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Alto Golf Reviews

Paul from United Kingdom
on Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Alto Golf Alvor
Great wee course, tight, but forgiving as well, will definitely be back.
Elliot Rushton from Spain
on Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Alto Sep24
Our group of mixed abilities all really enjoyed Alto. A very fair golf course in excellent condition. When we played they'd ran out of buggies but a very enjoyable and easy course to walk. Recommended and a special mention to the very helpful and friendly staff.
Elliot Rushton from Spain
on Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Alto Sep24
Our group all really enjoyed Alto regardless of ability. Very nice course, quite forgiving and in excellent condition. When we played they'd ran out of buggies but a nice course to walk if you're used to it. Will definitely play again and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Recommended.
Chris from United Kingdom
on Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Nice course, quite forgiving.

Staff nice and friendly

Jim from United Kingdom
on Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Course good but slow play due to being too busy
Alan from Russian Federation
on Fri, 27th Sep 2024
I enjoyed playing this course. It is certainly challenging. Pace of play was excellent. A couple of minutes under 4 hours. No complaints other than a shortage of buggies, but not a difficult walk.
Paul from Portugal
on Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Good but too compact
Good condition but too close to other holes and it felt very busy .
David from United Kingdom
on Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Alto golf
Greens in fabulous condition. Front 9 holes a little bit similar & quite tight. Back 9 holes more varied & interesting. Good value
James from Portugal
on Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Alto golf Sept ‘24
Played this morning and the course was in great condition. Tees fairways and greens all in great condition. Tight course, with mostly tree lined fairways and a lot of dog legs. But fair too.
Michael McAtier from United Kingdom
on Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Troops June 2024
We had a party playing at Alto on 18th June, just after a maintenance week. The course was in great condition, and really tidy. Unfortunately the greens were not quite ready. However the follow up to our concerns were handled superbly by Pestana and Algarve golf to our delight. A couple of our group played Alto again on the 24th and the greens were great. Also having played Boavista and Penina championship on this trip our group agreed that with the greens in good condition Alto was not only the best value but the best course condition.
Stuart from United Kingdom
on Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Alto golf, 7-6-24
7th of June, course is in fantastic condition and greens are looking incredible. Alto is always a little challenging as it is tree lined and can play quite tight. The ruff isn't to bad and can be played from. The keepers have obviously made a real effort to bring the course right up to a very high standard.
Kevin from United States
on Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Golf Portugal
Great course nice environment really enjoyed the round
Lee from Portugal
on Fri, 31st May 2024
Another great round at Alto
4th time playing on this trip and 6th overall and I have to say I love this course. It’s not a bombers track but the small greens, well placed bunkering and elevated greens make it a good test of golf. Some of the locals are a bit strange and unfriendly, probably frustrated at holiday golfers on their course but that’s where the money comes from. Could do with a drinks cart assuming there isn’t one as I’ve never seen one. The greens are in excellent condition and so quick compared to the ones back home. The terrace at the clubhouse overlooking the 18th approach and green is excellent and the beer very welcome!

This will always be my go to when travelling to Alvor.

Francis from Ireland
on Mon, 20th May 2024
Unbelievable course staff could be friendlier we where accused of breaking a cart that was not ours but the game of golf was great. Greens SUPER FAST
David from United Kingdom
on Wed, 15th May 2024
Alto Golf
Tricky course with a number of elevated greens. Tee boxes a little scruffy but greens & fairways in good condition. Back 9 better than front 9. Twilight is very good value.
Robert Farrell from United Kingdom
on Sat, 4th May 2024
Great , quite tight small greens and fast to be fair . Was in fab condition
Robert Farrell from United Kingdom
on Sat, 4th May 2024
Rob Farrell
Tough little tight course small fast greens we thought it was very reasonable suit all hcps.
Olivia Martin from United Kingdom
on Sun, 21st Apr 2024
Do not come here
Awful! Do not come here. Staff are so rude! Booked it and was told we couldn’t play, website incorrect and staff are diabolical. Rated one star but I wouldn’t even rate it that.
Andrew from United Kingdom
on Sun, 21st Apr 2024
Lovely traditional course.
Well laid out traditional type of course quite short but with small greens

Friendly staff

Had previously discounted it during previous trips but its worth the effort espcially for the cost compared to some of the bigger names

David from United Kingdom
on Sat, 20th Apr 2024
Excellent course
Course is in great shape - tee boxes through to greens - it was also the cheapest we played - will definitely go back
Clive from Portugal
on Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Liked this course
Liked this course , great condition, good value for money. Tight fairways, small greens makes for an interesting round.
David Bain from Canada
on Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
A great golf experience.
Played a twilight round in 3-1/2 hours (a foursome). It's hilly, a tough layout from the back tees and the course conditions were very good. I would definitely play this course again.
Kathy from United States
on Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Not worth the price
Greens and fairways fine but staff not good. No beverage cart, no water on course, driving range is awful, paid for 42 balls got 19 dirty old balls. Pro shop closed at 4:30pm. No restuarant.
Nick Salter from United Kingdom
on Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Great condition, improving year on year
Course in great condition, well watered, greens lovely. Over last 2 years, this course had got better & better & now one of my favourites
Leona from Norway
on Fri, 29th Dec 2023
A laid back golf course
We've been playing here since 2005 and we like the course's layout. We feel that it suits players who are within hcp 14-22 perfectly. Fairways ok and greens well kept though slow. But we think it's sad that they closed the original hole 12 which was a short par 3 and the old hole 16 which was a par 6. The old layout was more enjoyable and original.
Aarni from Portugal
on Sat, 23rd Dec 2023
Service in caddiemaster's office could be more friendly.
Chris from United Kingdom
on Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Great course
Played here again on 30/11.23. Amazing conditions and a lovely, playable course. Good challenge with some nice par 3s. Highly recommended and I’ve played here a few times now. Always a friendly welcome and very laid back. Never seems too busy.
Chris from United Kingdom
on Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Highly recommended
Brilliant course. Undulating in superb condition. Very playable with enough challenges to keep you on your toes. Friendly staff. Played here 3 times now and will keep coming back.
Peter from United Kingdom
on Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
Long and tight excellent condition easy to find stray balls
Andy Richardson from United Kingdom
on Wed, 15th Nov 2023
Great Condition
Played Alto today 15 Nov), course and greens in very good condition. Welcome at club from pro shop and caddy master was very good.
Craig from Portugal
on Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Machrie to Alto
My son I had a great round of golf at Alto. It’s a beautiful course with tree lined fairways with quite a few dog legs and tricky. We got hooked up in a 4 ball with another 2 which wasn’t the plan but was really nice. They left after nine and we stormed the back nine and an Irish 4 ball let us through., lovely guys. The greens are excellent and challenging. The course has been well looked after during a very hot summer. Absolutely loved the round. Very expensive and it would have been nice to have been given some Alto tees but we had to buy those as well as hire clubs and the buggy….. not even a bottle of water was provided. That said it was really good day.
John from Portugal
on Sun, 15th Oct 2023
Johnny at Alto
Excellent condition

Way above some other courses like Palmares. Green grassy fairways, beautiful greens to putt on. Will definitely play again as less than 4 hours to play a 4 ball.

Garry from Portugal
on Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Good condition
Played alto today and was so impressed.

The staff was friendly and welcoming. The condition of the course was very good. And its quite a tricky track.

The greens was a good pace and well-maintained (didn't see pitch marks on them) fairways excellent and the rough very fair.

We was a 4 ball that played in just under 4 hrs.

Well done alto I'm very impressed,

I will return and recommend you to other golfers.

John
Excellent condition. Recommended as a must play fun course
PAUL from United Kingdom
on Sun, 8th Oct 2023
Tight but nice course
Alan from Ireland
on Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Too expensive
Course excellent. Alto golf course.But expensive for what it was

Playing in October 1 round cost me €170 for course buggy and club hire .

It would bot encourage anyone who is on family holiday to play a round

David from United Kingdom
on Sun, 24th Sep 2023
David & Helen
Course in good condition particularly the greens. Satellite watch seemed to get confused around holes14/15 but not sure why ?
Colin from United Kingdom
on Sat, 23rd Sep 2023
Great condition. Challenging
Excellent condition but probably the most difficult course in the area. A real challenge for all abilities
Marcel Soom from Switzerland
on Fri, 15th Sep 2023
Alto Golf Course
Sind jetzt seit einer Woche hier in den Agarven am Golfen, selbst die teuersten Plätze hatten nicht so saftige Fairway's wie der Alto Golfplatz !!!

Die Grün's könnten noch etwas besser sein, sind aber durchaus ok.

Die Drivingrange ist leider schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen, und die Bälle dazu sind sicher 100 Jahre alt !

Schade das Clubhaus und das Restaurant für Flights ab 12.00h bei Ankunft 16.30h kein Food mehr anbietet, wie so manche Golfplätze !

Mark from United States
on Thu, 14th Sep 2023
The course was good value for money. Condition was good and the greens were a good speed and consistent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would consider playing again on a future trip.
Mark from United States
on Thu, 14th Sep 2023
Alto Golf Mud
Course was in very good condition in general. A few tee boxes were uneven. The course is good challenge with some tight tree lined fairways and blind tee shots. The greens were in good condition and were a consistent pace. The staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit and I would consider playing again on a future trip.
Ana from Kyrgyzstan
on Sat, 26th Aug 2023
Really nice! Would come back again
The course was in really nice conditions considering that is summer and the courses are usually very dry. It is quite fun and beautiful. We went on buggy and we recommend taking it because of the slopes. We had a great time!
Stuart from United Kingdom
on Sat, 5th Aug 2023
Staff at the club were fab. Greens were the best we played that week. A tight course but very enjoyable. Tree lined but more room than you think.
Tony from Portugal
on Tue, 25th Jul 2023
Golf
Super course friendly and very helpful

Can’t wait to play again

ken from United Kingdom
on Mon, 19th Jun 2023
Course in poor condition, especially the greens where it was a waste of time putting
Dean from United Kingdom
on Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Would of been a lovely course but the greens had been worked on and was full of sand
Phil from United Kingdom
on Thu, 25th May 2023
Soperb service

Course in excellent condition

Sun shining

Worth a visit

Shane from Ireland
on Fri, 12th May 2023
Tough course!
Extremely slow pace of play.

Tough course with lots of trees but immaculate greens.

Staff were very polite especially the woman in the pro shop and the course marshal.

Pace of play and course layout the only negative. Took over 5 hours to play.

John Mcguigan from United Kingdom
on Thu, 13th Apr 2023
A testing round
A testing, yet fair course. It requires you to methodically plot your way around, especially in a Portuguese breeze. You can leave the driver in the bag for the most part as there is a premium on accuracy over length. The greens are sloping and a good test of your touch. The food and drink is more than adequate and reasonably priced. The English lady in reception was rather too officious however and didn’t have the level of hospitality I would expect from a golf club. All in all an enjoyable experience - and a decent scorecard!
GuðRúN ÓLafsdóTtir from Iceland
on Wed, 12th Apr 2023
Excellent experience
We played the course 4 times during Easter. Overall well kept and in good condition. Friendly staff , thank you!
Brenda from Portugal
on Fri, 7th Apr 2023
Alto
Greens a little slow due to seeding but course in good condition
Peter from United Kingdom
on Tue, 21st Feb 2023
Alto in great shape
Greens a little furry but it was late in the day so all in all in very good condition. Much better with the long par five made into two holes
Eus Thole from Netherlands
on Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Beautiful and challenging
Claude from United States
on Thu, 17th Nov 2022
Not so god
Almost every holes have the same patern, downhill from tee off, uphill to green, turning right or left. Ball positionning from tees is a must otherwise it is impossible to reach green in regulation. Green are tricky but in good condition. Fairways are not so good very little grass between the ball and the glasy soil.
Kenny from United Kingdom
on Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Alto Golf
The course was in good condition and the greens were excellent.

The best plan is to stay on the fairways, the rough is very difficult.

Ineke from United States
on Sat, 29th Oct 2022
Gewoon fijne baan om te spelen
Fijne baan om te spelen . Niet te lang maar met leuke uitdagingen. Soms behoorlijk smal. prima onderhouden.
Chris from United Kingdom
on Thu, 27th Oct 2022
Excellent course
Loved the course and greens. Position off the Tee is mecessary
Jamie Willacy from United Kingdom
on Tue, 25th Oct 2022
Nice Course
Great course, if a little narrow for my slice! Staff were great in the club shop and generally very well organized. Course in great condition considering the weather although those sloping greens were a bit tricky...
peter from United Kingdom
on Sat, 15th Oct 2022
Beware flying balls
First time I played this course and I found it a bit odd. Its really set up for those who hit the ball 170-220 yards off the tee. For longer hitters, there's so many blind shots and a lot of slicing required, not fading, slicing. Back nine was a bit better but nearly all the greens are on slopes and the pins were set right on the edge with the only consolation being the greens were fairly slow. I can see why a high handicapper would like it but for those who need to get on the green in two, in some cases this was almost impossible. Add to this the greens and the tees are often very near each other and approach shots of other golfers are often very near the tee box, or even on it, it felt very tight and at times a bit dangerous. Its not a course I'd rush back to.
Elliot Rushton from Spain
on Mon, 26th Sep 2022
Very nice course, quite tight but very enjoyable
MARK from United Kingdom
on Sat, 24th Sep 2022
Average overall hence 3 stars.
Generally in very good condition with some tricky greens. The course suits older players who don't hit it very far. Several holes felt like they'd been squeezed in rather than properly designed. The clubhouse and facilities are looking dated and need a refresh compared to others on the Algarve. As a 5 handicapper I enjoyed my visit but I wouldn't go back as it wasn't a big enough challenge.
keith from United Kingdom
on Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Yet another Pestana course in great condition considering the drought in Portugal.
Gilles from Portugal
on Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Great staff
Exceptionnel staff and course in very good conditions
Gilles
Alto
DIDIER from France
on Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Chauffeurs très bien ponctuels

Merci beaucoup

Barry from Portugal
on Thu, 4th Aug 2022
Tidy course with good variety of holes
Good course

Great range of different holes

Other reviews said tight fairways but had no problems using driver off tee beds

Greens quite difficult but in great condition

Some bare patches on the fairways but expected with the weather we’ve had

Would definitely play again

Carl from United Kingdom
on Sat, 23rd Jul 2022
Nice course in good condition, really enjoyable round, played twilight €30 great value
sion from Portugal
on Wed, 13th Jul 2022
Challenging tight course 👌
Really enjoyable but tough challenge today. Course in great condition. Wind was up and proved a tricky challenge. Really recommend this course
WILLIAM from United Kingdom
on Mon, 4th Jul 2022
pleasant course
This was our first round in Portugal and a nice place to start,

Course is well maintained and greens are good few niggles like lack of sand in some bunkers but best advise is keep out of them,

Will be back to play it again we hope.

Andy from United Kingdom
on Tue, 28th Jun 2022
The course was in super condition and the staff were spot on. The barman was excellent on all levels.
Katja from Finland
on Sat, 18th Jun 2022
Very nice golf course, well maintained.
Graeme from United Kingdom
on Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Great Condition
Played this course many times but usually in October. The course was in fantastic condition at this time of year much better than October.

A testing course where you have to take your medicine if off the fairway!

Enjoyable round.

Tom from United Kingdom
on Mon, 6th Jun 2022
Well worth a visit
A nice course with some interesting holes. Fairways in excellent condition given the heat. The course was closed for a few days recently for maintenance, and the greens have been fed and heavily sanded, which is why only 4 stars. I believe in a few weeks they’ll receive the benefit of the recent work. We hired a buggy and clubs from the resort- the clubs were Taylormade Sim irons and woods, which were in good condition. The tree lines along the fairways mean that you need to be accurate off most tee’s. All in all, a really enjoyable round. I will be back if I get the opportunity.
Richard from United States
on Sat, 4th Jun 2022
Nice weekend golfer course
The reviews of this course were not the best but most be for lower HTCs But the Fairways and greens but are fine! If you are just a weekend golfer and want to enjoy a nice round of golf Alto is perfect! Smooth play when I played and few challenging holes even for the most expericenced golfers!
Karen from United Kingdom
on Wed, 25th May 2022
Nice course
Nice course.
Arie from Portugal
on Mon, 23rd May 2022
Testing course
Nice course for the elderly golf player, sometimes very testing
David from Portugal
on Wed, 18th May 2022
Nice cours in good condition. Friendly staff.
George from United Kingdom
on Sat, 30th Apr 2022
Fun course, challenging greens
This course was suggested to us when another was not available. It did not disappoint, however, and provided some enjoyable, albeit challenging golf. The greens in particular were very challenging, and some of the downhill putts could race past ending much further away even when simply tapped. Still, very much enjoyed it here.
Kenneth Boons from Belgium
on Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Overall nice holiday course
Nice course. Fast and difficult greens. The course Itself isn’t to difficult.

My only remark is that the toilets on the course weren’t very clean

Ferry from Portugal
on Sat, 16th Apr 2022
Played 13 April 2022
Nice course to play make sure you get the right club for the distance.
Angela from United Kingdom
on Fri, 15th Apr 2022
Great course and needed to be able to play golf as a lot of dog legs but lovely condition
Leona from Norway
on Thu, 7th Apr 2022
We have been playing here since 2004. Not really a course for those who like to hit long shots, for most of the fairways are narrow and curvy. This course requires precision. The fairways, the roughs, the bunkers and the greens are well kept; and the toilets are clean. The driving range is nice, tidy and serene. Have they not closed down the old 12th hole (par 3 ) and turned the old 16th hole from par 6 to par 5, we would've given this course 5 stars.
Richard from United Kingdom
on Sun, 27th Mar 2022
Abandoned because of weather
We had to abandon after 4 holes due to lightening, but c’est la vie! From memory (about 8 years ago) it was a decent course and the holes we played certainly have that impression
Beiss from Germany
on Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Good place
Very nice place, even if the weather was bad. But this is Not their responsibility. Frendly reception Service.
ROGER from Portugal
on Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Beau terrain
ROGER from Portugal
on Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Très beau parcours avec un terrain en bon état et très agréable

A refaire certainement

GERARD from Portugal
on Sat, 12th Feb 2022
Course vert well designer and pleasant to play
Ian from Ireland
on Mon, 10th Jan 2022
Alto golf
Great condition, well kept, would recommend. The course does not overly penalise the average golfer on a wayward shot.
James Deakin from United States
on Wed, 10th Nov 2021
A nice course to play!
A beautiful course! We loved it and can’t wait to play again.
Rene from Switzerland
on Mon, 1st Nov 2021
Not the best in the Region but a good price.
Matthew from United Kingdom
on Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Interesting layout and in good condition. Food could have been better in the clubhouse afterwards to improve the overall experience.
Stuart from United Kingdom
on Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Very nice condition, tight drives & small greens, a great test of golf highly recommended.

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