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This is a highly original
course with two sets of nine holes that have completely opposing
characteristics. The spacious practice area is well used by a
number of professional golfers in the period before the tournament
season begins
Bordering the 18,300 hectares of Natural Park of Ria Formosa which
provides a habitat for many species of birds and has much interesting
vegetation, Pinheiros Altos was designed by Ronald Fream of the USA.
Later, the course was redeveloped by Peter McEvoy and Howard Swan.
This is a highly original and
distinctive course, with two sets of nine holes that possess
completely opposing characteristics.
While the first nine holes are over
rolling sandy undergrowth with gentle pine trees, the shorter second
half runs through hills dotted with lakes that present the main
obstacle for the golfers on this course.
Since its inauguration in June 1992,
the course has gained a reputation as the favourite pre-season
practice ground for several of today’s top professional golfers.
They are drawn to the large practice ground which includes three
putting greens, areas for bunker, chip shots and several greens.
There are also comprehensive programmes of tuition for golfers of all
levels. Weekly programmes with individual lessons include video
analysis of golfers’ swings
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