Howard Watson, 1977 · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,695 yds · Rating/Slope 71.0 / 131
Club Militar is the golf facility of the Colombian military, with a championship 18-hole layout designed by Canadian architect Howard Watson and opened in 1977. The course sits along the Autopista Norte corridor in the Sopó area, within the broader northern Sabana cluster.
Stats
| Par | Yardage | Rating/Slope | Designer | Year | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 6,695 | 71.0 / 131 | Howard Watson | 1977 | ~2,600 m |
The Design
Howard Watson is best known internationally for his Canadian work, and Club Militar reflects the architect’s preference for traditional parkland routing — tree-lined fairways, classic green shapes, and bunkering used as strategic guidance rather than penal punishment. The 131 slope and 71.0 rating put Club Militar in the middle range of Sabana difficulty.
How It Plays
At standard Sabana altitude, expect the typical 10–15% added carry. The 6,695-yard length is championship-tier on paper but plays effectively closer to 6,000 yards at altitude — making club selection on long par-4s the more interesting decision than raw distance.
Location & Access
Club Militar is on the Autopista Norte corridor in the Sopó area, ~45 minutes north of central Bogotá and within the same northern Sabana cluster as Country Club de Bogotá, Carmel, Hatogrande, and Guaymaral.
Access is restricted — visiting play requires reciprocal arrangements, IAGTO-affiliated operator booking, or tournament event entry.
Practical Notes
Caddie is mandatory. Club Militar combines well with another northern Sabana course for an Autopista Norte itinerary.
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