Estoril · Portugal · Lisbon District

Clube de Golf do Estoril

Estoril — an old Portuguese classic reshaped by Mackenzie Ross

parkland · 18 holes · Par 69 · 5,313 m · 1929
At a glance
Estoril — an old Portuguese classic reshaped by Mackenzie Ross
Geography & setting
The course is situated in the residential hills of Estoril, nestled among pine trees, eucalyptus, gardens, and undulating terrain.
History
Estoril Golf Course began to take shape in the 1920s with an initial nine-hole layout associated with Jean Gassiat. Philip Mackenzie Ross redesigned the course and added nine more holes in the 1940s, giving birth to the current championship layout.
Architecture
Compact routing, narrow fairways, small greens and restrained bunkering create a precise classic test.
The course in detail
The course is short by modern standards, but demands a high degree of precision and a keen understanding of the slopes.
Club experience
Estoril maintains the atmosphere of a historic club, conveniently located near Cascais, hotels, and the coastline.
Why play this course
Origins in the 1920s; expanded by Philip Mackenzie Ross; multiple Portuguese Opens hosted.
Highlights
Origins in the 1920s; development by Philip Mackenzie Ross in the 1940s; hosted several Portuguese Opens.
Competitions & records
Portuguese Open et compétitions historiques nationales et internationales
Practical information
Address
Clube de Golf do Estoril, Avenida da República, 2765-273 Estoril, Portugal, Estoril