Parque da Floresta
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Parque da Floresta, Faro is designed by Pepe Gancedo
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Address: Vale do Poco, Faro, 8650-060 Budens Portugal
Tel: (+351) 282 690 054
Website: http://www.parquedafloresta.com
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4.06
AVERAGE RATING 3.8
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Colin Brown rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 16 2014
If you're a serious golfer avoid Parque de Floresta at all costs. Yes, there are half a dozen nice holes, the best being 2,11, 12 and 18 but the truly silly holes far outnumber the good holes. The land is just to steep to house a meaningful golf course and no matter where you land certain shots, the ball just rolls to the bottom of the hill. Fine if you want fresh air and somewhere to slap the ball round as deals are quite keen. 80 Euros for 2 with buggy.
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Bill rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 12 2012
Surprised at reasonable good reviews below, as this is a silly course that was built on marginal land, that is basically not suitable for a golf course. Blind shots over hills, 45 degree fairways that punish a straight shot, made even worse by the fact buggies have to stick to paths. You therefore end up walking up/down valley slopes to get to your ball! Hole 9 par 5 is a ridicolous joke of a hole. Only good thing is some nice views. Play Boavista and Onyria Palmares nearby as these are very nice proper courses. Don't waste your trip to Algarve playing this crazy golf course!
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Andrew N rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 18 2014
(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 93 Handicap: 18.7)
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Patricia N rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2015
Enjoyable round on an undulating course. Not boring with some challenging holes.
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 109 Handicap: 32.6)
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 109 Handicap: 32.6)
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David N rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2015
Interesting course. Not hugely long but requires a deal of thought as there are some tight holes and a lot of undulation.
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 16.8)
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 16.8)
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Paul S/New Zealand rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2014
Played three rounds here over the last week. This is a very challenging course where accuracy and course management pays greater dividends than length (only used my driver twice each round. I hit a big enough 3 wood and I'm far more accurate with it). Severely sloping fairways mean that on some holes only 10-30% of the fairway width will hold the ball so aiming and allowing for the run off is key. Don't and you're dead! I hit a beautiful and perfectly straight hybrid off the par 4 6th tee to a blind sloping fairway only to never find my ball again! On a flat fairway I'd have had an approach shot from the middle of the fairway. Next round I aimed right and with the run off I ended up 90 yards short of the green on the extreme left. The 16th is somewhat similar being a drivable par 4 but aim right and let the run off find the green.
Other reviews have called this a silly course and after my first round I'd have agreed as I came in fuming and minus a silly number of golf balls (I'm a 12 handicapper). After calming down and thinking my way around, I enjoyed my other rounds and the course has helped develop me as a player as it improved how I apply course management to my game. If you're a beginner though or prefer flat easy walking courses then steer well clear. This place is not for you! But if you like a challenge the you'll love the place!
Also be aware, there is a very strong prevailing wind. Many shots will be into the teeth of it. Select the club you'd normally play at whatever your yardage is ... then add one ... actually make it two for the elevated greens!
Other reviews have called this a silly course and after my first round I'd have agreed as I came in fuming and minus a silly number of golf balls (I'm a 12 handicapper). After calming down and thinking my way around, I enjoyed my other rounds and the course has helped develop me as a player as it improved how I apply course management to my game. If you're a beginner though or prefer flat easy walking courses then steer well clear. This place is not for you! But if you like a challenge the you'll love the place!
Also be aware, there is a very strong prevailing wind. Many shots will be into the teeth of it. Select the club you'd normally play at whatever your yardage is ... then add one ... actually make it two for the elevated greens!
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Benedict B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2013
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Ian S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2021
Western Algarve - worth a visit
A true test of golf; the prevailing Atlantic wind, tight fairways protected by out of bounds and small greens make this a real challenge.(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 82 Handicap: 14.8)
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Ed G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 13 2020
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Home course always a good challenge when windy but very score-able when still. Greens still too slow though.(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 81 Handicap: 11.1)
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Oliver L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 30 2015
Lovely course. Off the first tee of the day....kings golf!
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 96 Handicap: 16.8)
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 96 Handicap: 16.8)
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Neil W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2014
Very tough course with the wind blowing, lots of undulating fairways and rough is tough to escape from. Greens are lighting fast as well.
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 91 Handicap: )
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 91 Handicap: )
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Mick rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 3 2014
It's a lovely course but very very challenging even to an under 10 handicapper ( which I am certainly not' 20) The holes on some of the par 4s really should be par 5s given that the slopes on them take away a good t shot. The 9th hole is one of the toughest par 5s I have ever played. Even the pro"s would struggle!!! Also it doesn't help that you can't go on the fairways with the buggy, even during the summer dry months. Most shots on the fairways will roll away from the buggy pathway which means taking half of the clubs with you to play your next shot. It's a very scenic course but not for the golfer who just wants an enjoyable game.
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Benedict B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 18 2012
Greens great but fairways dry. Challenging course with plenty of slopes!
(Round played: Jul 2012 - Score: 88 Handicap: 23.4)
(Round played: Jul 2012 - Score: 88 Handicap: 23.4)
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Rebecca S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 20 2012
great
(Round played: Feb 2012 - Score: 111 Handicap: 26.4)
(Round played: Feb 2012 - Score: 111 Handicap: 26.4)
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Rebecca S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 20 2012
very dry, greens fast.
(Round played: Feb 2012 - Score: 99 Handicap: 26.4)
(Round played: Feb 2012 - Score: 99 Handicap: 26.4)
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