Morgado Golf Course
Morgado Golf Course: A Championship Gem in the Algarve
Nestled at the foothills of the Algarve's Monchique Mountains, just a short drive from the vibrant seaside town of Portimão and the charming fishing village of Alvor, Morgado Golf Course is home to the prestigious Portuguese Open Championship. This par-73 course offers a stunning and varied layout that caters to golfers of all levels, providing a memorable experience from start to finish.
Morgado presents two distinct sets of nine holes — the front nine features a flatter landscape, while the back nine introduces more undulating terrain with breathtaking views of the Monchique Mountains. The back nine also brings an extra challenge as the valley's mountain-sided topography creates a funnel for gusting winds.
The golf course is walkable for those up to the challenge, but when the weather heats up, a buggy is highly recommended, especially given the well-designed access paths to the fairways. Though the overall course length is manageable, the par 3s on the front nine stand out with two nearly 200-meter holes, requiring precision and skill. Fortunately, the shorter par 4s balance the challenge, offering opportunities for golfers to hit the green in regulation.
Strategy Tip: Build a strong score on the front nine and treat it as a warm-up for the more demanding back nine.
The highlight of the round comes at the spectacular 18th hole, a signature finishing hole with an elevated tee that reveals a panoramic view of the undulating fairway guarded by bunkers and the welcoming Clubhouse in the distance. It's a breathtaking scene and a fantastic way to end your round — by par, birdie, or simply with a smile on your face.
Beyond the golf, Morgado offers a peaceful escape immersed in the natural beauty of this tranquil side of the Algarve. With impeccable course conditions and thoughtful management improvements, this championship course will leave you eager to return.
Reception: Everyday from 7:00am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Rental Available
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual & Electric
With locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:00am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 16 years oldMorgado Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Kamen Bennett-Edwards
2025-10-12
Course was great
News - Hot weather
2021-07-16
With high temperatures in the Algarve, Morgado's fairways reach temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius, but the course remains in excellent playing conditions, as a result of the improved work of the maintenance team. Players are advised to choose to play early in the morning.
james buckley
2025-10-11
Excellent course and staff
Thomas Holley
2025-10-06
Nice and quite easy cousre through the valley - but beware of the bunkers...sometimes quite deep on the fairways and hard with less sand.
Greens very good - create much spin but not too fast.
Good beer supply ont the round :-)
Good practice area.
Most tee boxes were more to the front - always double check distance!
Jens Fankhaenel
2025-10-03
course in good shape, greens running well…
Mark Davies
2025-09-23
The course was not as nice as most we have played in the Algarve area. The greens were slow, aprons sandy and “ridged”, tee areas mixed.
Paul O Kennedy
2025-09-15
Course was in good condition and well presented and staff were very helpful. Greens could have been a bit quicker. Pace of play was excellent. All in all a good day out.
Ian Godfrey
2025-09-14
Always enjoy playing Morgado and Alamos. Probably the best practice / warm up facilities of any of the regular courses we play.
Marc Dellow
2025-09-13
Absolutely love this course. The condition was great, always great staff and well organised.
David Roberts
2025-09-13
It’s a lovely course BUT the greens and approaches were so over watered and the pitting surfaces we to slow
Declan Mccarthy
2025-09-13
Was in much better condition than the last time I played it. Obviously watering is conditional and it has been receiving watering so was in good condition. The greens had a great covering of grass but were very slow. Staff as usual were friendly and professional. All in all a good experience
Stephen Renaut-Evans
2025-09-07
Easy to book and pay......Michael is a great course and virtually empty at twilight times
Jan B?žek
2025-07-18
Prrfect course
Tecnicals
*Parkland - Total
*Undulated - Rolling terrain more hilly on the back 9
*Buggy Recommended - Recommended due to back 9
*Signature Hole - 14th
*Water hazards - On both 9's, but all visable
*Exposed - Wind direction and speed, play a big part in club selection
*Dogleg - Slight ones on the back 9
*Comments - Inland course, very good value for money
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