From
£828
Per Person
Golfer Favourite
3 Nights, 2 Rounds
- 3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Victoria Golf Resort & Spa
- 1 Round at The Els Club Vilamoura
- 1 Round at Pinhal Vilamoura
The Els Club Vilamoura
Ernie Els doesn't just put his name to a layout, he shapes how you think your way round it. The Els Club Vilamoura, formerly the Victoria Course, has been revamped under the Big Easy's watch and it now plays like a proper modern championship test.
The fairways are neatly framed and ask for placement rather than pure power, with bunkers that sit right on the lines you actually want to take. Miss your spot and you'll be scrambling. Hit the right side and you're rewarded with a clear angle in. The greens are the star of the show, quick, true and full of subtle movement, so approach play and pace putting really matter.
It's also a rare one for the Algarve, a private club with limited visitor tee times, which helps keep conditioning high and the round moving along nicely. Sustainability is part of the approach too, with an emphasis on working with the site through water-conscious maintenance and naturalised areas rather than forcing a look that doesn't belong.
If you're building a trip to Vilamoura and want a round that feels a step up in both presentation and challenge, this is one of the best courses in Vilamoura and an ideal headline day on the itinerary.
Who is this for? Golfers on a Vilamoura break who want a premium round with private-club standards, top-class greens and a strategic test that rewards smart course management.
Who is it best for? Confident mid-handicappers and single-figure players, plus societies looking to add one standout course to a multi-round Algarve itinerary.
Exclusive promotions and discounts
- Free Driving Range Token
- Free Personalised Bag Tag
- Free Shared Buggy
* Where applicable, the relevant promotions will be applied during the booking process. T&Cs may apply.
Top Offers
From
£828
Per Person
3 Nights, 2 Rounds
- 3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Victoria Golf Resort & Spa
- 1 Round at The Els Club Vilamoura
- 1 Round at Pinhal Vilamoura
We’ve got it all covered!
We have included everything that you need for a perfect golf trip including a golf bag.
From
£1020
Per Person
4 Nights, 3 Rounds
- 4 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Victoria Golf Resort & Spa
- 1 Round at The Els Club Vilamoura
- 1 Round at Pinhal Vilamoura
- 1 Round at Laguna Vilamoura
Els Club Vilamoura
The course has been extensively redesigned by Ernie Els and was recently selected to host the World Cup of Golf, one of the four high profile World Golf Championship Events.
The course can be stretched to 7,105 from the tips, and is dotted with a number of large man-made lakes which are a real threat, and create a beautiful contrast with the crystal white swathes of sand that guard the greens. This is a formidable test that can humble even the most skilled player, and is an essential part of any trip to Vilamoura for the golfing aficionado.
The 17th is a long par-5 stretching well close to 600 yards from the back tees with water in play off the tee and on the approach to the green. With a favourable wind, you can reach this in two but you'll be faced with a high number if you fall short of the green. The 18th, measuring over 450 yards is a very stern test to challenge its par of 4. Water is in play all along the left-hand side of the hole with bunkers guarding the right off the tee. Anyone managing to find the fairway then needs to play the perfect 2nd shot with a large undulating green that'll be sure to welcome a 3-putt.
The course has a private clubhouse that features the 261 Bar & Restaurant, golf boutique and members only facilities.
Signature Hole: 18th Hole - Par 4 - 462 yards - Stroke Index 4
Without doubt the hardest par 4 on the course is the lengthy 18th hole, which is bordered by a water hazard to the left and several bunkers on the right. The tee shot must be long and accurate to have any hope of making birdie. The degree of difficulty is turned up a notch by a challenging approach (usually into the wind) to a well-protected pin.
Els Club Vilamoure is ranked as one of the best courses in Portugal
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Ernie Els |
| Opened for play | 2025 |
| White | 6,651 metres | SSS 74.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 6,094 metres | SSS 72.5 |
| Gold | 5,628 metres | SSS 72.0 |
| Blue | 5,164 metres | SSS 70.2 |
| Red | 4,762 metres | SSS 67.4 |
What Our Golfers Say
9.2
Excellent
39 reviews
Condition overall
8.8
Condition of greens
9.4
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
8.4
Facilities
9.2
Difficulty
Hard
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Annette
✓18 Mar 2020
Excellent
10.0
The fairways and around the greens a little dry and in need of some rain. The course itselfis excellent and greens in excellent condion, must be played when in Vilamoura
John
✓16 Mar 2020
Excellent
10.0
Around the green areas were not in good condition due to bare patches a bit scruffy.
Stuart
✓16 Mar 2020
Excellent
10.0
David
✓9 Mar 2020
Very Good
8.0
Really good, challenging and well designed course.
Keith
✓5 Mar 2020
Excellent
10.0
Great course but if your a medium to high handicap golfer you really need to be at your best to fully appreciate this course.
Ben
✓17 Oct 2019
Excellent
10.0
The best course we’ve played. Greens fast. Challenging course.
Simon
✓14 Oct 2019
Excellent
10.0
Fantastic course. Lovely set up. Greens were true and quick. Would return.
Tim
✓13 Oct 2019
Excellent
10.0
Tim
✓9 Oct 2019
Excellent
10.0
Great course
Rick
✓5 Oct 2019
Excellent
10.0
3 weeks before the portugese masters, absolutely fantastic course without better in this area.
Showing 10 of 39 reviews
