Varadero Golf Club es el primer campo de golf de 18 hoyos par 72 en Cuba.

The golf course was started in December 1931, and shortly after completion, in September 1933, was hit by a hurricane that swept away with greens and fairways from holes 5 to 9.Although architect Herbert Strong designed the first golf course with 18 holes, it was later built with only 9 following a design by Sim Cuthrie. The first four holes were built on natural soil, while the others required refilling. From April to December 1934, over $10 000 dollars worth of soil had to be dumped on the land and the golf course was fully operational again in 1936.

El diseño actual del campo fue diseñado por el arquitecto Les Furber, presidente de Canadian Golf Design Services LTD (GDS), al estilo de Robert Trent (Jr.). Se extiende sobre un estrecho espacio de 3,5 km ubicado entre los hoteles “Be Live Adults Only Los Cactus”, “Be Live Experience Tuxpan”, “Iberostar Bella Costa”, Meliá Las Américas “Golf & Suites Resort”, “Meliá Varadero”, “Sol Club Palmeras” y “Sol Club Sirenas-Coral”.

DESCRIPCIÓN TÉCNICA DEL CAMPO DE GOLF

Nuestro campo es un campo de golf de 18 hoyos, Par 72: 5 hoyos par 5, 5 hoyos par 3, los 8 hoyos restantes son par 4. Tiene 6 269 metros lineales de recorrido entre el First Tee o el Green de 18 hoyos.

Los tee de salidas son para todos los niveles de jugadores (Profesionales y Aficionados). Tiene variedades de césped: Green: Paspalum, Tee: Bermuda 328, Farway: Bermuda 41.

It combines three styles of golf architecture: Diseño Clásico, Diseño Retador y Diseño de Links.

1. Classic design, broad roads bordered by trees, wide and scarcely protected greens.

2. Challenging or Target Golf design, modern style with narrow roads and heavily protected greens surrounded by sand traps and lakes. The Varadero Golf Course has several salt water lakes that connect directly with the sea, a feature that makes it almost unique worldwide.

3. Links design, with holes located alongside the sea following the shoreline, introducing the ocean as another obstacle in the game.

Due to its configuration, the course is divided into two distinct areas. A first round from holes one to nine, that can be considered slightly easier, and a second round, from holes 10 to 18, where holes 11, 15. 16. 17 and 18 stand out for their individual complexity. This allows golf players to combine all the technical elements of the game with the beauty, peacefulness and quiet of the surroundings. Our Golf Club continues expanding its most ambitious golf facilities projects by opening the first golf academy operated by PGA professionals and instructors from the Cuban Golf Federation.

Practice areas (300 meters for long games, 2 putting greens, 1 shipping green, 2 bunkers) are structured to allow for instruction to be imparted indoors, including the use of accessories, golf clubs and practice balls. Anyone interested in taking up this fascinating sport may learn its secrets attend one hour sessions that start at 9:00 a.m. with a maximum of four students per instructor.

The Golf Academy has designed various programs following international sports guidelines, rules and ethics, open to all professionals and students who wish to enjoy this fascinating game amidst breathtaking beaches and our wonderful culture.

The Club House of the Varadero Golf Club has a golf players´ reception at the Caddie House, also including a Pro Shop and Snack Bar.

We have facilities and experience in organizing international golf tournaments.

We have hosted two European Challenge Tour Grand Finals (1999 and 2000).