Oceanico O’Connor Golf Course Portugal

Oceanico O’Connor Golf Course

Par 72, 6719 Metres

Location: Amendoeira, Algarve

Course opens in September 2008

Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr, this course complements the Faldo Course, whilst taking advantage of the rich valley soil in contrast to the arid hillside, but offers no less of a challenge.

Large areas of water demand accurate play and creative shot making, and these lakes and streams are maintained as a wildlife sanctuary. Christy said “I wanted one hole where it was just oranges. The whole of this part of the Algarve is blessed with thousands of acres of orange groves and I wanted to bring some inside the golf course as well”.

The 5th hole is a real beauty to play, with orange groves left and right of the fairway. There is also a huge orange grove to the left of the 4th hole.

Christy also said “The course also has my version of the Amen Corner, starting at the 7th. We have a lake that runs from the 9th, through the 8th and into the 7th, so it’s a kind of chain reaction and the 7th will be the first of it”.

“The 9th is a real key hole of the golf course, the lake running not only to the right off the tee, but also to the left of the second shot. It is almost a two-part golf course.

The 12th hole is guarded by the same lake that runs along the 8th hole, sitting on the lake with the water this time on the right just to give some variety.

The 18th hole brings the course to a fantastic finish and offers a gentle climb with the river running along the right hand side. Christy described this hole as “A humdinger”, stating “Once you get up here and look down on the golf course, you will feel you have been blessed”.

All fees include a shared buggy and free use of the driving range with quality golf balls.

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