With the Arrábida mountain range as its backdrop, the Quinta do Peru Golf Course is the newest of the courses situated in a region of castles to the south of the river Tagus. Quinta do Peru is the newest golf course to be built in the Azeitão region between the castles of Sesimbra and Setúbal, which is also well-known for its palaces, its wines, and its cheeses. The American architect Rocky Roquemore was responsible for the project, and has designed a course for amateur golfers. However, it also presents a challenge to professional players. The course cuts through a huge pine forest. Many trees and wild flowers offer a varied start for the first three holes are all par 5, then a par 4 over 386 metres/422 yards and a par 3 over 186 metres/203 yards. Still on the first half of the course, hole no. 8 has a lake in front of the green. The next nine holes are even more difficult. For example, hole no. 12, a par 4 that, despite not being very long, has a lake running beside the fairway down to the green. Then comes what is probably the most difficult test on the course, hole no. 16, a par 3 over 200 metres/219 yards, where one needs to get over a lake to reach the green. After eighteen holes there is a number of golf-related activities available and also a clubhouse providing excellent views over the surrounding landscape, with the imposing and beautiful Arrábida mountain range in the background. The driving range is equipped with an automatic ball machine. Other amenities include: Riding centre, swimming pool, tennis courts.

Date Added: Dec 4, 2005    Rating: 4.00    Votes: 20 Visits: 2771

       

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