In play since 1973, this spectacular 18-hole championship golf course was designed by the architect Frank Pennink. Referred to by golf specialists as one of the best courses in Europe, Aroeira I hosted the Portugal Open in 1996 and 1997, various Ladies Open and the Qualifying School of the Ladies European Tour.
Situated within a beautiful protected area just 25 km from the heart of Lisbon and 600 metres from a stretch of sandy beaches, Aroeira is the largest golf resort in the Greater Lisbon Area. Providing the perfect environment for the whole family to relax, the Aroeira Golf Resort is a fully enclosed 345 hectare property set within a mature pine forest. The resort includes two 18-hole championship golf courses, a welcoming clubhouse with restaurant, snack-bar and bar, a golf shop, golf school, driving range, swimming pool, 4 tennis courts and, in the future, a hotel and a small shopping mall.
Tips given by professional players and based on white tees:
1
A relatively straight hole with a bunker to the right of the fairway and a difficult approach to the green which is protected by three bunkers on the left.
2
A relatively long hole with a dogleg to the right. The green is protected by a bunker on both sides.
3
The hole has a dogleg to the left. Since there is usually a headwind the hole plays much longer. The fairway slopes to the right and the green is protected by bunkers on both sides.
4
A flat hole whose green is protected by a lake on the right and a bunker on the left.
5
A relatively simple hole with a slight slope to the left where the ball lands after being driven.
6
A relatively short hole with a dogleg to the right and a green protected by a bunker and lake on the left.
7
This hole has a dogleg to the right and bunkers on both sides. The green slopes sharply to the left.
8
It is a fairly difficult par 3 hole since it requires a long iron to a green that slopes sharply to the left and is protected by a large bunker on the right.
9
A somewhat undulating fairway and a slight dogleg to the right, the ninth green has a bunker to the left and rear.
10
The hole has a fairly undulating fairway and to the right is out of bounds. The second shot involves a slight dogleg to the right, while the green is protected by water and a bunker on the left and a bunker on the right.
11
A straight hole that slopes down after the first 100 meters, towards the green that has water and bunkers to the left and right.
12
A relatively straightforward hole whose green is protected by a bunker on the right.
13
A relatively long, straight hole. There is a bunker to the right of the green.
14
The hole is 125m long. There is a large lake between the tee and the green, which is well protected by a bunker to the right and rear.
15
For the first shot the fairway rises and doglegs slightly to the right, while for the second it drops and has a sharp dogleg to the left. The green is protected by a lake on the left and a bunker on the right.
16
A relatively straight, simple hole. The green is protected by bushes on the left and a bunker on the right.
17
The fairway dips down and has a dogleg to the left, while the green is protected by a bunker on each side.
18
A straight hole if you tee off with a driver. Where the ball lands the ground slopes to the left which may leave no angle for the second shot to the green.
Information:
Founded
1973
Architect
Frank Pennink
Proprietor
Silcoge – Soc Const. de Obras Gerais, S. A.
Director
Francisco Pinto Leite
Professional
Joaquim Moura
Green Keeper
Carlos Fonseca
Main events on this course
Portugal Open 1996/1997
Ladies Portugal Open 2004
Map:
Aroeira I - Herdade da Aroeira, Fonte da Telha 2815-207 Charneca da Caparica, Portugal
Directions:
GPS
38º34'28.44"N 9º10'20.21"W
Drive out of Lisbon to the south on the A2 (IC3) to Setúbal. Immediately after crossing the bridge take the first slip road to the right to Costa da Caparica and drive west. At the second traffic lights turn to the left and then follow the directional signs with the word 'Golfe'.
