FRADE Golf Club in Angra dos Reis

FRADE Golf Club (FRAD.E Golf) is an 18-hole, par-72 golf course in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, designed by Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss and opened in 1975. Guests are welcome every day except Monday.

In brief: FRADE Golf Club lies at the foot of Pico do Frade, between the Atlantic Forest and the sea, next to the Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis. It is known as Brazil’s first resort golf course. Visitors can play six days a week. Call +55 (24) 3369-9500 or write to golfe@fradespot.com.

Course and facilities at FRADE Golf Club

The course and facilities at FRADE Golf Club date back to 1975, when British architects Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss laid out the holes. The course was fully rebuilt in 2007 under Brazilian professional Rafael Navarro. The operator lists 6,420 yards, while our data shows 6,224 yards, so please check the scorecard on site. Clear streams, waterfalls and the ruins of a 19th-century aqueduct cross the layout. The 8th hole is an uphill par 3 of about 148 yards over the aqueduct ruins. The 11th tee sits on a hill about 45 meters high with views of the sea. You may see capybaras, armadillos, agoutis and deer. Practice areas include a driving range, a chipping green and a putting green. Golf carts, trolleys and rental clubs are available, and there is a bar and a heliport.

Access and booking at FRADE Golf Club

Access and booking at FRADE Golf Club are open to visiting golfers; you do not need to stay at the hotel. The course is closed on Mondays. 1golf.eu lists a green fee of 250 BRL for 18 holes, but no date is given, so please ask the club for current rates. Phone: +55 (24) 3369-9500. E-mail: golfe@fradespot.com. The resort reception can be reached at +55 (24) 99221-7464 or recepcao@fradespot.com. Hotel guests can also book through Fasano at reservas@fasano.com.br. Address: Rodovia Governador Mário Covas (BR-101), km 508, Frade, Angra dos Reis, RJ 23946-017.

FAQ about FRADE Golf Club

How many holes are there at FRADE Golf Club?

There are 18 holes at FRADE Golf Club, par 72, with a length of about 6,400 yards according to the operator; the course was rebuilt in 2007.

Who designed FRADE Golf Club?

Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss designed FRADE Golf Club, which opened in 1975; the course was reconstructed in 2007 under supervision of Rafael Navarro.

Is FRADE Golf Club open to visitors?

FRADE Golf Club is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday; it is closed on Mondays, and you can book by phone at +55 (24) 3369-9500 or by e-mail.

Where is FRADE Golf Club?

FRADE Golf Club is in the Frade district of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, on the BR-101 at km 508, about two hours by car from Rio de Janeiro. The historic town of Paraty is about one hour away.

Sources: course data of this site, fradespot.com/golf (operator), fasano.com.br (Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis), 1golf.eu, as of 2 Nov 2026.