Bom Sucesso
Bom Sucesso, now branded Guardian Bom Sucesso, is a Donald Steel design that opened in 2008 on the Silver Coast above the Obidos lagoon, an hour north of Lisbon. A par 72 of about 6,228 yards, it rolls across more than 60 hectares of pine and umbrella oak with the Atlantic on the horizon, a relaxed resort round that pairs naturally with Praia del Rey and West Cliffs.
Photo: Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf via Google.
The verdict
Bom Sucesso, now playing as Guardian Bom Sucesso, is one of the quieter pleasures of the Silver Coast. Donald Steel routed it across the gentle hills above the Obidos lagoon, and it opened in 2008 as the centerpiece of the Bom Sucesso resort. A par 72 of about 6,228 yards, it favors rhythm and shot placement over brute length, with wide, rolling fairways and a string of holes that open to views of the lagoon and the Atlantic beyond.
It is not the most famous name on this stretch of coast, and that is part of the appeal. Green fees are friendly, the pace is unhurried, and the course makes an easy, scenic counterpoint to the bigger draws of Praia del Rey and West Cliffs a short drive away. Treat it as the relaxed middle round of an Obidos trip, and confirm the season green fee directly before you book.
Bom Sucesso at a glance
- Opened
- 2008
- Designer
- Donald Steel
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,228 yds
- Green fee
- From about €58
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Donald Steel designed the course, which opened in 2008 as a par 72 of about 6,228 yards; it now plays as Guardian Bom Sucesso. Published tee times start from around €58, with higher rates in the spring and autumn high season (indicative, 2026). Green fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Bom Sucesso is a Donald Steel course in the truest sense, generous off the tee but increasingly demanding the closer you get to the green. The fairways roll through pine and umbrella oak, and the wind off the Atlantic is the great variable, nudging the longer holes one way and the short ones another, so club selection is rarely as simple as the yardage suggests.
The best holes use the natural fall of the land toward the Obidos lagoon, with several greens set to catch the eye and a couple of short par 4s that tempt the bold line. The par 3s are well varied, and the greens are large and quick, rewarding the player who controls distance and reads the subtle borrows.
It is a course to enjoy rather than to fight, which suits a resort round perfectly. Play it firm and fast in the warmer months, keep the ball below the hole, and you will find a relaxed, scenic 18 that leaves plenty in the tank for the bigger names along the Silver Coast.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public resort course; visitors and resort guests welcome to book tee times year round |
| Green fee | From about €58 in low season, higher in the spring and autumn high season (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book online or through the golf desk; buggy and resort stay and play packages available |
| On the day | Buggies widely used; resort dress code; practice facilities on site |
| Getting there | Vau, near Obidos, about one hour north of Lisbon Airport on the A8 |
| Best months | March to June and September to November for warm, settled coastal golf |
Access and rates verified June 2026; resort pricing changes by season, so always confirm directly with the golf desk or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers stay on site at the Bom Sucesso resort or along the Silver Coast near Obidos and Peniche, an easy hour from Lisbon and full of villas, resort hotels and the seafood of the central coast. A resort base puts the first tee minutes from your door and the walled town of Obidos close at hand.
For a golf focused trip, the Silver Coast pairs Bom Sucesso with the duneland of West Cliffs and the cliffside test at Praia del Rey, making a strong three or four day itinerary north of the capital. It is an ideal region to build a trip around, with Bom Sucesso the relaxed, scenic round between the headline links.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Bom Sucesso.
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Bom Sucesso questions
Who designed Bom Sucesso golf course?
Bom Sucesso, now Guardian Bom Sucesso, was designed by Donald Steel and opened in 2008 on the Silver Coast near Obidos, north of Lisbon.
What is the par and length of Bom Sucesso?
It is a par 72 measuring about 6,228 yards, set across more than 60 hectares of rolling pine and oak above the Obidos lagoon.
How much is a green fee at Bom Sucesso?
Published tee times start from around €58 in low season and rise in the spring and autumn high season (indicative, 2026). Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Where is Bom Sucesso golf course?
It sits at Vau near Obidos on the Silver Coast of Portugal, about one hour north of Lisbon Airport on the A8.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.