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Public Rate: £64
Algarve Agency Rate: £40
Algavre Agency Off-Peak Rates:
Handicap Men: 28
Handicap Women: 36
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Castro Marim Golf course, Algarve
Algarve - Castro Marim
This golf club near Castro Marim in the east of the Algarve offers full facilities for every golfer.
Opened in June 2001, Castro Marim has breathtaking mountain, sea and river views. From the first tee it looks as if the fairway is impossible to hit, being only 30 meters wide but due to the natural contours any ball hit left or right runs back to the center of the fairway. With an elevated approach to the green this hole deserves it's stroke 4 indexing.
The par 5 4th, with it's elevated tee and dog left fairway, is a hole to think about before the drive. The lake is very driveable and the elevated green is well protected. A good 5 iron leaves you with a reasonable short iron to this elevated green, but take care with the bunkers and small pine trees surrounding the green. Your second needs to be well hit. Most of the holes on Castro Marim are very deceptive and need thinking about, the eleventh is one to bear in mind. A par 4 measuring 323 meters, with a small lake guarding the green and reachable with your 3 wood, a good long iron shot leaves you with a wedge to the green and hopefully a par, if not birdie.
The 13th at Castro Marim is a par 3, with yet another elevated tee looking down to this green it looks as if you can take a 9 iron but take heed of the wind, it is very deceptive. This 13th green is also well protected with bunkers and a lake to the rear - a very challenging hole.
Course designer Terry Murrey has used the natural layout of the surrounding terrain to good use at Castro Marim. Lakes and bunkers along with trees situated in the center of some of the fairways keep you thinking. This, we feel, is a course to be tried on your golfing trip, but keep in mind we do recommenced buggies which can be pre-booked when booking your round.
18 Holes Par 71
Course Details
From White Tees Course Rating 68.6 - Slope Rating 124 Length meters 5,466 (White Tees)
Facilities
Putting Green, Driving Range, Reception & Shop, Bar & Restaurant with large terrace, Locker Rooms, Club Rental, Buggies & Trolleys.
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