San Lorenzo Golf Course
Quinta do Lago, Algarve, 8135-162. Portugal
Tel: +351 289 396 522
Fax: +351 289 396 908
Email: [email protected].
Web: http://sanlorenzogolfcourse.com
The San Lorenzo Golf Course was opened in 1988 and takes advantage of wonderful topography on the Quinta do Lago estate, winding its way gently over undulating pine woodland.
The 18 holes lie in the unspoilt South east corner of Quinta do Lago, bordering the Ria Formosa Estuary and salt water lagoons.
The course was designed by the American golf architects Joseph Lee and Rocky Roquemore, with beautiful Bermuda grass fairways provide perfect playing conditions.
Being a magnificent golf course, San Lorenzo Golf Course is recognised and prized world-wide.
In this section, we have listed some of the major awards, tournaments and opinions regarding San Lorenzo Golf Course over the years:
Considered to be among the top 100 best golf courses in the world, San Lorenzo Golf Course has received countless awards, to name a few:
Don Ross (former PGA Tour Player)
"An outstanding, unforgettable course with a very individual character. Each shot requires thought and the good golfer will need to become familiar with the course before he can really attack for a good score."
Golf Destinations - The Classic Travel Collection
"This is a prime golfing fare, served up on a majestic course and backed by superb five-star facilities. The course requires all players to dig deep to have a chance of taming it."
Golf World
"This is one of those courses that you wish you were a member of because you could never get tired of playing here. Not only is San Lorenzo in great condition, it is a wonderfully varied, interesting and well-balanced test of golf…"
Golf's Worlds Guide to Golf
San Lorenzo boasts an irresistible blending of the demanding and the dramatic; it's a bit like a roller coaster ride where the initial movement is no more than a prelude for the drama ahead!"
Jimmy Tarbuck O.B.E. (entertainer)
"San Lorenzo is magical. It has some fabulous holes and the sky is so blue that I have never seen a golf ball look so white as it flies through the air."
Michael Dixon (K Club Ireland Pro)
"I've played many of the leading courses in world I would defiantly put San Lorenzo on par with any of those we thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to finish."
Mickey Walker (former Solheim Cup captain)
"It's a very tranquil course, but in a totally different sense to what we are used to in Britain, Mr Tarbuck is right, it is magical."
Private Clubs
"Few courses remain so vividly in mind after play as San Lorenzo". Why play any less?
Robert McCoy (Golf - Top 100 in the World Panellist)
"All the holes were challenging and memorable. The bunkering was particularly distinctive and the condition was world class."
Strokesaver
"The eighth hole turns inland and is without a doubt one of the most magnificent par 5's."
The Met Golfer
"…the best course in the area and certainly the most scenic is San Lorenzo…"
Today's Golfer
"…an exceptionally beautiful course."
The San Lorenzo Golf Course was opened in 1988 and takes advantage of wonderful topography on the Quinta do Lago estate, winding its way gently over undulating pine woodland.
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The 18 holes lie in the unspoilt Southeast corner of Quinta do Lago, bordering the Ria Formosa Estuary and salt water lagoons.
The course was designed by the American golf architect Joseph Lee and the beautiful Bermuda grass fairways provide perfect playing conditions.
The San Lorenzo Golf Course is laid out in a figure of eight and at the heart lies the San Lorenzo Clubhouse with a golf pro shop; comfortable changing facilities; welcoming bar and restaurant.
After an inviting but unreachable par 5 to open the San Lorenzo Golf Course there is a respite over the next four holes, where no demands are made on excessive length.
The fifth, the shortest hole on the San Lorenzo Golf Course, open up a magnificent vista with the backdrop of golden beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. Drama beings to unfold at the sixth hole where the San Lorenzo Golf Course borders the estuary and great demands are put on accuracy.
Six is a dogleg and rated Stroke Index 1. Standing on the tee, looking out to the sea, the temptation is to try to cut the corner with the drive; unless you get the line and distance just right, you will be penalised by landing in dense shrub. Once the corner is turned, the green becomes visible, kicked off to the right - club selection is paramount.
The seventh, again, plays from an elevated tee. The Ria Formosa estuary seems to act as a magnet for a slice; the green is almost entirely surrounded by water, making club selection crucial.
The eighth hole turns inland and is without a doubt one of the most spectacular par 5s, bordering the largest of the inland lakes and forcing the third shot to carry water to a tight but beautifully positioned green. With the lake to your right, the tendency is to favour the left side; however, caution is necessary as bunkers and encroaching pines lie and wait on this side.
A demanding drive up a gentle valley is required to give you a clear shot to the green at the ninth which brings you back to the San Lorenzo Clubhouse.
The par tenth requires an impressive drive across the smaller of the two lakes and only the longest of players will be able to attempt to get home in two.
The eleventh provides the alternative dramatic vista of an inland mountain range seemingly perched behind the green.
The twelfth beings a run of four holes taking you back towards the Atlantic Ocean. This is without a doubt the most demanding hole on the San Lorenzo Golf Course with a deep chasm running along the left-hand side of a narrow fairway - a par 4 here is certainly worth an extra shot.
By the sixteenth the San Lorenzo Golf Course has swung to the west and this is the toughest pf par 3s with a full 180 m (197 yds) carry to a very shallow green, once again par is a bonus.
We turn back inland at the seventeenth which is a stunningly beautiful hole with the lake being in play from tee to green all along the left side and a fairway bounded by towering reeds. A good drive here should leave no problem with the second to an inviting green although the lake still has a presence.
The last two holes which will probably stay in your memory forever - particularly the eighteenth - certainly they will make or break your score!
It is difficult to describe the breathtaking finale that awaits you at the eighteenth. Here without a doubt is one of the finest finishes in golf that you will ever experience, and has become world renowned. There is no escape from the water here and the prefect drive merely lessens the challenge of a shot across water left and right, back and front to a tiny targeted green.
The San Lorenzo Golf Course is simply spectacular we continue to improve and add to its natural beauty wherever possible.
There are golf courses and golf courses and only a few leave you with vivid lasting memories and the feeling of being 3 m (10 feet) tall as you walk off the last green - San Lorenzo Golf Course is one.
To enhance the playing experience of San Lorenzo Golf Course and maximize the pleasure of play, the golf course has three tee locations to play from, on each hole.
The San Lorenzo Golf Course may be played from a variety of lengths which best suit the standard and ability level of our guests and visitors.
To deliver the true unique San Lorenzo Golf Course experience, tee times are spread out every eight minutes apart enabling the course to deliver an unrivalled degree of exclusivity and game play.
| HOLE | WHITE | YELLOW | RED | PAR | STROKE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 494 | 473 | 440 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | 162 | 133 | 111 | 3 | 15 |
| 3 | 334 | 296 | 257 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 | 339 | 318 | 289 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 129 | 108 | 96 | 3 | 17 |
| 6 | 386 | 365 | 298 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | 345 | 328 | 299 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | 525 | 495 | 465 | 5 | 3 |
| 9 | 366 | 352 | 312 | 4 | 9 |
| 10 | 519 | 492 | 385 | 5 | 12 |
| 11 | 350 | 336 | 280 | 4 | 14 |
| 12 | 395 | 368 | 349 | 4 | 2 |
| 13 | 359 | 337 | 308 | 4 | 8 |
| 14 | 157 | 143 | 133 | 3 | 18 |
| 15 | 473 | 455 | 405 | 5 | 6 |
| 16 | 190 | 172 | 121 | 3 | 16 |
| 17 | 344 | 317 | 296 | 4 | 10 |
| 18 | 371 | 349 | 327 | 4 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 6238 | 5837 | 5171 | 72 | - |
| Holes | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Par | 72 | |
| Course Length | White Marks Yellow Marks Red Marks |
6238m (6822 yds) - In = 3158m (3454 yds) / Out = 3080m (3368 yds) 5837m (6383 yds) - In = 2969m (3247 yds) / Out = 2868m (3137 yds) 5140m (5621 yds) - In = 2604m (2848 yds) / Out = 2567m (2807 yds) |
| Course Rating | White Marks Yellow Marks Red Marks |
72.2 70.5 (Men) - 76.4 (Ladies) 72.2 |
| Slope Rating | White Marks Yellow Marks Red Marks |
128 124 (Men) - 130 (Ladies) 121 |
| Grass | Fairways Greens |
Bermuda Tifton 419 Penncross |
| Handicap | Men Ladies |
28 HCP 36 HCP |
The rules applied on the San Lorenzo Golf Course are the rules of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews .
However, the San Lorenzo Golf Course does have local rules that should be respected during play.
San Lorenzo Golf Course offers guests and visitors the following golf services and facilities:
A shuttle service is available between Dona Filipa Hotel and the San Lorenzo Golf Club, leaving from the Hotel's main entrance at specific times.
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Departure from: Dona Filipa Hotel |
Departure from: San Lorenzo Clubhouse |
| 07:20 | 09:55 |
| 08:00 | 10:45 |
| 08:40 | 11:35 |
| 09:30 | 11:45 |
| 10:20 | 14:25 |
| 11:10 | 15:10 |
| 12:00 | 15:55 |
| 13:55 | 16:40 |
| 14:50 | 17:20 |
| 15:35 | 18:05 |
| 16:20 | 19:00 |
| 17:05 |
Important to note that due to passenger limit of the courtesy shuttle, we suggest that golfer's be at the entrance of the Dona Filipa Hotel prior to the departure times, to ensure that seating is available at the desired transportation time.
Shuttle seats cannot be pre-booked and are always subject to availability at the time of transportation.
San Lorenzo Golf Course
PGA ProfessionalBorn in Quarteira, Albano Rodrigues' passion for golf arose at the tender age of 16, when he started as Peter McGuiness' (Golf Professional) Assistant, in Vale do Lobo. He speaks fluent English and French; and can carry a golf conversation in both German and Italian.
In December of 1978, he took the Golf Professional examination, being judged by Dick Greenway, Sid Collins and Rey Cox, Albano Rodrigues passed his exam with distinction! Before dedicating himself to teaching golf, Albano Rodrigues participated in a few Portugal Opens.
Asking Albano Rodrigues his opinion on his pupils and the notion of having taught numerous celebrities the game of golf, he cheerfully states:
"I convey the same passion to all my pupils, yes, it's true - I have taught quite a few international celebrities in my time, but I'd rather not name them. Personally, I consider all my pupils a celebrity!" He steadily defends that, to be a good golfer - "golf must become a passion first, then you must like learning and be prepared to train a lot!"
Albano Rodrigues has been a Golf Professional at San Lorenzo Golf Course for nineteen years, and has seen complete families play at San Lorenzo: the parents, their children and now, their grand-children…
"This most definitely portrays the type of golf course San Lorenzo is, and how golfers can really become faithful and dedicated to one course."
Delivering the philosophy, knowledge and techniques, flexible to golfers of all ages and abilities, the San Lorenzo Golf Course offers clients first rate golf instruction and private lessons with our PGA Professional, Albano Rodrigues.
Whether you are just beginning to play the game or have been playing for years, Albano Rodrigues can help you in every aspect of your game.
The San Lorenzo Golf Course offers extensive and specifically tailored programs to individual players or groups of children, seniors, families, or simply friends, be they a five-day program or simply for a few hours to perfect specific game techniques.
Our philosophy and focus of golf instruction is to help you learn and improve your golf; offering you more than just a perfect golf swing; we offer you the complete vision and understanding of the game of golf!
Newly refurbished to the highest possible standards, the Dona Filipa Hotel blends modern design with classic Portuguese style and elegance. The hotel proudly boasts two exceptional restaurants, an expansive bar, numerous parlours and a winter garden.
When not indulging in a fine selection of excellent food, or
sampling vintage delights from the well-stocked wine cellar, guests
can enjoy tennis on three ATP courts, billiards in the games room,
a host of beauty, spa and massage treatments, and golf on the
hotel's two award-winning courses: Pinheiros Altos and San
Lorenzo.
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If you wish to contact San Lorenzo Golf Course in Quinta do Lago, Algarve for any enquiry or for additional information about San Lorenzo Golf Course in Quinta do Lago, Algarve. Please contact San Lorenzo Golf Course in Quinta do Lago, Algarve using the following details.
Quinta do Lago, 8135-162, Algarve
Tel: +351 289 396 522 - Fax: +351 289
396 908
| Golf Club Reception & Reservations | +351 289 396 522 | Enquiries |
| Golf Director António Santos |
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| Greenkeeper Carlos Santos |
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| Golf Pro Albano Rodrigues |
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| Group Rates &
Reservations Please contact San Lorenzo Golf Course directly. |
+351 289 396 522 | Enquiries |
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