Opened in 2008 the Oceanico O'Connor Course in Amendoeira is the perfect addition to a stable of course that already includes the Faldo Course. After a long career as one Ireland's favourite golfers Christy O'Connor Junior is fast becoming one of the leading course designers on the continent and the Oceanico O'Connor Course is a welcome addition to his growing portfolio. Keen to reflect the best of the Algarve in his design O'Connor has created a fifth hole that is lined with orange groves. Water comes into play at the 7th, 8th and 9th - the O'Connor Course's own version of Augusta's Amen Corner. The lakes and streams that make the course so stunningly spectacular are looked after as wildlife reserves adding to the splendour of the O'Connor Course.