Lisbon
Golf Courses - Praia D'el Rey Golf & Country Club
Praia
D'el Rey Golf & Country Club Vale de
Janelas, Apartado 2, 2510 Obidos.
Markers
Length
Rating
18
holes, Par 72
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6056 m
5586 m
4731 m
71.7
69.4
70.2
Situated in the western tourist
region, one hour's motorway driving from Lisbon International
Airport. This beautiful and unspoilt region has very
strong links to nature. Nearby is Peniche, which as
late as the mid-16th century was an island in the Atlantic.
Siltation formed the long and narrow isthmus flanked
by gently sloping beaches which now joins it to the
mainland. Skirting the harbour, on the south face of
the peninsula, is the sprawling landmark fortress.
The environs around Peniche are equally attractive.
On the peninsula's western headland, 2km from the town
centre, Cabo Carvoeiro affords grand views of the ocean
and the strange-shaped rocks along the eroded coastline.
Respected American golf architect, Cabell B. Robinson,
viewed being asked to design the 18 hole par 72 championship
Praia D'El Rey golf course as the opportunity of a lifetime.
"This is the kind of landscape we architects try
to create, but at Praia D'El Rey it's all here, naturally.
Now it's my responsibility to protect it", he says
modestly.
It is certainly one of the most picturesque layouts
in Europe, set in extensive grounds of pine forest and
undulating dunes with spectacular views over the Atlantic
and the Berlenga Islands beyond. The course is visually
stunning and tremendously exciting to play. Because
of the endless variations of the terrain you'll never
play it the same way twice.
Cabell has designed the course to be the complete golfing
challenge with bold deep bunkers, undulating greens,
and natural sand border areas contrasting sharply with
the lush green fairways. The ladies' tees are also far
enough forward to make sure that length isn't a problem.
Cabell feels very strongly that the course must be fun
for everyone to play. Praia D'El Rey, rated 13th best
course in Europe by Golf World magazine, has become
one of the major golfing destinations in Europe. Not
surprisingly, Praia D'El Rey has become a favourite
destination for both private and sponsored events as
well as international tournaments.
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