Situated in the heart of the Algarve, the
Penina championship course is considered the most brilliant project of Sir Henry
Cotton, triple champion of the British Open. This was also the first golf course
to be built in the Algarve, back in 1966. The experienced Henry Cotton was one
of the first to recognize the Algarve's huge potential as a golfing destination.
The quality and the success of his work encouraged the subsequent construction
of many other courses that now exist in the region.
The Penina course has numerous bunkers, 360,000 trees, plenty of water and
wide greens. It also has a vast tee area, making this a real championship
course. The sequence of the holes is very original, for the last nine holes both
begin and end with two par 5.
Subsequently another nine holes have been added to the course (Monchique
Course), and there is also a small course - the Quinta - for experienced players
with a very short nine holes placed between the fairways of the championship
course.
Due to development works, both the Championship Course and the Quinta Course
will be closed for play from 5th September 1994 to 4th September 1995. The
Monchique Course will be open, as well as the Golf Academy.
