Alto Golf

Of the four courses played on this holiday, my first impression was that the course was dull and uninteresting, but on reflection I am glad I paid a second visit.

There are only a couple of outstanding holes, but all have their quirks. Most have a raised green, and all of the greens are in quite good condition. Doglegs are not all one way so all players are equally catered for. There are 5 par 3's and 5 par 5's. The last par 3 looks relatively easy - until you actually get to the green and the 16th - a 5 - is called Gigantica OB to the left, pond to the right and just 570 METRES! Good luck.

This is another course in the Pestana group - of the three played, it would be my number 2.

Gave the clubhouse and practice a three mark but didn't go to either! A nice, tightish parkland course. Quite hilly, but not as bad as some of the other courses in the area. Everything was in a good condition when I played there is February. Well worth a visit.