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Ocean
Premier Golf Course Rating

The Ocean Course is set adjacent to the Atlantic and is laid out more like a links type course, with some holes winding their way through the estate of Vale do Lobo. A very challenging course for all grades of golfer.

The first hole is some what intimidating, to the left a view over a lake and on the right trees and shrubs. The tee shot has to be very accurate, slightly to the left side of the fairway which gives you a good look at the elevated green. After meandering through tree lined fairways you come to the ninth hole a par 4. This 329 meter hole is fraught with danger, out of bounds on the left and a lake lurking on the right. A very accurate tee shot is required to give you a good second shot approach to a harsh sloping green, it is better to be short of the pine. Too long and you are in 3 putt country, take care on your up hill putt to short and it comes back to you, a tricky green to say the least. The next few holes lull you into falls security, the par 3 fifteenth lurks. This par three has out of bounds on the left and a sandy wasteland to the right, the green is large and inviting so a deep breath and a good swing is needed, good luck. Too finish their is a par 5, from the tee the fairway rises all the way to an elevated green. If you are chipping on there is a good chance you will not see the flag. To end with once you are on the green it is advisable to have a good look at your putt, as this green is some what difficult to read.

COURSE DETAILS

First Built 1968 Remolded 1999
Designed by Sir Henry Cotton and Rocky Roquemore
18 Hole - Par 71 - SSS 70
Length 5,493 Meters

PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

Handicap Certificates Needed, Men 28 and Ladies 36
Normal Algarve Dress code, Tailored shorts and collared polo shirts.

Last up date January 1, 2002
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