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Cantegril Country Club
Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
18 Holes · Par 71 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About Cantegril Country Club
Cantegril Country Club's golf course is an 18-hole, par 71 layout in Punta del Este, in Uruguay's Maldonado Department. The club is private and sits near the Punta del Este peninsula. The course hosts national and international championships.
- The Copa de Oro dates to 1954 and the Copa Aníbal Vigil has been played here since 1959.
- The club's own championship has run since 1948, and the Copa Artigas and Copa Barabino joined in 1978 and 1979.
- A driving range, putting green and chipping area give golfers somewhere to warm up before heading out.
- Electric golf carts are available, and the club has a pro shop.
History of Cantegril Country Club
Golf at Cantegril began with a nine-hole course built in 1929. The 18-hole course was inaugurated in December 1947, laid out by Luther Koontz, an American golf architect. Emilio Serra reworked its greens.
Signature holes at Cantegril Country Club
Cantegril is a parkland course. The holes run over undulating ground threaded with groves of trees.
When to play Cantegril Country Club
Punta del Este is a summer resort, so December to February is the peak season. Spring, from September to November, and autumn, from March to May, are milder.
Playing Cantegril Country Club: tips
Cantegril is a private club and publishes no green fee, so contact the golf office on +598 4248 2121 before planning a visit. The course is near the Punta del Este peninsula, so a round fits easily into a stay in the resort town.
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Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cantegril Country Club
What grass does the course use?
Fairways are planted in Bermuda grass, and the greens are L93 bentgrass.
Is there somewhere to eat at the course?
Yes. The clubhouse has food service and a bar.
Is there somewhere to warm up at Cantegril?
Yes. Use the driving range and putting green before your tee time, and ask the golf office about electric carts when you book.