Championship Courses &
Society Venues

Opened in 2009 and set among former orange groves a short drive inland, Laranjal is a scenic par-72 with rolling elevation and water in play.

A modern par-72 reimagined by Beau Welling Design, with generous fairways, bold bunkering and views across the Ria Formosa.

The Jack Nicklaus Signature North Course is a championship layout routed through unspoilt eastern Algarve countryside, and is consistently ranked among the very best courses in Portugal. Immaculate conditioning and generous, sculpted fairways make it a memorable test for all standards.

The Resort Course is a flat, walkable nine set among the estate's mature tree-lined fairways. It makes an ideal warm-up or relaxed second round alongside the championship test.

Designed by five-time Open champion Sir Henry Cotton and opened in 1966, this 18-hole, par-73 championship course is laid out across former rice paddies and threaded with streams, water hazards and thousands of mature trees. It has hosted the Portuguese Open several times and remains one of the Algarve's most storied layouts.

A par-71 course extending 6,014 metres, offering a dramatic layout with generous fairways and slightly larger greens. It is considered more accessible for the average golfer, providing a rewarding experience amidst stunning natural beauty.

A par-72 course measuring 5,925 metres, characterised by its hilly terrain and challenging layout. It is the oldest course at La Cala Resort and is renowned for its strategic design and breathtaking vistas.

A par-72 course stretching 6,009 metres, featuring five par-5 holes. Known for its forgiving fairways and scenic river crossings, it offers an exciting round for golfers of all levels, with spectacular views of the Sierra de Ojén and the Mediterranean Sea.

The West Course is a strategic parkland course that complements the resort's other two layouts. Its narrower, undulating holes and a high slope rating make it a distinctly different challenge, rewarding thoughtful club selection over raw length.

The North Course is a varied, tournament-standard layout with tree-lined fairways and gentle changes in elevation. Shorter than the South, it places a premium on positioning and a sharp short game, and has long been a favourite for competitive rounds.

The championship South Course is a long parkland layout that has hosted the Spanish Open and numerous European Tour and PGA events. Water comes into play across many of its 18 holes, with wide fairways and testing par 3s and 5s rewarding accurate, strategic play.

About 15 minutes from the hotel, Kingsbarns Golf Links is a championship course laid along 1.8 miles of coastline. It offers panoramic sea views, modern course architecture and has co-hosted major events such as the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

The resort's second championship course, the Kittocks winds around the Kittock's Den valley and along the coast, combining parkland character with links-style greens and open views out to the North Sea.

One of two championship courses at the resort, the Torrance is a links-style layout designed with Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance. It runs across the St Andrews Bay clifftops with wide fairways, strategic bunkering and sea views on many holes.

An open, links-style course defined by wide fairways and strategic water hazards. Its exposed, gently rolling terrain places a premium on shot placement and offers plenty of variety across the round.

A more forgiving, modern layout with lush fairways and beautifully maintained greens. Wide, open holes mix with pine-lined stretches, making it an enjoyable and playable test for golfers of all abilities.

Originally laid out by Frank Pennink and later refined by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pinhal winds through dense pine woodland directly behind the hotel. It blends tree-lined holes with gentle elevation changes and strategic bunkering.

Vilamoura's original and most celebrated course, designed by Frank Pennink and opened in 1969. A classic parkland layout threading between mature umbrella pines, it rewards accurate, thoughtful golf and is the flagship of the local collection.

One of Turkey's most established golf courses, National Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course known for its tree-lined fairways and challenging layout. Designed by David Feherty and David Jones, it offers a true test for golfers of all skill levels.

Designed with precision and elegance, Carya Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course featuring strategic bunkering, challenging water hazards and immaculate pine-lined fairways. As the first fully floodlit golf course in Europe, it lets golfers play under the stars, adding a unique experience to its already world-class heathland-style layout.

Founded in 1817 and one of the oldest golf clubs in the world, Scotscraig is a fine heathland-links hybrid near Tayport with firm fairways, strategic bunkering and views across the Firth of Tay, and is a regular Open final qualifying course.

The Balcomie Links at Crail Golfing Society, one of the world's oldest golf clubs, is a charming Old Tom Morris coastal course full of natural undulations, clifftop holes and panoramic sea views.

A classic Fife links combining seaside holes with traditional inland stretches, Lundin offers fast-running fairways, subtle contours and wide coastal views in a welcoming club setting.

A highly regarded inland championship course set among heathland and pine, Ladybank is prized for immaculate conditioning, fast greens and a demanding but fair layout, and has long served as an Open Championship final qualifying venue.

The most demanding of the St Andrews Links courses, the Jubilee runs along the coast beside the Old and New with narrow fairways, deep bunkers and exposed seaside conditions that reward accurate, strategic play.

A scenic, natural golf experience with panoramic countryside views. Rolling fairways and pronounced elevation changes make The Hills a true championship challenge for the advanced player. Played from The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.

Greece's first signature golf course, designed by Bernhard Langer. A mix of seaside and inland holes with links-style character, framed by olive groves — a championship layout that has hosted several international events. Played from The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.

A modern 18-hole layout opened alongside The Hills, balancing technical design with everyday playability — its name a nod to the resort's connection to Olympic values and athletic heritage. Played from The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.

Renowned as one of Europe's finest, this 18-hole Joseph Lee design winds through the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve — a genuine championship challenge with some of the most breathtaking vistas in the Algarve. Played from the Dona Filipa Hotel, Vale do Lobo.

The precision-focused counterpoint to Aspendos — tighter fairways and undulating greens that reward strategy over power, framed by coastline and mountains. A visually and technically delightful round for the seasoned golfer, played from Cullinan Belek.

A stunning 18-hole layout at Cullinan Links Golf Club, set between the river and the coastline with sweeping views of the Taurus Mountains. Immaculate fairways, strategically placed hazards and a clever balance of technical challenges make Aspendos a memorable test for golfers of every level. Played from Cullinan Belek.

Spectacular views over Navarino Bay and the Ionian Sea, a short transfer from the resort. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., The Bay offers a more technical, strategic test than The Dunes. Played from The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.

A prestigious 27-hole championship course arranged as three distinct par-36 nines amid the scenic Ria Formosa — offering varied challenges and loop combinations to suit golfers of all levels. Played from the Dona Filipa Hotel, Vale do Lobo.

Host to numerous European Tour events and widely regarded as the finest course in Portugal. The South Course weaves through umbrella pines with water in play throughout the back nine.

The most iconic golf course in the world. From the Road Hole (17th) to the Swilcan Bridge, playing the Old Course is one of golf's great pilgrimages. Available by ballot or guaranteed-time package.

Ultra-premium, host to the Solheim Cup. Sweeping fairways through Mediterranean scrubland, dramatic elevation changes and immaculate presentation. The showpiece round on any Costa del Sol trip.

Spain's most prestigious course and host to the 1997 Ryder Cup. Cork oaks line every fairway, the greens are treacherous and the course demands precision at every turn.

Vilamoura's flagship European Tour venue — big greens, generous fairways and a proper test for any handicap level. A must-play on any Algarve trip.

Stunning clifftop links on the East Neuk coast with sea views from every single hole. A modern classic that rivals the great traditional links in sheer beauty.