| The coast here is uncharacteristically flat. Not unnaturally, much use is made of water on this course, since it is virtually below sea level. Playing Salgados has, however, a treat in store: links-style golf combined with the sensation of having been transported to the sunshine of Florida. The area is adjacent to a bird sanctuary and is home to many varieties of waterfowl. Apparently they are not unduly put off by the invasion of their privacy. To gain maximum satisfaction from playing this course you need to think about each shot carefully. Pay particular attention to where you anticipate landing each drive and never underestimate the usually stiff, onshore breeze. You'll be tested on every shot in your bag right from the first tee.
The par 5 sixth is a great hole and has a lake running the entire length of the right-hand side. The fairway is generous enough off the tee, but there's a tendency to 'think left' and you can overdo it. The hole is 515 metres. The green is offset to the right, protected by the water, and the fairway a good deal narrower. The approach is all carry, with a scant 20 metres or so in front of the two-tiered green. Have a thought that it might be wiser to 'take the dry route' round to the left.The next is a testing par 4 of 415 metres. You're usually playing right into the wind and it is, technically, probably one of the best holes in Portugal.
Of the par 3's, the twelfth is over water - 130 metres to a tricky two-tiered green. It should not be difficult, but it can be intimidating.The fourteenth and fifteenth are two par 5's where you can really open the shoulders. The fifteenth is 545 metres and you're teeing off over a tidal creek. With a line of ornamental bushes to the right, left looks the best line, but you need to avoid the dune hummocks which divide this from the fairway of the previous hole.
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