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Palmares Golf Course
One of the most popular courses on the west side of
the Algarve. Located
just outside of the rapidly growing city of Lagos,
Palmares Golf course
takes pride of it high point of location and this is
the first of it's many
fine attributes that you have no problem noticing when
you arrive.
Standing on the First tee, the overwhelming view of
the Atlantic and the bay
of Lagos put you at ease but don't be lulled into a
trance, the first shot
is one that requires attention in order to keep the
ball in play.
Going out, the course takes you alongside the beach,
where the waves softly
breaking on the shore sooth your mind and some may
even you were, especially
when confronted with the 5th Hole.
Once moving onto the Back Nine which start of with
a 165m Par-3 which, on a
windy day can always create havoc. You are later on
blessed once more with
another astonishing view of the ocean before you then
have to battle to
finish the round as you head down the 17th having accomplished
a couple of
long holes before that. This Par-5, even being a medium
458m, leaves all who
play it wanting to attempt the scrub land shot on the
second to leave you on
for a definite birdie. Be sure to keep this in mind
when you go for it, and
don't say you weren't warned!
A must is the 19th Hole, sitting outside on the patio,
again being able to
appreciate the fantastic views and if you are lucky,
an excellent sun set. |