3 Nights, 2 Rounds
Carved across the resort's fertile valley floor, the O'Connor Jnr Course is a very different ask to Nick Faldo's hillier layout over the way at Amendoeira. Christy O'Connor Jnr knew this part of the Algarve inside out and you can see it in the routing, it leans into the natural land, with orange groves framing several holes and giving the course its real Algarve character.
Where Faldo's climbs and drops, O'Connor's tends to stay down in the valley. The interest comes from sensible hazards rather than big elevation shifts, with water and well-placed bunkers asking you to pick a line and commit. Off the tee it's welcoming enough for most golfers to enjoy, but it doesn't let you switch off either, especially into the greens where anything slightly loose can leave a tricky up-and-down.
For groups, it's the ideal counterpoint to Faldo: play one course that tests your legs and one that tests your patience. Better players will still find plenty of risk-and-reward moments, while mid to higher handicappers should feel like they've had a fair crack at it.
The O'Connor Jnr sits within the Amendoeira Resort in the heart of the Algarve, so it's an easy one to pair with the Faldo Course or bolt onto a wider Algarve golf break. Play it on your next Golf Holiday to the Algarve.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want a flatter, more relaxed walk and a scenic resort round that still has a bit of bite.
Who is it best for?
Mixed-ability groups building a multi-course Algarve trip and anyone who likes strategy and positioning more than sheer length.
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The undisputed highlight of the O’Connor Course is the designer’s take on Augusta National’s ‘Amen Corner’ – holes 7, 8 and 9 are skirted at various points by a great lake which snakes its way dangerously through three splendid holes.
Skirted by traditional Moorish buildings, dating back to the 13th century, the course’s location is steeped in history, which only adds to the drama. O’Connor’s mighty layout builds nicely to a climax with the phenomenal closing hole, which climbs to a fantastic riverside green.
Like the neighbouring Faldo Course, the O’Connor is an exciting new development that only makes the glorious Algarve more attractive for visiting golfers, providing a first class championship test in truly stunning surroundings.
Signature Hole: Hole 3, Par 3, 178 yards, SI 15
O’Connor’s signature hole is the 3rd, a gorgeous Par 3 where players must avoid a waterway which encroaches upon the fairway from the right. With natural wildlife stirring in the background, you must navigate across an undulating green, albeit on a true putting surface so typical of the course's greens throughout the year.
Oceanico O'Connor Course is ranked as one of the best courses in Portugal
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Christy O'Connor Jnr |
| Opened for play | 2008 |
| Championship | 7,336 yards | SSS 75 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,860 yards | SSS 72 |
| Yellow | 6,495 yards | SSS 75 |
| Blue | 6,168 yards | SSS 75 |
| Red | 5,734 yards | SSS 72 |
David
✓4 Oct 2026
Preferred course to the Faldo course. In great condition and lots of variety and shot selections required
Philip
✓2 Oct 2026
David
✓2 Oct 2026
Tony
✓26 Sep 2026
Same as above
Keith
✓25 Sep 2026
Superb course to play.
Reece
✓23 Sep 2026
Lee
✓20 Sep 2026
Stuart
✓18 Sep 2026
Faster pace made for a more enjoyable round, some challenging holes and good ambience made for a cracking round
Brian
✓15 Sep 2026
Best course we played
George
✓13 Sep 2026
