Vargem Fresca (EN 119 Km 23), Infantado,
Santo Estevao, Santarém Region 2135-407
Office
+351 263 930 040Pro shop
+351 961 718 725Fax
+351 263 930 049Website
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Patrícia Brito e CunhaAcademy
Orizonte Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open woodland
Designer:
Michael King (European Golf Design)
Above distances are for the Oaks course. Also at Ribagolfe is the 18-hole Lakes course (par-72; 6707 metres from back tees).
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41 km E of Lisbon
From the A13 motorway take exit 3 (Montijo/N119). After toll booth, at main road turn left onto the N119 direction Montijo/Alcochet. After o.3 km go straight over at roundabout, direction Montijo N119. After o.5 km golf entrance is on your left. Turn left inside gates and follow road for o.7 km to clubhouse.
From the A12 motorway take exit 1 onto IC3 direction Alcochete and continue on the N119 direction Infantado/Coruche. After 21.4 km (o.5 km before the roundabout with the N10) turn right at Golfe sign.
Ribagolfe (Oaks course; formerly known as Ribagolfe II or the Green course): Don't think that just because it was once called Ribagolfe II, that this layout plays second fiddle to Ribagolfe Lakes (formerly known as Ribagolfe I). Although not as long as the Lakes, this is both a delightfully natural course and a tough cookie at the same time.
Cork-oaks (and occasionally eucalyptus trees) create some quite tight fairways on the Oaks layout, where flailing away with the driver may not be your best strategy. Water is only a concern on the par-4 6th and par-5 13th holes, but staying on the short grass and out of the rough will be your main preoccupation - unless that is you are into gathering wild flowers, which you can do in abundance beyond the tightish fairways. Defensive bunkering in front of most greens will often require high-flighted approach play, rather than running the ball in low.
Although the surrounding "open" woodland scenery remains constant throughout, every hole is individually sculpted, ensuring a thoroughly interesting and absorbing round from start to finish. It's recommended that on a first visit to Ribagolfe you try to allow enough time to play both its wonderful courses.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28; women 36.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
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Located in the Herdade da Vargem Fresca, at the heart of the Charneca Ribatejana region in the Tagus valley, Ribagolfe is one of Portugal's relatively recent additions, offering 36-holes of championship golf.
Portugal's 35th best course (Golf World, 2022).
Avenida Dom Manuel 1, 2890-014 Alcochete.
+351 212 341 179
Visit websiteLocated in the town of Alcochete, just a short drive from Lisbon, this 32-room modern hotel offers views overlooking the River Tagus Estuary.
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Ribagolfe (Lakes and Oaks courses); Santo Estevao.
Estrada de Santo Estevão km 9.4, Santo Estevão, 2130 Benavente.
+351 932 551 049
Visit websiteLocated close to the Santo Estêvão Golf Course, this equestrian sports farm offers 10 air-conditioned rooms, as well as an outdoor swimming pool.
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Santo Estevao; Ribagolfe (Lakes and Oaks courses).
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