Golf in Peru

[John Emerson]

im headed back to Peru in December.  This time I will actually be playing golf.  I know golf isn’t that popular in Peru, but man does this country have some absolutely stunning sandy soiled coast lines!! I mean the word perfect comes to mind... Has anyone ever been contacted about building courses here? 

[Tom_Doak]

I've never had a contact about Peru.


The holdups would be 1) water supply and 2) having enough golfers to support a good course.

[Adam Lawrence]

My friend and Mexican golf architect Agustin Piza, built Peru's first public course a couple of years ago.


See [size=78%]http://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/agustin-pizá-breaks-ground-on-site-of-perus-first-public-golf-course[/size]

[George Myers]

Thanks for attached article.


Looking at google maps, I see the name of the course is Cruz de Huesos (cross of bones)...


I had a short assignment in a refinery in far northern peru, but went to Santa Maria beach the day I left, which seems to be just south of San Bartolo where the course is located.


Pretty close to Lima (are there any private courses in Lima?)


Coastal desert, I was really suprised at how arid the Peruvian coastline is.

[Tom_Doak]

 (are there any private courses in Lima?)

There are two.  Lima Country Club is pre-eminent of course.  It's very much in the city, and includes a hotel and a very high-end restaurant.  I'm told the food is as good as any golf club anywhere.

[MClutterbuck]

Food in Lima in general is probably as good as any place on earth. Lima Country Club is a great golf club.

[George Myers]

Thanks.


True that food in Lima is amazing.


I believe there is a PGA latinamerican stop at Club de los Inkas currently.


Angel Cabrera is going to play.

[John Emerson]

Thanks all.  As of now I will be playing los inkas, and la planicie.  Still waiting on Lima GC confirmation.  Interested in seeing the grass types used.