The Azores is a Portuguese archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, located between North America and Europe.
The islands are ideally situated on the routes that connect both Continents. The Gulf Stream’s influence provides a year round temperature climate which together with the island’s naturally fertile soil gives the countryside an exuberant lush and diversified vegetation – fields of hydrangeas, azaleas, camelias, hibiscus and magnolia flowers can be found everywhere on the island.
The Azorean landscape is composed of contrasts, such as the powerful mountains that are divided by deep valleys and winding ravines and convey a scenery of rare and unforgettable beauty. The volcanic eruptions responsible for the formation of the archipelago are evident throughout the Island of São Miguel.
The “caldeiras” are hot boiling springs a constant reminder of the island’s volcanic origins.
The local gastronomy of superb seafood trays are a resplendent array of freshly caught fish specialities.
The “cozido das Furnas” is an original dish of meats and vegetables that are lowered underground the hot springs where they are left to simmer to perfection by the earth’s natural thermal heat. High quality certified meats, various pork and beef sausages.
Local wines, pineapple and passion fruit liquors with prize winning medals from international events are very popular.
The mild and invigorating climate in the Azores encourages sportive activities year round principally golf.
Also water sports including swimming, wind-surfing, sailing and deep sea sport fishing. Clear water beaches (sea average temperature 16º to 24ºC) beckon the visitor to explore the island’s coast, scuba diving snorkeling and spear fishing which are equally inviting.
In São Miguel everyone can appreciate the landscape beauty whether walking or on horseback.
São Miguel, the island where Furnas and Batalha Golf Courses are situated, is also called “the Green Island” because of the green pasture lands and the abundant mountain forests.
São Miguel is the most populated island of the entire archipelago and represents 50% of the total population. It has a surface of 760 km2 with a maximum length of 65 kms and a width of 14 kms.
It is part of the Oriental Group of Islands. São Miguel is the largest Island of the archipelago and is one of the principal lines of communication with the rest of the world.
The airport, which is about 3 kms from the centre of Ponta Delgada, provides daily, service to Europe via Lisbon and twice a week to U.S.A. and Canada, as well as regular inter-island flights.
From whichever location you arrive, you will find São Miguel full of natural beauty which will satisfy the most demanding traveller.
The Golf Courses
Furnas Golf Course |
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1939 – Architect: MacKenzie Ross (9 holes) Cameron & Powell (9 holes) |
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Achada das Furnas 9675 FURNAS |
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Located in the mountains with beautiful lakes, fairways surrounded by large trees and undulating greens of small dimensions. |
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Two hours from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada, four hours from Boston and five hours from Toronto to Ponta Delgada (the Capital). From Ponta delgada (Marina) in direction to Furnas turn on the rund about (2nd exit) to R.Grande. Crossing R. Grande follow the signs to Furnas. |
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DIRECTOR OF GOLF: | Luís O. Indio | |
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HEAD PRO: | Rui Indio | |
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COURSE RECORD: | António Sobrinho 1997 (66) | |
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NUMBER OF HOLES: | 18 | |
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PAR: | 72 | |
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REQUIRED HDCP: | Men – 28 Ladies – 36 |
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TYPE OF GRASS: | Farways – Festuccia Greens – Pennlinks |
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DISTANCES IN METERS: | White-6232m (Rating 71,8 – Slope 121) Yellow-5955m (Rating 70,1 – Slope 117) Red-5256m (Rating 71,6 – Slope 118) |
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SCHEDULE: 20/10 to 30/03: |
09H00 – 18H00 | |
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01/05 to 19/10: | 09H00 – 20H00 | |
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TEE OF TIMES: | 18 Holes – till 14H00 18 Holes – till 16H00 9 Holes – till 18H00 |
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DRESS CODE: | Shirts must have a collar and sleeves. Jeans and tracksuits cannoi be worn on the Course and on the ClubHouse facitities | |
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ClubHouse with Bar, Restaurant, Pro-Shop and TV Video Room. | |
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TRAINING FACILITIES: |
2 Putting Greens with 950 square meters; Practice Tee and Chippping Area for 20 players | |
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HOTELS NEAR BY: | Terra Nostra Hotel in Furnas at 10 minutes Bahia Palace Hotel in Vila Franca at 25 minutes. Açores Atlântico, Talisman Hotels & Senhora da Rosa Inn at 40 minutes. Caloura Hotel at 30 minutes |
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TRANSPORT FACILITIES: | Distance from Airport: 50 min. Distance from Town: 40 min. Taxi: 25,00€ |
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Batalha Golf Course
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Rua do Bom Jesus Aflitos 9545-234 FENAIS DA LUZ S.Miguel – Azores |
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A mixture of a links and a woodland course, offering beautiful views over the sea and extraordinary landscape. |
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Two hours by plane from Lisbon, four hours from Boston and five hours from Toronto to Ponta Delgada. From Ponta Delgada (Marina) towards Airport on the highway, turn right to Capelas on exit 3; +4,5 kms turn right to Fajã de Cima , +2,2 kms turn left to Fenais da Luz; + 2,2 kms turn right to Batalha and 0,8 kms the golf course. |
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DIRECTOR OF GOLF: | Luís O. Indio | |
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HEAD PRO: | Rui Indio | |
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COURSE RECORD: | White A/B P. J. Cowan – USA 2002 (67)Yellow A/B Darren Parker – GB 2001 (66) |
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NUMBER OF HOLES: | 27 | |
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PAR: | 72 | |
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REQUIRED HDCP: | Men – 28 Ladies – 36 |
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TYPE OF GRASS: | Farways – Bermuda Greens – Pennlinks (Soft spikes only) |
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TEE OF TIMES16/10 to 14/04 |
08H27 – 18H00 18 Holes – till 14H00 9 Holes – till 18H00 |
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15 /04 to 15/10 | 08H27 – 20H00 18 Holes – till 16H00 9 Holes – till 16H00 |
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DRESS CODE: | Shirts must have a collar and sleeves. Jeans and tracksuits cannot be worn on the Course and on the ClubHouse facilities. | |
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ClubHouse with covered 3.000 square meters with Bar e Restaurant for golfers only. Social Bar, Luxury Restaurant, Meeting Room for 300 people, Pro-Shop and TV Video Room. | |
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TRAINING FACILITIES: | Driving Range (for 80 players), Chippping Area and 2 Putting Greens with 2.000 square meters. | |
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HOTELS NEAR BY: | Hotel Marina (Vila Franca), Hotel Terra Nostra (Furnas), Holiday Inn, Royal Garden Hotel, Marina Hotel, Açores Atlântico and Talisman Hotels in Ponta Delgada at 15 minutes. Senhora da Rosa Inn near Ponta Delgada at 10 minutes. Bahia Palace Hotel in Vila Franca at 30 minutes. Caloura hotel at 35 minutes. | |
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RESTAURANTS: | ClubHouse, Talisman, Sra. da Rosa, Torre do Pópulo, O Silva | |
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TRANSPORT FACILITIES: | Distance from Airport: 25 min. Distance from P.Delgada: 15 min. |
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