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About the golf course
The Royal & Ocean golf courses at Vale do Lobo, in the Algarve, offer 36 challenging holes of golf available to play all year round. The two courses were designed by Henry Cotton and redesigned by American architect Rocky Roquemore.
On the Royal Course is the most photographed hole in Europe, the 16th, a par three that requires a carry over the cliffs. Both take players through streets lined with pines and fig trees to the edge of the cliff and along the beach.
This combination of links golf and indoor golf provides an enjoyable game for golfers of all skill levels.
| Year built | 1985 |
| Designer/s | Henry Cotton |
| Manager | Hernâni Estêvão |
| Greenkeeper | Ignácio Coelho |
| Golf professional | Steve Watkins |
| Difficulty | 4/5 |
| Aprox. tee interval | 10 min. |
| Buggy recommended | Not necessary |
| Buggy allowed in fairway | No |
| Maximum handicap (man) | 28 |
| Maximum handicap (woman) | 36 |
| Club hire | Yes |
| Buggy | Yes |
| Trolleys | Yes |
| Electric Trolleys | Yes |
| Half hour lessons | Yes |
| Open to non-members | Yes |
| Driving Range | Yes |
Opinions and reviews
James
- Kind of player Usually play to handicap
- Rating
3.75 /5
- Date 02/08/2026
Course was excellent if a little expensive
Richard Jay Frockt
- Kind of player Usually play to handicap
- Rating
3.5 /5
- Date 08/08/2024
Enjoyable playing conditions