PRO´S PLAYING TIPS: The opening hole (381 metres, par 4) is somewhat complicated. with a very tall pine tree about 50 metres before the green making the line in difficult. The green is hump-backed and fast. A par here is agreat start. The sixth is an elaborate par 5, with views inland to the Loulé hills. Tha championship tee is a real challenge for pros and low handicappers. A good drive here will be short of the lake, which cuts into the middle of the fairway.