The Alto Club golf course beside SO Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort

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The Alto Club Golf & Academy (formerly Almenara)

The Alto Club Golf & Academy near Sotogrande offers elevated, pine-lined golf, extensive practice facilities and a convenient base for an Andalusian golf break.

The Global Golfer · Sotogrande Alto · Course Guide

The Alto Club

Elevated, pine-lined Sotogrande golf beside SO/ Sotogrande, supported by one of the region’s most complete modern practice environments.

LocationSotogrande Alto, Cádiz
Original designerDave Thomas
Refined byManuel Piñero
Main course18 holes
The character

Creativity through elevation and landscape

The Alto Club rewards control more than brute force. Pine trees, water and changing elevation influence the line from the tee, while the two nines offer distinct rhythms. Keep the ball below the hole when possible and treat downhill yardages and sidehill lies as part of the design.

How to play it

Build the round around position

Pine-lined holes

Choose the next-shot angle

Playing approach: take the club that holds the widest part of the fairway. A shorter shot from the correct side is more valuable than extra distance blocked by pines or compromised by a sidehill stance.

Water & elevation

Commit to the conservative carry

Playing approach: establish the true carry before choosing the aggressive line. Elevation can disguise distance; when water enters play, favour the largest usable section of the green and leave the difficult flag alone.

Performance base

Academy, Toptracer and custom fitting

Suzann Pettersen Academy

Adult, junior and elite programmes are shaped by a team of professionals with the former Solheim Cup captain as global ambassador.

Practice facilities

Natural-grass and covered tee lines, private coaching area, Toptracer, multiple putting and chipping areas and night-time practice options.

Fitting & short course

A technology-led fitting studio assesses length, loft, lie, shaft and grip, while Manuel Piñero’s par-3 course adds a focused scoring and control session.

Who it suits

Best fit for the trip

Academy-focused golfers

For those wanting coaching, Toptracer sessions, fitting or structured short-game practice.

Golf and spa couples

For travellers pairing golf or academy time with a stay at SO/ Sotogrande.

Groups and mixed abilities

Flexible nine-hole combinations and practice options suit shared golf plans.

Sotogrande golf escapes

For travellers using the elevated setting as a base for surrounding courses.

Contact & directions

Plan your visit

Address
SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort, Avenida Almenara s/n, Sotogrande, 11310 San Roque, Cádiz, Spain
Golf telephone
+34 956 582 054
Golf enquiries
[email protected]
Official website
Official golf information

Confirm current visitor tee times, pricing, accessibility and arrival details before travelling.

Club details checked 12 November 2026. Confirm with the operator before travelling.

Club facilities

Facilities

Listed golf and associated visitor services include:

  • 18-hole main course and separate nine-hole par-three course
  • Suzann Pettersen Golf Academy
  • Explore the new nine-hole Par-3 Course ↗
  • Toptracer driving range
  • Short-game and putting practice
  • Golf club fitting centre
  • The Alto Café
  • Nearby SO/ Sotogrande spa and hotel

Not all facilities may be available to every visitor; check availability before travelling.

Accommodation & golf breaks

Stay, play & relax

The Alto Club sits alongside SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort, with opportunities to combine golf, academy sessions and hotel wellness. Confirm both your golf arrangements and any room, dining or spa inclusions with the relevant teams.

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