Among the many activities you can enjoy in Patagonia, golf is one of those that has grown the most in recent years. There are courses at the foot of the Andes, on the shores of rivers and lakes, surrounded by forests, and others facing the sea or out on the steppe: the pleasure of the game comes with scenery that changes at every hole.
Why play golf in Patagonia
Snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests and carefully tended gardens surround many of the courses, especially in the Lake District of Neuquén and Río Negro.
There are clubs with the traditional 18 holes and others with 9 holes played twice to complete the round, for amateurs and professionals alike.
Several courses belong to mountain hotels and resorts, so you can combine the game with excursions, lakes, food and rest.
On the Andean courses golf is played mainly from spring to autumn; in winter, snow may close some courses. Check with each club before you go.
Where to play
Arelauquen, Llao Llao Hotel & Resort and Pinares in Bariloche, and Ruca Kuyen in Villa La Angostura.
Chapelco Golf & Resort, near San Martín de los Andes, and the clubs of Neuquén, Arroyito and General Roca.
Puerto Madryn and Las Grutas on the Atlantic, Santa Lucía in Comodoro Rivadavia, El Pinar in El Calafate and the Ushuaia golf club.
La Península in Pucón, Frontera Country Club in Temuco, Santa Elvira in Valdivia, Osorno Country Club and Río de los Ciervos in Punta Arenas, among others.
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Places to stay with a golf course
Stay just steps from the first tee: hotels, cabins and houses with their own course or located inside a golf club.
San Carlos de Bariloche
HousesPatagonia Work ArelauquenExclusive houses inside Arelauquen Golf & Country Club, by Lake Gutiérrez.View accommodation
HouseVera Sur CasaA house surrounded by forest inside Arelauquen Golf, away from the noise and bustle.View accommodation
CabinsArelauquen BungalowsBungalows at Arelauquen Golf & Country Club, with golf, tennis and polo, 10 minutes from Cerro Catedral.View accommodation
5-star hotelLlao Llao Hotel & ResortThe classic hotel at kilometer 25 of Bustillo Avenue, with its own golf course.View accommodation
San Martín de los Andes
ApartmentsAndes Boutique / Aldea del GolfLuxury apartments inside Chapelco Golf & Resort, overlooking the course.View accommodation
Luxury hotelLoi Suites Chapelco Golf Resort & SpaHotel and spa at Chapelco Golf, on National Route 234, kilometer 57.5.View accommodation
Villa La Angostura
Pucón (Chile)
Chile Chico and Puerto Ibáñez (Chile)
Tips for your round
Most clubs work with scheduled tee times: book in advance, especially in high season.
Some clubs are private or require a handicap or an invitation from a member. Check beforehand whether visitors are welcome and whether clubs and carts can be rented.
In Patagonia the wind can change the flight of the ball a lot: choose your club with it in mind, especially on open courses.
The weather changes quickly in the mountains: bring a light jacket, a windbreaker, a cap and sunscreen, even if the day starts out mild.
Find all the clubs in Golf courses in Argentina and Golf courses in Chile, and learn more about the game in History of golf, The clubs, The ball and the Golf glossary.
