Benamor Golf Course
Benamor Golf course is based on the original layout of Sir Henry Cotton, Benamor was the first course to open to the east of the capital Faro and lies between the Tavira coast and the uplands of the Serra do Caldeirao.
The course offers views both southward out to the Atlantic ocean and northward towards the hinterland, with its striking hills and fertile valleys.
Many of the par 4′s on this first nine are relatively short and with pleasant views over the undulating terrain. With care and thoughtful club selection, even the higher handicapper can look to reach the greens in regulation. Much careful thought was given in the planning stages to retaining as many of the magnificent trees on the land as possible. These, rather than other hazards, make course management the watchword.
The par 5 fifth which has 466m has an uphill drive from the tee. The second shot must be a confident high-flier to set up the approach shot to the green.
The par 3 eighth at 195 metres tests club selection to the full. Depending on the wind direction and playing confidence, it can demand anything from a fairway wood to a mid-iron. The stepped green, an intrusive cork oak and bunkers demand unerring accuracy. It is a wonderful test of golf.The second nine starts with a tricky par 3 over water, a short uphill par 4, and a further par 3.
At Benamor Golf Club the par 4 thirteenth, marked 289 metres on the card, does not seem overly long. However, the fairway is dissected by a stone-banked stream. If you feel confident of carrying this from the tee, then all well and good. If you do drive the hazard, there is definitely a birdie chance! If you must lay-up, then it’s a short or mid-iron shot to reach the elevated green.
The par 5 fifteenth 454 metres welcomes you on the tee with spectacular view of the island of Tavira and the sea beyond. The finishing hole which is a long par 5 of 512 metres off the championship tees begins with an uphill tee shot. The second needs to negotiate encroaching trees and, depending on how you have played these two shots, the third approach may demand a wood or a wedge.
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