Golf Estoril
Golf Estoril, above the Atlantic, this is one of Portugal's oldest and most storied golf clubs. The original nine holes date to 1929, redesigned and expanded by the Scottish architect Philip Mackenzie Ross in 1936. For around twenty years it hosted the Portuguese Open, and for more than sixty it staged the Portuguese International Amateur Championship, drawing some of the game's biggest names to its fairways over the decades.
This is a course built for accuracy, not distance. Fairways run tight between eucalyptus, pine and mimosa, and the small, well-defended greens punish anything loose. The par-3 13th, Patiño's hole, doglegs sharply right to a raised green, while the par-3 16th, at 186 metres, is widely reckoned one of the best holes in Portugal. Book this if you want history and shot-making over sheer length.
Some development work is currently under way near the clubhouse, so expect a little construction alongside your round for now, but it hasn't dented what regulars keep coming back for: greens and fairways are consistently well kept, and the traditional clubhouse remains one of the most characterful in Portuguese golf. With Estoril's casino, beach and restaurants all a short walk away, this is the round to build a Lisbon coast day around. For golfers who want to walk fairways that have shaped a century of Portuguese golf, book Estoril.
Reception: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Clubs: Full Set
Club House: With Restaurant and Snack bar
With driving range
With an Academy
Trolleys: Manual
Without locker room
Pro Shop: Everyday from 7:45am to 8:00pm
Golf Lessons: Resident professionals
Buggies: Without GPS
With putting green
Juniors: Up to 18 years oldGolf Estoril - latest comments and reviews
Darren Mccormack
2026-05-26
Beautiful golf course which was very enjoyable to play in very good condition with good greens. New upgraded buggies. Recommend
Christopher Stevens
2026-05-25
I really enjoyed my round at Estoril Golf Club. The course has a great variety of holes, which keeps the round interesting from start to finish. There are some excellent risk-and-reward opportunities, and each hole seems to have its own character rather than feeling repetitive. The layout is enjoyable to play, the course was in good condition, and the setting adds to the experience. A thoroughly enjoyable round and one I would happily play again when visiting the area.
Nigel Wood
2026-05-24
It's a building site around the clubhouse. Reception staff and caddy master very good
Olaf Wilsdorf
2026-05-04
Nice course, good conditons, very good buggies, kind caddymaster and warm welcome. A lot of work around the clubhouse.
Peter Crockett
2025-11-03
delightful course and traditional clubhouse, can't wait to play it again
John Nevin
2025-10-20
Can be tricky if you're a bit wayward. Quite tight in places.
Bjorn Bremnes
2025-10-13
Good course,nice layout.
Lovely views.
Peter Poulsen
2025-10-09
Friendly employes. Greens very good. Tees narrow and not vertikale.
Graeme Veale
2025-10-02
Golf Estoril is a fabulous course and apart from the 8th hole (temporary green due to development work) it doesn’t have a duff hole. Greens in great condition and always a good clubhouse to enjoy a post round beer. The only downside is the pace of play.
Geoff Schmitt
2025-09-30
Very picturesque course with excellent fairways. Some tees could do with some TLC but generally an excellent experience. Above average lunch - steak and linguine.
Alan Bain
2025-08-03
Very smooth, tee booking system spot on and very prompt. Course is short but tight with tees, fairways, greens in great condition albeit paths between holes could do with an upgrade.
Jean-Marie Slunecko
2025-06-30
Very nice and challenging course
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