The Academy Course is compact and measures 2024 yards in total. There are no separate tee boxes here; everyone plays the same distance and you don’t need a handicap certificate. Simply book your tee time and away you go.
The greens are quite small at the Academy, so it’s a great place to practice those short iron shots, where accuracy is key to landing those birdies and pars to score a low round.
The green fees are very reasonable too. you can play nine holes for just €17, that’s one of the and €28 for eighteen holes which is great value.
Penina Academy Course Signature Hole
The Penina Academy course signature hole is the 4th hole. It’s the longest hole you’ll encounter during your round at 377 yards and is the perfect opportunity to test your long game. Big hitters should achieve a birdie if they exercise precision.
In summary, the Academy Course is a great place for the casual player or to try golf for the first time.
Green fees are reasonable and if you fall in love with the game, you can try one of the other courses located at the Penina Hotel, namely the Resort Course or The Penina Championship Course.