| Vale
do Milho is a short nine hole course which is visually very attractive
and is coupled with a challenging nature. It is ideal for practising with
short irons.
Text provided by the Portuguese
Tourist Office
This is a short course with
nine holes, all of them Par 3, designed by David Thomas. His most famous
project is the ‘Brabazon Course’ at The Belfry, near Birmingham, England.
That course has had the honour of hosting the Ryder Cup no less than three
times, in 1985, 89 and 93. The world’s most important golfing event, this
is a biennial meeting of European and U.S. teams.
Many golfers will be surprised
that a course just 970 metres long could be so complete and challenging,
a real test for champions. In order to play this course to Par (27), you
will face a series of obstacles from the first right through to the final
hole. The distance and the difficulties posed by these Par 3 holes varies,
but number 11 is the longest at 161 metres. The shortest is hole number
3, covering just 70 metres.
In addition, Vale de Milho,
situated near Carvoeiro, is visually a very attractive course, with waterfalls
and wonderful views over the sea.
So, if you want to enjoy
yourself, practice your short iron shots and, at the same time take in
the beautiful and relaxing landscape, then Vale de Milho will not disappoint
you. |
