Belas Clube Campo Golf Course

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Golf Course

District: Lisboa > Sintra > Belas > Belas Clube Campo

Location

Situated in the Belas Clube Campo urbanization, in the locality of Belas, within the municipality of Sintra, this golf course benefits from a location that integrates it into the region's natural landscape. Its strategic position offers views of the surroundings, including the Serra de Sintra. The site is located in an area that promotes contact with nature and tranquility, contributing to a sporting and leisure environment.

Design and Course

The Belas Clube Campo Golf Course was designed by the renowned American architect Rocky Roquemore, resulting in a course considered a "Championship Golf Course". Its layout is notable for the way fairways and greens are developed in deep valleys, presenting a technical and strategic challenge to players. The course is characterized by gradients, with some holes featuring water hazards and complex designs that demand precision and planning.

Environmental Recognition

This course stands out for its commitment to environmental sustainability, being the first golf course in Europe to obtain ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification and the pioneer in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula to receive GEO (Golf Environment Organisation) certification. These distinctions attest to a management that seeks to balance sporting practice with the preservation of the environment that hosts it, establishing an exemplary relationship with its ecosystem.

Scenery and Maintenance

Beyond the sporting challenge, the course offers remarkable panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, creating an appealing setting for visitors. The integration of the course with the surrounding nature provides an immersive and visually rich experience. Over the years, Belas Clube Campo Golf Course has undergone continuous investments in its maintenance and improvement, which have included the renovation of bunkers, the installation of service vehicle paths on all 18 holes, and the modernization of the fleet, aiming for quality playing conditions throughout the year.

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