Alto Golf Course runs
through two valleys, and was the last course to be designed by Sir Henry
Cotton. Hole 16, one of the longest in Europe, is called “The Giant”,
it is 604 metres for a Par 5.
Text provided by the
Portuguese Tourist Office
Alto Golf is situated near the
picturesque village of Alvor. Extraordinary white sandy beaches, clear
blue sea and fascinating cliffs are part of its charm. This was the last
course designed by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton, the triple winner of
the British Open.
It 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. After his death, the
project was continued by Peter Dobereiner, a well known golf journalist.
The course, with the beautiful
Monchique mountains as its backdrop, runs through two valleys and offers
winding fairways and gently undulating greens.
On the first nine holes players
have the added pleasure of enjoying an excellent view over Lagos Bay. The
last nine holes face inland, running through gentle mountain slopes to
include hole number 16, which is said to be the longest hole in Europe:
604 metres for a Par 5. Any player who manages a birdie here will receive
a certificate and his or her name will be inscribed on the club's roll
of honour. All the other holes on the course are named, but this one has
a special title: “The Giant”. |
