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OPORTO GOLF CLUB

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.

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 be...

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ESTELA GOLF CLUB

With 6148 meters in length and 18 exciting and challenging holes, playing at the luxurious Estela Golf Club means having a backdrop of three kilometers of coastline in the Atlantic Ocean. The exclusive access to the beach and the climate cooled by the Atlantic breeze in the summer and heated by the Gulf Stream in winter complete the dream scenario of what was considered the fifth best golf course in Portugal in 2016. The fairways of Estela Golf Club are narrow, especially in the landing areas, and are surrounded by dunes, so the pressure is on the tee shot. There are few fairway bunkers at Estela Golf Club, as the dunes and the various lakes in the countryside form natural obstacles of rare beauty. The greens at Estela Golf Club are firm and fast. To get there requires effort and skill, but once there most of the shots on the greens are open allowing the ball to enter the bow.

With 6148 meters in length and 18 exciting and challenging holes, playing at the luxurious Estela Golf Club means having a backdrop of three kilometers of coastline in the Atlantic Ocean. The...

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AXIS GOLFE PONTE DE LIMA

Axis Golf is a 18-hole course for a par 71 of 6005 meters, situated near Ponte de Lima, and was inaugurated on the 15th of September 1995. In this space, golf enthusiasts, professionals or amateurs, will have all conditions for the sport, including a stunning natural surroundings that invites to relaxation and mental rest. Located on a rural area, the course is a mixed between level and hilly, the first 9 holes being hilly and the second 9 level. These unique characteristics in the northern region delight players with the fantastic views over the Lima valley as well as having contact with the typical Minho countryside. In the middle of the course, between holes 1, 10, 9, 18, is situated the Club House whit various services available.

Axis Golf is a 18-hole course for a par 71 of 6005 meters, situated near Ponte de Lima, and was inaugurated on the 15th of September 1995. In this space, golf enthusiasts, professionals or am...

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GOLFE DE AMARANTE

Inaugurated in 1997, the Golf de Amarante was designed by the Portuguese architect Jorge Santana da Silva, who successfully combined the Amarantino with the necessary ingredients: Nature in the splendor of all its calm and beauty with 18 holes of pure challenge. No if it is a very long field, in the 18 holes of the course there are three holes of Par 5, eight of Par 4 and seven holes of Par 3. The need for a good judgment of the distances and the short game verified leave in the air aNice and constant challenge, testing all the capabilities of the player.The greens deserve special attention because their ripples require extra care.

Inaugurated in 1997, the Golf de Amarante was designed by the Portuguese architect Jorge Santana da Silva, who successfully combined the Amarantino with the necessary ingredients: Nature in t...

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VIDAGO PALACE

The Vidago Palace course was redesigned by the firm Cameron and Powell from a Mackenzie Ross original, built in 1936. Currently the course was completely rebuilt according to USGA specifications for tees and greens, has been transformed into a Par 72 course, enhancing the organization of International Championships, keeping the identity of the original design and faithfully reflecting the beauty, the unique qualities for this sport, the spirit and distinctive sign of the place. It?s characteristics include greens and tees at elevated level, strategic bunker positioning and greens that require a perfect view to assessing their unevenness. As a result the Vidago Palace golf course will delight and challenge the most experienced player.

The Vidago Palace course was redesigned by the firm Cameron and Powell from a Mackenzie Ross original, built in 1936. Currently the course was completely rebuilt according to USGA specificati...

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