We Never Lose at the 19th Hole

If you are a golfer then you don’t need further explanation! Golf is a sport that can be therapeutic, as well as quite frustrating! And some say that golf is like a love affair: If you don’t take it seriously, it’s no fun; if you do, it breaks your heart.

The Casas do Barlavento mantra is to have serenity to accept the shots you miss, the courage to try again and the wisdom not to throw your clubs in the lake.

If you are in the Western Algarve, we advise you to practice this golf mantra in the following courses:

Espiche Golf

Architect  – Peter Sauerman | Opening Year: 2012 | Characteristics: 18 holes, PAR 72, back tees 5862m | Golf Pro : Luís Espadinha | GPS: 37º 7’ 23”N ; 8º 45’ 11”W | website www.espiche-golf.com

Boavista Golf 

Architect – Howard Swan | Opening Year: 2002 | Characteristics: 18 holes, PAR 71, back tees 6053m | GPS: 37º 6’ 11”N ; 8º 42’ 23”W | website www.boavitaresort.pt

Onyria Palmares 

Architect – Robert Trent Jones Jr | Opening Year: 2011 | Characteristics: 27 holes, PAR 72, back tees 6312m | GPS: 37º 7’ 35”N ; 8º 38’ 31.19”W | website www.onyriapalmares.com

Penina Championship Course

 Architect – Sir Henry Cotton | Opening Year: 1966 | Characteristics: 18 + 9 + 9 holes, PAR 73, back tees 6273m | GPS: 37º 09’ 40.27”N ; 8º 34’ 49”W | website www.penina.com

Morgado Golf 

Architect – European Golf Design | Opening Year: 2003 | Characteristics: 18 holes, PAR 73, back tees 6433m | GPS: 37º 11’ 49.21”N ; 8º 34’ 01.77”W | website www.nauhotels.com

Salgados golf course

Architect – Pedro Vasconcelos | Opening Year: 1994 | Characteristics: 18 holes, PAR 72, back tees 6079m | Golf Pro: John Wood | GPS: 37º 05’ 36.31”N ; 8º 19’ 26.96”W | website www.nauhotels.com          

And remember, tee it high and let it fly!