's: Eduardo Maganinho & José Maganinho Facilities: Driving Range, Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Caddies, Club Hire, Pro-shop, Restaurant, Bar.

Score Card:
Hole C M L Par Stroke 1 315 272 267 4 5 2 269 259 241 4 17 3 168 164 157 3 7 4 390 384 315 4 3 5 301 294 286 4 11 6 259 252 240 4 13 7 399 381 370 4 1 8 149 144 138 3 9 9 454 447 398 5 15 out 2704 2597 2412 35	Hole C M L Par Stroke 10 322 305 283 4 10 11 497 494 437 5 2 12 364 349 337 4 8 13 336 329 275 4 4 14 155 144 134 3 12 15 294 282 259 4 14 16 114 105 98 3 18 17 315 289 252 4 6 18 455 440 418 5 16 in 2852 2744 2493 36
Hole C M L Par Total 5556 5341 4905 71

Ditch near to green on hole number 17