
Azores
The Azores' golf heritage traces back to 1936, when Philip Mackenzie Ross laid out the original nine holes at Furnas on São Miguel Island, establishing Portugal's most remote golf outpost. This pioneering course, situated 500m above sea level near thermal springs and volcanic lakes, set the template for golf architecture perfectly harmonised with dramatic natural landscapes.
Batalha (Lauro & Eucalipto)
Azores, Portugal
Batalha (Lauro & Eucalipto)
Largely overshadowed by the reputation of the Furnas golf course on the Azorean island of San Miguel, Batalha deserves greater recognition as a top class golf facility.