Argentina has 45,000 federated players (of which 75% are men) and 253 clubs affiliated to the Argentina Golf Association. The growth of the sport and the projection of world-class players are especially noticeable in the province of Cordoba, the birthplace of figures such as Eduardo Romero and Angel Cabrera, arising from the links of Villa Allende, who holds the title of “National Capital Golf “.
By now it is impossible to discern the roof of the scope of the development of golf in Argentina. From 21 to 26 October 2014, Pilar hosted the “America’s Golf Cup”, which took part teams of two players from 18 countries on the continent, including former world No. 1 Tiger Woods. Here they are proposed ten of the best golf courses around the country.
Golf Club Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego)
Nine holes on the way to Ushuaia National Park. Tournaments are played every weekend, although climatic conditions reduce the season from 1 October to mid-May. The court was established in 1992, surrounded by a restaurant, shop, driving range and putting Greeen (www.ushuaiagolf.com).
Pilar Golf Club (Prov. Bs. As.)
The luxurious home of “America’s Golf Cup” -disputada in October 2014 has a field with five teens output in each of its 27 holes. It is considered unique in South America for having a 665-yard par 6. Around the links golf academy, a restaurant, a pub and an auditorium where recitals of classical music and tango organize work. In addition, signs and visual arts courses (www.pilargolf.com.ar).
The Potrerillo of Larreta (Córdoba)
A 3 km from Alta Gracia, the spectacular landscape of the Sierras Chicas frames the golf course with 18 holes, designed from streams and hills for all levels. Manual and electric cars are rented. This cottage and inn also offers driving range, shop and putting green (www.potrerillodelarreta.com).
Golf Villa Mercedes (San Luis)
Emerged in 1981 from the merger of the former golf club of the city with the Automobile Club of Villa Mercedes, you have a 9-hole course near the river Quinto. One of its salient features is the Federative Tournament Children, which promotes the practice of golf among kids Cuyo between 5 and 20 years of age (02657- 42-0494).
La Estancia de Cafayate (Salta)
Olive groves, vineyards and vegetation of the Calchaquíes Valleys, the 18-hole course is one of the largest in South America, measuring 7,600 yards. The first nine holes are played towards the vineyards of the West and the rest are oriented towards the dunes and in the background the hills whose intense colors are lit with afternoon sun (www.lec.com.ar).
Club Amancay (San Juan)
An oasis in the arid geography of the capital of San Juan. A hundred players compete in different categories and practice every week in the 18 holes, maintained through the sprinkler system (www.clubamancay.com.ar).
Tupungato Winelands (Mendoza)
Vineyards, polo and golf in the Valle de Uco. The golf course of 18 holes was designed at 1,200 meters high, overlooking the Cordillera and grape plantings. Various tourist programs exploit the boom in sport in Mendoza: “Golf and Wine”, “Golf and Spa” “Golf and Fly Fishing” and “Golf and the Andes” (www.tupungatowinelands.com).
Tacurú Social Club (Misiones)
To reach the 18-hole golf Tacurú travel 8 km on Route 12 from Posadas. The club is equipped with Driving Range, Putting Green, caddies, golf school Roberto De Vicenzo, bar and restaurant. In Tacurú he emerged today dedicated player Daniel “Colorado” Vancsik, who often return to his first club to dictate clinical course (www.club-tacuru.com.ar).
Students of Parana (E. Rivers)
5 km from the capital and close entrerriana Subfluvial Tunnel, the natural grass can play golf at any time. The terrain with hills generates one of the toughest places to play. Therefore, the best golfers in the country involved professional tournament here “Parana River” and open “Mesopotamia” and “City of Parana” (www.caeparana.com.ar).
Llao Llao Hotel (Rio Black)
The undulating fairways, greens and bunkers of the 18-hole course in harmony with the beautiful surroundings of Nahuel Huapi National Park, 25 km from Bariloche. Experienced and novice golfers have professional assistance, club rental and golf cart, shop, private lessons, spaces to practice and Club House. Llao Llao was created the “cross golf”, which is played with an oval ball and bow with network instead of greens with holes (www.01argentina.travel).
