The Courses
Guests who wish to stay at Tivoli Carveiro are in for a treat, as this resort provides an opportunity to play on three different golf courses with unique differences. Players can enjoy the different aspects the courses provide; whether they want to enjoy playing in the wildlife atmosphere of Salgados, or the challenging and hazardous Alamos to improve upon their skills.
Morgado Reguengo is another option that is open to golfers of all capabilities, and when combined with the stunning backdrop of the Monchique mountains, a serene and aesthetic experience is provided.
Morgado Reguengo course information:
• 7,300 yards
• Assembled by European Golf Design
• Active since 2003
• Par: 71
• Holes: 18
• Slope: 129
TEES:
• White tees: 6399 metres (6169 yards), Par 71, SSS 72
• Yellow tees: 5857 metres (6405 yards), Par 71, SSS 70
• Red tees: 4824 metres (5276 yards), Par 71, SSS 70
• Signature Hole: Hole 18, Par 4, 333 yards, SI 9
Alamos course information :
• 6,600 yards
• Assembled by European Golf Design
• Active since 2006
• Par: 73
• Holes: 18
• Slope: 129
TEES:
• White tees: 5641 metres (6169 yards), Par 73, SSS 69
• Yellow tees: 5055 metres (5528 yards), Par 73, SSS 68
• Red tees: 4291 metres (4693 yards), Par 73, SSS 69
• Signature Hole: Hole 9, Par 3, 190 yards, SI 11
Salgados course information:
• 6,649 yards
• Assembled by Pedro Vasconcelos
• Active since 1994
• Par: 72
• Holes: 18
• Slope: N/A
TEES:
• White tees: 6079 metres (6648 yards), Par 72, SSS 72
• Yellow tees: 5639 metres (6167 yards), Par 72, SSS 70
• Blue tees: 5155 metres (5638 yards), Par 72, SSS 73
• Red tees: 4708 metres (5149 yards), Par 72, SSS 70
• Signature Hole: Hole 13, Par 4, 295 yards (Yellow tees), SI 8
Other popular courses in the region include the Gramacho, Pinta, Alto, Penina & Palmares
Gramacho Golf Course:
Gramacho's golf course is one of the greatest in the Algarve and one of the most distinctive options in this golf-rich region. With its rocky outcrops, dry stone walls, tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkers, and lakes, Gramacho is a great challenge for golfers of all levels and is recognised for its plethora of ingeniously crafted holes. It is a definite must-play if you are visiting the Algarve or Portugal in general.
Course information:
• Size: 6,107m
• Holes: 18
• Par: 72
• Slope: 127
• 1991 – established (Ron Fream, Nick Price & David Dale)
• FAIRWAYS: Bermuda Grass
• GREENS: Pen Cross Bent
TEES:
• White tees: 6107 meters, 72 par, 127 slope
• Yellow tees: 5532 meters, 72 par, 123 slope
• Yellow tees (W): 5212 meters , 72 par, 130 slope
• Red tees (W): 4777 meters, 72 par, 124 slope
Vale da Pinta Golf Course:
Opened in 1992, Pinta Golf Course has a reputation for always being in excellent condition. The immaculate and enjoyable Bermuda Grass fairways result in a satisfying playing environment. Most of the course’s par 4s and 5s utilise dog legs to put a major emphasise on accurate driving. Scattered water hazards further add to the challenge of this course, meaning approach shots have an equally important role in scoring well.
Course information:
• Size: 6,127m
• Holes: 18
• Par: 72
• Slope: 123
• 1992 – established (Ron Fream & David Dale)
• FAIRWAYS: Bermuda Grass
• GREENS: Pen Cross Bent
TEES:
• White tees: 6127 meters, 72 par, 123 slope
• Yellow tees: 5679 meters, 72 par, 118 slope
• Yellow tees (W): 5241 meters, 71 par, 127 slope
• Red tees (W): 4866 meters, 71 par, 121 slope
Penina Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course:
Having hosted 10 Portuguese Opens, this difficult but rewarding 18 hole golf course is considered to be one of the best courses in the country. Assembled by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton, this hazardous and challenging course can be testing for even the most cautiously skilled golf players.
Course information:
• Size: 6,273m
• Holes: 18
• Par: 73
• Slope: 131
• 1966 – established (Henry Cotton)
• FAIRWAYS: Lolium Perene, Poa Pratensis & Creeping Bent
• GREENS: Creeping Bent Cobra
TEES:
• White tees: 6273 meters, 73 par, 131 slope
• Yellow tees: 5826 meters, 73 par, 126 slope
• Blue tees: 5411 meters, 73 par, 127 slope
• Red tees: 5140 meters, 73 par, 124 slope