Holes:18
Par:71 (since the renovation in 2018)
Facilities & Amenities:CaddyGolf carGolf trolleyClub rentalPro shopBarRestaurantLocker roomSaunaPool
Practice Facilities:Driving rangeChipping greenPutting green
Extras:additional 9-hole golf course / Par 36 / max. 2840 yd
Region:Southeast
Design:Stanley Thompson
Opened in:1933
Green Fee weekdays:300 BRL
Green Fee weekend:400 BRL
Closed Days:Monday
Federation:Golfe do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Itanhanga Golf Club in Rio de Janeiro
The Itanhanga Golf Club is one of the best golf courses in Brazil. Even chosen as a favourite by President Getulio Vargas, who played golf there in the 30s. According to the American magazine Golf Digest, it ranks amongst the hundred best courses worldwide outside the USA. It is also the only golf club with 27 holes in Rio de Janeiro State. The golf club location is very well in an up-market suburb of Barra da Tijuca. Because of being one of the fastest-growing neighbourhoods in the city. Especially, from the golf club, you have a fantastic view of Tijuca Forest and Pedra da Gavea. Probably two of the most beautiful postcard views of Rio de Janeiro. Itanhanga is very famous for its Golf School, which actively promotes junior golf.
The Itanhanga Golf Course
The design of the Itanhanga golf course is by the Canadian architect Stanley Thompson and his young American associate Robert Trent Jones. Furthermore to create polo grounds, tennis courts, bridle paths and other sporting facilities at Itanhanga. Measuring a modest 6,178 yards from the back tees.? Today’s main course at Itanhanga sits in a beautiful valley. Where the tight, tree-lined fairways are intuitively routed around ponds. As a result, streaming makes maximum use of a relatively small tract of land. All five par threes on the card are wonderful. The golf course construction includes short holes and the lengthy back-to-back par fives at 15 and 16 threatened to derail golfers late in the round. The Itanhanga golf course is only open for members and their guests. Therefore tourists can request a previous playing authorization by e-mail.
History of the Itanhanga Golf Club
Patronized by President Getulio Vargas when the initial nine holes were completed in 1935, Itanhanga became one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the country. The Rio de Janeiro 500 Years Open in 2000 was held at Itanhanga. The first of two European PGA Tour events held in the country. Roger Chapman won the event when he overcame Padraig Harrington in a playoff. But the Irishman would go on to win the other commemorative competition at Sao Paulo a week later. Not to be outdone by the male professionals. Therefore the LPGA organized the 36-hole Brasil Cup at Itanhanga in 2009.
News about Itanhanga Golf Club
The latest news about the Itanhanga Golf Club:
News November 2018 – Reopening of the Itanhanga Golf Course after renovation
Itanhanga – Back to the origins – Architect Augustin Pizza modernizes the course