Castro Marim Golf Course, Algarve Portugal

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Castro Marim Golf Course - Algarve - Portugal
	Castro Marim Golf Club
	Atlantic Course, is the first of 2 courses to be constructed at Castro Marim, near the border to Spain. Castro Marim is approximately 30 kilometres drive from Faro, taking the motorway. The challenging aspects of the course, whilst providing interest to the low handicappers will also test the ability of the average handicap golfer but remains pleasurable to both.
This new golf club near Castro Marim in the east of the Algarve, and offers full facilities for every golfer. Opened in June 2001 Castro Marim has breathtaking Mountain, Sea and River view's. From the first tee it looks as if the fairway is impossible to hit, being only 30 meters wide but due to the natural contours any ball hit left or right runs back to the centre of the fairway. With an elevated approach to the green this hole deserves it's stroke 4 indexing. The par 5 4th with it's elevated tee and dog left fairway is a hole to think about before the drive, the lake is very derivable and the elevated green is well protected. A good 5 iron leaves you with a reasonable short iron to this elevated green, but take care with bunker and small pine trees surrounding the green your second needs to be well hit. Most of the holes on this course are very deceptive and need thinking about, the eleventh is one to bear in mind. A par 4 measuring 323 meters, with a small lake guarding the green and reachable with your 3 wood, a good long iron shot leaves you with a wedge to the green and hopefully a par if not birdie. The 13th is a par 3, with yet another elevated tee looking down to this green it looks as if you can take a 9 iron but take heed of the wind it is very deceptive. This 13th green is also well protected with bunkers and a lake to the rear, a very challenging hole. Course designer Terry Murrey, has used the natural layout of the surrounding terrain to good use. Lakes and bunkers along with trees situated in the centre of some of the fairways keep you thinking. This we feel is a course to try on your golfing trip, but keep in mind we do recommenced buggies... Which can be pre-book when booking your round. 18 Holes Par 71 From White Tees Course Rating 68.6 - Slope Rating 124Length Meters 5,466 (White Tees) Facilities: Putting Green, Driving Rang Terrace, Locker Rooms, Club Rental, Buggies & Trolleys. ©Premier Direct 2005 Home Vilamoura \| Golf \| Premier Direct \| Special Offers\|Old Village Prices\| Contact Us \|Site Map Last Update November 12, 2006