Sokoloff / Gary Player co-design · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,776 yards · Rating/Slope 82.1 / 155 — hardest in Colombia
Pueblo Viejo carries the highest slope rating of any golf course in Colombia — a 155 slope and 82.1 course rating that reflect a layout co-designed by Boris Sokoloff and Gary Player to punish off-line play. Aggressive bunkering, contoured greens, and forced carries combine to make Pueblo Viejo a strategic test demanding decision-making on every shot.
Stats
| Par | Yardage | Rating/Slope | Designers | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 6,776 | 82.1 / 155 | Sokoloff · Gary Player | ~2,600 m |
The Design
The Sokoloff/Player collaboration produces a layout where the penalty for missing a fairway or a green is severe. Bunkering is deep and frequently in play, greens use strong internal contouring, and the routing forces decisions between safe and aggressive lines on most par-4s and par-5s. The 6,776-yard scorecard length suggests a moderate course, but the 155 slope tells the real story.
How It Plays
At Sabana altitude, the standard 10–15% distance boost applies — meaning the apparent shortness of Pueblo Viejo’s yardage is largely cancelled out by the trouble waiting on every hole. Visiting golfers should plan for higher scores than they would shoot at a course with similar yardage at sea level. Conservative position play typically scores better here than aggressive shot selection.
Location & Access
Pueblo Viejo is on the Sabana. The course is private; visiting play requires reciprocal arrangements with a home club, IAGTO-affiliated operator booking, or tournament event entry.
Practical Notes
Caddie is mandatory. Pueblo Viejo is best paired with another Sabana course for golfers who want to compare the country’s most demanding test with a more traditional championship layout like El Rincón de Cajicá or Country Club de Bogotá.
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 · All Bogotá courses