Penina Golf resort Portugal

tbaymusicman

Hi guy's just wondering what are people experiences of this place? My brother and i are going there in April for 5 days with unlimited golf purchased through golf holidays.ie seems nice on the review pages but i am sure a few boardies might have other opinions. Also is there much to do in Portimao(Places to eat etc) thanks.

Kevinmarkham

Here are some photos from my visit last year. The course is very flat, but if the heat is up it is still hard work - we played in 30 degrees and there's a pool beside the 10th tee - a few of us felt like taking a break.

It's the oldest course on the Algarve and is a gentle experience - it's not a thriller but it maintains a good rhythm the whole way round. Not too tough either.

tbaymusicman

Cool i heard it was one of the toughest courses over there so out of curiosity what is your handicap? Did you stay in the hotel?

Kevinmarkham

tbaymusicman wrote: »

Cool i heard it was one of the toughest courses over there so out of curiosity what is your handicap? Did you stay in the hotel?

We were staying further west, at Martinhal. My handicap is 7. The course is manageable if you're reasonably straight off the tee. There are some tough holes - sure - but once you're in the fairway it's mostly straightforward. 9 is a tough dogleg, and the par threes 13 and 16 call for guts. There's a fair amount of water and if you're in the trees, it's mostly hitting out sideways.

Dbu

Hi op
Have played this course for many years
Greens always in excellent condition. Fantastic test off the blues
Plenty of trees, but you will have no trouble finding your ball and playing out, which is fair.
Hotel probably a bit expensive for beers and food (5*), but get a cab to Alvor (5mins) just up the road. Alternatives are Potimao (10mins) or get a cab the other direction and go to Lagos (15mins). Alvor suited us better, many restaurants bars etc and €8 cab
Holes that stood out for me are 2,5 12 and 13
Take plenty of water, can get hot as you are shaded between the trees..
nice photos Kevin, wants me to get a flight today:D
Course record jointly held by Paul Broadhurst and Robert Karlson i think (open to correction) 64
Trust me if you have 36 points here you have played well.

tbaymusicman

I'm hoping to go round and use less then 36 balls haha it sounds great tho i can not wait to get out there i am fairly new to golf and this is my first holiday and we have unlimited golf so going to try get as much in as possible! One more question would you bring balls or is it easier(cheaper) to buy them there?

Benny Cake

tbaymusicman wrote: »

! One more question would you bring balls or is it easier(cheaper) to buy them there?

If you have the space in your baggage I'd bring the balls with me. They will be pricey to buy out there..

tbaymusicman

Oh everyone else i was talking to told me they were cheap over there? Have you been?

Benny Cake

tbaymusicman wrote: »

Oh everyone else i was talking to told me they were cheap over there? Have you been?

Not to this particular course, but I've been to Portugal the last 4 years for golf.

Dbu

tbaymusicman wrote: »

Oh everyone else i was talking to told me they were cheap over there? Have you been?

Golf balls are NOT cheap to buy on courses in Portugal
If you are bringing your own clubs, bring balls:)

tbaymusicman

I actually booked clubs with Clubsforhire so wasn't planning on bringing balls but now you have me thinking i better bring some thanks guys any other tips?

Guru Maith Agut

Benny Cake wrote: »

Not to this particular course, but I've been to Portugal the last 4 years for golf.

Dont mean to hijack thread but a quick question Benny. Where have you found cheapest to get green fees for courses near Villamoura?

Anybody else know if Benny doesn't?

the greatest game

Green fee's are generally the same ,

It depends what month you are going, what time you are playing at etc ? and what offers they have

There is a good deals if you are getting accomdation as well, you can get unlimited golf over 3 days in Oceania courses

On average in April, Oceania course would be 80- 100 euro... the better Oceania ones , victoria - old course would be more ..

Benny Cake

Guru Maith Agut wrote: »

Dont mean to hijack thread but a quick question Benny. Where have you found cheapest to get green fees for courses near Villamoura?

Anybody else know if Benny doesn't?

Unfortunately golf in villamoura is not cheap. I have found the best value to be had is to book one of the packages on the oceanico website.
http://www.oceanicogolf.com/book-golf/book-packages.html

Guru Maith Agut

Cheers lads!

Ernest Oreo

tbaymusicman wrote: »

I actually booked clubs with Clubsforhire so wasn't planning on bringing balls but now you have me thinking i better bring some thanks guys any other tips?

would be nuts to buy balls in a pro-shop surely?
unless you are looking for excuses to significantly support the local portugese economy
i'd just buy some on-line and have them delivered to your hotel
easy peasy

tbaymusicman

Ernest Oreo wrote: »

would be nuts to buy balls in a pro-shop surely?
unless you are looking for excuses to significantly support the local portugese economy
i'd just buy some on-line and have them delivered to your hotel
easy peasy

That is genius!! What would i need to do for this contact the hotel and let them know that i will be sending balls ??