Almancil · Portugal · Faro District

Vale do Lobo

Royal Course

Vale do Lobo Royal — Rocky Roquemore’s course famed for its cliff-carry par three

parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,059 m · 1997
1 member played
At a glance
Vale do Lobo Royal — Rocky Roquemore’s course famed for its cliff-carry par three
Geography & setting
The course traverses pine forests, lakes, gently undulating terrain and, on its most famous hole, the red cliffs overlooking the Atlantic.
History
The Royal Course was inaugurated in 1997. Rocky Roquemore developed the course based on Sir Henry Cotton's initial designs, bringing together historical holes with new, more inland sequences.
Architecture
Roquemore combines generous fairways, deep bunkers, water, and elevated greens. The 16th, a par 3 played over the cliffs, is the iconic image of the resort.
The course in detail
The course is more demanding and spectacular than the Ocean Course. The 9th features an almost island green, and the back nine requires great precision.
Club experience
Vale do Lobo combines two courses, an academy, practice facilities, restaurants, a beach, spa, tennis, padel, and a vast residential offering.
Why play this course
Inaugurated in 1997; designed by Rocky Roquemore from Sir Henry Cotton’s original plans.
Highlights
Inaugurated in 1997; designed by Rocky Roquemore based on Sir Henry Cotton's plans; famous par 3 16th over the cliffs.
Practical information
Address
Vale do Lobo Golf Club, Parque do Golfe, 8135-864 Vale do Lobo, Portugal, Almancil