For speed of round the correct description is snail pace. 5 hours plus is not acceptable. No issues with check-in, buggy, practice facilities and start. The course is challenging but off the yellow tees I was able to play with the same ball all the way round. I had a decent round and as I was playing with a member I was able to figure out the shots and club selection. Unfortunately after the heavy rains the previous weekend the bunkers were a complete mess and should have been GUR. No one was bothering to attempt to rake them and in some cases I was surprised that a family of Hippos hadn't taken up residence as they were just mud baths. The greens were true as long as you managed to avoid the un-repaired pitch marks. It's a sad indictment of holiday golf courses that people don't bother repairing pitch marks. I lost count of the number I repaired that weren't mine. Did I enjoy the round? Not really. It was just too slow and we were almost finishing in darkness with a 1230hrs tee time.
Nick Faldo’s course at Amendoeira has become one of the most sought after courses in the Algarve, traversing the stunning undulating ground of the resort, the Faldo Course is a diverse challenge that you’ll remember for years. Despite being one of the youngest courses in the Algarve, the Faldo is ranked in the top 10 layouts in Portugal.
The Amendoeira Faldo Course is a part of the famous Amendoeira Resort, found in the heart of the Algarve, the Faldo can be matched up with other epic local courses to create a golf break to remember. With the warm Portuguese sun shining down and the rolling fairways ahead, there are few fine places for a round of golf.
Featured offer
