Water hazards are a predominant feature of vilamoura laguna and along with strategically placed bunkers and very open and often windy fairways provide a challenge to players of all abilities.
A challenging par 5 starts you off here needing both a good drive and a good second shot leading to a very well protected, sloping green. The par 4 5th creates the next challenge with a lake and overhanging trees to contend with as well another protected and sloping green.
The back nine starts again with a par 5 that should not cause too many difficulties. However, when you reach the par 3 12th, wind and water will come into play and it is vital that you select the right club. With a dog-leg to the right and a tight landing area between bunkers and a lake, the par 4 14th will challenge even the lowest handicappers. The final approach to the green is then over water. Water comes into play once again at the par 5 15th, as it cuts across the fairway.