Estoril is one of the best established golfing venues in all of Portugal, and is an important part of any golfing holiday to the beautiful coastal area to the West of Lisbon.
Since its inauguration in 1945, Estoril has been the host of the national amateur championship on some 60 occasions, while the Mackenzie Ross designed layout has also welcomed the European Tour's finest for the Portuguese Open on 20 separate occasions. Some of golf's most famous names have graced Estoril's fairways, and presents a testing proposition in a beautiful location, bordered by eucalyptus, pine and mimosa trees.
The course and clubhouse allow visiting golfers to enjoy spectacular views over the Atlantic coastline, embellishing the experience of a round at Estoril.
Nicely laid out course , in generally very good condition for time of year - not the longest course but no worse for that ! Some lovely elevated tees with holes laid out below you , very playable and a decent challenge for most levels of golfer
What a course. Superb test and greens were amazing. It rained but they were still quick! Despite it being short in length it was tricky and a great test. We followed three groups of women who took forever and they’d let another group in without booking which made it a 5+ hour round! Great course to play and worth doing it again! My eagle 2 on 278 par 4 was highlight with a drive to 4’. Strange thing was the stroke index by hole though - some Real odd ones!
Enjoyed the course. Greens were excellent. Club house was disappointing, needed a bit of TLC
As per my first review
We had chosen to play a 36 hole competition at Estoril by playing the course on two days of our trip. We had enjoyed it 2 years ago hence our return. Cracking course and a fair test.
Enjoyed this course Buggies too expensive
Course was very very busy which caused a very slow round. The course itself was great
Very good course, and close to Hotel Palacio, which offered a very good shuttle bus service.
Ridiculously slow - we had to come off the course on 16 in order to make our return transfer to the airport as it was so slow. Would only play again if we could get our early!
Great courses thx
Great condition. Great staff. Buggies expensive but worth it. Greens first class
Homely traditional clubhouse, quite old school feeling to facilities and a limited proshop but friendly and helpful staff. Short, hilly but challenging course with intriguing greens and bunkers with different sand to keep you on your toes! No feeling of going up and down here - every hole needing a wide range of shots and clubs with some narrow tees, undulating lies, raised greens with plenty of borrows. Great fun but not for the golfer who likes booming the driver into next week as it could prove to be a round that uses up a lot of balls ........
Good golf course, in good condition however the clubhouse is a little tired. Disappointing to see players not repairing pitch marks which had an impact on a lot of the greens.
Super golfcourse with wonderful holes en supergreens !! Best course we played
The buggy request had not been received and we were told there were none available despite a row of buggies outside. Only after we cancelled the tee time and walked out did they come after us and offer a buggy.The front nine holes are interesting but the back nine, over the motorway are not. The two finishing holes are poor.
Greens that are a challenge in their own right and a course in exceptional condition
It was a fun couple of rounds but I guess I was expecting something different.
A very interesting course which holds your attention throughout the round.There is no repetition of holes. It was in good condition and we enjoyed playing it.
Really interesting holes and beautiful scenery
Fun course quite short but enjoyable
Absolute pleasure to play this course superb greens , probably the best greens ive ever played on , the whole group had nothing but praise for the course
great course ticked all the boxes loved the different types of holse and has some fantastic par 3s
Great course, I have rated it as hard because we played off the white tees which made it that much more difficult for most of us. Have played there before and throughly enjoyed the experience both times. Buggies reserved and were there for us.
acceptable, see above
very nice course, great greens and generally the fairways in good condition for the time of year and the usage they were having.
Very satisfactory for the level of my golf.
Really enjoyed this golf course. Very traditional course with many interesting holes. We were booked to play twice and actually arranged via the hotel to play a 3rd game. The caddy service was useful and the buggy service between 16 and 17 much appreciated. Better VFM to book a game direct with the hotel and at this time of year there were plenty of tee times. We were coupled with other players on two of our games and managed to book to play alone on the 3rd occasion.
Nice
Nice traditional parkland course, well presented and maintained. I played this after 4 rounds at hard championship courses and it was a pleasant game. The first hole is a bit bland but then the rest of the course is a gem. The halfway house was lovely, I've never had tea served in china cup and saucer before. Chatted to some members who were very friendly. I needed a buggy as I'd twisted my ankle on another course but it is walkable. There is a free shuttle from the 16th up the hill to the 17th, you'll be very puffed if you chose to walk it. I'd play it again as a gentle end to a tiring golf break.
Most enjoyable but very slow play especially on first few holes.
One of our favourites with the fairways and greens being in superb condition, as always. Not a long course but certainly very tricky. As it’s very popular it is always going to be slow as tee times are always fully booked with, possibly, no regard to golfers abilities! Brilliant design around the natural terrain and the whole athmosphere is that of a great members club.
Really enjoyed playing the course. Fairways in great condition. However the greens were extremely difficult.
Excellent - late tee off time so only just finished before darkness, bar closed immediately...
Wonderful course and brilliant greens which were fast! No shorts allowed on pavilion balcony but ok at ground level and nice bar.
A very pretty course winding and up and down. We were too late for buggies and it is a demanding walk. Each hole has individuality, a lovely design.
We booked three rounds but unfortunately because is was too hot (32 degrees centigrade) we only played 10 holes on each of the last two rounds. The sand in the bunkers was very hard. However, hole 13 had some shrubbery and trees cut down from when we last played and the view to the green was much clearer.
Nice course once again all staff very helpful.
Fabulous course! Picturesque views, undulating lush fairways and great greens - our favourite course of the trip.
Our golf party included a range of handicaps from 5 (men) to 36 (ladies) so it was important that the course provided enough challenges for all - which it did. The greens were outstanding and a difficult read which brought its own challenges. The course is relatively short but beautifully maintained with an excellent half way house. Only a 5 -10 minute transfer from the hotel, the location was excellent.
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