PGA Aroeira No.1 (Pines Classic Golf Course) - latest comments and reviews

Jan Huysmans 2025-04-26
We were curious about the works that had been done on the Aroeira I course. There is still some work to be done, also because of the storm which hit the region a month earlier resulting in several uprooted trees, but when all works are finished this will result in a well deserved upgrade of the course showing it's the full potential. Fairways were completely redone and in great shape. Greens had all the same speed and looked very good without any diseases. The tee-boxes could be better. Most noticeable was that all the large and small bushes had been removed between the trees making the course much more open and allowing a recovery shot from between the trees. Also a current number of bunkers have also been modified such as on hole 3 and hole 6 on the Aroeira I course where they merge into the pond. When all works are done and with proper daily maintenance, Aroeira I should be able to achieve a score of at least 8/10 and possibly higher. Looking forward to coming back in summer time!

Clive Norman Smith 2025-04-04
This was another course recovering from the recent storms, but again was in remarkably good condition considering the damage inflicted on it. The benefits of the refurbishment works undertaken during the course closure last year are now apparent. The fairways are in excelled condition.

Rogier de Snoo 2025-02-27
It is a nice course. Mostly straight holes with a lot of trees along both sides. Quality of the course is great. Friendely staff. Only downside is that the drivingrange is not near.

Neil Sutton 2024-05-25
Course with a good layout in fair condition. Greens were true. Old clubhouse but nice set up and great staff. No driving range at this location as it is at the other Aroeira course (Challenge)

Nick Jones 2024-05-22
On the whole, a Very good course. There were some areas on the course that could be in better condition, especially the first few holes.

Mark Pope 2023-11-11
The course was in great condition for 13 holes. The last 5 holes were being worked on by green staff. They were heavily sanded and the machinery used left tyre tracks. What could have been a great left us disappointed.

Klaus Schmidt 2023-10-17
Fairways newly seeded. Carts to be on cart path only. But no one told you this in advance. Not a highlight

Damien Dunne 2023-09-11
The staff in the reception, bar and caddy master were very nice and helpful. Unfortunately the course was in terrible condition. Greens, fairways and tee boxes need a lot of work to bring them up to an acceptable standard. The design of the course is good as the course navigates through very large mature trees.

Nam Hai Tran 2023-07-28
The staff is nice, but the club house and buggy service close early, at 18:30. The course is not in the best condition, mostly over dry.

Van Baar 2023-07-05
Big parts of fairway no gras anymore. Poor continu of rest of grass.

Michael Behan 2023-05-19
Compared to last year course doesn't seem to be maintained to the sam standard also some damage to green surfaces

Jan Huysmans 2023-04-17
We enjoyed another round @ the Wentworth of Portugal like it is often called. Although the course is better maintained then Aroeira Challenge (Aroeira II), there is room for improvement to get a rate of 8+. It’s not possible to clean up the pineappels every week but there is also a lot of small lumber which can be removed. We got a very warm welcome by 2 young ladies and the staff at the bar were very friendly and helpfull. Until next time.

Heinrich Pitas 2023-04-11
Der Unterschied zwischen Aroeira 2und 1 war sehr deutlich. Ein gepflegter Platz, Gute Grüns, und Bunker. Einen großen Kritikpunkt habe ich trotzdem. Dieser geht an die Golfspieler die vor uns gestartet sind. Wir sind um 11:04 Uhr los. Die Greenkeeper sind nicht Eure Lakaien. Überall auf der Welt werden die Bunker nach dem Schlag geharkt. Es war am 11.04. recht sonnig. Und die Spuren waren frisch!!. Eben so waren die Divots sehr frisch. Die dritte Beanstandung sind die Pitchmarken auf dem Grün. Kein Anfänger verursacht Pitchmarken. Hallo Profis bückt euch!!! Tipp an Aroeira. Lasst öfter den Marshall über den Platz fahren. Dann aber mit Konsequenzen!!!! Wir haben es 2013 an der Algarve gesehen. Konsequenz ist da sehr hilfreich!!! Heinrich Pitas -**- The difference between Aroeira 2 and 1 was very clear. A well-kept course, good greens, and bunkers. Nevertheless, I have one big criticism. This goes to the golfers who started before us. We left at 11:04 am. The greenkeepers are not your lackeys. Everywhere in the world the bunkers are raked after the shot. It was quite sunny on 11.04. And the tracks were fresh! So were the divots very fresh. The third complaint is the pitch marks on the green. No beginner causes pitch marks. Hello professionals bend down!!! Tip to Aroeira. Let the marshal drive over the course more often. But then with consequences!!!! We saw it in the Algarve in 2013. Consistency is very helpful there!!! Heinrich Pitas

Mark Sissons 2023-03-20
Good course in good condition

Winkelmann Brigitte 2022-11-09
nice, challenging Course. Toilets after Green 11; if this Information was given on Reception or on the Score Card, we wouldn't make the way from Green 9 to the Clubhouse and back to Tee 10. Restaurant in the Clubhouse very good and friendly.

Sunil Kakar 2022-11-07
Nice course - some areas in need of work.

Gerry Foley 2022-10-10
Satisfactory

Paul Davies 2022-09-27
The course condition was generally very good but the greens has suffered from some bird damage, with some larger arears of damage.

Daniel Mara 2022-09-16
Course was quite good. A bit rough round the edges. Faculties were poor.

Pascal PLICHTA 2022-08-10
J ai joué aroeira 2 . The challenge course, absolument splendide. Départ, greens, fairways très bien.

Joachim Mahn 2022-06-30
Very nice course, very nice people at the reception!

Volker Kreit 2022-06-25
Keine Driving Range, keine Toiletten (ausser Clubhouse), zuviele Spieler, zuviele Buggies obwohl der Platz eher kurz ist.

Craig Drew 2022-06-19
My main contact Maria’s communication was superb and helped make our holiday go smoothly

Michael Behan 2022-06-11
Nice course but some repairs on greens and tee boxes looking tired

Harry Tan 2022-04-15
Nice layout. Good greens.

andrew Denton 2020-03-14
Great that allowed us to rebook

Sebastian Eriksen 2020-02-16
Worked fine, but we had teatimes both at no 1 and no 2 course, and our times was changed without info in advance. But we made it anyway :-)

Schrepfer 2019-11-28
Nice course , easy to walk

Jamie Mitchell 2019-09-30
A very nice golf course but let down by a few things. 1. No reduced offer if we played one course more than once! 2. There was a lot of rain but no umbrellas to rent. Only buy at €45 or €60! 3. The course had lots of divot on the greens which had not been repaired -we did this on every green. 4. There was rubbish and litter as there are almost no bins. All in all a bit of a poor experience and we will look elsewhere next time.

Peter Ciccone 2019-09-22
Friendly service. Average course in average condition.

Jean-Marie Slunecko 2019-08-27
Very nice course, playing conditions were good and a nice Club house.

Daniel Newell 2019-07-09
Course in good condition except the tees wew a bit bumpy and the greens a bit slow, fairways generally very good. Course empty so good pase of play

Daniel Newell 2019-07-09
Course in good condition except the tees wew a bit bumpy and the greens a bit slow, fairways generally very good. Course empty so good pase of play

Thelma Keating 2019-06-08
Reasonably good, slow play no rangers , for a Saturday disappointing

Warren Green 2019-05-19
Average golf, Green slow.

Harel Pascal 2019-03-25
parcours manucurés top greens top belle entretien golf facile à score large fairways par facilities avec des bon drives

Sami Kauppinen 2019-02-18
Greens in good condition. Fairways not in a very good condition. Nice course overall.

Brian Armitage 2018-10-08
Good easy walking course

Mrs Joanne Ryan 2018-09-24
The golf was fantastic. A group of us have been visiting Aroeira for many years and always enjoy ourselves.

John Carrigan 2018-09-17
i thought the course was in great shape ...... greens slow ? the practice facility could have been better

Brock-Schu 2018-09-14
Einfach, keine Highlights

Bruce Graham 2018-07-17
Although the course is still enjoyable its condition has deteriorated over the years to what it was 7-8 years ago.

Tuilier 2018-06-06
Good golf course well maintenez , professionnel welcome

Mary Strutt 2018-05-15
Had great day. Course in good condition . Will look forward to playing there again.

Poulain 2018-05-07
Good price for the GF but price for renting a set of club is very expensive

HOUCKE HERVE 2018-05-06
Très beau parcours Greens ++

Patrick Wanner 2018-03-11
The course is in a very good shape although there was quite a lot of rainy date ... I like it a lot!

Jukka Sorsa 2017-10-30
General condition average, I would give 3+. Layout OK, but a bit boaring, the fairway grass not so good. A bit strange that the range was at Aroeira 2. Greens were good. Service was OK.

Antony Gunn 2017-10-16
We have played aroeira several times but this time they have had problems with lack of water, the greens were good but fairways were just ok. Normally aroeira is in really good condition

Fred Norton 2017-10-15
The Service is top. We made a mistake in the booking and it was not Problem to Change the booking. The courses at Aroeira are always great. Thanks to the staff - a wonderful Group of People.

Ingo Bollow 2017-06-29
The course is ok. Lots of trees have been removed since my last visit in 1992

Geoff Dyas 2017-06-04
Pleasant welcome from staff. Good value.

Clive Smith 2017-05-07
Nice course. The fairways were a little bit ragged in places, but we know the weather had been very dry prior to our visit. We assume the course was leaving the fairway grass uncut to protect them. Otherwise, everything in very good condition.

David Potter 2016-12-12
Well suited to the mid to high handicap golfer, generous fairways, no fairway bunkers and largely flat, moderate paced greens. The Par 5 holes are very samey It is an easy walk and drains superbly. Even after torrential overnight rain the course was very playable. The course was in good condition at the end of November.

Jim Houlihan 2016-11-11
The greens were sanded and quite slow

Tom McKeon 2016-10-24
Nice clubhouse, decent course - kitchen was closed when we got back in.

Rui de matos machado 2016-07-08
In very good shape

Tony Seeley 2016-05-14
Nice pine tree lined course

John Risholm 2016-03-02
Okay, golfcourse just rip and hit. Not so many thoughts.

E. Bontenbal 2015-11-02
great golf course, quite setting and nice people

Oliver White 2015-10-28
excellent course in good condition