Martin Hawtree has extended his original concept of the original 27 Holes by adding another 9 and created and creating two distinctive courses. These new holes are part of the Millennium Course and wander amongst the parkland of pine tress that are often found on the coast in the Algarve. The course is a pleasure to play with subtle with few very tricky situations except for possibly the the par-3 sixth with its lake on the left of the fairway waiting for erring balls.

Opened in 2000, Millennium is Vilamoura's fourth course and has proved to be an exciting and popular addition. The new front 9, which mostly runs through a pine forest, is a perfect compliment to the reshaped loop of the old Laguna course that makes up the back 9. Wide fairways, large greens and four different sets of tees make this course enjoyable for all levels of player, with the emphasis on precision rather than power. Like its Vilamoura neighbours, Millennium is a classy championship layout and comes highly recommended.

Designer: Martin Hawtree
Fairways: Bermuda Tifton 419
Greens: Penn A4 bentgrass
Par: 72
Length: 6820 yards