San Lorenzo Golf Course

San Lorenzo Golf Course

San Lorenzo Golf Course
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Voted Continental Europe's second best golf course by the Golf World magazine, this impeccably maintained course, with its eighteen widely ranging holes running past lakes, pine trees and Atlantic beaches, make it an attractive challenge for all skill levels.
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  • Martin Y
    Congresbury, United Kingdom4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Be nice.
    So many negative reviews about this place, presumably by people who weren't actually there. OK, the clubhouse burnt down last year, but the course is still great, and the staff are busting their bits trying to make your day enjoyable. Even a free a free packed lunch to take out on the course. Give these guys a break! S**t happens, and they're doing their best.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 March 2024
  • Andy S
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely course
    Beautiful course, thought the greens were in amazing condition. Bunkers wet which was annoying, second time played here, love the course. Saw a previous review, buggy paths a bit bumpy for sure, and yes no club house, was burnt down, was a lovely old wooden thing. They served drinks and gave us a pack up. Assume another will be built in time.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 4 May 2024
  • Stirlingtec
    Killearn, United Kingdom104 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Condition was very good
    I played last year ( 3 rounds) and it wasn’t great so only played it once this year.I was concerned about its condition. However, the good news is that it was in very good condition, fairways greens and Tees all very good and so much improvement. In my opinion it’s the best course in the Algarve and it’s getting back to where it should be. Still no clubhouse, but they have set up a nice bar area, check in is as before and a temp buggy store. It’s great to see the old girl in such great condition.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 15 September 2024
  • Georgie C
    44 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful course with potential but facilities need improving to warrant cost
    The course itself was one of the most beautiful I’ve played and it has the potential to be a world-class course but the facilities need improving. The clubhouse burnt down last year which is unfortunate but the buggies are worn and quite old. The clubs we hired were average standard and hadn’t been cleaned. The cost per person was €180 excluding club hire and buggies, so this course overall needs improving for this cost.
    Visited October 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 October 2024
  • Mike C
    Allendale, United Kingdom16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another great visit.
    Amazing course. Delighted to play again. Played twice during first week of November 2024 and in very good condition. Had a lot of rain and warmth the previous week, so everything green. T boxes and fairways great, rough kept well and short. Looked lovely. Greens OK, but no worse than other top Algarve courses. Damaged by many golfers who are too ignorant to repair pitch marks. No sign of a new clubhouse, but temporary bar and facilities set up which are nice in there own way. Staff great. Remains one on my very favourite courses and not to be missed (unless you consider it below you to repair your pitch marks).
    Visited November 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 10 November 2024
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Stirlingtec
Killearn, UK104 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
San Lorenzo was my favourite course ( as you can see com my other reviews). This year the course was in fair condition, fairways fine greens slow but OK. However, everything else about the course is so disappointing. The cart paths are in such poor condition you can’t drive on them in places. The surrounds ( railings benches etc broken and in need of repair). Damage from the fires left and not repaired months later.

JJW hotels should be absolutely ashamed of the condition they have allowed this wonderful golf course to get into. It needs a lot of investment and if JJW can’t provide it then they should sell to someone who can. The other courses in the area are getting better and better yet the jewel in the crown is being treated like this, disgraceful.
Written 8 November 2022
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Golfer016
Glasgow, UK21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 rounds over this course. Not only does it challenge every club in the bag, it challenges your nerve over which shot you take on. Greens were good but some maintenance work required to bring the course back to a standard on par with other local courses.
Written 26 April 2022
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mark f
3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
Played several courses as part of a week away and heard some great reviews re this course. Although good it has definitely fallen down the pecking order compared with others in the immediate vicinity. Both Quinta courses in far better condition.
Still worth playing but I were to choose would be third choice..
Written 18 February 2020
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1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
Played here with a large group in October. The welcome was nice and they provided a packed lunch. It was downhill from there.
Group is front of us was a 5 ball of Americans who continually played ‘mulligans’ and were rude when asked to split up! What other course in the world allows 5 balls??
We played the back 9 first so at least had the better front 9 with views of the sea to look forward to. The back 9 was in terrible condition.
Tees were very poor and worn
Fairways were ok
Bunkers were very stoney with limited sand and most did not have rakes.
Greens were terrible and full of pitch marks and disease. Very slow with lots of different grasses.
Buggies old and tired and no GPS even though they cost the same as other courses with new buggies with GPS
Buggy paths were a disgrace so no wonder the buggies were in bits. A 4x4 would struggle on them.
Overall a very disappointing experience. Have played here many times previously and the layout is one of the best around but the investment in the course is seriously lacking. Plenty of other good courses around at better value.
Written 25 October 2024
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ChrisK
Ramatuelle, France5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
The course itself is beautifully situated in a scenic area with actually great fairways. However, due to the state of maintenance, you can only give it an unsatisfactory rating. The whole facility is completely neglected. The disaster begins on the so-called driving range. For 4 euros you get 20 really dirty old balls from a rusty machine that look like someone pulled them out of their butt.
The condition of the course is simply abysmal. Grass only grows sporadically on the fairways. You are forced to play the balls from the bare ground. There is no real fun to be had there. I can't remember ever having played on such a lousy course.
To charge a winter green fee of 130 euros for this is a disgrace.
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Written 5 February 2024
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David C
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
Took a trip down memory lane…… Having played here multiple times over the past 25 years, I returned for the first time in 15 years. The design, views, surroundings & everything deserve a golfer’s admiration and respect. Sadly, the current presentation falls well below that that the course deserves. The course urgently requires investment and restoration.,Living on its reputation alone does not justify the malaise and negligence the current administration regrettably appear to be pursuing. Within less than a mile QDL have shown what investment can do to maintain standards. Of course it’s costly however, to ensure there’s a legacy, this golfer (even without his rose tinted glasses on) hopes that those within the corridors of power understand and accept their responsibilities and wake up before the reputation of such a incredible layout is simply lost to time and dilapidation. It feels a generational responsibility and I truly hope compassion to the course be given.
Written 20 January 2024
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Paul P
Bingley, UK35 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
As a group we have played San Lorenzo many times over the last 10 years. Last year they had fire damage around the course including the burning down of a buggy bridge after the 12th, this has still not been replaced. The course is a superb layout but they are letting it go. Quite a bit of patchy disease on the greens, no starters or course marshaling. However the worst part about the whole experience is as follows: In July this year the wooden clubhouse burnt to the ground which we were aware of. We made as many enquiries through our agent and friends as possible as to the status of temporary facilities and established that they had temporary cabins for changing, bar etc. I have to say the facilities in September several months after the fire were pathetic and not fit for purpose. The medium size cabin doubled as check in and fridge bar. The bar ran out of cold beers after our group had had one drink. There is only one scruffy table outside with six chairs and no sun screen. Also there is one small cabin for changing. These facilities are located on a dusty unsurfaced car park. Why the day after the fire did they not order ten tables with parasols & chairs for players to sit on and why not locate them on the putting green or grassed area? The buggies were 55 euros each and very old and worn, no tech or ice for the buggies, the buggy paths are cobbled and dangerous with bumps all over the place. Also one of our buggies ran out of power after 14 holes and had to be pushed by another buggy for the remaining play. Finally why does their website or the Hotel Dona Filipa (who own the course) website not mention the fire or lack of facilities? My advice would be to swerve this course and play Quinta South and North as they were in fantastic condition with superb buggies and facilities.
Written 12 September 2023
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Alan P
Grantham, UK213 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
When we arrived we were treated like burglars by the golf staff. Scowled at because we had pre paid vouchers and looked up and down as if imposters.. given that the wifi code is welcome1 this was a tad ironic!
The Food and beverage staff were friendly and attentive, but the food menu was more restrictive than the peak of COVID.
I have been playing this course for nearly 20 years and it really is obvious how lacklustre it has become.
It is very highly priced compared to others in the area, but unlike them, no tees, no water and no Marshalls.
As a 2 ball we got stuck behind some very slow golfers, but with no starter or Marshalls, it was so bad, we gave up after nine holes.
They just tell you to contact the booking agent rather than try and learn and resolve.
To charge the green fees they do and with the most basic of service suggests to me that it is time for change at SL as the other courses in the area are moving on.
I was so disappointed given that I tell everyone it was my favourite European course. Wow!!!
Written 29 June 2022
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Stirlingtec
Killearn, UK104 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
It breaks my heart to write this review, I have been playing San Lorenzo 3 times a year for 20 years. In my opinion it is the most beautiful situated golf course in the Algarve. Since JJW Hotels took it over it has deteriorated year on year. This year was the worse, greens in very poor condition, tees awful, everything needs a coat of paint, no clubhouse, €55 euros to hire Palmares old buggy’s . The cart paths are so bad you can’t drive on them. Here is a message to the owners, if you can’t look after the jewel in the crown of Algarve golf courses please please sell it to someone who can. Mr O’Brian at Quinta do Lego can show you how to present a golf course. You should be ashamed of the condition you have allowed this wonderful course to get into.
Written 14 October 2023
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Robert B
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
Shocking golf course. The fairways and greens are in terrible condition, every hole felt like a dog leg which rewards even the slightest off centre tee shot with a lost ball.
Cart paths were bordering dangerous and there is no club house! Just a portacabin whereby a can of coke is 6.50E.
To top it off, the place is infested with mosquitos and everyone in my group was bitten to death.
Greens were wooly and slow and the tee boxes are uneven. Considering the green fee (150E), the buggy hire (55E) and the prices of food and drink, avoid avoid avoid. Go to Vale Do Lobo instead, a totally different experience.
Written 17 October 2023
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