The PGA Aroeira No.1 and PGA Aroeira No.2 golf courses (formerly Aroeira Pines Classic and Aroeira Challenge) became Portugal's first PGA National golf courses following extensive renovations and rebranding in late 2024.
The PGA Aroeira No.1 is located within the Herdade da Aroeira estate, just a 30-min drive from the center of Lisbon and a short journey from the picturesque Fonte da Telha beach. Once referred to as the 'Wentwoth of Lisbon' by the UK press, the course takes its name from its location within a preserved pine forest.
Designed by Frank Pennick, the PGA Aroeira No. Golf Course harmoniously blends the amenities of a championship golf course with the scenic landscapes of Portugal. Since the opening of the 4-star Aroeira Lisbon Hotel, the PGA Aroeira No.1 Golf Course has become one of the most popular golf destinations in the south of Lisbon.
The PGA Aroeira No.1 Golf Course, near Lisbon, plays to 6080m and demands great accuracy and placement off the tee in order to maximise opportunities to hit the target greens in regulation. The course also provides a variety of game situations for different levels of golfers.
On the first round, hole 8 stands out for its 190m Par 3 and steep inclination. A highlight of the second round is hole number 11, a Par 4 designed by Robert Trent Jones. From here, the tee-off is a blind shot into a narrow fairway with trees on both sides, followed by a spectacular approach to a green closely protected by water and bunkers.