Where to Stay: Dom Pedro Marina Hotel
Laguna Golf course Vilamoura is laid out over low-lying coastal terrain, this course, with its many water hazards and few trees, is considerably different from the Old Course Vilamoura, and the other courses to play golf in Vilamoura and many of its holes convey a links atmosphere. U.S. golf architect Joseph Lee designed this course which opened in 1990 and many previous visitors will recognize it as part of the former 27 holes Vilamoura III course. It has been subject to continual improvements over the years. Measuring 6121m from the white tees, the par 72 course includes several lakes that influence play on a total of 11 holes.
The Laguna golf course has been continually improved ever since the first ball was struck in 1990, although it retains all of the appeals of a modern test of golf, through which the strategic positioning of bunkers and a number of water obstacles demand accuracy of play.
In addition to acting as hazards and emergency water reservoirs, these lakes serve a useful purpose in attracting a variety of aquatic birds, both resident and migratory, as well as amphibians, otters, and terrapins.
Vilamoura’s master developers, Lusotur, have also established the Vilamoura Environment Nature Park adjacent to and overlooking the golf course.
Apart from the lakes and an impressive total of 79 bunkers, another hazard is the wind that frequently blows over this somewhat exposed location.
The Laguna golf course shares a large extensive welcoming golf clubhouse with the neighboring Dom Pedro Millennium golf course.
The Laguna Golf Course is located just west of Vilamoura Marina in Portugal and just southwest of the Dom Pedro Old Course, the course is currently closed and undergoing essential maintenance it is expected to re-open on 1st January 2022.
