Montado
golf course is set in a flat terrain and the landscape is dotted with oaks
and intersected by rivulets and small lakes.
Text provided by the
Portuguese Tourist Office
Close to Setubal, in a region
with great opportunities for tourism amongst which golf is surely a highlight,
the Montado course is surrounded by famous muscatel vineyards that were
planted here more than a century ago. It was designed by the Portuguese
Duarte Sottomayor, who began his career working with the famous Robert
Trent Jones.
The course unfolds beneath
old oaks and younger olive trees, chestnut and pines, planted when the
course was first built, whilst around it wind creeks and natural lakes.
Some holes are unforgettable.
Hole number 5, a Par 4 with a dogleg to the left, demands a good drive
and for which the second shot is played onto a wide green protected by
water. Another hole of great scenic beauty is number 13, a Par 4 that provides
a great view over Palmela Castle and an excellent opportunity for a birdie.
On this course, the golfer
is almost always offered two choices for playing the holes. The riskier
option implies heavy penalties if the shot is not accurately hit.
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