The Atlantic course is now fully open, see photos by clicking on photo tab on menu bar located above. The good weather since the last post has helped immensely. Keep in mind that the photos were taken on Saturday and the course is improving by the day. There is still a lot of work to be done (as you can see) and we still need another few weeks of sun to get it up to scratch.
The course was a bit sluggish going and was not all that enjoyable. The greens are in great condition and the tee areas the best I have seen in years. The driving range is slightly wet (as you can see) and we found ourselves dealing with a lot of plugged balls in the fairway. I am sure if the weather holds up, the balls will stop plugging and we might even get some added yards with some roll this week. I thought it would be of interest to add some photos of the clubhouse where the hamburgers are great and the beer cold. I must say the 19th hole was the most enjoyable of the day. Lets hope next week's golf is better.
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This blog was originally created as many members had doubts to whether the course would be playable for the Open on April 1st. My original plan was to give weekly updates regarding the condition of the course. As the Open has now been postponed until June, my aim is to take the blog in a new direction. Leaving politics aside I will continue to update you on course conditions as I find them so that you know what to expect when you arrive to play the course. I welcome any feedback or suggestions you might have and will also be adding more course reviews soon. You can reach me at weekendgolferportugal@gmail.com
Quote from Golfblogger see link below
"The Estoril Open de Portugal will return to the Penha Longa Hotel Spa & Golf Resort from April 1-4 to find one of continental Europe’s most avant-garde golf venues following a €2 million refurbishment programme that made the resort’s famous Atlantic Course an irresistible choice for The European Tour to host Portugal’s national open."
Europe’s top players will return to find a fresh and contemporary Robert Trent Jones Jnr layout at Penha Longa after the completion of extensive refurbishments that now guarantee the best possible turfing, bunkering and irrigation along with the world class practice and hotel facilities on site.
Ana Gorjão Henriques, General Manager of the Penha Longa Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, said: "We are very honoured to host the 2010 Estoril Open de Portugal. After undertaking such a high level of refurbishment at the resort, it is fitting that we are hosting such a prestigious event. We are working very closely with The European Tour team to prepare the site and guarantee a successful tournament."
Peter Adams, Championship Director of the Estoril Open de Portugal, said: “The European Tour is delighted to return to the Penha Longa Hotel Spa & Golf Resort after a 15 year absence. The refurbishments that have been undertaken at the Resort are extremely impressive and we are confident that The European Tour players will be excited by the new challenge and world-class facilities on offer in this beautiful part of Portugal.
Read full artical at link below
www.golfblogger.co.uk
Europe’s top players will return to find a fresh and contemporary Robert Trent Jones Jnr layout at Penha Longa after the completion of extensive refurbishments that now guarantee the best possible turfing, bunkering and irrigation along with the world class practice and hotel facilities on site.
Ana Gorjão Henriques, General Manager of the Penha Longa Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, said: "We are very honoured to host the 2010 Estoril Open de Portugal. After undertaking such a high level of refurbishment at the resort, it is fitting that we are hosting such a prestigious event. We are working very closely with The European Tour team to prepare the site and guarantee a successful tournament."
Peter Adams, Championship Director of the Estoril Open de Portugal, said: “The European Tour is delighted to return to the Penha Longa Hotel Spa & Golf Resort after a 15 year absence. The refurbishments that have been undertaken at the Resort are extremely impressive and we are confident that The European Tour players will be excited by the new challenge and world-class facilities on offer in this beautiful part of Portugal.
Read full artical at link below
www.golfblogger.co.uk
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