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Golf courses · Central Algarve

Old Course Vilamoura

The Old Course is an 18-hole Frank Pennink design dating from 1969, set among mature pines in Vilamoura. Rolling fairways, doglegs and a water-protected par 3 fourth hole give it a distinctive parkland character. The golf team offers direct visitor reservations through its dedicated course website and golf booking service.

Vilamoura, Loulé18-hole course

About the course

The Old Course is the historic 18-hole course in Vilamoura, opened in 1969 to a design by Frank Pennink. Mature pine trees and rolling fairways form the setting, with doglegs and guarded greens encouraging golfers to think beyond the first shot. Its par 3 fourth hole is a recognisable feature, with water and protective bunkering shaping the approach. The course is a distinct venue within Vilamoura’s golf offering rather than a general description for whichever local course happens to be oldest.

The dedicated website supplies a course introduction, etiquette information and a direct booking route. Older listings may call it Dom Pedro Old Course or Oceânico Old Course; those are former branding references for this same layout. Players should reserve in advance and confirm the applicable handicap requirements when arranging the round. Plan the day around the golf clubhouse rather than the marina: the course is in Vilamoura’s inland golf landscape. For a stay with several rounds, it provides a pine-lined contrast to the open fairways and water features at Laguna.

Venue / resort
Old Course Vilamoura / DETAILS
Course layout
18-hole Frank Pennink course, opened 1969.
Also known as
Dom Pedro Old Course · Oceânico Old Course · The Old Course

Planning your visit

  • Visitor tee-time booking is linked from the official dedicated website.
  • Confirm the applicable handicap limit when reserving.
  • Golf attire and course etiquette requirements apply.

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