São Fernando Golf Club: 18-Hole Course in Cotia, SP

São Fernando Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 golf course in Cotia, São Paulo state (SP), Brazil, about 30 km west of the city of São Paulo, designed by Luther Koontz and opened in 1954 according to course data of this site. You can play as the guest of a member; 1golf.eu also lists visitors with a handicap card as welcome.

In brief: São Fernando Golf Club lies inside an upscale residential resort off the Raposo Tavares highway. The 7,001-yard course has ten lakes and has hosted some of Brazil’s most competitive tournaments. Facilities include a driving range, a pro shop, a restaurant, a pool, a sauna and a heliport. Closed on Mondays. Contact: +55 (11) 4617-9000 or sfgc@uol.com.br.

Course and facilities at São Fernando Golf Club

The course and facilities at São Fernando Golf Club are part of a gated residential estate in the Caiapia district of Cotia. Sources differ on the history: course data and 1golf.eu give 1954 and Luther Koontz, while Top 100 Golf Courses says the club was formed in 1958 and a second nine was added in 1969. GolfPass credits Emilio Serra (1987). The layout is 18 holes, par 71 (35 out, 36 in). Course data lists 7,001 yards; the GolfPass scorecard shows 7,031 yards from the black tees and 5,198 yards from the gold tees. From most tees you can see nearly all fairways and greens. There are doglegs in both directions, short and long holes, and ten lakes. On the 14th, water runs along both sides of the fairway. Practice areas include a driving range, a chipping green and a putting green. The clubhouse has a pro shop, a bar, a restaurant, locker rooms, a sauna and an outdoor pool. Electric carts, trolleys and caddies are available, and the estate has a heliport.

Access and booking at São Fernando Golf Club

Access and booking at São Fernando Golf Club are mainly for members and their guests. The directory 1golf.eu adds that visitors are welcome every day except Monday with a valid handicap card, with a handicap limit of 36. Green fees are not published by the operator. Course data shows R$ 400 on weekdays and R$ 820 on weekends, while 1golf.eu lists R$ 300 and R$ 550; both figures are undated, so please ask the club for current rates. The club is closed on Mondays. Phone: +55 (11) 4617-9000. E-mail: sfgc@uol.com.br. Website: saofernando.com.br. Address: Rua Fernando Nobre, 4000, Caiapia, Cotia, SP 06705-520, near km 28 of the Rodovia Raposo Tavares. The club is affiliated with the Federação Paulista de Golfe.

FAQ about São Fernando Golf Club

How many holes does São Fernando Golf Club have?

São Fernando Golf Club has 18 holes with par 71 and about 7,000 yards from the back tees, according to course data of this site and the GolfPass scorecard. The front nine is par 35 and the back nine is par 36.

Is São Fernando Golf Club open to visitors?

São Fernando Golf Club is open to guests of members, and 1golf.eu lists visitors as welcome from Tuesday to Sunday with a handicap card (limit 36); green fees are undated, so please confirm with the club before you travel.

Where is São Fernando Golf Club located?

São Fernando Golf Club is located at Rua Fernando Nobre, 4000, Caiapia, Cotia, SP 06705-520, inside a residential resort near km 28 of the Raposo Tavares highway, about 30 km west of central São Paulo.

Who designed São Fernando Golf Club?

São Fernando Golf Club was designed by Luther Koontz and opened in 1954, according to course data of this site; Top 100 Golf Courses dates the club to 1958 with a second nine in 1969, and GolfPass names Emilio Serra (1987). Please confirm with the club.

Sources: course data of this site, 1golf.eu (São Fernando Golf Club), Top 100 Golf Courses, GolfPass scorecard, Google Maps; operator site saofernando.com.br, as of 2 Nov 2026.