This is the course that has been used several times for the Portuguese Open. The course favours the long hitter, but requires the player to pick a particular route to score well. Although both anti-clockwise loops, the first nine suggests a draw, whilst the second favours a fade from the tee. Holes 3, 15 and 17, feature lakes that must be negotiated. Holes 8,10,15 and 18, are the most testing for the scratch player while Holes 2,3,5,12, 13 and 17, offer the best ´possibilities of birdies. An enjoyable experience for players of all standards.

The magnificent Quinta do Lago South is the Algarve's original championship course and is still one of its best. It has been a regular host to the Portuguese Open - it was here in 1989 that Colin Montgomerie won his first European Tour event. It's a great course in a beautiful natural setting with everything you could want for an enjoyable game - testing par 4s, generous fairways on the par 5s, short holes across water (including the spectacular par 3 15th), tricky doglegs, cleverly placed bunkers and super-fast greens. Always in top condition and a real 'must play'.

Designer: William Mitchell/Joseph Lee
Fairways: Bermuda Tifton 419
Greens: Penncross bent
Par: 72
Length: 6205 yards

Course Record
Colin Montgomerie (62) - (1989)