Santo da Serra Golf Course

Santo da Serra Golf Course: Description

Above the bay of Machico, where the first Portuguese sailors disembarked, lies the Clube de Golf do Santo da Serra.

The original course, constructed in 1937, was redesigned in 1991 by the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones. He created a spectacular and completely new 27 hole course integrated into one of the most beautiful locations created by nature.

Here, golf and nature live in perfect harmony with sport and the environment. Be it competition or pleasure, the passions of those who play at Santo da Serra are always satisfied.

Holes 2, 3 and 4 of the Machico Course are unforgettably ingrained in the memories of those who have played there.

The Machico and Desertas Courses are those usually used for the Madeira Island Open whilst the Serras Course, mildly flat, maintains the same level of play.

With four optional tees at each hole, the player is offered various levels of play enabling straightforward, relaxing rounds as well as more challenging ones.

This is the reason Santo da Serra annually hosts the Madeira Open, a tournament on the PGA European Tour.

Golfing stars, many of whom are Ryder Cup players, praise the excellent quality of fairways and greens. The semi-roughs and roughs are proof of the meticulous care given to course conditions.

A true botanical garden, the course is adorned with four beautiful lakes surrounded by trees offering shade from the shimmering Atlantic sunshine.