The Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club is less than 250 yards from the hotel and features 36 holes designed by Seve Ballesteros as well as incredible practice facilities at the Jack Nicklaus Academy. The first of the 18-holes is called the Mar & Pinos, which means Sea & Pines and this couldn’t be more fitting for a name as the course is a tale of two-nines. The front nine is fairly open but there’s danger in the form of lakes and water hazards, whereas the back nine is more punishing of any wayward tee shots as there are pine trees scattered everywhere.
The second 18-hole course is called the Central which is a Par 72 with a twist as there are 6-par 3s, 6 par-4s and 6 par-5s. A stand out hole will be the 18th which features an iconic fairway bunker in the shape of an S on the 18th, to stand for Seve Ballesteros the course designer.
The Signature Hole - 6th -
The 6th hole is a short par 4 that tees off over a lake towards the sea. It is well known for its panoramic views and for being a prime viewing location to watch the sunset. The hole itself should not cause too many problems at less than 340 yards from Whites but there is out-of-bounds left and a sloping green which could catch some players out.
Sea & Pines:
Blacks - 7,065yards (Par 72)
White - 6,668yards (Par 72)
Blue - 5,693yards (Par 72)
Yellow - 5,995 yards(Par 71)
Red - 4,950yards (Par 72)
Central:
Blacks - 6,639yards (Par 72)
White - 6,393yards (Par 72)
Blue - 5,670yards (Par 72)
Yellow - 5,935yards (Par 72)
Red - 4,979yards (Par 72)
Clubhouse / Golf Facilities
The practice facilities at Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club are simply incredible with a Jack Nicklaus Academy featuring 3 Driving Ranges all next door!
There is a total of 130 bays at the golf club with 44 bays at the Novo Range which is 270m long and has a bunker to practice long sand shots...not everyday you get to practice these. Golfers then also have the choice of hitting the long clubs in the bag at the Petri Range which has 28 grass/mat bays, ideal for hitting the driver. For those wanting to warm-up their iron-play instead there is the Sancti Range which is 180m long and has 35 bays which can be hit off either grass or mats.
Once having got your long-game as prepared as it can be ahead of the 1st tee, there are then also 3-holes of pitch and putt, a specific deep bunker area and a putting green in front of the clubhouse to get your short-game in top shape.
