With its famous Casino, lovely beach and laid-back lifestyle, Estoril is a renowned seaside resort that is only a 25-min drive from Lisbon.
The Estoril Championship Golf Course originally opened in 1929 and was redesigned in 1936 by Mackenzie Ross, and is known as one of the oldest and most emblematic clubs in Portugal.
Over the years, Estoril Golf Club has undergone continuous improvements to keep up with modern standards of excellence, and today is a very interesting golf course with a traditional flair.
Overlooking Estoril and the sea, the 5313 metre long course at Estoril Golf Club is set amongst eucalyptus, pine and mimosa trees, giving it a unique touch. Together with the uneven terrain, these trees make the Estoril Golf Course challenging in terms of accuracy rather than distance. The Estoril Golf Course demands excellent tactics, and the visually stunning par 3 holes, although they vary in length, all pose particular challenges. The 16th hole of Estoril Golf Course, an 185 metre long Par 3, is considered by many as one of the best holes in Portugal.
The golf school at Estoril Golf Course is highly recognised due to the professionalism and the competencies of its qualified PGA Golf Professionals. Besides individual golf lessons, clinics, weekly intensive programs and Greencard (Platzreife) courses, the academy also offers Digital Video Swing Analyses and Professional Club Fitting. Golf lessons and clinics are available all year long, in English and German. Check the Daniel Grimm Golf Academy.
The caddies at the Estoril Golf Course, near Lisbon, are among the most experienced - some of them have worked for many PGA players while competing in Portugal. Estoril Golf Club is the only course in Portugal to propose the service of caddies, always available to advise on the most difficult shots and reveal some of the course secrets.