JORGE SANTANA DA SILVA
OVER 30 YEARS DESIGNING UNFORGETTABLE GOLF COURSES

Company

WHAT WE DO?

UNFORGETTABLE COURSES

GolfDesign is a global Golf Course design firm located just outside of Lisbon, Portugal. Established by Jorge Santana da Silva in 1994, the company prides itself in top quality golf course design and feasibility studies, construction documents and specifications, organized bid documents, and construction organization and supervision. Presently we have projects in Europe, Africa, and South America. We are dedicated to producing exciting and memorable Golf Courses around the world.

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Projects

on the drawing table

Courses

Under construction

Correct choice of grass varieties and reduced irrigated areas, are the obvious trend for sustainable and environmental friendly Golf Courses.

— Jorge Santana da Silva —

Philosophy

With his unique style, Jorge Santana da Silva, strongly influenced by his experience with Robert Trent Jones, Cabell Robinson, and Bill Boswell, has developed a philosophy to make his projects maintain a natural landscape, taking advantage of original elements and protecting environmental values. It is a priority to preserve environment, nature appreciation and maintain natural resources.

Taking full advantage of computer aided design, I consider myself a tradicionalist, working “hands on” in the field, supervising on site all phases of construction especially artistic shaping.

— Jorge Santana da Silva —

Our Team

Meet the team

Founder - Golf Course Architect
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JORGE SANTANA DA SILVA
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JORGE SANTANA DA SILVA
Founder - Golf Course Architect

Educated as geometrician and surveyor engineer. Following his experience as site supervisor at Santo da Serra 27 hole project in Madeira Island, studied and became Junior Golf Architect at RTJI. Among many projects with Mr. Jones at the time, most notables in Europe and Africa, 27 hole CastelConturbia – Italy, 30 Grand Motte, 36 Joyenval – Paris, Riviera Cannes, Golf d’Esterel, Moliets – France, La Palmerie Marrakech – Morocco, 18 Marbella Golf, and was involved with renovations at Valderrama prior to the 1997 Ryder Cup. With Cabell Robinson, he was associate designer from 1989 to 1993, sharing all responsabilities in office and field.

Jorge established his own firm in 1993. He specializes in adapting his designs to the existing landscape, preserving the native beauty of the site and protecting the enviroment. Jorge’s creativity and dedication to excellence result in beautiful, challenging and personalized memorable courses.

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ALEXANDRE RIBEIRO
Associate - Golf Course Architect
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WILLIAM F. BOSWELL
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WILLIAM F. BOSWELL
Associate - Golf Course Architect

William F. Boswell and Jorge Santana da Silva have been working together since they joined the European office of Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Today the close friends continue to collaborate on each other´s projects.
William Boswell is a member of ASGCA (American Society of Golf Course Architects).
Landscape Technician
LUIS SANTANA DA SILVA
Management assistant
CLAUDIA RIBEIRO

Services

Land use planning

General masterplanning
Resort concept
Sports facilities
Land use, Tourism, Residential
Landscaping
3D Perspectives
Photomontages
Video presentations

Golf course Arquitecture

General development concept
Routing alternatives
Masterplanning

Golf Course Feasibility

Championship, Resort, Short Courses
Development Feasibility
Clubhouse, Maintenance Operations Center
Cost Estimates

Enviroment Assessment

Initial Enviroment Impact
Water Resources Analysis
Water Management Concept
Lakes, Streams, Wetlands

Construction Document

Final Plan
Staking Plan And Specifications
Clearing Plan And Specifications
Contour Plan And Specifications
Earthwork Plan And Specifications
Drainage Plan And Specifications
Grassing Plan And Specifications
Irrigation
Construction Details
Bills Of Quantities
Contractors Bids Evaluation

Construction Services

Shapping And Supervision
Periodic Site Visits
Phase by Phase Inspection
Artistic and Technical Sketches

Consultancy Services

Maintenance Equipment
Maintenance Shed Concept
Information
Promotion

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News

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Season´s Greetings – 2014/2015
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Golfdesign, Lda wishes all clients, partners and friends a Merry
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Mangais Golf Resort in Angola hosts the European Tour 2016
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Okavango Golf – New project in Menongue, Angola
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Mangais Golf Resort – 9 holes built on mangroove area by Kwanza River in Angola
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Jorge Santana da Silva’s interview on Prémio Magazine
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Jorge Santana da Silva’s interview – Oeiras Golf & Residence – “Espaços & Casas – SIC Noticias”
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Oeiras Golf & Residence opens for play on September 2013
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New video – Course Flyovers – Mangais Eco Resort
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Laranjal, Quinta do Lago – Golf Course Fairyland of the World
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An article about “Laranjal” Golf Course at Quinta do Lago
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Laranjal voted best Course 2011
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MASTERS

Jorge has a special affinity for Augusta National Golf Course and the Masters. For the past years, he has volunteered during the tournament, organizing and collecting data for the club. He feels it is an enormous privilege and pleasure.
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Gallery

Quinta da Ombria, Loulé, Algarve

Videos

Montado Hotel & Golf Resort

Photos

Pinheiros Altos Golf Resort

Photos

Curia Golf

Photos

Oeiras Golf & Residence

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Palmela Village Golf Resort

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Clube de Golf de Marvão

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Palheiro Golf

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Golfe Quinta da Barca

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Golf de Amarante

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Aldeia dos Capuchos Golf & SPA

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Laranjal – Quinta do Lago

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Benguela Baia Azul, Angola

Videos

Global Turf Network interview

Videos

Golf Report – SIC Noticias

Videos

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Sketches

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Layouts

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Virtual Images

Mangais Eco Resort

Photos

Pinheirinho Golf & Beach Resort

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Vale Pisão Nature Resort

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Espaços & Casas – SIC

Videos

Natural or artificial, shapes and forms should create the unique sculpture of each new design.

— Jorge Santana da Silva —

Portfolio

IN PLAY

MANGAIS ECO RESORT

Barra do Kwanza, ANGOLA
18 holes
mangais.com
HERDADE DO PINHEIRINHO GOLF & BEACH RESORT

Grândola, PORTUGAL
27 holes
pinheirinho.pt
VALE PISÃO NATURE RESORT

Agua Longa, Sto. Tirso, PORTUGAL
9 holes
valepisao.com
LARANJAL, QUINTA DO LAGO

Quinta do Lago, PORTUGAL
18 holes
quintadolago.com/en/golf/golf-courses/laranjal
ALDEIA DOS CAPUCHOS GOLF & SPA

Costa de Caparica, PORTUGAL
9 short holes
meliaaldeiadoscapuchos.com
MONTADO HOTEL & GOLF RESORT

Palmela, PORTUGAL
18 holes
montadoresort.com
PINHEIROS ALTOS GOLF RESORT

Quinta do Lago, PORTUGAL
9 holes
pinheirosaltos.com
CURIA GOLF

Curia, PORTUGAL
9 holes
golfedocentro.com
OEIRAS GOLF & RESIDENCE

Tagus Park, Oeiras, PORTUGAL
18 holes
oeirasgolfresidence.pt
PALMELA VILLAGE GOLF RESORT

Palmela, PORTUGAL
18 holes
pelicano.pt/mapa/
GOLF QUINTA DA BARCA

Esposende, PORTUGAL
9 holes
golfebarca.com
GOLFE DE AMARANTE

Amarante, PORTUGAL
18 holes
golfedeamarante.com

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

MANGAIS ECO RESORT

Barra do Kwanza, ANGOLA
second 18 holes
mangais.com
OKAVANGO GOLF

Menongue, ANGOLA
9 holes
OEIRAS GOLF & RESIDENCE

Tagus Park, Oeiras, PORTUGAL
Remodelling – 9 holes
oeirasgolfresidence.pt

ON THE DRAWING TABLE

QUINTA DA OMBRIA HOTEL, SPA & GOLF RESORT

Loulé, PORTUGAL – 18 holes
quintadaombria.pt
BAÍA DOS ELEFANTES

Benguela, ANGOLA
18 holes
ÉVORA RESORT

Évora, PORTUGAL
27 holes
graco.com.pt/evora-resort
MATA DE SESIMBRA

Sesimbra, PORTUGAL, Golf Academy
9+9 pitch & putt; Golf 18+18
pelicano.pt/mapa/
MARACAJÁU

Rio Grande do Norte, BRAZIL
3×18 holes
CUMBUCO

Fortaleza, BRAZIL
18 holes
vilagale.pt/pages/hoteis/?hotel=26
ALASSA GOLF RESORT

Limassol, CYPRUS
18 holes
COSTA DE PRATA

CAPE VERDE
9 holes
SCHLOSS MOYLAND GOLF RESORT

GERMANY – 18 holes
VALE PISÃO NATURE RESORT

Água Longa, Santo Tirso, PORTUGAL
second 9 holes
valepisao.com
GLÓRIA

Salvaterra de Magos, PORTUGAL
18 Holes
CAF GOLF RESORT

ANGOLA
18 holes
cafgolfresort.com
ESTRELA GOLF RESORT

Seia, PORTUGAL
18 holes
CAMAMA

Luanda, ANGOLA
Golf Academy + 9 Hole Pitch & Putt
POLANA

MOZAMBIQUE
18 Holes