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Algarve Golf Courses - Alvor - Alto Golf
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Hole 1 - Par 3
Do not underestimate this par-3 opener. The wind plays a big
factor to club selection with danger at the front via a
bunker and a fierce drop-away at the back of the green. Be
certain to check the pin placement of the day, as the green is
the longest on the Course at 36 metres! Possibly a club
difference from back to front.
Hole 2 - Par 4
This slightly dogleg left requires a driver that hugs the left
side as the fairway slopes away. You are left with a short to
mid-iron into a green that slopes from back to front.
Hole 3 - Par 5
The first of five par-5 Holes at "Alto Golf". Fire your tee
shot between the bunkers left and the water right. If
successful, here you are left with an uphill approach shot
guarded by bunkers. Be warned that if you try for the green in
two strokes you may well have a sand-iron in your hand for the
third shot!
Hole 4 - Par 4
Position of the tee is vital! You must avoid the bunker and place
the ball down the right side to gain good positioning. On your
second shot be careful not to be past the pin as the green has a
vicious slope from back to front and it will require a testing
two putt from any golfer.
Hole 5 - Par 5
Either hit the drive from the tee with a fade off the bunker or
a well-struck fairway wood down the tree line will suffice.
From the fairway you can reach the par-5 in two. Take caution
though as there is an Out of Bounds left.
Hole 6 - Par 4
Stroke Index 1, and this Hole is worthy of the honour. Select
placement over power from the tee and aim down the right side of
the fairway. This should leave you with a long iron uphill
approach shot to a narrow target - good luck!
Hole 7 - Par 3
The first of three tremendous golfing Holes to close the front
nine. A long iron will be needed here or possibly a fairway-wood
for some players as this par-3 is some distance.
Hole 8 - Par 4
Placement would be advisable on this Hole. A long iron to the
left of the fairway bunker will leave you a short iron to
an elevated green. This has a slope running down the middle from
back to front. Make sure your second shot is in 3-putt land.
Hole 9 - Par 4
A fairway-wood from the tee is recommended. On the left you have
a bunker and Out of Bounds, and on the right you have trees that
will welcome any ball faded too much. The green is similar to
Hole 8 and has a tricky ridge down the middle. Find the correct
level in two and you will not be far from the pin.
Hole 10 - Par 4
Although there is an Out of Bounds down the right-hand side you
must not be intimidated as this is the ideal side to choose. A
long iron down the right will leave you a mid-iron second shot
to an elevated green - club selection is vital.
Hole 11 - Par 3
Back to back par-3s, Holes 11 and 12. The first one is straight
downhill so it plays shorter than it measures. A club difference
from back to front to a generous target. However, if missed the
bunkers are ready and waiting as they surround this cut and
prepared grass.
Hole 12 - Par 3
Similar in length to Hole 11, watch out for the pot bunker short
as it cuts well into your target.
Hole 13 - Par 5
A drive straight over the trees allows you to attempt to get home
in two! If your games is not up to this, play short of the trees
and then left of the water as this results in the best angle for
your third shot. The green is elevated and a wide second shot will
be punished by the surrounding trees. Even if you hit the green a
two-putt birdie is no certainty as a huge tear runs through the
centre of the green. This is a quality par-5 that has it all -
enjoy!
Hole 14 - Par 4
Placement is the key once more. A long iron down the right will
be rewarded with a short pitch to another elevated target. The
green is long so check the pin placement before you play your 2nd
shot.
Hole 15 - Par 4
Pull out the driver and let it fly. Aim between the monument and
the trees on the edge of the right side of the fairway. Once over
the hill you will see why everything falls away to the left. If you
want a birdie your approach must be spot on for length. Again the
green owns a huge tear that runs through its heart.
Hole 16 - Par 5
Only 589 metres stand between you and the Hole at this test! The
tee shot must be down the right avoiding the water at all cost. A
straight second shot with a long iron or a fairway-wood must follow.
If successful, your pitch shot must be on the green as there are
bunkers short and a fall way long.
Hole 17 - Par 3
A small target which is slightly raised and guarded by bunkers and
nasty slopes. Try your best not to miss the green.
Hole 18 - Par 5
The final Hole and a par-5 that is no pushover. Fire away with the
driver down the right side. Placement is vital on the lay up if you
are going to make a birdie. Find the top of the ridge and the centre
of the fairway. From here you will be able to see all the green that
is guarded by just one bunker front left.
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