Espiche Golf
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Located within a nature reserve and just five minutes from Lagos, Espiche Golf offers a unique and authentic experience in the western Algarve.
18 holes | Par 72 | 5862 metre; 6410 yards | Private | Other
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Address: Sítio dos Matos Brancos, 701 – N, Faro, 8600-114 Espiche, Lagos Portugal
Tel: 282 688 250
Golf Pro: Ethan Shaw | Tel: 282 688 250
Website: http://www.espiche-golf.com
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- Societies Accepted to Play
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Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.04
AVERAGE RATING 3.8
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HIGHLY RATED
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martin h rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2017
one to avoid
I live in the Algarve and played this course last month for the first time. I will not be going back. There is no rough to speak of so your ball bounces along merrily into the undergrowth on most shots. Even drives on or around landing zone markers could not be found, or in a bunker. Greens were fine. Clubhouse good. Friendly staff. But until they sort it out, go somewhere else!Reviewer Rating
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Brian M / Cheltenhamn rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 21 2015
Very picturesque course that looks fabulous from the balcony of the extremely impressive clubhouse. I'm afraid that's were my positives end.
The course is hilly and tight with virtually zero 1st cut of longer grass in between the heavily undulating fairways and truly brutal rough. Far too many good shots that hit the middle of fairways ended up as unreachable lost balls in vicious bramble bushes.
There was also a boar problem on a number of holes with large areas of GUR where they had been digging.
The clubhouse was extremely impressive and the food was tasty. Slightly surprised at being charged extra for butter to go with our toast at breakfast tho.
I'm afraid that this is one of the few courses on the Algarve that I have no intention of playing again.
The course is hilly and tight with virtually zero 1st cut of longer grass in between the heavily undulating fairways and truly brutal rough. Far too many good shots that hit the middle of fairways ended up as unreachable lost balls in vicious bramble bushes.
There was also a boar problem on a number of holes with large areas of GUR where they had been digging.
The clubhouse was extremely impressive and the food was tasty. Slightly surprised at being charged extra for butter to go with our toast at breakfast tho.
I'm afraid that this is one of the few courses on the Algarve that I have no intention of playing again.
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carl howarth rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 9 2012
played it 27/10/12 it goes from fairway to 5 foot high bracken, no semi rough or rough.they need to cut down most of the bracken, you can.t find your ball even when it gently rolls of the fairway, the advice i was given was dont you your driver, didn,t expect to have to use a 6 iron of the tee on most holes,
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UK rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2017
Straight hitters
If your hitting over 200 yds you need to be straight. Long and slightly wayward may be lost especially as many shots will be blind. I am no John Daly but regularly had to club down from the fees as it was hard to find the ball when you didn't see it land. A buggy is a godsend as it is hilly hence the numerous blind shots. On a different day I could easily have shot 20 more!Reviewer Rating
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Tony rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2016
Lovely setting, clubhouse, but the course is way too penal
For players playing it for the first time it's ridiculous
Blind shots and straight shots often resulting in lost balls spoiled our round. Also too much bushes close to greens catching out slightly imperfect approach shots. Ridiculous as most who play are amateurs.
Like lot of courses in the Algarve they smile at you take an extortionate green fee and give you no advice on what to watch out for
I would not recommend this course to my friend as its way too penal for holiday golf
America knows how to welcome golf tourists and not Rio them off
For players playing it for the first time it's ridiculous
Blind shots and straight shots often resulting in lost balls spoiled our round. Also too much bushes close to greens catching out slightly imperfect approach shots. Ridiculous as most who play are amateurs.
Like lot of courses in the Algarve they smile at you take an extortionate green fee and give you no advice on what to watch out for
I would not recommend this course to my friend as its way too penal for holiday golf
America knows how to welcome golf tourists and not Rio them off
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Stephen H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 15 2019
Nice lay out , got punished a few time on drives that I thought were good only to find they ended up running into bush or bunkers , due to sloping fairways. Greens not to bad excellent club house,
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Simon P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2016
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Patricia N rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2015
Very tight course with penal rough and high risk of loosing balls even from a decent shot.
(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
Very tight golf course where the ball tends to run off into the rough and never been seen again - even from a reasonably good shot!
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 95 Handicap: 16.7)
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 95 Handicap: 16.7)
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Richard A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2014
Fantastic new club house and facilities (played two years ago and there wasn't one!) and the course has really matured. The course itself looks lovely, very well maintained and presented and is a proper challenge. The reason I have marked it as 'Good' is because for some it may be a little too tricky, insofar as once you are off the fairway it's punishing. If you can hit straight and know your distances you will love it. Maybe once I have learnt these two things I'll increase it to 'Very Good'.
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 98 Handicap: 19.2)
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 98 Handicap: 19.2)
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Chris B rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2023
Nice course worth playing but....
First time playing Espiche. Good looking clubhouse, friendly welcome at pro shop. Good practice facilities. Course looked good, but was so hard to keep balls on the fairways, a lot of slopes with punishing rough just off them. A few balls went missing in our 4 ball. Greens were okay, not the best but passable. Would I return, not sure, certainly worth playing the once but be prepared for a frustrating round if slightly wayward off the tee.Reviewer Rating
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Peter S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2022
Hard course for us higher handicappers, greens were in excellent condition.
Few blind tee shots, which, if to play it again, would not use Driver as much
Few blind tee shots, which, if to play it again, would not use Driver as much
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Colin O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 18 2022
Good track really enjoyed it with lots of unique holes Providing an interesting challenge
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 95 Handicap: 19.1)
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 95 Handicap: 19.1)
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Alex G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2021
Greens in excellent condition but really hard to read with the grass type- we both struggled a bit.
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 111 Handicap: 25.5)
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 111 Handicap: 25.5)
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Glanville B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 31 2020
Good course in a beautiful location
A short drive outside of Espiche, a modern and well served clubhouse overlooking the course in all directions.Reviewer Rating
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