Vilamoura Laguna

The Oceanico Laguna course is laid out over low-lying coastal terrain. With its many water hazards and few trees it is considerably different from the other ones at the resort and many of its holes convey a links atmosphere. Golf designer Joseph Lee created this course, which opened in 1990 and many previous visitors will recognise it as part of the former 27-hole Vilamoura III course. It has been subject to continual improvements over the years. Measuring 6,111 meters from the white tees, the par-72 course includes several lakes which influence play on a total of 11 holes. 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.