The South Course at Quinta do Lago has hosted the Portuguese Open no less than eight times since the course was designed by William Mitchell in1974. With its reputation as one of the premier courses in Europe and a flagship European Tour course, Quinta do Lago South enjoys an iconic status.

It was the South Course where Colin Montgomerie captured the first of his 24 European Tour titles in 1989, setting a new course record with a final round of 63. With two of the finest practice facilities in the area, the Quinta do Lago resort also attracts many top professional and amateur golfers who come here looking for first-class facilities and the finest conditions in which to improve their game.

The par course par 72 course is set amongst umbrella pines, lakes and wild flowers, overlooking the spectacular scenery of the Ria Formosa National Park. Accurate tee shots are essential in order to reach many of the greens in regulation and the course is made more challenging by a good variety of doglegs and strategically located hazards. The front nine holes, which wind their way through parkland, favour a draw, while the back nine, which loop around the lake, favour a fade from the tee.

As one of the most comprehensive golfing estates in the world, Quinta do Lago is the destination of choice for millions of players who travel from all five continents in search of the ultimate golf experience.