Alexandre Barroso director of the Troia Golf Club - TPlassais-swing-feminin

The architect of the course already, Robert Trent Jones Sr. He built in 1980 a links challenging, which borders the Atlantic Ocean on no less than five greens. The drawing of course and the exceptional environment of the Troia peninsula contribute to a unique experience for golfers.

Is the course suitable for all levels of play?

Yes. If the wind is blowing, it is a real golf test for good players, especially as the white balls are often much more distant than yellow ones. In 1983 we had hosted the Portuguese Open and the winner, Sam Torrance, was the only one to finish under par (-1). But players of all skill levels can have fun because at Troia,
very few balls are lost. There is no big rough. This is also one of the particularities of the course. Around the fairways, the terrain is often sandy. It is the natural sand of the dune, the same one found in bunkers. We we are also studying the possibility of modifying the texture of the sand in the bunkers, because bullets sometimes tend to plug.

What is the signature hole?

Number 3, a par 3 that runs along the ocean, with a small elevated green. Robert Trent Jones has iteven included in the ideal 18 holes of all the courses he has designed. .

Apart from golf, what can be done in Troia?

There are many activities near the course: you can ride a horse, even if you are a beginner, take a catamaran ride, visit Roman ruins dating from antiquity, enjoy excellent restaurants. And at the golf practice, since this summer, there has been the possibility of benefiting from fitting and trackman sessions led by Steven Bainbridge, who notably coached Robert Rock.

Interview by Thierry Plassais

Conclusion, we definitely recommend a stay on the Troia Peninsula. Nestled in the heart of a park classified as World Heritage by Unesco, this is the perfect opportunity to combine golf and nature, to discover a course classified in the top 3 of the most beautiful golf courses in Portugal and to take advantage of the many activities offered by the region.

We liked

Stroll through the alleys of the covered market of Setubal, the horseback ride on Troia beach, the ancient Roman ruins near the golf course, the designer and spacious rooms as well as the gastronomic restaurant of the Troia Design Hotel, break the bank (50 euros at blackjack) at the Casino de la Marina, the typical village of Comporta,
and its storks, spend the evening at Gomes Casa de Vinhos & petiscos where you can taste delicious wines and local specialties ...

Pratical information

From Lisbon airport, direction Setubal (45 minutes by car). taking the ferry across the Sado river to Comporta will save you precious time.

The golf club house offers quality services, the bar / restaurant offers excellent traditional cuisine and local specialties, a terrace opening onto a putting green and the white balls of hole n ° 1, a nice pro-shop for shopping , spacious changing rooms, a driving range, on grass, including a small game area, a small putting green, as well as an essential fairway bunker.

You can rent a series of clubs on site, a Golfboard for skateboarding and boarding enthusiasts or more classic a manual, electric cart or a cart.

Troia Golf Resort http://www.troiaresort.pt/en/troia-golf/
Elite Golf Academy: Steve Bainbridge - steve@elitegolfacademies.com
Casa Baia (Tourist Office in Setubal): www.visitsetubal.com.pt .
Cavalos na Areia (horse riding): http://www.cavalosnaareia.com/cavalosnaareia/en/
Troia Design Hotel: https://www.troiadesignhotel.com/en/
Roman ruins Troia: http://www.troiaresort.pt/en/troia-roman-ruins/
Gomes Casa de Vinhos & petiscos - Email: gomes.vinhos.petiscos@gmail.com FB: /gomes.casa.vinhos.petiscos/ Insta:gomes.casa.vinhos.petiscos