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Club de Golf La Cima

La Calera, Cundinamarca, Colombia
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HOLES

18

PAR

70

LENGTH

Yardage is measured from the longest tees.

6,074yds

COURSE RATING

The expected score for a scratch golfer playing from the longest tees under normal conditions.

69.6

SLOPE

How hard the course plays for an average golfer. Higher numbers mean tougher.

125

About the Course

Club de Golf La Cima operates as an extraordinary, high-altitude athletic environment situated at an imposing elevation of over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) above sea level within the jagged peaks of the Andean Cordillera Oriental. Located approximately 50 minutes east of the central urban sprawl of Bogotá, the course is completely engulfed by indigenous páramo vegetation and severe natural topography. The property acts as a high-altitude balcony, overlooking the expansive waters of the San Rafael Reservoir to the west and the sprawling, wind-swept Sopó Valley stretching northward toward Zipaquirá. The visual landscape is aggressively dominated by rugged ridgelines, deep plunging canyons, and dense native forests, generating a raw, expeditionary aesthetic that stands in sharp, deliberate contrast to the highly manicured, palm-lined resort courses of the Colombian coastal lowlands. The climate is predictably cool and damp, averaging between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius year-round, characterized by persistent prevailing winds that sweep violently across the exposed valleys, demanding immense mental fortitude and cardiovascular endurance from all who attempt the routing.

Club Amenities

Driving Range

Putting Green

Chipping Area

Club Rentals

Teaching Pro

Event Space

Snack Bar

Golf Academy

EV Charging

Location & Contact

Kilometro 14 vía La Calera Frente Represa San Rafael

La Calera, Cundinamarca

Colombia

+57 1 8609860

Mon–Sun, 5:30am – 5:00pm

clubdegolflacima.com

Public · Tee times required

Hours

Monday

5:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

5:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

5:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday

5:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday

5:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday

5:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday

5:30 AM – 5:00 PM

All times in golf course timezone

Course Scorecard

Rating

The expected score for a scratch golfer playing from the longest tees under normal conditions.

69.6

Slope

How hard the course plays for an average golfer. Higher numbers mean tougher.

125

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YARDAGE4894192163523351634784293513,2322541844143543771553144803102,8426,074
PAR443443544354344434543570
HANDICAP3115111317759–18122108161446––

Insider's Guide

ESTABLISHED

1990

DESIGNED BY

Boris Sokoloff

FAIRWAY GRASS

Kikuyu

GREEN GRASS

Bent / Poa Annua

DRESS CODE

Although the facility embraces an accessible sporting ethos without a rigidly formalized dress code, appropriate golf attire is mandatory for all patrons, strictly prohibiting the use of casual streetwear, denim garments, and collarless shirts on the course

CADDIES

Required

What golfers love

4 PROS

Features breathtaking, unparalleled panoramic views of the imposing Andes Mountains, the sweeping Sopó Valley, and the vast San Rafael Reservoir.

The 3,000-meter elevation causes golf balls to fly significantly further due to decreased atmospheric density, offering a highly unique, exhilarating aerodynamic experience.

Maintains highly accessible, budget-friendly pricing, acting as a democratic alternative to the heavily gated, exclusive private country clubs typical of the Bogotá metropolitan area.

Presents a profound, unforgettable physical and strategic challenge, utilizing extreme natural topography and indigenous native forests to defend par rather than relying on artificial hazards.

Things to know

4 CONS

The severe physical toll of walking 12 kilometers of steep, uneven inclines at extreme high altitude is exhausting and fundamentally unsuitable for players with any cardiovascular limitations.

The clubhouse and on-site amenities are exceptionally spartan, completely lacking a formal retail pro shop and offering only the most basic, utilitarian refreshment options.

The access road leading to the gates is a poorly marked, hazardous mountain path fraught with blind corners, making the required commute from Bogotá highly stressful and dangerous for unfamiliar drivers.

The local caddie pool generally does not possess English language skills, which can significantly hinder complex strategic communication and green-reading for international tourists.

Notable Facts

4 FACTS

  • Situated at a towering elevation of roughly 3,000 meters (9,843 feet), the property is widely and accurately considered one of the highest golf courses in the world, closely trailing only Bolivia's La Paz Golf Club and India's Yak Golf Course in global rankings.

  • The course was originally designed and routed in 1990 by prominent architect Boris Sokoloff to meet the strict, demanding technical and agronomic specifications of the United States Golf Association (USGA).

  • It stands as one of the exceedingly rare fully public, daily-fee golf facilities operating successfully within the heavily privatized, equity-dominated Colombian golf federation network.

  • Due to the violent localized microclimates, the course institutes a strict, highly enforced weather policy where green fees are only validated for a raincheck if the suspension of play occurs prior to the completion of the 6th hole.

Local Tips

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ROUND

01

Prepare for Rapid Weather Shifts

The high-altitude Andean climate is notoriously volatile and unpredictable; pack a thermal ski cap, high-performance full rain gear, and a sturdy umbrella regardless of the morning's optimistic forecast.

02

Manage Cardiovascular Exertion

The extreme elevation and steep 12-kilometer hike will rapidly deplete your oxygen reserves; purposefully pace your stride, stay hyper-hydrated, and rely entirely on your caddie to bear the physical load of the equipment.

03

Recalibrate Approach Yardages

Due to the incredibly thin atmospheric air, calculate a 10 to 15 percent mathematical increase in carry distance for your irons, but anticipate significantly less spin control upon landing on the firm Bent/Poa greens.

04

Secure Logistics in Advance

The club does not possess a robust retail shop and the approach road is highly complex; rent all necessary equipment via their online portal beforehand and arrange for a reliable, waiting taxi to ensure safe return transport to the city.

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