The O'Connor course is Christy O'Connor Jnr's design for Amendoeira Golf Resort, opened in October 2008 alongside its sibling, the Faldo course. Where Faldo climbs the hillside, O'Connor stays down in the valley, a flatter and more forgiving round set among the orange groves outside Silves.
Water is the defining feature, in play on well over half the holes. The 3rd is the signature hole, a par-3 where a stream presses in from the right, its green watched over by a small Moorish-era relic on an island in the lake. Holes 7, 8 and 9 run alongside another lake in a stretch some now call the course's Amen Corner. The 5th keeps the theme going: Christy O'Connor Jnr wanted one hole that was simply oranges, and built it with groves running down both sides. Wind does much of the rest of the defending.
The buggy comes included with the green fee, and the resort adds a driving range, an academy with resident professionals, a clubhouse restaurant and snack bar, locker room and pro shop. Book a round to pair with the neighbouring Faldo course, and see the valley side of Amendoeira.
Eamonn Ryan
2026-10-25
Enjoyable round. Course is suffering from problems with the Boars!
Jim Farrelly
2026-10-16
A challenging and enjoyable golf course in excellent condition.
Lauermann Andreas
2026-10-10
Well maintained course. Fast greens, good fairways, well positioned bunkers. Really enjoyable
Mark Barton
2026-10-08
Very clean facilities and a great course. The staff were very amiable and the food was, drink and service were superb too.
Craig Arthur
2026-09-27
Lovely course ,lovely bar staff . golf staff not so lovely .
Robert Heap
2026-07-26
Very enjoyable, staff were friendly and professional
Adrian Price
2026-07-22
Had 2 very enjoyable rounds on the Faldo & O’Connor courses. Looked after very well by all the staff at the resort. Will definitely be back ????????????????
Robert Schneider
2026-07-15
Course is in good condition. Greens were running fast and true.
Martin Larkin
2026-06-30
On arrival the reception were excellent very helpful good quality buggy course was in fair condition small complaint it was over busy five hours for a round with all players and buggies
Jackie Robinson
2026-06-15
A long course especially for the shorter hitter but enjoyable
Martin Meyers
2026-06-15
We played both courses at Amendoeira and both were challenging especially with the wind on the O'Connor course. The course was imaculate and the greens were excellent. The whole complex is brilliant with great freindly staff from the greeting at reception to the bar staff after the game. We will definately return to this great venue.
Neville Hudson
2026-06-12
Hi marisa, everything was OK at the O'connor course and the course was in good condition. And the greens were very good
*Flat - flat terrain along orange groves
*Dogleg -
*Exposed - very much
*Buggy Recommended - Inc in Green Fee
*Water hazards - a several water hazards
*Parkland -
*Comments - golfer friendly
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