Located in the Western Algarve, near Portimão – Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is the perfect resort for those who want to experience Portuguese golf. Sir Henry Cotton has designed the championship course, which is the oldest 18 hole course in the Algarve. Penina Hotel & Golf Resort has been nominated as Portugal’s premier golf resort by the World Travel Awards. The championship course has hosted the Portuguese Open 10 times; and along with the resort course and academy course, Penina is the perfect resort for those who want to play a lot of golf.
*Clients that stay in the Penina Golf Resort can also play in Pinheiros Altos and San Lorenzo Golf Courses
Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course
The championship course is known as one of the most challenging and satisfying courses in all of Portugal. The course is tree lined and beautiful, with its several ditches and water hazards, and is maintained to the highest standard. The course is famous for its layout, undulating greens and stunning scenery.
Holes: 18
Par: 73
Handicap:
Gentlemen – 28
Ladies – 36
Resort Course
The Resort Course has 9 well-thought-out holes that adhere to the principles of prestigious Portuguese Sir Henry Cotton: the perfect golf course for golfers of all levels.
Holes: 9 or 18 (by playing two sets of the same nine holes)
Par: 35 or 71
Handicap:
Not required
Course Length – 9 hole:
- White marks – 2987 metres (3267 yards)
- Yellow marks – 2629 metres (2875 yards)
Course Length – 18 hole:
- White marks – 5964 metres (6522 yards)
Yellow marks – 5259 metres (5751 yards)
Academy Course
The Academy Course winds its way between the holes of the Championship Course and the Resort Course.
This 9 hole course is well designed for the average golfer and is excellent for versatile and pleasant holiday golf. With small greens and precision from tee, all golfers get a chance to practice their short game.
Par: 30
Handicap:
Not required
Course Length:
1851 metres (2024 yards)
