Best of Lisbon's Golf Coast - Portugal
The Lisbon "Golf Coast", continental Europe's westernmost edge, is home to about two dozen golf courses, with plenty more to do when you're not teeing up.
Top area courses include Oitavos Golf Club at Quinta da Marinha in the upscale suburb of Cascais, old-school classic Estoril Golf Club and Marriott's Praia D'el Rey resort.
Lisbon, Portugal's capital, is one of Europe's most historic cities. From castles and cathedrals to the bustling town center full of shops and restaurants to fado shows featuring dinner and tradiational music, a few days and nights here are anything but dull.
Here's a look at some of Brandon Tucker best shots from his recent trip to Portugal.
Oitavos Golf Club - 18th
European Tour pro Barry Lane's 9 on the famously tough 18th at Oitavos Golf Club cost him the 2005 Portuguese Open.
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Umbrella pines and sands at Oitavos
Oitavos' umbrella pines and sand dunes make for a naturally beautiful golf course.
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Cannon at St. George's Castle
Best of Lisbon Golf Coast in Portugal Photo Gallery
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Walls of St. George's Castle
Best of Lisbon Golf Coast in Portugal Photo Gallery
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St. George's Castle
St. George's Castle, parts of which date to the sixth century, looms above the city of Lisbon.
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Lisbon rooftops
Best of Lisbon Golf Coast in Portugal Photo Gallery
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Machado de Castro
Machado de Castro, statue of King José I in the Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio)
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Statue of King José I
Machado de Castro, statue of King José I in the Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio)
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Lisbon's Commerce Square
Lisbon's Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio)
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Oitavos Golf Club at Quinta da Marinha - Clubhouse
Oitavos Golf Club at Quinta da Marinha does golf a little differently, as seen in its sleek, modern clubhouse.
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Estoril Golf Club
Estoril Golf Club is a classic 1930s Mackenzie Ross design.
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High grounds at Estoril Golf Club
Estoril Golf Club is perched on high ground overlooking the namesake town and the Atlantic.
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Praia D'el Rey - 8th
The par-3 eighth at Praia D'el Rey is a pretty but penal hole.
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