View Poll Results: Vote for the best golfcourses here!
Isla Canela
4
15.38%
El Rompido North/South
7
26.92%
Benamor
2
7.69%
Quinta do Ria/Cima
5
19.23%
Costa Esuri
16
61.54%
Castro Marim
6
23.08%
Bellavista
1
3.85%
Quinta do Vale
9
34.62%
Monte Rei
7
26.92%
Other:
0
0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll
Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
Sep 22nd 2010, 10:26 pm
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Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
Only one way to settle the other discusssion!
(You can pick more than one option)
(You can pick more than one option)
Last edited by Jur; Sep 22nd 2010 at 10:31 pm.
Sep 23rd 2010, 6:36 am
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
surely monte rei is in a totally different price bracket than costa esuri though?
Sep 23rd 2010, 7:54 am
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
Sure it is, the poll is for all to vote for, in their opinion, the best golfcourse.
You can consider pricing, state of the course, service, views, location, challenge, boredom, food from the restaurant, whatever you fancy.
You can consider pricing, state of the course, service, views, location, challenge, boredom, food from the restaurant, whatever you fancy.
Sep 23rd 2010, 8:39 am
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
I've played many a time at Quinta Cima/Ria, the problem I have with them is that they always have too much water on the fairways and often the ball plugs, simply that course wouldn't survive in the UK as it would be water logged due to the type of land its on!! but good layouts though!!
Interesting that Olivia doesn't mention Quinta do Vale, once they get the course in top condition and get the greens and bunkers right, it will be one of the toughest tests on the Algarve. Lots of people don't rate it as they can't get round it, therefore, making it a poor course and thats why CE is so good, how many times can you play the same hole so differently ie 2nd on CE drive wedge one day and the next drive 3 iron I could go on but would probably start to bore you!!
Sep 23rd 2010, 9:36 am
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
Interesting though isnt it. Esuri/Ayamonte sits right in the middle of a block of good courses from the course at Huelva Aljaraque (where the railway engine roundabouts are) through Nuevo Portil and Rompido and going on to Esuri, Isla canela and then the courses on the Portuguese side. All within good travelling distance up and down our motorway. Cant wait!
Sep 23rd 2010, 9:40 am
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
Good idea to have a poll Jur, I think with the Costa Esuri debate its really if you understand golf, BOTH courses are tough and varied dependent on the weather. I don't believe that the I've played with any single figure handicap or pro that believe that theses courses are boring, yes there are a couple of silly holes on the new course, but with a little bit of re shaping and tlc you'll have another testing challenge.
I've played many a time at Quinta Cima/Ria, the problem I have with them is that they always have too much water on the fairways and often the ball plugs, simply that course wouldn't survive in the UK as it would be water logged due to the type of land its on!! but good layouts though!!
Interesting that Olivia doesn't mention Quinta do Vale, once they get the course in top condition and get the greens and bunkers right, it will be one of the toughest tests on the Algarve. Lots of people don't rate it as they can't get round it, therefore, making it a poor course and thats why CE is so good, how many times can you play the same hole so differently ie 2nd on CE drive wedge one day and the next drive 3 iron I could go on but would probably start to bore you!!
I've played many a time at Quinta Cima/Ria, the problem I have with them is that they always have too much water on the fairways and often the ball plugs, simply that course wouldn't survive in the UK as it would be water logged due to the type of land its on!! but good layouts though!!
Interesting that Olivia doesn't mention Quinta do Vale, once they get the course in top condition and get the greens and bunkers right, it will be one of the toughest tests on the Algarve. Lots of people don't rate it as they can't get round it, therefore, making it a poor course and thats why CE is so good, how many times can you play the same hole so differently ie 2nd on CE drive wedge one day and the next drive 3 iron I could go on but would probably start to bore you!!
I´m guessing that a golfcourse is a personal experience for everyone. Just agree to disagree!
Woops, realised I forgot the El Portil course! Sorry.
Sep 23rd 2010, 2:54 pm
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
Excellent idea to have a poll.
I'll go for the 2 most challenging courses: Costa Esuri (of course) and Quinto do Vale.
I'll go for the 2 most challenging courses: Costa Esuri (of course) and Quinto do Vale.
Sep 23rd 2010, 7:30 pm
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
You might be the man to tell us what news there is (if any) about the Costa Esuri East course. Is there any chance of its reopening soon?
Sep 23rd 2010, 9:10 pm
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
There should be news soon on the East Course.
As an addendum to my choice of courses: I always enjoy Benamor if I'm in the mood for shooting 59
Sep 24th 2010, 7:14 pm
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
Sep 25th 2010, 10:27 am
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
Jur,
Why did you not include Islantilla in your list as it it closer than some of the others?
Why did you not include Islantilla in your list as it it closer than some of the others?
Sep 25th 2010, 1:52 pm
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
i have only played ria and cima.
however further to the golf deal i got earlier this week www.yourgolftravel.com have now beaten it with 3 nights HB at Islantilla golf hotel with 4 days unlimited golf at Islantilla for £119!!!!
I can never remember prices being this cheap.
So my initial question in that other thread was about Isla Canela but now I am more interested what people think of Islantilla. Its a 27 hole setup so should be more interesting over 4 days than an 18 hole track.
however further to the golf deal i got earlier this week www.yourgolftravel.com have now beaten it with 3 nights HB at Islantilla golf hotel with 4 days unlimited golf at Islantilla for £119!!!!
I can never remember prices being this cheap.
So my initial question in that other thread was about Isla Canela but now I am more interested what people think of Islantilla. Its a 27 hole setup so should be more interesting over 4 days than an 18 hole track.
Sep 25th 2010, 4:30 pm
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Re: Best golfcourses within a 30 km.radius from Ayamonte
i have only played ria and cima.
however further to the golf deal i got earlier this week www.yourgolftravel.com have now beaten it with 3 nights HB at Islantilla golf hotel with 4 days unlimited golf at Islantilla for £119!!!!
I can never remember prices being this cheap.
So my initial question in that other thread was about Isla Canela but now I am more interested what people think of Islantilla. Its a 27 hole setup so should be more interesting over 4 days than an 18 hole track.
however further to the golf deal i got earlier this week www.yourgolftravel.com have now beaten it with 3 nights HB at Islantilla golf hotel with 4 days unlimited golf at Islantilla for £119!!!!
I can never remember prices being this cheap.
So my initial question in that other thread was about Isla Canela but now I am more interested what people think of Islantilla. Its a 27 hole setup so should be more interesting over 4 days than an 18 hole track.
Hi, for what it's worth, as far as I remember Islantilla, the trick is to avoid the aapartments nearly on the fairway. Never liked the course. (personal opinion).
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