Golf
Quinta do Lago
Quinta do Lago, Algarve · Portugal
Three courses, the South, North and Laranjal, set among pine forest, lakes and the Ria Formosa. The South Course has hosted the Portuguese Open eight times; the resort has a Paul McGinley Golf Academy.
The courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Designer | Opened | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Course | ||||||
| North Course | redesign Beau Welling, with Paul McGinley 2014 | |||||
| Laranjal Course |
Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.
Practice and lessons
- Paul McGinley Golf Academy
- TaylorMade Performance Centre
Clubhouse
- Clubhouses (breakfast, lunch and drinks)
Tournaments
- Portuguese Open (hosted eight times, 1976 to 2001)
Good to know
- The original 27-hole layout by William F Mitchell became today's South Course and nine holes of the North Course
- Laranjal was originally an orange grove and has five par-5s
Ways to play
Where the pros playSources: the club’s own website, checked 2026-11-14
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