Discover a hidden gem in the heart of the stunning Algarve countryside. Nestled near the historic town of Silves and spanning 270 hectares of breathtaking landscape, surrounded by the scenic Monchique mountains and picturesque valleys of almond and olive trees, Amendoeira offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from the vibrant beach town of Armação de Pêra.
At Amendoeira Golf Resort, you’ll discover two world-class championship golf courses, designed by golfing legends: The Faldo Course and The O’Connor Jnr Course. For something truly unique, the club boasts Portugal’s only floodlit 9-hole Academy Course, where you can experience the thrill of night-time play.
This magnificent course designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr. complements its neighbouring Faldo Course and takes full advantage of being situated in a fertile valley. Various water features of both lakes and watercourses spread throughout the course, demanding accuracy and creating a test all golfers. The rich topsoil has been skilfully landscaped and planted with mature palm trees, affording a lush, ornamental setting like an extensive oasis.
The course has tees that are generally connected to the fairways, but it is the greater overall distance, the water hazards and big greens which provide the challenge. Golfers must also be prepared to read the subtly contoured putting surfaces that are strong features here.
Holes 7, 8 and 9, average length par 4’s, offer a particular challenge as all three run alongside lakes, so golfers’ concentration and accuracy of tee-shots as well as approaches are vital. 3rd and 17th holes are both excellent par 3’s.
Two consecutive par 4’s, the 14th and 15th with large rolling greens, are tough hurdles to overcome at such a critical stage of the round, and then the finishing hole, 356m off the white tee, requires a precision drive to set up the approach to a two-tier green benched into the hillside. Christy’s 18th hole brings the course to a fantastic finish, a gentle climb with the river running along the right-hand side. ‘This hole is a humdinger; once you get up here and look down on the golf course, you will feel you have been blessed.’
Make sure your golf holiday in Portugal includes a tee time on this cracking golf course!
Club facilities include full academy services including a driving range, putting greens and long and short game practice areas. The magnificent clubhouse boasts a restaurant and bar plus the ‘Garden Deck’ which serves a delicious buffet breakfast and is a great place to enjoy snacks and light meals during the day.
