Vista Verde Golf Course: 18 Holes in Araçariguama, SP

Vista Verde Golf Course (Vista Verde Golf Club, VVGC) is a golf course with 18 holes and par 72 in Araçariguama, SP (São Paulo state), Brazil, designed by Dan Blankenship and opened in 2007. Visiting golfers are welcome every day except Monday.

In brief: Vista Verde Golf Course is an 18-hole, 7,021-yard course in valleys and hills about 30 minutes west of São Paulo city, at km 50.5 of the Castello Branco highway. The operator sells single rounds and monthly plans to visitors. The club is closed on Mondays. Contact: +55 (11) 4204 4336 or gerencia@vvgc.com.br.

Course and facilities at Vista Verde Golf Course

The course and facilities at Vista Verde Golf Course spread over about 173 acres of native forest. Dan Blankenship, the American architect, laid out the 18 holes in 2007 to be playable for amateurs and still testing for professionals. Each hole has four tee boxes; the white tees measure 5,788 yards, the back tees 7,021 yards. Many holes are blind, and some shots cross ravines. The greens are large, often with several tiers, and are kept fast; 1golf.eu lists Bermuda TifEagle grass. The earlier text on this site describes the 15th as the longest par 5 in Brazil, a claim not confirmed by the operator. Two other par 5s are reachable in two for many players. Facilities include caddies, electric golf carts, trolleys, club rental, a pro shop, a bar, a restaurant, locker rooms and a heliport. Practice areas are a driving range, a chipping green and a putting green. The club recommends a cart and a caddie, and the white tees for higher handicaps.

Access and booking at Vista Verde Golf Course

Access and booking at Vista Verde Golf Course are open to visitors. The operator offers single rounds (avulso), monthly plans and membership through the Associação Amigos de Vista Verde. The club is closed on Mondays. Green fees are not published with a date on the operator’s site; older listings range from 190 to 540 BRL depending on the day, so please ask the club for current rates. Reviewers on 1golf.eu report that first-time players need a caddie, paid separately. Phone: +55 (11) 4204 4336 or +55 (11) 94238 7843; the operator site also lists (11) 99935-4653. E-mail: gerencia@vvgc.com.br. Address: Av. Vista Verde 3000 (former Estrada do Cotiano), exit km 50.5 of Rodovia Castello Branco, Araçariguama, SP. Website: vvgc.com.br. GPS can misplace the entrance, so call for directions.

FAQ about Vista Verde Golf Course

How many holes does Vista Verde Golf Course have?

Vista Verde Golf Course has 18 holes, par 72, and measures 7,021 yards from the back tees and 5,788 yards from the white tees. Every hole has four tee boxes. Dan Blankenship designed it, and it opened in 2007.

Is Vista Verde Golf Course open to visitors?

Vista Verde Golf Course is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday; the operator sells single rounds and monthly plans, and the club is closed on Mondays. Ask the club for current green fees and whether a caddie is required for your first round.

Where is Vista Verde Golf Course located?

Vista Verde Golf Course is located at Avenida Vista Verde 3000 in Araçariguama, São Paulo state, off km 50.5 of the Castello Branco highway. It is about 30 minutes from São Paulo and 20 minutes from Alphaville. São Roque is also close.

Who designed Vista Verde Golf Course?

Vista Verde Golf Course was designed by Dan Blankenship, an American golf course architect who has built several courses in Brazil, and it opened in 2007. The course lies in the hills west of São Paulo. The layout uses the valleys, blind shots and large tiered greens.

Sources: course data of this site, vvgc.com.br (operator), 1golf.eu, as of 2 Nov 2026.