Troia Golf Course, Setubal, Portugal
Offer Type: Golf Course
Price from: €59.00
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Course description
Considered to be Portugal's most difficult golf course. Troia is, for this reason, a major challenge to any golfer. It is one of the links designed by the famous Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1982. Its principal obstacle is sand which borders the whole course, where pine trees and wild plants are also found in abundance. With breathtaking views over the ocean and a welcoming clubhouse set among pine trees, Troia is surely a golfer’s paradise. The Trent Jones signature can be seen on the greens, which are small, narrow and always well protected, sometimes by huge bunkers. All this might give the idea of an almost impossible course. Nonetheless, when at the tee, the fairways seem to be wide and do not show many signs of danger. Only later does one understand that the real challenge of this course is to arrive at the greens in such a way that a respectable score can be obtained. The famous architect said he would include hole number 3, running along the beach, as one of the eighteen holes of his 'ideal' golf course. Troia hosted the Portuguese Open Championship in 1983, when victory smiled on the Scotsman Sam Torrance who averaged just two shots below Par.
Facilities
Buggies, Trolleys, Driving range, Pitching green, Putting green, Club hire, Golf lessons, Restaurant, Bar.
Golf Course Statistics
| Year built: | 1982 | Holes: | 18 |
| Par: | 72 | Designer: | Robert Trent Jones Sr. |
| Length (yards) from yellow tees: | 6914 from white tees | Handicap: | Men 36 Women 36 |
Directions
Coming from Lisbon follow the A-2/A12 motorways to Setubal. In Setubal, follow the signs Troia to the Ferry Boat. In Troia, follow the EN 253-1 for Comporta, until you find the golf course sign.
Map of Troia Golf Course, Setubal, Lisbon, Portugal
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