A pioneer project in the Algarve
Situated in the heart of the Algarve, Portimao, the Penina Championship Golf Course is considered the most brilliant project of Sir Henry Cotton, triple champion of the British Open.
Back in 1966, the experienced Cotton was one of the first to recognize the Algarve’s huge potential as a golfing destination.
Following his instincts, Sir Henry's vision was "natural", he was fascinated by the great all-year round climate (including during fall and winter when most of the clubs in the UK are closed) coupled with the sheer beauty of the original site.
With the Penina Golf course, Sir Cotton conceived a layout, which would - after the introduction of literally thousands of trees and bushes - become transformed.
The unprecedented boom which followed that pioneering step that resulted today in the existance of some 40 golf courses in the Algarve and more to come!
A course with harduous challenges
The Penina Golf Course is a fairly flat parkland type course with almost four hundred thousand trees, plenty of water, many bunkers, with wide greens and a vast tee area, making Penina a real championship golf course.
Characteristics of a well-known venue
A major revitalisation programm in 2004/2005 refreshed the Penina Golf Course to stay on the highest level of quality.
Penina Championship is characterised by an unusual grouping of par-5's, with four of them arranged together in pairs at the beginning and end of the back nine.
Of all the Penina's par-3, the most memorable is the 13th - voted one of the best 500 holes in the world! The hole presents its own, particular challenge. A lake borders the right-hand side, coming into play off the back tees, while the sloping green is guarded to the front and left by a pair of bunkers.
Prestigious tornments
The Penina Golf Course has hosted the "Portugal Open" 9 times, the last 5 hosts being in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004 and 2006.
Prestigious society events have contributed to the venue fame such as the Daily Telegraph Seniors' Match (2000/2001), the National finals of the Audi Corp, together with Charity competitions such as the Sir Henry Cotton team Trophy and Sir Henry Cotton Charity classic (in Nov. and May respectively).
Download the scorecard and course map of Penina Golf Course, Portimao, Algarve.
Points of Interest:
After playing the championship, if you want to practise, visit the two 9-hole's at Penina.
Closest golf courses to Penina: Palmares Golf, Alto Golf, Alamos Golf and Morgado Golf. |
Penina Championship - Hole Nr. 5
The famous Hole Nr. 13 of Penina Golf
Penina Golf Course - Hole Nr. 12
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Course Details:
Architect: Sir Henry Cotton
Par: 73 - 18 holes
Opened in: 1966, totally refurbished in 1995.
Lengths: White 6273m / Yellow 5827m / Red 5140m
Max. handicap: -28 for men / -36 for ladies
Driving Range and Practice Circuit - Golf Shop - Restaurants - Bars - Swimming Pool - Solarium - Tennis Courts - Horse riding - Snooker - Sailing
Fairways: Lolium Perenne, Poa Pratensis
Greens: Creeping bent
Address:
Penina Golf Course & Resort
P.O. Box 146 - Penina
8501-952 Portimao
Algarve, Portugal
Tel: +351 282 420 223
GPS Coordinates:
N37º09´40´´
W8º34´52´´
How to get there?
Leaving Faro Airport, take the motorway A22 towards Loulé. After driving about 40 minutes, take the exit Alvor. You will come to a big round-about follow the signs to Figueira/Golf. You will find a BP Petrol Station after 500 m. on your left side is the entrance to the Penina Golf Resort.
Accommodation:
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