Pinheiros Altos

Barry Winter 2025-05-22
Pinheiros Altos Golf Course Review – May 2025 Our group of six from the UK played Pinheiros Altos in mid-May, taking on the Olives and Pines nines in that order. The course is set up as three distinct 9-hole loops, and while it offers a varied and interesting layout, there were some clear highs and a few unfortunate lows during our visit. The Layout – Olives & Pines: If you’re planning a round at Pinheiros Altos, make sure the Olives nine is included—it’s the standout of the two we played. It’s tight, tree-lined, and full of water hazards that demand accuracy and control. The 8th hole on Olives is particularly memorable, featuring a stunning island green that provides both challenge and spectacle. The Pines nine, once you cross the road, opens up significantly and offers a more scoreable layout. It’s less punishing off the tee and easier to manage overall. We were told it’s the members' preferred nine—and it’s easy to see why. It’s more forgiving and ideal for those looking to post a good number. Pros – Staff & Facilities: One of the real highlights at Pinheiros Altos was the staff. Everyone we encountered was friendly, helpful, and clearly cared about making our experience enjoyable. The starter was excellent, and we even had the club captain wave us through as we played the second nine—fantastic touch and a reflection of the relaxed, welcoming culture. The clubhouse was also excellent, serving great food with a veranda that overlooks the Olives course—a perfect spot to relax post-round. Cons – Course Condition: Unfortunately, course conditions let the experience down. The greens were in poor shape, littered with pitch marks and signs of disease. Despite this, oddly enough, they were among the fastest we played on the trip—possibly due to being cut very short, which may have contributed to their poor health. Fairways also showed signs of wear, and it was clear the course is in need of some focused maintenance. The third nine was closed for maintenance during our visit, but we did see hollow tining and other work being done, which is encouraging. Hopefully, this signals a broader effort to improve the overall conditioning of the course. Final Thoughts: Pinheiros Altos has huge potential with its varied layout, standout holes, and excellent staff. If the course conditions were improved, this could easily become a top-tier option in the Algarve. As it stands, it’s a mixed bag—but one worth revisiting in the future to see how it progresses. It might just be worth a return visit next year if the maintenance work pays off.

BRUNO DE GIULIO 2024-12-28
Nice course I played Ponheros and Sobreros. Every thing is in good order. The receptionist very kind.

Rene Mueller 2024-12-17
Beautiful, challenging and multi-segmented course. Very nice and warm welcome at the golf reception. The overall condition of the course was good. The greens were excellent, the fairways average and the bunkers in poor condition.

Mark Boon 2024-12-01
Pinheiros Altos is a great golf course we played the pines and corks. There had been a bit of disease on the green and a few putts bobbled but to be fair they were not too bad. The service and reception was good and friendly. Definitely be back it’s worth more than one visit.

Klaus Fuchs 2024-11-24
der 27-Loch Platz bleibt einer unserer Favoriten an der Algarve. Wie meist waren die Fairways und Greens in einem guten Zustand, die einzelnen 9-Loch Schleifen sehr abwechselungsreich und das Spieltempo erfreulich zügig ohne zu stressen. Die Dame am Frontdesk war sehr freundlich und gab gute Hinweise und das Restaurant erfreute nach der Runde mit guter Auswahl und moderaten Preisen. Alles Argumente um wiederzukommen..... -**- The 27-hole course remains one of our favourites in the Algarve. As usual, the fairways and greens were in good condition, the individual 9-hole loops were very varied and the pace of play was pleasingly quick without being stressful. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and gave good advice and the restaurant was a delight after the round with a good selection and moderate prices. All arguments to come back.....

Declan Cahill 2024-11-21
V good lovely course and all staff extremely helpful

Klaus Fuchs 2024-11-15
Die Grüns und Fairways waren trotz vorangegangener starker Regenfälle in einem sehr guten Zustand. Die Spielgeschwindigkeit trotz guter Auslastung erfreulich. Auch verzogene Bälle waren meist gut zu finden. Insgesamt ein anspruchsvoller, aber auch fairer Platz. -**- The greens and fairways were in very good condition despite previous heavy rainfall. The speed of play was pleasing despite good utilisation. Even bent balls were usually easy to find. Overall, a challenging but fair course.

guy derry 2024-10-23
Course is a bit untidy, we know it is affected by the lack of rain but the staff are excellent