Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
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Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf, Faro is designed by Sir Henry Cotton
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Address: Quinta Alto do Vale, Quatro Estradas, Faro, 8501-906 Alvor Portugal
Tel: +351 282 460 870
Nearby
 | Penina Golf & Resort Hotel from 68 reviewsDistance 2.05 miles |
 | Golfe at Morgado do Reguengo from 89 reviews Distance 4.57 miles |
 | Pestana Golf Resort - Vale da Pinta & Gramacho from 184 reviews Distance 4.81 miles |
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Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf Reviews & Information
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4.26
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4.26
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Average Ratings
3.77 ... Overall Rating
3.76 ... The Course
3.92 ... Course Cond.
4.06 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.66 ... VFM
3.77 ... Overall Rating
3.76 ... The Course
3.92 ... Course Cond.
4.06 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.66 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.14 ... Pace of play
4.15 ... Hospitality.
3.83 ... Prac. Facil.
4.15 ... Food + Drink
4.14 ... Pace of play
4.15 ... Hospitality.
3.83 ... Prac. Facil.
4.15 ... Food + Drink
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73 ratings & 53 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 821 out of 2183.
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What the club says: 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.
Golf Course Reviews for Pestana Golf Resort - Alto Golf
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Reviewed Sep 8 2020 by Cheryl M - rated 3 out of 5 Resort course
This resort course has two tees red and yellow only. It winds between houses and apartments. Out of the Pestana family of courses this is my least favourite. Do not get me wrong it is perfectly adequate but it lacks atmosphere.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 30 2020 by David N - rated 4 out of 5 Golf in the sun
beautiful course great location great playing partner a course to play in the Algarve play on every visit(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 11.4)
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Reviewed Oct 20 2019 by Nigel M - rated 4 out of 5 Difficult narrow fairways.
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Reviewed Sep 21 2019 by Chris J - rated 5 out of 5 Really nice course a bit wet on front nine but greens were good and true and all staff were helpful
(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 104 Handicap: 23.4)
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Reviewed Sep 10 2019 by Philip S - rated 4 out of 5 A short but tough track
Course in good condition, particularly the greens. The fairways had clearly been watered, in fact many of them too watered as it was soft under feet which impacted ball contact at times. Club facilities and friendliness of bar staff were, as always, first classCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed May 23 2019 by Derrick L - rated 3 out of 5 Tiger Tour 2019 - Day 4
Only 5 of us left on tour to play this and it was in okay condition and we played as a 5 ball taking 2 hours 45 minutes to play the18 holes!!!(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 89 Handicap: 11.9)
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Reviewed Feb 11 2019 by Mark H - rated 5 out of 5 Great course
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Reviewed Jun 5 2018 by Philip S - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed May 14 2018 by Terry S - rated 5 out of 5 Tricky tree lined course
A tricky tree lined course but very scenic and fun to play. Course in excellent condition and staff were very welcoming.(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 107 Handicap: 19)
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Reviewed Apr 28 2018 by Paul C - rated 5 out of 5 Brilliant condition, fantastic day of golf.....cant wait to play it again one day
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.3)
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Reviewed Mar 21 2018 by Paul W - rated 5 out of 5 One for anybodies list
Tremendous course. Played after recent snow and wet weather and the place was in great condition. Greens are fast and tricky to read. Rest of course is very well maintained. Great views all over. Island green is 'interesting'. Staff are top notch to, as is the food. Changing rooms could do with a makeover but you don't spend your time there.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Feb 19 2018 by Chris P - rated 5 out of 5 Alvor Challenge
great course starts with a gentle par three has mostly good wide fairways. A better course now they have changed the 610 (yellows) 16th to a more manageable distance.(Round played: Feb 2018 - Score: 97 Handicap: 28.2)
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Reviewed Aug 5 2017 by Brian S - rated 3 out of 5 golf for greys competition, good company and as always had a good day, this is a nice course but was undergoing maintenance at time of playing, most greens were being dressed and structural work going on the 16th long par 5
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 105 Handicap: 28)
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Reviewed Jun 30 2017 by Rodger T - rated 4 out of 5 Really+enjoyed+playing+here.+Great+condi
tion+and+while+it%27s+tight+with+tree+li
ned+fairways+the+rough+isn%27t+too+long+
and+wayward+balls+are+easy+to+find.+Lots
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ked.+Better+for+me+than+Granmacho+or+Vil
la+Sol
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Reviewed Jun 14 2017 by Stan F - rated 4 out of 5 Another good course
Another nice course good challenging lots to make you think. The only problem we had was the greens had just been worked on, so they were not to great bobbles and bounces all over the place.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Apr 10 2017 by Alan M - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Apr 6 2017 by Cheryl M - rated 4 out of 5 Of all the Pestana courses we played this was in OK condition but not great. It is fairly exposed to the sea I guess so some bare patches here and there. Greens fairly fast and in OK condition.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 97 Handicap: 17.5)
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Reviewed Nov 22 2016 by Alban H - rated 3 out of 5 on arrival you book in at the club shop buggies were available. Their were groups waiting on the first tee so we started on the tenth. The course was enjoyable but straight forward and the greens can be reached in regulation, although the greens are some of the more difficult we played over the week. The prices in the club house after the game are in line with others although no food was served on the day. The clubhouse inside could do with a clean especially around the windows with numerous dead fly's and cobwebs rested on the window sills. We would play the course again it was enjoyable without being over taxing.
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Reviewed Oct 17 2016 by Kevin D - rated 5 out of 5 Very tight course, so need to hit the ball straight. Some interesting pin positions
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 80 Handicap: 5.8)
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Reviewed Sep 7 2016 by Alan M - rated 3 out of 5 Quite a nice resort course with good club facilities and services.
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 91 Handicap: 17.8)
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