| This is one of the most
famous courses in the world because of its famous hole 16 (par 3), which
requires a shot of more than 200 metres over three spectacular hills.
Text provided by the Portuguese
Tourist Office
The 6,175 metre long Royal
Golf Course has championship tees, and is a lot more difficult than the
Ocean Course. This is because of its more interrupted terrain, the amount
of water and sand obstacles and its generally longer holes. The original
design is by Sir Henry Cotton. However, these days Rocky Roquemore’s design
trademarks are a lot more visible along the course.
The U.S. architect, very
active nowadays in Portugal, has been responsible for the enlargement of
the ‘yellow’ course.
The high point of the Royal
Golf Course is its famous hole 16, Par 3, one of the most photographed
in the world because of its unique conditions. To play this hole from the
championship tee, one needs a 218 metre stroke over three spectacular cliffs
to reach the green. It should also be mentioned hole 9, a Par 3, where
the green is preceded by a lake. Water is also part of the game in holes
6, 16 and 17. |
