Vale do Lobo Golf Club
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Vale do Lobo Golf Club, Faro is
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Vale do Lobo, Almancil, Faro, P 8135 864 Portugal
Tel: 00 351 289 353 535Website: http://www.valedolobo.com
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Vale do Lobo Golf Club Reviews & Information
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4.9
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Average Ratings
4.44 ... Overall Rating
4.56 ... The Course
4.71 ... Course Cond.
4.63 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.77 ... VFM
4.44 ... Overall Rating
4.56 ... The Course
4.71 ... Course Cond.
4.63 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.77 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
3.88 ... Pace of play
4.38 ... Hospitality.
3.85 ... Prac. Facil.
4.03 ... Food + Drink
3.88 ... Pace of play
4.38 ... Hospitality.
3.85 ... Prac. Facil.
4.03 ... Food + Drink
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170 ratings & 119 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 48 out of 2162.
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Reviewed Oct 26 2015 by Daniel W - rated 2 out of 5 I thought the course would be in better conditions especially the greens. Expensive. Better courses in the area.
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 14.9)
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Reviewed Feb 10 2014 by Hugh Townend - rated 2 out of 5 I must be the odd one out as I can't see what all the fuss is about. About 10 of the 18 holes have elevated greens and you seem to spend most of the round hitting uphill. Long walks between green and tee (verging on the ridiculous on the Royale !). There is no rough and the fairways lack definition. Sorry not for me !
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Reviewed Jun 3 2013 by Allan W - rated 2 out of 5 Good Course, currently spoiled a little by some road work in a housing estate. Greens are lightning quick and fairways are excellent. The price though is far too expensive, as are a lot of courses in Portugal. The fact that it ran through some housing does put me off, that along with the price.
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Reviewed Feb 3 2017 by Al R - rated 3 out of 5 Royal - challenging course played as a twighlight round. Greens very fast but true. Fairways in good condition. Long walks between tees across roads and through housing detract from the experience. Physically quite demanding.
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Reviewed Mar 1 2015 by Al R - rated 3 out of 5 (Round played: Jan 2015 - Score: 88 Handicap: 12.1)
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Reviewed Oct 12 2011 by Terry G - rated 3 out of 5 Royal course - hole 16 is probably the most photographed in Portugal, and seems to appear in every golf holiday brochure (200M par 3 along the edge of a cliff).
Many of the other holes are very enjoyable to play, but not as picturesque. In fact probably 14 of them have out of bounds left, right and behind the green, so you could be anywhere on the course. This rake of holes in the midst of identical trees meant it was not as enjoyable as I thought it would be.
Greens were true but not particularly quick. We were only allowed to take the buggies onto the fairways because the previous days rounds were taking over 6 hours (as told to me by a club member), and it was the only way to speed things up. Even so we kept getting pestered by marshalls despite waiting for every shot because we had nowhere to go.
It's a great course and a good test of golf, but they're trying to get too many people on the course! Get ready for a slow round if you're booked to play here!
View moreMany of the other holes are very enjoyable to play, but not as picturesque. In fact probably 14 of them have out of bounds left, right and behind the green, so you could be anywhere on the course. This rake of holes in the midst of identical trees meant it was not as enjoyable as I thought it would be.
Greens were true but not particularly quick. We were only allowed to take the buggies onto the fairways because the previous days rounds were taking over 6 hours (as told to me by a club member), and it was the only way to speed things up. Even so we kept getting pestered by marshalls despite waiting for every shot because we had nowhere to go.
It's a great course and a good test of golf, but they're trying to get too many people on the course! Get ready for a slow round if you're booked to play here!
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Reviewed Sep 8 2008 by Viv T - rated 3 out of 5 2465
They are doing extensive renovations to the course at the moment, which means you're playing in and out of builders rubble.Wouldn't be so bad if they reduced the fees at this time, but no chance. Far tooooooooo pricey for what you get.
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Reviewed Sep 15 2020 by Fungai F - rated 4 out of 5 Mr
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Reviewed Mar 16 2020 by Nicholas H - rated 4 out of 5 Hard Work
The Royal course if very challenging overall, and has the signature par 3 16th across the cliffs. Don't think of carrying your clubs unless you are fit ad strong. Very enjoyable, good condition and had the best fairways of any we played. Expensive.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Oct 18 2019 by Des Prof G - rated 4 out of 5 Muppet Tour
Excellent course. Buggies expensive. No driving range only a short game area. Large putting greenCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Aug 27 2019 by Chris B - rated 4 out of 5 NIce course to play whilst on holiday
Enjoyed playing the Royal Course for a second time. Clubhouse and facilities great. Course in great condition, greens true. Must play course for sure.(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 79 Handicap: 6.4)
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Reviewed May 17 2019 by Graham H - rated 4 out of 5 (Round played: May 2019 - Score: 103 Handicap: 19)
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Reviewed Mar 25 2019 by James C - rated 4 out of 5 Back nine beauty!
New capes has been spent improving the back nine. Really stunning.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Nov 21 2018 by Tim L - rated 4 out of 5 Nice
Great challenge. Quite hilly, but nice layout. Good greens.(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 101 Handicap: 16.3)
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Reviewed Nov 13 2018 by Vallabh S - rated 4 out of 5 Excellent course and facilities
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Reviewed Oct 22 2018 by Wayne M - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jun 13 2018 by Bob M - rated 4 out of 5 A real challenge
Beautiful course in mature setting. Signature 16th hole on the cliff tops lives up to the reputation.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Nov 6 2017 by Dave B - rated 4 out of 5 The 16th !
What a great course and the 16th hole is the best hole Ive ever seen, beware of the cliffs and the sea.Happy Hacking
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 117 Handicap: 25.5)
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Reviewed Sep 23 2017 by Derrick L - rated 4 out of 5 first round just off the plane so happy with the front nine and then tired ...course in great condition and the greens were fantastic
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11)
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Reviewed Apr 26 2017 by Anthony B - rated 4 out of 5 A tough course but in very good condition. Greens good
(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 16.1)
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