A spectacular golf course set in the midst of a powerful volcanic landscape with luxuriant tropical vegetation. This is a truly incredible golfing experience.
The first nine holes of the course were laid out by MacKenzie Ross in 1936, and represent the first golf course on the island. The holes meander through a landscape of spectacular natural beauty that leaves you speechless. Brilliantly extended in 1992 by golf course architects Bob Cameron and Chris Powell, the course now boasts 18 magnificent golf holes and warm British style clubhouse.
We are sure that MacKenzie Ross would be delighted to see that new nine hole are so in harmony with the spirit and style of the original that it is becoming increasingly difficult tospot the join.
The Course itself set amid stand of magestic japanese cedars and with friendishly contoured greens is quite gentle in nature but is without doubt a genuine test of skill and finesse.
Furnas Golf Course is situated in one of the most beautiful part of São Miguel Islands, set above Furnas Valley and close to beautiful crater furnas lake, with it's famous hot springs and Terra Nostra Gardens. It's 25 minutes from Ponta Delgada, 15 minutes from Caloura, Água d'Alto.
Practice Facilities
- 2 putting greens, Practice Tee and Chipping Area
- Clubs, Golf Cart, Trolleys available for rent
Furnas Club House
The clubhouse at Furnas was completely refurbished in 2006 and the friendly staff will offer you a warm and hospitable welcome.
- Full Service Restaurant & Bar
- Banquet Facilities to Accomodate 100 pax
- Lounge Area with Fireplace and TV
- Fully stocked Golf Shop
- Mens and Ladies Locker Room Facilities
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Furnas Golf Course Architect
Philip Mackenzie Ross (1890 – 1974) was a Scottish golf course architect who worked throughout Europe developing golf courses in France, Spain and Portugal as well as the United Kingdom.
After 1945 he carried out a great deal of remodeling and restoration and in 1949 completed Southerness, in southwest Scotland, which is probably his most respected work. In 1971 Ross was elected the first president of the British Association of Golf Course Architects.
Famous for designing the Ailsa Course at Turnberry (1946) in Ayr, Scotland and Furnas Golf Course 1936) in the Azores, Portugal.