The Alto Club

Mediocrity in Sotogrande

3.0 of 5 starsReviewed December 9, 2025

We played the course on December 9,2025, in mild temperatures and calm winds.

The clubhouse, pro shop, and academy all seem quite new and modern. Apart from the marshal, who greeted us warmly, the staff were rather aloof, even arrogant. As guests, we didn't feel welcome – unlike at the four courses in Spain we had played in the previous days.

During the off-season, Golfamore offers a very affordable green fee of €75 for two people. However, the golf cart, which we highly recommend, costs an additional €50. The driving range fee (€20 per person) is included in the green fee. 40 balls then cost a hefty €5.

The approximately 1 km long path from the pro shop/clubhouse/tee 1 to the driving range is steeply downhill and then uphill again after warming up. The driving range belongs to the new Academy and currently includes mat tees with Top Tracer screens, a lounge, a chipping/pitching green, and a large putting green. There is also a smaller putting green at the top of tee 1. The Academy staff seemed completely bored and were not helpful when entering the driving range (there is a small, completely unnecessary entrance gate, which can, however, be bypassed via a detour).

Of the original three 9-hole loops, only 18 holes remain (Los Pinos + Los Lagos). The third 9 holes now belong to the Academy and are currently being redesigned.

The course, which was quite hilly and somewhat winding, was in decent condition. Fairways were cut very short, bunkers had sufficient sand, and tee boxes were uneven and heavily worn. The greens were by far the worst we encountered on our trip: dull and some with incomplete fungal growth; overall, however, still acceptable.

There's no birdie book. However, the carts do have GPS. If you don't mind fiddling with the screen, you can certainly check distances to obstacles. We found that too cumbersome and time-consuming. It's definitely a matter of personal preference.

Our cart was extremely annoying with its constant beeping advertising facilities and real estate properties, and almost gave up the ghost on the last few holes - barely reaching the clubhouse at walking pace.

The space is probably used mostly by members. We decided against using the food service because of the atmosphere.

Despite relatively favorable conditions, in our opinion it's not a "must play".

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