Golf in and around Vilamoura is legendary with a wide choice of courses all within an easy transfer. Amendoeira Resort is about 30 minutes from the centre of Vilamoura. There are 2 courses within the Amendoeira Resort – The Faldo and The Christy o’ Connor (there is also a 9 hole academy course) The resort does not have a hotel on site. However there are a large number of apartments and villa’s on the resort and guests staying in these are offered discounted ‘resident’ green fees.
The O Connor Course was designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr., this course complements the neighbouring Faldo Course and also takes full advantage of being situated in a fertile valley. Its various water features, both lakes and watercourses that are spread throughout the entire course, demand accuracy and test from all golfers, and the rich topsoil has been skillfully landscaped and planted with mature palm trees, affording a lush, ornamental setting like an extensive oasis.
This course has tees that are generally connected to the fairways, but its greater overall distance, the water hazards and big greens provide its challenge. Golfers must also be prepared to read the subtly contoured putting surfaces that are strong features.
