Oceanico The Old Course

Situated in the heart of the Vilamoura seaside resort a mere 20-minute drive from Faro airport, this Frank Pennink designed parkland style layout is one of the oldest in the region and renowned all over the golfing world.

Often described as the Grande Dame of Algarve courses, it meanders throughout impressive pinetrees - the principal hazard - over gently undulating natural terrain. Although it opened in 1969, the course was completely renovated and modernised 27 years later although no major changes were made to the magnificent layout.

In addition to raising the Vilamoura Old Course to new heights of quality, an attractive new clubhouse and adjacent putting green were also built at that time. As with all Vilamoura courses, environmental protection practices are strictly adhered to by means of detailed management systems in line with guidelines established by ISO 14001 standards, Green Globe and Committed to Green programmes.

Course Facilities

Clubhouse

Golf Shop

Driving Range

Putting Green

Bar/Restaurant

Buggy Bar

Valet Service

RULES

Every player must have his own bag of clubs.
Single players are allowed on the golf courses during less busy periods, subject to starter’s decision.
Club bags and trolleys are not allowed on the greens.
Buggies are not allowed on the tees, greens and avant-greens.
Only two players and two club bags are allowed per buggy.
Dogs are not allowed in the Clubhouse or on the grounds of the golf course.
Softspikes are mandatory at all courses
Children under 12 are not allowed on the golf course unless specifically authorized by the golf course manager.
Practice is only allowed within the practice areas.
Putting areas cannot be used for pitching.
Handicap certificates are required.

ETIQUETTE

Bathing attire, jeans, T-shirts, sleeveless tops and training shoes are not allowed in the Clubhouse, on the practice areas and the golf course itself. Shirts must be worn at all times.
Dress code must include trousers or tailor shorts, polo shirts and golf shoes and socks.
Single players should give way to groups.
Any group with a free hole ahead should give way to the next group.
The players looking for a lost ball should give way to the next group if the ball is not found quickly.
During busy periods, the players should mark the ball on greens PAR 3 so that the next group can tee off.
When finished on a hole the players should leave the green immediately.
In the interest of all, the game should go on without delay. So please:
Prepare your ball, tee and tee club in advance
Do not leave your trolley too far from the green or in the wrong direction for the following tee.
Do not mark your scorecard on the no green.
Do not make more strokes than necessary to score when playing Stableford.
Before leaving a bunker please make sure you leave it as smooth as you found it.
Please repair the divots on the fairways.
Please repair the pitch and spikes marks on the greens.
Greens and fairways should not be damaged by clubs tests.
Please follow the instructions for buggies usage.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Do not leave money, valuables or golf equipment in the locker rooms or in the car.
The golf course management declines any responsibility for loss of and/or damage to valuables, personal effects or golf equipment.