Buzios - Golf

PROJECT:	Pete and Perry Dye, from Dye Designs, Denver, Colorado. Architects for Crooked Stick Gold Course, Carmel; The Gold Club New-Albany; Harbour Tows Golf Links, Hilton Head Island; PGA West La Quinta - Palm Springs.
LOCATION:	Marina Port Buzios, Armacao de Buzios
AREA:	Two million square meters of which 760,000 are for the course, lakes and bunkers
THE COURSE:
Holes 1 through 4	Located within dense vegetatin, haing a gentle topography on the hill side
Holes 5 through 9	Located on the sides of a valley, bordering lakes, whcih also collect the water used for irrigating the course
Holes 10 through 14	Also located on the slopes of a side hill, they have open views of the whole undetaking and are affected by different wind conditions
Holes 15 through 18	These holes are practically flat, with small mounds and are bordered by lakes, enhancing their difficulty. The 17th hole has the famous island-green (created by Pete Dye and another of his trademarks). The 18th hole is the most difficult.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
GREEN FEES:	Fees are lower on Monday through Friday - about R$50 per day for unlimited golf. On Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, the fees are R$60 per day. Seven day packages are available.
CADDIES:	Yes
CARTS:	No
SERVICES:	Bar with snacks and drinks