Oceânico Old Course
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Oceânico Old Course, Faro is 18 holes Par 73 (6254m yards) designed by Frank Pennink
Contact Information
The Old Course, Oceânico Golf, Apartado 970, Faro, 8126-912 Vilamoura Portugal
Tel: +351 289 310 341 | Fax: +351 289 310 321Website: http://www.oceanicogolf.com/our_facilities/portugal_the_algarve/old_course/index.html
Golf Pro: Joaquim Sequeira
Contact/Secretary: Paulo Ferreira
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* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Facilities & Visitor Information
Course Information: 18 holes | Par 73 | 6254m yards |
Facilities: Driving range, Golf clubs for hire, Golf buggies for hire, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, golf course.
Visitors: Recommended maximum handicap: Men - 28, Ladies - 36 Only softspikes are allowed
Location: From Faro: - Leaving Faro on the N 125 towards Albufeira. - Turn left at the sign for Vilamoura. - Turn right twice and continue until you find a turn to the left indicating the club.
Designed by: Frank Pennink
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Score Cards
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| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| old course | White | 73 | 73 [138.000] | 6840 | ||
| old course | Yellow | 73 | 0 | 6467 | ||
| old course | yellow | 73 | 71 [134.000] | 6466 | ||
| old course | Blue | 73 | 77 [135.000] | 6253 | ||
| old course | Red | 73 | 72 [127.000] | 5562 | ||
Oceânico Old Course Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.98
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4.98
from 133
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4.61 ... Overall Rating
4.76 ... The Course
4.49 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.14 ... VFM
4.61 ... Overall Rating
4.76 ... The Course
4.49 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.14 ... VFM
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Recent Reviews
133 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 4 out of 1971.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Designed by English architect Frank Pennink, Vilamoura Old Course was opened in 1969 and was completely refurbished in 1996, when several improvements were introduced and a new clubhouse built. The oldest of the Vilamoura courses, its tree lined fairways and exemplary greens make this layout one of the best in the area. The course is renowned for the way the designer has skilfully utilised the natural contours of the land, whilst maintaining the native vegetation, consisting mainly of pine trees. Vilamoura Old is a track that will definitely linger long in the memory of visiting golfers.
Most Helpful Review
What a fantastic course. It's a great looking parkland course and a very stiff challenge. You need to concentrate on remaining accurate for all 18 holes or the course will take it's revenge. All holes have lines of trees to contend with and if you get in amongst them it can ruin your score on that hole. Greens were fantastic and it is kept in fantastic condition all around. There are a number of stunning holes as you look down the fairways all with something different to keep you interested and on your metal.
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 110 Handicap: )
- Oct 2 2015
Golfshake Team Review
Wow, Amazing course and setting.
Tree lined lush fairways with excellent greens and real sand in bunkers.
If your not straight it can beat you up quite bad but you will get a lucky break here and there.
Simply stunning and a joy to play.
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 86 Handicap: )
- Apr 20 2015
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Golf Course Reviews for Oceânico Old Course
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John C rated 4 out of 5 
- Jul 14 2018
- Jul 14 2018Lovely course,great condition and loads of trees. Some lovely holes well worth a visit.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 13.6)
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 13.6)
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Richard H rated 5 out of 5 - Apr 13 2018
- Apr 13 2018Fantastic course. Very scenic, in superb condition with some incredible holes. A bit expensive, but a must to play if you?re in the area.
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Dave B rated 4 out of 5 - Nov 6 2017
- Nov 6 2017Lovely Course
As usual a good course with some testing holes. Hope you enjoy!, we will be back next year
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 117 Handicap: 25.4)
As usual a good course with some testing holes. Hope you enjoy!, we will be back next year
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 117 Handicap: 25.4)
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Scott F rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 30 2017
- Sep 30 2017best course playing in Portugal, clubhouse and the staff were superb. course is immaculate.
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 23.4)
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 23.4)
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M J Dowling rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 28 2017
- Sep 28 2017Wow, what a golf course!
Played Old Course Vilamoura 28/9/17
I we have played many of the best courses in Europe and have never played a course with a better layout and in better conditions! The fairways were like carpet, a ball-strikers dream!
Played Old Course Vilamoura 28/9/17
I we have played many of the best courses in Europe and have never played a course with a better layout and in better conditions! The fairways were like carpet, a ball-strikers dream!
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Mattman/Basingstoke rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 28 2017
- Sep 28 2017Best course ever played!
Played Old Course Vilamoura 28/9/17
We r golfers with handicaps of: 9, 9, 12 & 18. We we have played many courses around the world and none have come close to this courses layout and conditions!
Played Old Course Vilamoura 28/9/17
We r golfers with handicaps of: 9, 9, 12 & 18. We we have played many courses around the world and none have come close to this courses layout and conditions!
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Kenny H rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 24 2017
- Sep 24 2017Fantastic course
What a beautiful Course, as good as it has been every time we visit. Great setting and Course in excellent condition as usual.
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.7)
What a beautiful Course, as good as it has been every time we visit. Great setting and Course in excellent condition as usual.
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.7)
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Tony B rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 20 2017
- Sep 20 2017classic tree line feel
Class course in very good condition. Tree line formation made the fairways very tough to hit. The greens in great condition, 1 downfall was the amount of divots on the fairway, no one seemed to be replacing the divots! Regardless of that would love to play it again.
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 96 Handicap: 13.1)
Class course in very good condition. Tree line formation made the fairways very tough to hit. The greens in great condition, 1 downfall was the amount of divots on the fairway, no one seemed to be replacing the divots! Regardless of that would love to play it again.
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 96 Handicap: 13.1)
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Stephen H rated 4 out of 5 - Jul 1 2017
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Dave U rated 4 out of 5 - Jun 26 2017
- Jun 26 2017Excellent course although played in tricky conditions
Greens were true and fast
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 12.8)
Greens were true and fast
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 12.8)
Chris B rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 14 2017
- Jun 14 2017Great course but tough
Second time playing the Old Course, as good as first time but still a tough course to play. Friendly clubhouse. Course in great condition, many treelined holes, need to be straight and plot you way round to score well. Greens fast and true. A must play if staying in Vilamoura as one of the better Oceanico courses.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 5.5)
Second time playing the Old Course, as good as first time but still a tough course to play. Friendly clubhouse. Course in great condition, many treelined holes, need to be straight and plot you way round to score well. Greens fast and true. A must play if staying in Vilamoura as one of the better Oceanico courses.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 5.5)
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Greg S rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 13 2017
- Jun 13 2017The best in Portugal?
For me this is the best course in the Faro area and perhaps the best in Portugal. To me this is what all Portuguese courses should be like, tree lined, beautiful fairways, with lovely greens and a real sense of history. Some of our group thought that around the course (paths and tracks) was a bit shabby, but to be honest I didn't notice, I was having too much fun!
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 17.8)
For me this is the best course in the Faro area and perhaps the best in Portugal. To me this is what all Portuguese courses should be like, tree lined, beautiful fairways, with lovely greens and a real sense of history. Some of our group thought that around the course (paths and tracks) was a bit shabby, but to be honest I didn't notice, I was having too much fun!
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 17.8)
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Antonio P. A rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 1 2017
- Jun 1 2017A must in the south. Excelent
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Stuart W rated 5 out of 5 - May 30 2017
- May 30 2017excellent course in excellent condition well maintained
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 12.5)
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David W rated 4 out of 5 - May 30 2017
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David S rated 5 out of 5 - May 30 2017
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Chris F rated 4 out of 5 - May 22 2017
- May 22 2017(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 110 Handicap: 24.3), can be tight and not the easiest for the first game, paths are extremely slippery when wet but once course dry, they are fine
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Ian M rated 5 out of 5 - May 9 2017
- May 9 2017A very attractive course indeed. Tree lined fairways. A decent score can be achieved by a high handicapper if you play sensible golf. If you stray off the fairway you are likely to be amongst trees but can typically find your ball. The secret is to play back onto the fairway and not try a miraculous recovery shot. The course was very busy and very slow going which took the edge of the experience a little.
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Neil B rated 5 out of 5 - May 5 2017
- May 5 2017An excellant course and worth playing although the Marshalls are always trying to hurry you up even when your in sight of the group in front of you
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 102 Handicap: 23.3)
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 102 Handicap: 23.3)
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Sean F rated 5 out of 5 - Apr 26 2017
- Apr 26 2017Superb course, excellent greens. Excellent fairways.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 102 Handicap: 23.4)
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