The Academy Course at Amendoeira is a 9-hole par-3 course used for practice, beginners, and short game play. This same course is also referred to as the António Parreira Afonso Course.

This course has tees that are generally connected to the fairways, but its greater overall distance, the water hazards and big greens provide its challenge. Golfers must also be prepared to read the subtly contoured putting surfaces that are strong features.