Best Golf Courses in Chile

Patagonia Virgin Golf Club, designed by Nicklaus Design, sits 450 feet above Llanquihue Lake in southern Chile’s Los Lagos region. Combining links-style holes with dramatic forested layouts, this visually captivating private course features wide fairways, ancient native trees, stunning views, and state-of-the-art practice facilities. Opened in 2015, it is regarded as the premier golf destination in Chile.

Las Brisas de Santo Domingo is a premier 27-hole private golf club located near Chile's Pacific coast, designed by Gage Davis Associates and opened in 1995. Recognized for scenic ocean views, five man-made lakes, strategic layouts, and world-class amenities, the club boasts top-tier practice facilities and an elegant, well-equipped clubhouse. Its coastal parkland setting makes it a standout destination in Chilean golf.

Club de Golf Los Leones, founded in 1910 and redesigned multiple times by architects such as Eduardo Costabal, Bobby Muller, and Mackenzie & Ebert, is Santiago's most prestigious course. Nestled in the city's upscale Las Condes area with Andes Mountain vistas, the club features a fun, strategic parkland layout, luxurious amenities, and a vibrant social scene for its exclusive membership.

Granadilla Country Club, established in 1922 and designed by Leonard Macomber, is one of Chile's most historic and picturesque golf courses. The 18-hole, par-72 layout undulates over 120 hectares near Viña del Mar, surrounded by native vegetation and challenging terrain. Famous for hosting the Abierto Internacional de Golf, it offers a memorable test to golfers of all levels and premium club amenities.

Club de Golf Rocas de Santo Domingo is a renowned 27-hole private golf club founded in 1943 by Alex MacDonald and redesigned by Mark Adam in 2016. Set along Chile’s scenic coast near the River Maipo, the course features tree-lined fairways, varied bunkering, and a routing that embraces the natural landscape. The top-notch clubhouse, modern amenities, and spectacular setting make it Chile’s pre-eminent golf venue.

La Serena Golf Club, designed by Kelly Blake Moran, is Chile’s only true seaside links, with fairways running among natural sand dunes near the Pacific. Opened in 2001, it features wide, undulating fairways, lightly bunkered greens, and stunning ocean views from the finishing holes. Its strategic and minimalist design creates a memorable golfing adventure.

Magallanes Golf Club, founded in 1917 and set on the windswept Patagonia landscape overlooking the Strait of Magellan, is one of the southernmost 18-hole golf courses in the world. The course is known for its challenging, quirky routing and picturesque views, with greens and fairways maintained to blend into the rugged scenery of southern Chile.

Valle Escondido Golf Club is a private 9-hole parkland course set in the scenic foothills of Santiago, Chile. Designed by Gage Davis and Stuart Moore in 2000, it features tree-lined fairways, elevation changes, and a tranquil setting. The club emphasizes quality conditions, member-exclusive play, and robust amenities including a clubhouse, spa, and fitness facilities.

Mapocho Golf Club is an 18-hole public championship course in Pudahuel, Santiago, designed for both competitive play and accessibility. Highlighted by wide fairways, challenging rough, and fast, high-quality greens, this 7,500-yard layout frequently hosts the Chilean Open. The course offers extensive practice facilities and beautiful mountain views for golfers of all levels.

Hacienda Chicureo Golf Club, designed by Stuart Moore and opened in 2002, is a private parkland-style course northeast of Santiago. Its front nine traverses gently undulating ground while the back nine is routed among more contoured land. Players enjoy mountain views, excellent course conditions, and practice facilities onsite.