Silves Golf is a serene spot, but the course is anything but the proverbial walk in the park. A drive at the opening hole has to flirt with two water hazards on both flanks. A heroic and straight shot will reward the player with an easy uphill approach shot.

Silves encourages and rewards attacking play. A relentless test in precision, this course has no peers. The strategic masterpiece offers spectacular mountain and valley views. The severity of the bunkering is enough defence against the onslaught of the games big guns.