Since opening for play in 2001, Oitavos Dunes has become one of the most sought after golf courses in the whole of Europe, owing much to its outstanding layout and truly awe-inspiring environment.
Sites for golf courses don’t come any better than this, and with the land he was presented with, American Arthur Hills has created something special. Hill, who is well known for his body of work in the USA, carefully considered the natural environment in which he was working while constructing the course and as such it blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings. Thanks to such careful consideration Oitavos Dunes has received a number of awards for its environmental awareness.
From all over this spectacular course you can enjoy views of the vast Atlantic Ocean thanks to the routing of the holes. Nine holes out and nine holes back is a throwback to the classic links courses found in the UK & Ireland and with firm sandy turf as a base, the course plays and feels much like its ancient cousins. Although the course is on the coast and composed much like a links, in the strictest sense of the world is it not thanks to the rows of trees that frame many of the fairways. Precision is the order of the day at Oitavos Dunes as the trees, and waste bunker areas, mean anything hit significantly off line will surely be punished.
This new addition to Portugal's golfing landscape is more than welcome, and delights every player fortunate enough to include it in their golfing holiday.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Arthur Hills |
| Opened for play | 2001 |
| Previously hosted | Portuguese Open (2005, 2007-9), Ladies Open (2006), Euro Pro Tour (2002-3), Challenge Open (2004), Seniors Open (2003-4, 2006) |
| Championship | 6,372 metres (6,969 yards) | SSS 74 |
|---|---|---|
| Members | 5,967 metres (6,526 yards) | SSS 72 |
| Dunes | 5,605 metres (6,130 yards) | SSS 70 |
| Ocean | 5,180 metres, (5,665 yards) | SSS 73 |
| Pine | 4,488 metres, (4,908 yards) | SSS 69 |
