Faldo

Faldo Design's project at Estrela Santiago is an 18-hole, championship-standard golf course on the island of Cape Verde.

Faldo's thoughts:

“One of the things that I hope I can bring to each of my designs is a certain level of strategic insight and our course at Estrela Santiago will be no exception. The terrain cascades down towards the sea from a high plateau, incorporating elements of both cliff-top and coastal design. These changes in elevation coupled with the way the course relates to the winds that cross the site will offer real strategic challenges that will certainly appeal to the thoughtful golfer. There are also a number of small water courses that filter through the site creating large, exposed rock faces that form a recurring feature throughout the design. With views over the ocean from every point of the course and puzzles that will engage high and low handicappers alike, I firmly believe that our design at Estrela Santiago will help to confirm Cape Verde’s place as an emerging golfing destination with a genuinely unique appeal.”