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Golf Golf was first played in Argentina in the 19th century, in 1890, by the British senior railways executives, in the sand dunes of Playa Grande. Since then, this city has developed a passion for golf and today it has four clubs and five courses of international level which have been approved by the Asociación Argentina de Golf (Golf Association). They are available for players with or without handicap all year round. Some of them provide club hire and specialized shops to acquire a variety of clothes, equipment and golf accessories. Mar del Plata gives the golfer the chance to play every day in a totally different course, making the challenge to the demanding amateur even more attractive. This is complemented by another Scottish-style course, set in Miramar, a neighboring city located 40 km away by Ruta 11 to the south. Club Mar del Plata Golf Los Acantilados- Mar Del Plata Club Mar del Plata Golf Los Acantilados Location: Ruta 11, along Paseo Costanero Sud Presidente Arturo Illia, 5.5 km from Punta Mogotes Lighthouse. Located in Barrio Los Acantilados, 25 and 35 Streets. (7609) Mar del Plata. Telephone number / Fax number: 0223 4672500 / 4672087 Characteristics: Extension: 96 has Holes: 18. Par ladies: 74. Par gentlemen: 72. Members: 630. Further information : On January 23, 1910, the headquarters located on Luro Ave. and the coast was opened. It was burned in a fire towards 1960. Adolfo Dávila was the founder and is said to have taken many initiatives for the development of the institution at that time. At first, the club activities were carried out in Parque Camet (park), over a 9-hole course designed by Architect Alexis Makenzie. Later on, in the 50´s, the lands of Camet were expropriated, so the club authorities decided to find a new site. With the compensation obtained, they were able to buy a piece of land covering 93 hectares, which is the present setting of the club. Thanks to the help of the professional Pedro Churio, a golf course was built. On January 1, 1956 a building for the social activities was started and the first 9 holes were inaugurated that year. Afterwards, the remaining nine holes were completed thus giving birth to the well-known “yellow course”. Subsequently, Agustín Posse and the foreman Herminio Brunatti completed the course from the 19th to the 27th present holes. The headquarters started to be erected in 1959 and two years later, it was opened. The Club House had two inaugurations, the definitive one was held in December 1961. Previously, the club house was used as “the House”. Until 1985, the beach resorts of Playa Grande belonged to this club. Further achievments: 1987: A canopy was placed over the terrace and the dining-room covering a surface of 180 m2. A new secretary office, as well as new toilets and showers, were built. Simultaneously, the building of the children’s house was started. Today, there is a 3750 m2 covered area. Along with the outlining of the course, the forestation was adapted and, at present, there is an assortment of 10, 000 plants, some of which are being renewed. Among the variety of species, there are famous pine trees, cypresses and cedars. The fact that the club is so near the Atlantic coast has not hindered the ongoing conservation and maintenance of this environment. Nowadays, some deep drilling works are being carried out using a special drainage system. The first president of the institution was Carlos Rodriguez Larreta. Today, Dr. Julio Ceuninck holds this charge (1997). The institution has 630 members, including life and honorary members. Roberto De Vicenzo is an honorary member. Regular tournaments Copa de Oro Dr. Eugenio Blanco, in January Copa de Oro Senior, in October In winter, there are open tournaments every weekend and in summer, there are tournaments every day. These are open to the public during week days, and are exclusive for members at weekends. Source: Tee Golf Magazine. Interviews, Tournaments, Mail, Clubs, Reports. Nº 1. July 1997. Mar del Plata Golf Club Los Acantilados. Mar del Plata Golf Club Mar del Plata Golf Club Location: Aristóbulo del Valle 3940, 7600 Mar del Plata. (Old course) Telephone number: 0223 48622221 Characteristics: Extension: 6, 024 yards for gentlemen and 5, 431 yards for ladies Holes: 18. Par gentlemen: 70. Par ladies: 72 The old course is British-type. It is uneven, short and undulating, sand-based and has narrow fairways. Mar del Plata Golf Club Mar del Plata Golf Club Location: Mario Bravo Ave. and Triunvirato. (New course) Telephone number: 4695244
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Golf was first played in Argentina in the 19th century, in 1890, by the British senior railways executives, in the sand dunes of Playa Grande. Since then, this city has developed a passion for golf and today it has four clubs and five courses of international level which have been approved by the Asociación Argentina de Golf (Golf Association). They are available for players with or without handicap all year round. Some of them provide club hire and specialized shops to acquire a variety of clothes, equipment and golf accessories.
Mar del Plata gives the golfer the chance to play every day in a totally different course, making the challenge to the demanding amateur even more attractive. This is complemented by another Scottish-style course, set in Miramar, a neighboring city located 40 km away by Ruta 11 to the south.
Club Mar del Plata Golf Los Acantilados- Mar Del Plata Club Mar del Plata Golf Los Acantilados
Location: Ruta 11, along Paseo Costanero Sud Presidente Arturo Illia, 5.5 km from Punta Mogotes Lighthouse. Located in Barrio Los Acantilados, 25 and 35 Streets. (7609) Mar del Plata. Telephone number / Fax number: 0223 4672500 / 4672087
Characteristics:Extension: 96 has
Holes: 18.
Par ladies: 74.
Par gentlemen: 72.
Members: 630.
Further information :On January 23, 1910, the headquarters located on Luro Ave. and the coast was opened. It was burned in a fire towards 1960. Adolfo Dávila was the
founder and is said to have taken many initiatives for the development of the institution at that time.
At first, the club activities were carried out in Parque Camet (park), over a 9-hole course designed by Architect Alexis Makenzie. Later on, in the 50´s, the lands of Camet were expropriated, so the club authorities decided to find a new site. With the compensation obtained, they were able to buy a piece of land covering 93 hectares, which is the present setting of the club.
Thanks to the help of the professional Pedro Churio, a golf course was built. On January 1, 1956 a building for the social activities was started and the first 9 holes were inaugurated that year. Afterwards, the remaining nine holes were completed thus giving birth to the well-known “yellow course”. Subsequently, Agustín Posse and the foreman Herminio Brunatti completed the course from the 19th to the 27th present holes.
The headquarters started to be erected in 1959 and two years later, it was opened. The Club House had two inaugurations, the definitive one was held in December 1961. Previously, the club house was used as “the House”. Until 1985, the beach resorts of Playa Grande belonged to this club.
Further achievments: 1987: A canopy was placed over the terrace and the dining-room covering a surface of 180 m2. A new secretary office, as well as new toilets and showers, were built. Simultaneously, the building of the children’s house was started. Today, there is a 3750 m2 covered area.
Along with the outlining of the course, the forestation was adapted and, at present, there is an assortment of 10, 000 plants, some of which are being renewed. Among the variety of species, there are famous pine trees, cypresses and cedars. The fact that the club is so near the Atlantic coast has not hindered the ongoing conservation and maintenance of this environment. Nowadays, some deep drilling works are being carried out using a special drainage system.
The first president of the institution was Carlos Rodriguez Larreta. Today, Dr. Julio Ceuninck holds this charge (1997). The institution has 630 members, including life and honorary members. Roberto De Vicenzo is an honorary member.
Regular tournamentsCopa de Oro Dr. Eugenio Blanco, in January
Copa de Oro Senior, in October
In winter, there are open tournaments every
weekend and in summer, there are tournaments every day. These are open to the public during week days, and are exclusive for members at weekends.
Source: Tee Golf Magazine. Interviews, Tournaments, Mail, Clubs, Reports. Nº 1. July 1997. Mar del Plata Golf Club Los Acantilados.
Mar del Plata Golf ClubMar del Plata Golf Club
Location: Aristóbulo del Valle 3940, 7600 Mar del Plata. (Old course) Telephone number: 0223 48622221
Characteristics: Extension: 6, 024 yards for gentlemen and 5, 431 yards for ladies
Holes: 18.
Par gentlemen: 70.
Par ladies: 72
The old course is British-type. It is uneven, short and undulating, sand-based and has narrow fairways.
Mar del Plata Golf ClubMar del Plata Golf Club
Location: Mario Bravo Ave. and Triunvirato. (New course)
Telephone number: 4695244
Characteristics: Extension: 5, 627 yards for gentlemen and 5, 676 for ladies.
Holes: 18.
Par ladies: 73
Par gentlemen: 71.
The new course is American-type, a parkland with a recently grown grove.
Further information:Golf was played in Mar del Plata for the first time in 1890, in the sand dunes in Playa Grande. The pioneers were the railway executives, who were all British. In 1897, the first match that is kept on record was played between the amateurs L. Walker and Tomas G. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson chose the piece of land where the golf course was to be built and Juan Dentone was in charge of its building, in 1899.
The Mar del Plata Golf Club was founded on January 17, 1900, and the first president was Frank Henderson. By that time, over 50 amateurs had taken to playing golf. This was the fourth Golf Club to be founded; yet, having the other clubs changed
either the name or the plot, this one turns out to be the oldest in our country. The second set of 9 holes was opened in 1915, though a smaller course had existed since 1900, which was used for children’s learning. Pro-caddies activities were implemented in 1916; since then, they have focused on their education, health and spiritual guidance.
The elegant Tudor-style Club House was opened in 1926.
The Club has hosted different championships in which many world-renowned professionals have taken part, such as the Gran Premio para Aficionados y Profesionales par 72, our biggest championship held from 1918 to 1938, and later, the Campeonato Abierto del Sur de la República Argentina, since 1938.
The Club has been visited by most of the Argentine presidents of this century, and also by American presidents Eisenhower and Bush.
Most members attend the club during summer months, and the number of people declines in other seasons.
The well-known American expert Mr. Randall Thompson is the club golf course advisor and counselor.
Source: Mar del Plata Golf Club.
Golf Sierra de los Padres - Mar Del Plata Golf Sierra de los Padres
Location: Sierra de los Padres. Ruta 226, km.16, 20 km. from Mar del Plata.
Telephone fax number: (0223) 4630062
Mail box Nº 2.
Los Troncos Headquarters: Mendoza 3053.
Telephone number: 0223 4862221 / 2329
Characteristics:Extension: 40 hectares covering 5, 395 yards.
Holes: 18.
Par ladies: 74.
Par gentlemen: 72.
Members: 395 members
Narrow greens, rolling fairways.
Further information:
The course was designed by Engineer Luther Koontz.
There is a golf school for children from 8 years old.
Rregular tournaments: Tee de Oro, in November
Torneo Amistad, in February
It was founded on August 13, 1959..
Source: Sierra de los Padres Golf Club.
Marayui Country Club - Mar Del Plata Marayui Country Club
Location: Paseo Costanero Sud Presidente Arturo Illia. Ruta 11, km 11.
Telephone/fax number: 4605163/5222
Characterístics:Extension: 6,433 yards for men and 5,690 for women
Holes: 9.
Par ladies: 73.
Par gentlemen: 72 for women.
This 9-hole course with 18 tees, 18 flags and
122 greens can hold 60 players. Its American design complies with the USGA (United States Golf Association), and its greens have been built accordingly and protected with bunkers of exceptional design. The Arroyo Seco (stream) of considerable water flow crosses the course and frames a unique scenario. Besides, this course boasts the largest hole 9 of 605 yards.
The golf course was designed by Ronald Fream Desing Group, Ltd. from Santa Rosa, California, USA. The Engineer Luis Teran Etchecopar was in charge of the first building stage, while the conclusion of this project was in the hands of Mr. Roberto Hume, prominent golf player from Mar del Plata city.
Forestation of the wooded area took place in 1945, under the supervision of the well-known landscape designers Eng. Neira and Ezcurra. Also Eng. Carlos Thays collaborated in this project.
Despite being a club, Marayuí Country Club golf course is open to the general public, though members have priority picking dates and times.
Source: Marayuí Country Club.
