Royal Obidos Golf Course
Above the lagoon at Óbidos, on Portugal's Silver Coast, Royal Óbidos was one of the last courses Seve Ballesteros ever designed, completed in 2012 after his death the year before. It's since become one of the region's genuine championship tests, hosting the Open de Portugal, one of the oldest events on the European tour, since 2020.
Water is the defining feature here. It comes into play on the majority of holes, working through an interconnected system of lakes and streams rather than sitting as an afterthought. The par-3 3rd, with its island green, is the signature hole and among the most photographed in Portugal, while the 6th plays a short, deceptively tricky carry across the lagoon that swallows more balls than its length suggests it should. The back nine opens out toward the Atlantic, with genuine elevation change between the 1st green and 2nd tee, so bring a buggy if you want to enjoy the climb rather than survive it.
Conditioning here is generally excellent, though heavy winter rain can soften the fairways, so check ahead if you're visiting in the wetter months. The clubhouse, Golf Academy and Legend Restaurant round out a proper resort experience. If you only play one Seve Ballesteros course on the Silver Coast, book this one: it's the toughest test in the area, and it plays exactly the way he wanted it to.
Golf Clubs: Yes. 35.00€ per 18holes round
Club House: 8am till 6 pm 
With driving range
Trolleys: yes
With locker room
With putting greenRoyal Obidos Golf Course - latest comments and reviews
Simon Kaye
2026-10-05
Splendid course - F&B seems to expensive v others
Tony Gear
2026-09-29
Good enjoyable golf course
James Penny
2026-09-27
We found this the toughest test of the 4 courses in this area. Tough to walk, tough to keep away from the water and tough if you are not on the fairway. That said some marvelous holes with the second and 11th outstanding. Was very busy and we were over 5 hours on the course. If you are not very fit take a buggy.
David Bryant
2026-09-27
Royal Obidos was in fantastic condition. Amazing fairways.
David Bryant
2026-09-27
The golf course was in fantastic condition. The fairways were like carpets. Some ground work to remove some trees and hedges has made it much more playable and it was a fantastic round of golf.
David Bryant
2026-09-27
The golf course was in fantastic condition. The fairways were like carpets. Some ground work to remove some trees and hedges has made it much more playable and it was a fantastic round of golf.
Paul Owen Davies
2026-09-22
The course was the in great condition with very fast greens. Definitely with a visit.
Miriam Ms Horan
2026-09-21
Those greens!
Stuart Robinson
2026-08-24
What a great surprise this course was to us both. We thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish and it will be top of our list next time we return to play golf in this part of Portugal. The greens were in exceptional conditional as was the rest of the course. My only criticism is that some areas were over watered resulting in plugged lies on at least 6 occasions for me, this excessive watering does result in a very lush course even in August and a visual joy. Some great risk/reward holes and so clearly a Seve design. Clubhouse, food and drink were all excellent.
Jonathon Harbridge
2026-07-20
Very good greens
Alfonso Villar
2026-07-13
Un campo de primer nivel. Difícil por longitud y rapidez de greenes. En un estado excepcional.
Frank Haidinger
2026-07-09
Great experience
Tecnicals
*Undulated -
*Dogleg -
*Exposed -
*Buggy Recommended -
*Water hazards -
*Signature Hole - the 3th par 3 with a island green
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