Danny Willett

Following the most exciting Masters Sunday for many years, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some of the things that Danny Willett (and many other top players) do in their golf swings that can help you.

Those of you who follow my emails or who have visited my website will be aware of my association with Stack & Tilt. Stack & Tilt uses a very simple 10 word template to describe the swing, these 10 words are:

Read more ...

Weight Forward

Who wants more consistency?
The Number 1 request I hear on the lesson tee is without a doubt, “I want to be more consistent”. After asking a few more questions, what this usually means is “I want to strike the ball more consistently”, or “I want to stop topping the odd shot, and hitting the ball heavy (fat)”. The best way to improve your ball striking is to focus on the location of your weight during the swing. If your weight is too far back (towards the right foot for a right handed golfer), then the “low-point” of your swing will be behind the ball - resulting in fat shots, thin shots, and topped shots (you didn’t lift your head, I promise!).

Read more ...

Rob Cheney

My name is Rob Cheney and I am the Golf Professional based at Pestana Alto Golf since 2012. I am a fully qualified PGA Professional and I have been coaching golf since 1998, and over that time I have strived to develop my coaching skills & knowledge by investing time in the company of some of the world's leading golf instructors. I am also one of the leading European Stack & Tilt® Authorised Instructors, and I am head of training and mentoring new instructors into the network. Stack & Tilt® instructors are committed to making game easier to play for every level of player, in the shortest time possible. To learn more about the Stack & Tilt® swing model visit link below.

Read more ...

Knockouts 2016

To enter simply click on the appropriate link below:

Men's Singles

Ladies Singles

Men's Doubles

Ladies Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Upcoming Comps

Social Dos

2016 Knockouts

For details of the draw and results of the 2016 knockouts please click on the links below:

Men Singles Knockout
Ladies Singles Knockout
Men Doubles Knockout
Ladies Doubles Knockout
Mixed Knockout 

Foursomes Knockout

Winter Foursomes Knockout competition.  Open to Mens, Ladies or Mixed pairs. 

Click here for the draw and results.

Fermon Trophy

Contested between the Clubs within the Pestana Group.

Please click on the link below for details. Registration is now open.

04/12/17 - 9.00 - Alto
15/01/18 - 9.00 - Gramacho
12/02/18 - 9.00 - Silves
12/03/18 - 9.00 - Vila Sol
30/04/18 - 9.00 - Pinta