| Pinheiros
Altos is a highly original course with two sets of nine holes that have
completely opposing characteristics. The spacious practice area is frequently
used by a number of professional golfers in the period before the tournament
season begins.
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provided by the Portuguese Tourist Office
Bordering
the 18,300 hectares of Natural Park of Ria Formosa which provides a habitat
for many species of birds and has much interesting vegetation, Pinheiros
Altos was designed by Ronald Fream of the USA. Later, the course was redeveloped
by Peter McEvoy and Howard Swan.
This
is a highly original and distinctive course, with two sets of nine holes
that possess completely opposing characteristics.
While
the first nine holes are over rolling sandy undergrowth with gentle pine
trees, the shorter second half runs through hills dotted with lakes that
present the main obstacle for the golfers on this course.
Since
its inauguration in June 1992, the course has gained a reputation as the
favourite pre-season practice ground for several of today’s top professional
golfers. They are drawn to the large practice ground which includes three
putting greens, areas for bunker, chip shots and several greens. There
are also comprehensive programmes of tuition for golfers of all levels.
Weekly programmes with individual lessons include video analysis of golfers’
swings. |
