Southern Portugal's Paradise

• Architect: Martin Hawtree
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• Golf Teachers: Monia Bernardo, Manuel Baptista
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• Opening Year: 1990
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• Holes: 9
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• Couple: 33 (2,051 m)
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• Greens: Level Medium
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• Buggies on course: None
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• Setting: Fairways alined by the trees all along the Atlantic Ocean
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• Requirements: n.d.
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• Golf shoes are mandatory / Soft Spikes are allowed.
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• The jewel of this perfectly kept course is the Par 3 sixth hole. The championship tee is built over a ravine that requires a 198 metre carrying shot over the cliffs to a deep but narrow green.
  

Links (Buraco 1) – 267 m - Par 4

• The opening hole. It is direct and open, not very long, but be aware of fairway bunkers that are in the landing area.

Arena (Buraco 2) – 144 m - Par 3

• The first par 3 on the course is well protected by bunkers. In this case, a good club selection is crucial and undulations on the green must be taken into account.

Long Draw (Buraco 3) – 319 m - Par 4

• A good tee shot is required to reach the fairway, with the pine trees to protect the left side of the fairway and well placed bunkers on the right. With the steep climb from the fairway to the green, make sure you have an extra club for your approach to the green.

Curta (Buraco 4) – 129 m - Par 3

• The second Par 3 is the shortest hole on the course, but do not be fooled by the length of this hole. There is a small green with bunkers positioned at the front thereof and a slope on the left side. Try to be precise with your tee shot.

Falésia (Buraco 5) – 395 m - Par 4

• The only Par 5 on field extends parallel to the top of the cliff, offering spectacular views of the Atlantic. The narrow hole requires strength and accuracy to ensure you get a pair of scores.

Devil's Parlour (Buraco 6) – 198 m - Par 3

• 'The Devils Parlour' is the signature hole of the course, with a challenging tee shot long over the top of the cliff to a large undulating green. With breathtaking views, do not forget to take your camera with you!

The Descent (Buraco 7) – 355 m - Par 4

• The 7th hole has the widest fairway of the field, allowing you to open the shoulders and focus on the distance between the tee and the hole. The entire fairway is downhill to the green. Be careful with your approach, as the sizeable green has many slopes, which makes this a couple with a good result!

Stymeid (Buraco 8) – 270 m - Par 4

• In the fairway center are two well-placed pines that will make you decide to jump your tee shot or keep well back, so that your second shot can be played from the top. The green is located on a plateau and is well protected from both front and back. For this reason, make sure that the selection of your putter is accurate

Oasis (Buraco 9) – 150 m - Par 3

• The final hole measures 150 meters with 5 bunkers protect the largest green field. The 2 levels green features a putting challenge. For this reason, make sure to select the correct length of the shot, according to the pin position.

• Superbly equipped with the latest technology in teaching systems the Golf Academy is manned by a team of Internationally Qualified PGA Professionals with a combined experience of over 20 years of teaching.
  
  
• The Pine Cliffs Golf Academy team offers a tuition service second to none for all parts of the game. The dedicated short game practice area is specifically designed to aid the beginner, improver or experienced golfers to long lasting enjoyment of the game of golf.

• Located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Pine Cliffs Resort, the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy features 5 full size ATP floodlit courts consisting of 2 red clay and 3 acrylic courts, ideal for play in the day or night and the perfect base for all your tennis activities.
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• The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy team is on and to offer players a range of tennis services from court hire and racquet rental to coaching courses and tournaments. The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy is one of Europe’s premier tennis coaching programmes.
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• Headed by the former British No.1 and current sports TV presenter, the academy specializes in delivering energetic, high quality coaching and professional levels of service at each of its tennis academies.
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• Services and Facilities Include:
• Tennis Academy
• Tennis Pros
• Equipment Hire
• Tournaments
• Player Matching
• Kids Lessons
• Leisure Shop with Equipment & Apparel
  
  
• Coaching and Tennis Clinics
• Players wishing to play tennis at Pine Cliffs can choose from a range of coaching organised and conducted by the qualified team of coaches at the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy. The academy programme has a wide selection of coaching courses available for both adults and children which cover all aspects of the game and are a great way to improve your tennis.
  
  
• Coaching and Tennis Clinics
• Each session is delivered using a selection of specifically designed drills and exercises that are challenging but ultimately rewarding and each group is carefully managed, with low numbers of players in each group to maximise your coaching experience.
• The weekly coaching programme is supported by a range of seasonal tournaments and events that give players of all ages a chance to test their skills and take home a trophy!
  
  
• Our Tennis Pros
• João Marques
• João was born on the 5th of December, 1964 and he is from Faro - Portugal.
• Playing History: João started palying tennis at the age of 9. He has been working with ACTA for two years.  
• Tennis Highlights: Former competition player (vet), coached at Jim Stewart Academy, Algarve Tennis Federation and Champs Academy. Coached young juniors toward success.
• Coaching Qualifications: Portuguese Tennis Federation Level 1
• Favourite Tennis Player: Andy Murray, Ivan Lendl and David Ferrer
• Favourite Quote: Must give something to keep the essential going beyond expectations.  
  
  
• Our Tennis Pros
• Michael Weyman (BSc, PGCert, CSCS)
• Michael was born on the 5th of August, 1977 and he is from Middlesex, London - England.
• Playing History: Middlesex University High Level Tennis Centre, Competed Futures Tournaments in Europe and USA  
• Tennis Highlights: Michael coached all levels from Junior to Pro. Strength and Conditioning - Pro Level.
• Coaching Qualifications: LTA 4 Licensed / PTR Instructor
• Favourite Tennis Player: Pete Sampras - Cool, calm and collected!
• Favourite Quote: Heart in the oven, head in the fridge - Owen Farrell