Penina Golf Club

Algarve

Overview

Designed by:  Sir Henry Cotton

Founded:  1966

Course Information:  27-holes

Location:  Alvor

Penina Golf Club – The Birthplace of Algarve Golf

Set within a 360-acre estate near Portimão, Penina Golf Club is the spiritual home of golf in the Algarve. Designed by Sir Henry Cotton in 1966, its Championship Course was the first 18-hole layout in the region and has hosted the Portuguese Open multiple times. With mature trees, streams, and raised greens, Penina blends tradition, challenge, and timeless elegance.

Course Highlights

  • 18 holes, par 73, stretching 6,273 metres from the back tees
  • Designed by Sir Henry Cotton — a pioneer of Algarve golf
  • Parkland layout with tree-lined fairways and water hazards
  • Signature holes:
  • Hole 5 – par-4 with a stream bisecting the fairway and water guarding the green
  • Hole 13 – par-3 with elevated tee and bunkers surrounding the green
  • Hole 18 – par-4 finishing hole with a raised green and clubhouse backdrop

Playing Experience

  • Classic parkland design with subtle elevation and strategic bunkering
  • Ideal for mid to low handicappers who appreciate traditional layouts
  • Practice facilities include:
    • Driving range
    • Putting green
    • Chipping area and short game zone
  • Buggies available; walking encouraged for full immersion

Clubhouse & Amenities

  • Elegant clubhouse with terrace dining and garden views
  • Pro shop with gear, apparel, and Penina-branded merchandise
  • Hosts Portuguese Open, member events, and seasonal tournaments
  • On-site: Penina Hotel & Golf Resort — Algarve’s first 5-star golf hotel
  • Additional 9-hole Resort and Academy courses for warm-up or family play

Location & Access

  • Located near Portimão, Algarve – ~50 minutes from Faro Airport
  • Nearby: Morgado Golf, Álamos Golf, Boavista Golf
  • Ideal for heritage-focused golf holidays with luxury accommodation

Highlights

“Penina Golf: where Algarve golf began — and still leads”
“Sir Henry Cotton’s legacy lives on in every fairway”
“Tradition, tranquility, and tournament pedigree — Penina’s timeless appeal”

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Pro Shop

Tuition

Driving Range

Practice Area

Putting Green

Buggies

Bar

Restaurant

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