Course
Opened – 1991
Course Designer – Robert Trent Jones Jnr.
Special Features - The course descends 300 metres from top to bottom
General Playability - Can be tricky judging the distance because the altitude and wind
Undulating/Flat – Very hilly course at 2000 ft
Treelined/exposed - Most of the trees are quite a long way from fairways
Many / few water hazards - There are quite a few water hazards but not too close to play
Changes to the Course – No change since last year
Greens
Type of grass - Penncross POA
Height of cut - 3.75mm
Speed/stimp reading – 9.0
Any specific comments – Slopey greens which can be difficult to read
Fairways
Type of grass – Penneagle POA
Height of cut – 11mm
General width and contouring – Generous fairways 25 yds – 35 yds
Any specific comments - Fairways in the best condition ever
Tees
Type of grass – Penneagle POA
Height of cut - 9mm
Collars
Type of grass - Penneagle POA
Height of cut – 9mm
Rough
Type of grass – Ryegrass POA
Semi-rough - Height of cut – 32mm
Intermediate – Height of cut – N/A
Rough - Height of cut – Height of cut – 90MM
Any specific comments – Good definition
Weather
Weather in advance - Stormy and rainy on previous week
Forecast for tournament – Generally ok but risk of mist and fog. Risk of localized mist and low clouds
Other Features
Stunning views of the Atlantic ocean. Santo da Serra has been host to the Madeira Island Open for the last 12 years
