1971 · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,506 yds · Rating/Slope 70.7 / 134
Carmel Country Club is a private club on the Autopista Norte corridor in northern Bogotá, founded in 1971. The 18-hole par-70 layout plays 6,506 yards from the championship tees, with a 70.7 course rating and 134 slope — placing it firmly in the championship private-club tier of the Sabana.
Stats
| Par | Yardage | Rating/Slope | Year | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 6,506 | 70.7 / 134 | 1971 | ~2,600 m |
The Course
At par 70 with two par-3s replacing what would be par-5s on a standard par-72 layout, Carmel emphasizes precise iron play over distance. The 134 slope is significant for a sub-7,000-yard course — reflecting tight landing zones, defended greens, and trouble that punishes off-line shots.
How It Plays
Standard Sabana altitude (~2,600 m) applies the usual 10–15% distance boost. Combined with the moderate yardage, Carmel rewards golfers who manage position and prioritize fairways over driver distance. The par-70 routing creates a different rhythm than the par-72 norm elsewhere on the Sabana — fewer chances for the par-5 birdie, more value placed on par-4 scoring.
Location & Access
Carmel is on the Autopista Norte corridor in northern Bogotá, within the same cluster as Country Club de Bogotá, Club Militar, and Hatogrande. The club is private; visiting play is arranged through reciprocal arrangements, IAGTO-affiliated operators, or tournament events.
Practical Notes
Caddie is mandatory. Carmel pairs well with another Autopista Norte course for an efficient northern Sabana day where transit between courses stays minimal.
Plan your Bogotá golf trip
We arrange the round, the stay, and everything between — for any course on the Sabana, from championship private clubs to high-altitude layouts in La Calera.
Other courses in Bogotá
Country Club de Bogotá · Club El Rincón de Cajicá · Club de Golf La Cima · San Andrés Golf Club · All Bogotá courses