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Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
The last course designed by the legendry Sir Henry Cotton, Alto Golf embodies his belief that a golf course should test players with low handicaps but also provide a pleasant game for golfers of only average ability. Situated near the picturesque village of Alvor, the course offers extraordinary white sandy beaches, clear blue sea and fascinating cliffs which all add to its charm and character.
The par 72 course traverses two gently sloping valleys with the front nine offering stunning views of the bay of Lagos. The back nine, set against rolling slopes, offers quite a test and includes the (quite frankly) remarkable Sir Henry Cotton Challenge - a huge par 5. At 661 yards, it requires concentration and skill to ensure a respectable score. With gently undulating greens, the course also challenges your putting ability. Contact Information
Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
Quinta Alto do Vale, Quatro Estradas
Faro, 8501-906 Alvor
Portugal
Tel: +351 282 460 870 | Fax: +351 282 460 870
Website: http://www.pestanagolf.com/en/courses/alto-golf/
Quinta Alto do Vale, Quatro Estradas
Faro, 8501-906 Alvor
Portugal
Tel: +351 282 460 870 | Fax: +351 282 460 870
Website: http://www.pestanagolf.com/en/courses/alto-golf/
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Course Designed by Sir Henry CottonLocation
Location: Alvor, Western Algarve.
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Rated 4 by Russell M onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
Great tree lined parkland course.
A hilly course with some great views from the tees.
Well worth a visitThe Course
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Rated 5 by Tony W onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
Demandingly long course with difficult greens. However a pleasure to play. Wet under foot but what else does one expect in early January?
Booked as part of a package with golfbreaks.com-excellent value for a short winter break!The Course
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Rated 4 by Kerry B onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
very good challenging course
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Rated 4 by onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
Great course, plenty of shade when hot and sunny
Value for money
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Rated 1 by James M onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
Course was in terrible condition, greens poor, very dissapointing
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Rated 4 by Wayne S onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
...Played this course for the first in February 2005, was slighly wet due to the winter but never-the-less a fantastic course and more importantly has the longest par 5 in Europe..............I did it in 8 (3 putted) but from a 17 handicap I was over the moon.
Loads of history as the great man "Cotton" designed this.
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Rated 4 by Steve H onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
Played Alto off season. Some of the greens were under repaie so temporaries were in play.
Course was in good nick, overall.
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Rated 3 by Stephen O onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
Course scores fair as it is better than some i have played in the UK. Overuse of trees as hazards would have liked the opportunity to play out of some rough as a penalty for a wayward drive rather than having to chip sideways from behind trees! The greens where poor and have been affected by a fungal disease to such an extent that i was told some players requested their fees back!
The clubhouse and facillities are excellent and a very friendly welcome was recieved.
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Rated 4 by Geoffrey H onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
An excellent Society day out. Some very good holes tempered by some easier holes. Clubhouse excellent.
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Rated 3 by Colin L onGolf course review of Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
Whilst if you compare this with a UK course, this is enjoyable, when you compare it with many of the courses on the Algarve, this is well below average.
Interesting course, but there are many many better courses than this.
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Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Alto Golf | RED | 72 | 70 [116.000] | 5506 | Add Round | |
| Alto Golf | White | 72 | 70 [121.000] | 6698 | Add Round | |
| Alto Golf | Yellow | 72 | 69 [117.000] | 6215 | Add Round | |
| Alto Golf | Yellow | 72 | 69 [117.000] | 6215 | Add Round | |
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