Quita do Lago

• Location: Faro, Portugal
• Open: 1974
• Designer: William Mitchell
• Major Course Updates: Joe Lee
• Events Hosted: Portuguese Open (8 times)
• Key Rankings: 6th best golf course in Portugal, Top 100 Golf Courses (2020)

 
Quinta do Lago roughly translates to “manor estate by the lake,” and such a posh title is deserving of a golf course that can live up to that title. William Mitchell brought over his American roots, with a distinctive championship style layout playing through the cypress trees, ponds, and deep bunkers. Be forewarned: Quinta do Lago is an eight time host of the Portuguese Open, having the ability to call Colin Montgomerie among its champions to tame the South course.