Pinta Course

The Monchique Hills form the spectacular backdrop to this excellently designed course. Most of the natural contours of the terrain were retained as was the majority of the centuries-old olive trees, one of which has been estimated to he over 1,200 years of age. Large, sometimes deep bunkers and fine, fast undulating greens are strong features of the course. The par-3 seventh is one of the signature holes, played over a valley to a well-bunkered wide, but not deep, green demanding a high, soft-landing shot. Another gem is the par-5 fourth which, after the tee-shot, is all downhill, with trees encroaching on to the fairway.

Gramacho Course

This was an unusual double nine course but nine new conventional holes were opened for play in September 2002. Inserted after the original 4th double hole, the new loop was designed by Nick Price and Rick Elliot. Apart from areas near the lateral boundaries, the new holes are fairly wide open, with little or no rough, so golfers can keep up a steady pace of play. The scenic 10th is a downhill par 3 with lakeside green guarded by bunkers and palm trees. After the 13th hole, players return to the original five closing holes with their familiar optional sets of tees and large optional greens, affording a pleasant mix of old and new on natural, contoured terrain.

Pinta Course