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Alto Golf runs through two
valleys, and was the last to be designed by Sir Henry Cotton.
Its hole number 16, one of the longest in Europe and for that reason
named “The Giant”, is a 604 metres for a Par 5.
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.”
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