Intro
Bogotá and the surrounding Sabana are the centre of Colombian golf. The region hosts roughly half of Colombia’s Fedegolf-certified courses — 23 documented facilities across municipalities like Cajicá, Chía, Sopó, La Calera, and Funza, plus the city itself. Altitudes range from 2,600 metres on the Sabana floor to 3,000 metres at Club de Golf La Cima in La Calera — the highest course in Colombia.
At these altitudes, the ball travels approximately 10–15% further than at sea level. It’s the dominant variable on every round and requires active recalibration of club selection, particularly on mid-irons. Cool year-round temperatures (7–20°C), firm turf, and intense UV are the defining conditions.
The roster of designers is unmatched in Latin America: Robert Trent Jones Sr., Stanley Thompson, Jack Nicklaus (advisory), Gary Player, John Van Kleek, Scott Miller, Boris Sokoloff, and Howard Watson all have courses on the Sabana.
Quick Stats
Championship Private Clubs
Club El Rincón de Cajicá
Robert Trent Jones Sr., 1957 · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,464 yds · Rating/Slope 74.8 / 143 · 2,700 m
The crown jewel of Colombian golf. Host of the 1980 World Amateur Team Championship (Eisenhower Trophy) and the PGA Tour Américas since 2023. RTJ Sr.’s signature: wide fairways, severe bunkering, water features demanding long carries. Winner of the 2023 World Golf Award for Best Course in Colombia. Located in Cajicá, ~45 minutes north of central Bogotá.
San Andrés Golf Club
Stanley Thompson, 1945 · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,291 yds · 2,600 m
One of the oldest clubs in Colombia, designed by legendary Canadian architect Stanley Thompson (Banff Springs, Jasper Park). Links-inspired concept: wide flat fairways, strategic bunkering, emphasis on ground play. Located in Funza, west of Bogotá.
Club de Golf La Cima
Boris Sokoloff, 1990 · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,074 yds · 3,000 m — highest in Colombia
Colombia’s altitude showpiece in La Calera. The ball travels ~15% further than sea level here. Mountain parkland routing through rolling Andean terrain with elevated tees and strategic use of natural topography.
Club Campestre Guaymaral
Sokoloff/Garl (No.1) + Mahannah (No.2) · 36 holes · ~2,600 m
The largest golf complex in the Bogotá area, with two full 18-hole courses. Course No. 1 was originally designed by Boris Sokoloff in 1991 and redesigned by Ron Garl in 2012. Course No. 2 plays longer. Hosted the 2011 Colombian Open. Autopista Norte location.
Pueblo Viejo
Sokoloff / Gary Player co-design · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,776 yds · Rating/Slope 82.1 / 155 — hardest in Colombia
Co-designed with Gary Player. The highest slope rating in the country. Demanding strategic play with aggressive bunkering, contoured greens, and unforgiving penalties for off-line shots.
Serrezuela Country Club
Jack Nicklaus advisory / Camilo Villegas involvement · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,301 yds · Rating/Slope 73.5 / 143
Redeveloped with advisory input from Jack Nicklaus and active involvement from Camilo Villegas. Winner of the 2025 World Golf Award for Best Course in Colombia. Located in Mosquera. Modern conditioning standards.
Country Club de Bogotá
John Van Kleek, 1950 · 36 holes (Fundadores + Pacos y Fabios) · 7,237 yds championship
Colombia’s most exclusive and historically significant golf institution. Two 18-hole courses: the Van Kleek–designed Fundadores and the Pacos y Fabios course. Regular host of the Colombian Open. Founded 1917 as a social club; golf added 1950.
Club Los Lagartos
Scott Miller / Nicklaus Design (2012 redesign) · 36 holes · Par 72 · 7,562 yds championship
Major 36-hole facility in Bogotá. The David Gutiérrez course was redesigned in 2012 by Scott Miller of Nicklaus Design. One of the larger private clubs in the city, with extensive practice facilities.
Club La Sabana
Mahannah, 1980 · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,364 yds · Rating/Slope 70.1 / 134
Classic parkland layout with Mahannah’s trademark fairway contouring and green complexes. Founded 1980 on the Bogotá savanna.
Club Militar
Howard Watson, 1977 · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,695 yds · Rating/Slope 71.0 / 131
Military club with a championship Howard Watson layout, located along the Autopista Norte corridor in the Sopó area.
La Pradera de Potosí
1999 · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,716 yds — one of the longest in Colombia · ~2,800 m
A significant championship layout in La Calera, near La Cima. High altitude, dramatic Andean scenery, and one of the longest yardages in the country.
Carmel Country Club
1971 · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,506 yds · Rating/Slope 70.7 / 134
Private club on the Autopista Norte corridor in northern Bogotá.
Club Hatogrande
18 holes · Par 72 · 7,098 yds · Rating/Slope 72.7 / 131 · ~2,600 m
Private residential and golf club in the northern Sabana, Cajicá area.
Club El Bosque
18 holes · ~2,600 m
Residential country club with 18-hole layout on the Sabana, Chía area.
Club Arrayanes
18 holes · 7,028 yds championship · ~2,600 m
Private country club in Sopó with a full 18-hole course.
Club El Rancho
18 holes · 6,700 yds championship · ~2,600 m
Private golf and social club on the Bogotá savanna.
Public & Semi-Public Courses
Briceño 18
2017 · 18 holes · 7,319 yds · Rating/Slope 72.6 / 131 · Public
One of the few public 18-hole courses in the Bogotá area, opened in 2017 near the Zipaquirá highway. Accessible to visiting golfers without club membership.
La Florida
Fernando Gamboa, 1972 · 9 holes · Par 36 · 3,321 yds · Public
9-hole course within La Florida Regional Park. Accessible to all visiting golfers — a good warm-up option or half-day activity.
UMB Golf Club
18 holes · Par 72 · 6,831 yds · Rating/Slope 71.3 / 138 · Public
Public 18-hole course near Tocancipá on the road to Zipaquirá. No membership required.
Club San Jacinto
Boris Sokoloff · 9–18 holes · Public
Public facility in Chía designed by Boris Sokoloff (who also designed La Cima and Guaymaral). Km 19 Autopista Norte.
CESOF Golf Course
2001 · 9 holes · Par 27 · 1,184 yds · Public
Small public course — 9 holes of par-3, good for beginners and short-game practice. Located on Avenida Boyacá.
Practice & Short Courses
Bogotá Tennis Country Club
2003 · 9 holes · Par 30 · Private
Combined tennis and golf facility with a compact 9-hole course. Km 17 Autopista Norte.
Fedegolf Pitch & Putt
2008 · Public
Pitch and putt facility built by the Colombian Golf Federation. Good for beginners and short-game practice.
The Altitude Effect
The single most important thing to understand before playing Bogotá golf is how the 2,600–3,000 metre altitude changes your game.
Ball flight: Every shot flies 10–15% further than at sea level. A 150-yard 8-iron at sea level carries about 165–170 yards in Bogotá. Plan one club less than your normal yardages on full shots, and recalibrate on the range before the first round.
Trajectory: Thinner air means less spin, lower trajectories, and more rollout. Shots that would stop on the green at sea level may release significantly further.
Conditioning: Walking 18 holes at 2,700 metres is noticeably more fatiguing than at sea level, especially for golfers arriving from near sea level. Allow a day to acclimatize, stay hydrated, and consider a cart on your first round.
UV exposure: Intense — use sunscreen liberally regardless of cloud cover.
Climate & Best Time
Bogotá has two main dry seasons: December–March and July–August. These are the prime windows for travel — stable weather, firm conditions, and minimal afternoon showers. The transitional months (April–May, September–November) bring frequent late-afternoon rain; early tee times remain reliable year-round.
Temperatures are consistently cool: 7–20°C over 24 hours. Morning rounds can start as cool as 8°C. A light layer for the first few holes is standard.
Getting There
El Dorado International (BOG) is one of Latin America’s largest airports, with direct service from Miami (3h 40m), New York (5h 45m), Houston (5h), Madrid (10h 30m), London (11h), Frankfurt (11h 30m), and Toronto (5h 30m). Most golf courses are 30–60 minutes from the city centre — the northern savanna (Cajicá, Chía, Sopó) is the densest cluster, accessed via the Autopista Norte.
Plan your Bogotá golf itinerary
With 23 courses on the Sabana, the right week depends on your game and your interests. We build itineraries around courses, hotels, and how you want to use the non-golf days — culture, gastronomy, Salt Cathedral, or day trips into the mountains.