Club de Golf Chapultepec
Mexico City, Mexico
18 Holes · Par 71 · Rates Vary · Parkland
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About Club de Golf Chapultepec
Club de Golf Chapultepec is Mexico's most prestigious golf club and the country's premier parkland venue, set at 2,240 metres above sea level in Mexico City's Bosque de Chapultepec — one of the largest urban parks in Latin America. The high altitude has a significant effect on play: at this elevation the ball flies considerably further than at sea level, compressing effective distances and rewarding players who can adjust their club selection accordingly. Designed by Percy Clifford and opened in 1928, the course winds through mature tree-lined corridors in one of the Mexican capital's most exclusive residential areas, with the course grounds backing directly onto Chapultepec Forest. Club de Golf Chapultepec has hosted the WGC-Mexico Championship on the World Golf Championships circuit, bringing the world's top players to compete in Mexico City and exposing the course to a global television audience. The WGC events — held between 2017 and 2019 — saw the world's best navigate altitude-adjusted approach shots and the distinctive atmosphere of playing in a megacity with 21 million residents. Access is by member invitation only, making this one of the most exclusive and hard-to-access courses in North America.
- Mexico's most prestigious private golf club at 2,240m altitude — ball flies significantly further than at sea level
- Percy Clifford 1928 design within Bosque de Chapultepec — one of the world's largest urban forests
- Host of the WGC-Mexico Championship (2017-2019) — world's top players on Mexican soil
- Mature tree-lined parkland corridors in an exclusive Mexico City residential district
- 21-million-person megacity backdrop — the most urban major golf venue in North America
History
Club de Golf Chapultepec was founded in 1928 on the edge of the Bosque de Chapultepec — one of the world's largest urban parks and a protected forest that has been associated with the Mexican capital since the Aztec era. Percy Clifford designed the course for a founding membership drawn from Mexico City's diplomatic and business elite, creating a tree-lined parkland layout at 2,240 metres above sea level where the ball flies significantly further than at sea level. The club remained exclusive and under the radar internationally until the PGA Tour's WGC-Mexico Championship brought the world's top players to Chapultepec in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Signature Holes
The par-4 10th is the course's signature hole — a slight dogleg left through mature trees to a green bunkered on both sides, where the altitude and thin air make club selection an interesting calculation. The par-3 17th plays downhill between cedar trees to a green tucked in a natural hollow, with the park visible beyond. Throughout the round, the tree canopy creates a sense of privacy and tranquillity surprising in a city of 21 million people.
Best Time to Visit
October through April is the most comfortable season, with Mexico City's cool, dry highland winter providing ideal playing conditions. The summer rainy season (June–September) brings frequent afternoon showers, though mornings are typically clear. The altitude moderates temperatures year-round — expect cool mornings even in the warmest months.
Playing Tips
Club de Golf Chapultepec is strictly private — access requires a member invitation. The altitude adds approximately 10-15% distance to all shots; adjust club selection accordingly. Mexico City's traffic can be unpredictable — allow extra time to reach the club from hotels near the airport or historic centre. The club maintains high standards of dress and conduct.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Club de Golf Chapultepec
Can visitors play Club de Golf Chapultepec?
The club is private and accessible only by member invitation — there are no public tee times or visitor green fees available.
How does the altitude at Chapultepec affect golf?
At 2,240 metres above sea level, the ball typically flies 10–15% further than at sea level — a significant adjustment requiring careful club selection throughout the round.
What WGC events were held at Chapultepec?
The WGC-Mexico Championship was held at Club de Golf Chapultepec in 2017, 2018, and 2019, bringing the world's top-ranked players to Mexico City.
When is the best time to play golf in Mexico City?
October through April is the dry season with cool, comfortable temperatures. The summer rainy season (June–September) produces afternoon showers but mornings are typically playable.
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