Clube de Golf Santo da Serra
Clube de Golf Santo da Serra
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Over-looking the bay of Machico lies the Santo da Serra Golf Club. Its original course, built in 1937, was redesigned in 1991 by the famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones who created a spectacular 27 hole golf course in one of the most beautiful landscapes that nature may offer. The MACHICO and the DESERTAS courses are the ones usually played on the Madeira Island Open, while the SERRAS course, though slightly plain, maintains the same game level.
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- d_jones25Conwy, United Kingdom620 contributionsAn excellent course, much better than PalheiroWe really enjoyed this course. It is head & shoulders better than Palheiro. Firstly the welcome in the Pro shop is excellent, then the course is superior (especially the front 9), then the condition of the course (especially the greens) is superior and it’s cheaper. Go figure! Recommended!Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 November 2023
- barhumbug2014Iver Heath, United Kingdom225 contributionsWell Manicured CoursesI played the Serra & Dessertas courses . Both very nice and a good challenge with club selection & shotmaking. Pace of play was okay. I got held up on the Serra course but was playing millionaire golf on the Dessertas course. The Views. Absolutely mind blowing. Good pictures to be taken on a clear day.Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 21 February 2024
- Simon HStourbridge, United Kingdom105 contributionsGolf at another level!Played here every time we have holidayed in Madeira, never fails to disappoint. Played under the “Passport”, 3 rounds of golf for a special price. Mini bus pick up exactly on time, quick few on the range then 9 on Machico and 9 on Desertas. Played off yellows first but realised a bit easy so the next time off whites, different course. Pretty open as one may want when on holiday but the views are fantastic as always. For the first time this year played off the fairways without placing! I would recommend a buggy unless you’re happy for a hard walk in places, as I was. Quick pint and snack very reasonably priced (€10) then minibus home at 3pm. Millionaires golf with amazing views at very reason price. May not be your biggest golf test but you are on holiday!Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 28 April 2024
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Paul Norris
Port Dover, Canada12 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
The course is basically at the top of the island. The views are incredible and the course condition is impeccable. Many tee decks, Ohio white sand bunkers, and greens that run around 10-11 stimp. To play once the green fees are steep, however there is 3 and 5 round packages available that lower the cost quite a bit. It is definitely a long hard walk!! Carts are costly but may be worth the price.
Written 30 March 2023
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Sabine E
Erding, Germany22 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
This year we were here in January and yesterday we were warmly welcomed by Catarina and in great weather. We were able to play our round yesterday on red/blue (Machico/Desertas). Top condition, all green, great fairways, great greens, good bunkers, despite the heavy rain last week. Phenomenal views, you can't get enough of them even after many years! Simply wonderful. Only the driving range/balls are less than ideal and the prices for the carts are quite high. We are already looking forward to the next round.
Written 23 January 2024
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d_jones25
Conwy, UK620 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We really enjoyed this course. It is head & shoulders better than Palheiro. Firstly the welcome in the Pro shop is excellent, then the course is superior (especially the front 9), then the condition of the course (especially the greens) is superior and it’s cheaper. Go figure!
Recommended!
Recommended!
Written 8 November 2023
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barhumbug2014
Iver Heath, UK225 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I played the Serra & Dessertas courses . Both very nice and a good challenge with club selection & shotmaking. Pace of play was okay. I got held up on the Serra course but was playing millionaire golf on the Dessertas course.
The Views. Absolutely mind blowing.
Good pictures to be taken on a clear day.
The Views. Absolutely mind blowing.
Good pictures to be taken on a clear day.
Written 21 February 2024
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Frank D
Lembeke, Belgium270 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
We spent a week at Madeira, and two weeks before that they had the "Madeira Open" at the Santo da Serra. A very challenging course. Well kept, and BEAUTIFUL scenery. There is some wind (it's about 700 m above sea level), but that makes it even more challenging. Greens are SUPER, but not easy to read. some holes are exceptional, and very nice to play.
The course has been designed by Robert Trent.
The course has been designed by Robert Trent.
Written 8 June 2013
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KestasKS
Vilnius, Lithuania3,782 contributions
June 2021 • Family
Close to the airport, 27 holes, greener and somewhat flatter than the golf club in Funchal. More players too. Nice viewed from the restaurant.
Written 17 July 2021
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Golfey
Yorkshire29 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
If you want a relaxing round or two of golf then this 27 hole complex has to be high on the list.
To be honest I do not understand how the pro's play this - Madeira Open - as it seems too short and not very demanding. Oh well I'm not a pro but really enjoyed 5 rounds at this course. You do really need a buggy unless very fit as there are some quite steep slopes - especially at the end of each 9 hole course. There is a good variety of holes and not much water to gobble your golf balls up.
The greens were in good condition but as others have said there are a few pitch marks. So just repair two or three, curse the previous players who probably don't know what a pitch fork is (they should all be banned for life) and move on with a smile knowing you have left the course slightly more playable. OOOPs was that a bit of a rant!! Don't be put off it is a good course to play. We found the service in the Pro shop was excellent some of the other staff would be more in the acceptable category. Bar prices average (€3.50 for a large beer) food a bit pricy but good.
Top tip is to buy the yardage book - one of the best I have ever seen.
Swing well and enjoy.
To be honest I do not understand how the pro's play this - Madeira Open - as it seems too short and not very demanding. Oh well I'm not a pro but really enjoyed 5 rounds at this course. You do really need a buggy unless very fit as there are some quite steep slopes - especially at the end of each 9 hole course. There is a good variety of holes and not much water to gobble your golf balls up.
The greens were in good condition but as others have said there are a few pitch marks. So just repair two or three, curse the previous players who probably don't know what a pitch fork is (they should all be banned for life) and move on with a smile knowing you have left the course slightly more playable. OOOPs was that a bit of a rant!! Don't be put off it is a good course to play. We found the service in the Pro shop was excellent some of the other staff would be more in the acceptable category. Bar prices average (€3.50 for a large beer) food a bit pricy but good.
Top tip is to buy the yardage book - one of the best I have ever seen.
Swing well and enjoy.
Written 16 September 2011
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HasseH
Boden, Sweden2 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
The clubhouse is very welcoming and the staff are super serviceminded!
We rebooked almost all of our tee-times with no worries. They arranged pickup and return-transfer to our hotel at any time.
We had the "unlimited 7-days golf" package and played 27-36 holes a day.
It was calm with no rush and no marshals picking at you at the course. We do play quite fast but anyway, it was very relaxing and enjoyable rounds of golf.
It was the opposite of the crowded courses at Costa del Sol in Spain for example.
They have three 9-hole Courses and you get a tee-time for each 9-holes. They vary the maintenance on the course during the day so we could play 18-holes Before lunch and then play the remaining 9-holes afterwards and then carry on playing...
Quality on greens was PERFECT.
The fairways was not in the same condition due to a very dry summer and autumn. Still they were quite ok and some was good.
The layout is Beautiful and different alternatives from tee to green makes it a challenge for all levels of golfers.
The Machico and Desertas 9-holes are a bit hilly and did break out some sweat in the forehead, but the spectacular views makes it all Worth it.
The Serras 9-holes are a little bit more level but still very nice and enjoyable.
We will definitely return!
We rebooked almost all of our tee-times with no worries. They arranged pickup and return-transfer to our hotel at any time.
We had the "unlimited 7-days golf" package and played 27-36 holes a day.
It was calm with no rush and no marshals picking at you at the course. We do play quite fast but anyway, it was very relaxing and enjoyable rounds of golf.
It was the opposite of the crowded courses at Costa del Sol in Spain for example.
They have three 9-hole Courses and you get a tee-time for each 9-holes. They vary the maintenance on the course during the day so we could play 18-holes Before lunch and then play the remaining 9-holes afterwards and then carry on playing...
Quality on greens was PERFECT.
The fairways was not in the same condition due to a very dry summer and autumn. Still they were quite ok and some was good.
The layout is Beautiful and different alternatives from tee to green makes it a challenge for all levels of golfers.
The Machico and Desertas 9-holes are a bit hilly and did break out some sweat in the forehead, but the spectacular views makes it all Worth it.
The Serras 9-holes are a little bit more level but still very nice and enjoyable.
We will definitely return!
Written 23 November 2016
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alexanderh828
Aberdeen12 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Played here twice in last week, and I like the sent up. 3 Nine hole courses and you get allocated the two you are to play that day and times for each of the courses, I think this works well, and I guess most of the time allows you to have a quick refreshment between the 2 nines.
Nice clubhouse with friendly staff, and very efficient staff in the pro shop, also has big changing rooms , showers towels etc.
The course is in good condition in my opinion with great , and fast , greens.
Big practice green , practice range and chipping area.
Weather can be varied with low clouds as I had to for part of the first day. However comparing golf here compared to in the UK in November , this is magical !
Courtesy bus from my hotel , with good drivers, as coming down hill requires good gear work.
I would thoroughly recommend this course.
Nice clubhouse with friendly staff, and very efficient staff in the pro shop, also has big changing rooms , showers towels etc.
The course is in good condition in my opinion with great , and fast , greens.
Big practice green , practice range and chipping area.
Weather can be varied with low clouds as I had to for part of the first day. However comparing golf here compared to in the UK in November , this is magical !
Courtesy bus from my hotel , with good drivers, as coming down hill requires good gear work.
I would thoroughly recommend this course.
Written 1 December 2015
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Thank you very much for your kind words regarding your golf days at Santo da Serra Golf Club. We are very glad that you enjoyed our services and facilities. We would be very happy to welcome you soon.
Written 31 March 2016
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Jennifer N
Cirencester, UK16 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Santo da Serra Golf is a 5 star golf course on the east side of Madeira. Quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of Funchal!
Written 12 May 2015
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Bom dia
Estamos no Porto Bay por quatro noites de 29 de novembro a 3 de dezembro.
Reserva da Confrade.
Já tivemos o prazer de jogar golfe da serra há três anos com uma recepção notável.
Precisamos de seus serviços para dois set mulher e homem destro. um carrinho de golfe ou dois carrinhos e seis green fees 18 buracos (2x3 dias).
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Gilles LACAUD
Written 21 November 2022
Hi I’m planning a trip to santo da Serra. To play golf we are wondering how much it would be to hire clubs for the week. Or is it worth bring our own
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Elizabeth Baillie
Written 3 October 2019
Hallo an das Team, mein Mann und ich spielen erst seit einem Jahr Golf und haben beide noch 54 er Handicap. Spielen aber nicht schlecht. Wir haben für Anfang Februar eine Woche Madeira gebucht und wollten eine Woche Golfspielen. Dürfen wir denn bei Ihnen überhaupt spielen? Vielleicht wenn wir erst mittags starten? .... Ich hoffe, wir dürfen auf die Plätze .... Vielen Dank für eine Antwort, Gesa SL
Written 27 December 2017
Bonjour je ne comprends pas votre question, désolée. Amanda.
Written 13 January 2018
Bonjour,
La voiturette est-elle indispensable sur ce golf (2 relativement bons marcheurs, sans caddie électrique). Le relief est-il accidenté?
La location d'une voiturette doit-elle être faite longtemps à l'avance? Combien y en a-t-il et comben de temps à l'avance (séjour fin juillet 2016)
Merci de votre réponse rapide!
Didier_san
Written 14 June 2016
CGSS1937
Santo AntĂłnio da Serra Machico, Portugal
Dear Didier_san
thank for your question regarding the use of buggies on the course.
It is not compulsory to use Buggies on the course, you can use normal pull trolleys.
We have 27 holes, 3 courses of 9 holes: MACHICO, DESERTAS e SERRAS.
MACHICO and DESERTAS is the championship course; it is a challenging course but not very step, only 2 holes are quite hilly and the other 9 holes course SERRAS is almost flat. So you can play different combinations: MACHICO / DESERTAS, DESERTAS / SERRAS and SERRAS / MACHICO.
If you are good walkers you will be able to play easily the course without buggies. Anyway all 9 holes courses start near the clubhouse and all of them finish at the clubhouse, so after 9 holes in case you wish to use a buggy, there will be no problem at all.
Any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best golfing regards,
Clube de Golf do Santo da Serra
Written 16 June 2016
Bonjour, est il possible de louer une serie de club de golf pour 1 semaine
si oui: quel type de club et a quel prix?
merci
Written 11 December 2015
CGSS1937
Santo AntĂłnio da Serra Machico, Portugal
Hello,
Yes, it is possible to rent a set of golf club. Our equipment is taylormade aeroburner.
The price for rental clubs for one week is 60,00 € p. person.
With golfing regards,
Written 14 December 2015
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