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West Cliffs Golf Course

West Cliffs Golf Course has recently opened for play in June 2017 and is already being tipped to feature in The Top 100 Golf Courses in Europe. It measures as a Par-72 just under 7,000 yards from the back tees but with a strong sea breeze, it more than plays it’s length. Fortunately with 5 tee boxes to choose from, it’s playable for all levels and handicap.

For golfers looking for a unique experience then West Cliffs is the course to play as the course combines the greenery of natural vegetation with sand dunes, and a variety of elevation changes to provide exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean. One hole could be narrow, shadowed by tall pine trees and the next wide open with a strong sea breeze. It’s an incredibly diverse round of golf that combines the best of links and parkland, that certainly won’t be forgotten.

After your round, you can enjoy a drink or a meal in the stunning modern clubhouse which offers views across the course and towards the sea beyond. Regardless of how you’ve played, some time in the 19th hole at West Cliffs is sure to be a memorable experience.

West Cliffs is the perfect destination for those that want to play the best courses in Portugal and could be a particular favourite for those that enjoy links courses in the sunshine. Although, the Silver Coast in Lisbon doesn’t have the same amount of options as in the Algarve, it definitely has the quality as with the likes of the already acclaimed Praia D’el Rey and now West Cliffs neighbouring each other, it’s a destination that could match any in Europe.

8.0

Very Good

Very challenging course with long carries over heather even off the yellow equivalent tees (55) so a warning to short or low ball flight hitters use the 47 tees. Fairways narrow too so take plenty of balls! Greens appear to have several elephants buried under each one! Fantastic setting and lovely people.

Richard – Reviewed 12 Oct 2020

Excellent

Very hard course, need to be a good player to enjoy this fantastic course. We played off 8 and really struggled. Also worth mentioning that this course is a long long walk.

Jesper – Reviewed 15 Mar 2020

Excellent

Stunning golf course with very fast greens, long carries and no place to survive. I would recommend only good golfers (near single figure and below) take this on - or go easier tees than 55.

Dan – Reviewed 14 Mar 2020

Excellent

You have to play this golf course several times to know where you are going. The golf course is two years old but feels a lot more mature than what the current age states.

Gary – Reviewed 18 Feb 2020

Excellent

This, like Praia D’El Rey is a must play it is just stunning. We had a great final day here and what a hole to finish on! We all thought breakfast in the clubhouse here was poor and would recommend eating at Praia D’El Rey clubhouse and then getting the shuttle to West Cliffs.

Adrian – Reviewed 19 Oct 2019

Excellent

The best course of all three

David – Reviewed 18 Oct 2019

Excellent

The very best of the week. Superb design by Pete Dye’s daughter, it maintained the challenge of Óbidos without the ‘tricksiness’. Memorable holes in a beautiful location with much are and attention going into even the planting of wonderful flowers and shrubs around every hole. Don’t be too macho in your choice of tee - even the ‘yellows’ have a slope of 135 or so! A delightful clubhouse in which to relax afterwards.

David – Reviewed 6 Oct 2019

Excellent

Lovely course with tricky greens but a good test of golf

Paul – Reviewed 23 Sep 2019

Excellent

Graham – Reviewed 8 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Tee to green was very good but when you got to the greens it was just crazy hard - undulating, seriously fast and it took most of the pleasure out of playing the course, it added at least 9/10 shots to the round. Some of the hazards and carries were very hard, but managed most of them (average handicaps) but overall I came away not wanting to go back. The very natural sand dune links layout and vista didn't do it for us. Preferred D'el Rey. I guess it's a great challenge for the low handicap golfers, but not for anyone over 15.

Lou – Reviewed 21 Jul 2019

Excellent

This course is something extra special, the most stunning setting spectacular views. It’s the best I’ve ever played. Quite demanding off of the back tees. A course you have got to play massive wow factor

Jeff – Reviewed 13 Jul 2019

6.0

Good

Course too hard for holiday golf. Greens almost unfair. Off the fairway then certainly play a provisional. Most weren't and that's why it was slowish. (4 1/2 ) with a buggy. Would avoid playing course if ever went back to resort. American club pro on holiday said it was a " shame because the scenery is superb but course too difficult ". Agree.

Martin – Reviewed 23 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Fantastic course but difficult not suitable for high handicapped players

Donal – Reviewed 5 Jun 2019

Excellent

A real test of golf, even from the shorter tee positions. Very penal just off the fairways and greens not particularly receptive and very quick. Scoring in our Group at least 10 points lower than Praia del Rey the day before.

Simon – Reviewed 22 May 2019

Excellent

Fabulous views. Fast greens. Need a buggy unless you are extremely fit!

Dianne – Reviewed 20 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great course but difficult

Charlie – Reviewed 14 May 2019

Excellent

A true beast of a course. A magnificent championship course but to difficult for the average golfer even off the middle yellow tees. Our high handicappers couldn’t make the carries.There was a good three club wind blowing which made some holes unplayable. Do not walk ! buggies essential on this vast area of outstanding beauty. I’d definitely recommend it but nearby Praia D’Rey more enjoyable.

Michael – Reviewed 14 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

We played West Cliffs twice and it was challenging as any stray shots usually resulted in a lost ball such is depth and severity of the plants. That said, you find as many balls as you lose! Greens very fast with some very tricky pin positions.

Mike – Reviewed 11 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

A brilliant new addition to the Portuguese rota. Beautiful setting on the coast, but with limited views of the sea until the (better, in my opinion) back nine. Eighteenth is a delight! The course sets up tough, with plenty of shrubbery lining the rough to guarantee the pro shop makes plenty of ball sales throughout your stay. If the wind blows, it can be savage! Greens true and quick, but very tough to read, with plenty of bumps and undulations. If you play to anywhere near your handicap you'll be doing very, very well!

Matthew – Reviewed 7 May 2019

Excellent

Geoffrey – Reviewed 5 May 2019

Excellent

Best course, best views, tough holes, very windy, scenic, not very lady friendly, as it is very hard. Greens were great but a lot of undulations, a top 50 course in the world in my opinion, based on the experiences I have had in playing 675 courses worldwide including top ocean view courses such as Cypress Point, Pebble Beach, Cape Kidnappers, Kingsbarns, Cabot Cliffs, Bandon Dunes, Whistling Straits. This course is there with them all.

Charles – Reviewed 29 Apr 2019

Excellent

What a great course. we did have a breeze on the cliff tops but that said caused no problems the green are very fast and some long par fours and lots of thinking to do, none more so than the par 5 second with the seve monogram bunker in the distance over the water, a tremendous course and facilities

Roger – Reviewed 21 Mar 2019

Excellent

Andrew – Reviewed 11 Mar 2019

Excellent

Philipp – Reviewed 21 Feb 2019

Excellent

Great course. We played it 4 times. So many fantastic holes. Big undulated greens, very difficult to avoid 3 puts. But even if you leave a green with a tripple, you still look forward to the next hole. More value for money than playing Praia D'el Ray and Royal Obidos. A lot more.

Finn – Reviewed 10 Feb 2019

8.0

Very Good

We played in December so it was nice and quiet but the greens had been scored and sanded. We were bothered by mosquitos and my husband was bitten even through shirt and jumper. Chose to swap second round to Praia del Rey as it was in better condition and no mosquitos. Did not enjoy it as mipuch as last year.

Elinor – Reviewed 16 Dec 2018

8.0

Very Good

stunning looking course, but extremely tough. fantastic test for lower low handicap players, but others will struggle if you cannot hit long and straight as you will spend a lot of time looking for balls. anything even slightly off the fairway is likely to be lost. long walks between green and next tee so buggy is recommended. course is relatively new so condition not quite as good as praia del rey, but can understand why people rave about this course and will get even better as it matures. some beautiful looking holes

Peter – Reviewed 4 Dec 2018

Excellent

Tough but great course

Joe – Reviewed 25 Nov 2018

Excellent

Stunning, enough said.

Jason – Reviewed 7 Nov 2018

8.0

Very Good

Nice course but still has a lot of sand banks and lacks green trees. Etc. In time this course will be super.

David – Reviewed 5 Nov 2018

4.0

Average

I'm not a fan of courses that penalise for missing the fairway by a yard, and not just at certain spots, but everywhere. Course architects need to know that golfers don't enjoy searching for or losing balls. Touted as a links course, I was disappointed as there is not a blade of long grass around, rather spikey shrubbed wasteland. It may mature over the years, but PDR and RO are superior in almost everyway, imho.

Michael – Reviewed 24 Oct 2018

Excellent

2nd Best golf course I have played other than the West course at Wentworth! I must play for everyone!! Amazing set up, greens perfect, layout perfect and the views are amazing!! Even thinking of buying a place when I retire to be able to play it all the time!!

John – Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

Excellent

Amazing golf course - one of the best I have played and the view is second to none!

Jon Erling – Reviewed 22 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Hot day and no buggies, power caddies available. Walking was hard.

Steve – Reviewed 18 Oct 2018

Excellent

Although only open for a year will be in time in the top 100 courses. will visit again

Bruce – Reviewed 17 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Great course just showing its relative newness. The greens had been dressed so not really as they would be normally. Overall a cracker and worth a visit. It'll be wonderful in a few years. Clubhouse is great.

Bob – Reviewed 15 Oct 2018

Excellent

A fantastic course, very tough with unforgiving rough and in great condition. A number of tee boxes ensure only the lower handicaps use the longer tee positions with grading forwards for higher handicaps of 16 and above. The Starter knows what he is talking about some long carries from the tee and quick greens with undulations stick in the memory. Even though our stableford points were low it was a joy to play and a second round would have been even more enjoyable having learned a lot from the first. The Clubhouse is a futuristic glass box on stilts and matches is superb offering large sports screens in the bar and restaurant.

David – Reviewed 6 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

This will get better as it beds in. The combination of us never having played it before, multiple blind tee-offs, and the fact that aerial imagery is not yet available on most apps made it very challenging.

Richard – Reviewed 3 Oct 2018

Excellent

Challenging and highly enjoyable course with some truly memorable holes

Martin – Reviewed 1 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

A great challenge

Bailie – Reviewed 25 Sep 2018

8.0

Very Good

Poor tee boxes and condition from green to tee, but great potential. Could be done really well with minor tweaks, but until they do it makes for an experience marginally below expectations. Course staff also seemed poorly trained as would often find ourselves waiting for several minutes whilst they continued to do things in the greens or fairways between groups. Buggies were basic for what one would expect nowadays in a top course.

Charlie – Reviewed 14 Sep 2018