Pinheiros Altos Golf Course was designed by the American architect Ronald Fream, and is situated in Quinta do Lago, next to the Ria Formosa Course. Pinheiros Altos is 6,137 metres long, with a par of 72 (36+36), each nine having a different structure. The outward nine holes are built on hilly terrain amongst umbrella-pinewoods, whereas the back nine are on more level ground with many water hazards coming into play. With the introduction of the island green 17th hole and the new Par 5 12th hole the Pinheiros Altos course is quikely developing its reputation as a «must» course to play when in Algarve.