Palheiro Golf Club

8.0

Very Good See all 4 reviews

Located high above the vibrant city of Funchal and set within the historic Palheiro Estate, Palheiro Golf is a spectacular golfing haven on the beautiful island of Madeira. The course provides a visual feast from the very first tee shot, with sweeping panoramas of the mountainous landscape, the vast Atlantic Ocean, and the city's bay below.

Just a short 10-minute drive from the capital, this picturesque par-72 championship course offers a compelling and memorable golf break for any player. It’s no surprise that Palheiro Golf has been recognised with prestigious accolades, including its clubhouse being named the "World's Best Panoramic Clubhouse".

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Palheiro Golf Club

Designed by acclaimed golf architect Cabell B. Robinson, the 18-hole course at Palheiro is a stunning and challenging layout that takes full advantage of Madeira's rugged, hilly terrain.

The course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and lush, sub-tropical woodland. Fast, undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers reward accurate play and provide a worthy challenge for golfers of all abilities. You can test your skills with a putting green and chipping green with bunkers before your round.

The new driving range, located just minutes from the clubhouse, offers an ideal training environment for refining your skills set against the backdrop of Palheiro’s serene natural beauty. As you work on your swing enjoy stunning panoramic views of the bay of Funchal transforming your essential practice session into an unforgettable experience.

Palheiro Golf offers a complete golf holiday experience, combining a breathtaking, visually stunning golf course with luxury accommodation and an array of leisure activities. The course's stunning views from every hole and its challenging design make it a bucket-list destination for golfers.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Cabell B. Robinson
Opened for play	1993

Tees
Gold	6,086 metres	SSS 72.0
White	5,859 metres	SSS 71.6
Yellow	5,448 metres	SSS 69.6
Blue	4,987 metres	SSS 72.3
Red	4,452 metres	SSS 69.0

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8.0

Very Good

4 reviews

Condition overall 7.0

Condition of greens 7.6

Speed of round 100%

Value for money 8.0

Facilities 7.6

Difficulty 66.6%

These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.

Mark

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8 Jan 2020

Good

6.0

If busy this can take a long time our best round 2 people was 3 hours our worst over 5 there is no marshalling and it can be very slow A very tough course to walk, beyond us we had buggies all rounds. Fantastic views and overall well worth playing

Craig

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28 Sep 2019

Excellent

10.0

Great reception, fantastic setting and a course where each hole presents a different challenge. The only disappointment was the state of the tee boxes, however the overall experience presented great value.

Ian

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17 May 2019

Excellent

10.0

A beautiful challenging course high up ice the main town of Funchal. Buggy recommended. It quite tricky but playable. Golf Club, staff, restaurant all great. Played here twice, golf booked through YGT. Will definitely go back.

Brian

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2 Oct 2018

Good

6.0

Not bad but a more detail lay out of the course would have been helpful.