Located close to the historic town of Castro Marim the course runs through undulating hills dotted with pines and occasional views across the River Guadiana to neighbouring Spain. This course calls for careful play with strategically placed water hazards and fairway terrain that can place you in trouble. This is not mention the well placed bunkers waiting for an erring ball. The par-3 on the seventeenth is a hole that calls for special club selection with bunkers in front of the green and a lake behind, whilst at the same time subject to the prevailing winds off the sea

Castro Marim is carved out of predominantly pine woodland and set in rolling terrain against a hilly backdrop. There are impressive views of the nearby River Guadiana and the Atlantic Ocean. The course designer, Terry Murray, has used the natural ground cleverly and visitors are advised to be wary of a sometimes deceptive landscape. The clever layout demands accurate play and astute club selection. Opened in 2000 as the first phase of a luxury resort, we're sure Castro Marim is destined to become a firm favourite with UK golfers. Buggies recommended.

Designer: Terry Murray
Fairways: Bermuda
Greens: Penn A4
Par: 72
Length: 6010 yards