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Jockey Club - Colorada (Red) Course
San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
18 Holes · Par 72 · On request · Parkland
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About Jockey Club - Colorada (Red) Course
Jockey Club Argentino is a private sporting club in San Isidro, north of Buenos Aires, with two 18-hole courses, the Colorada (Red) and the Azul (Blue). Alister MacKenzie designed both in 1930, during a stay of about three months, and the Red Course is the longer of the two. The land is exceptionally flat, and MacKenzie used push-up greens, false fronts and crested slopes to give it interest, with the 10th green said to resemble the Road Hole at St Andrews and a Valley of Sins in the closing holes. The club also has a race track and polo, and it was founded in 1882 as a horse racing institution. The Jockey Club, and mainly its Red Course, has hosted many national and international championships, including several Argentine Opens. Angel Cabrera won his first European Tour event there in the 2001 Argentine Open.
- Two 18-hole courses, the Colorada (Red) and the Azul (Blue), both designed by Alister MacKenzie in 1930
- Red Course greens with push-up edges, false fronts and crested slopes on very flat land
- Host of several Argentine Opens, including the 2001 event won by Angel Cabrera
- Part of a club that also has a race track and polo fields
History of Jockey Club - Colorada (Red) Course
Jockey Club Argentino was established in 1882 as a horse racing institution, and golf came later, on land next to its race track in San Isidro. Alister MacKenzie left the United States in 1930 to design the two courses, Colorada and Azul, with Luther Koontz of Wendell Miller and Co. handling construction. The Argentine Open has been played at the club many times, with winners including Vic Ghezzi in 1946, Mark Calcavecchia in 1993 and 1995, Jim Furyk in 1997, Angel Cabrera in 2001 and Kevin Stadler in 2005.
Signature holes at Jockey Club - Colorada (Red) Course
The MacKenzie Society notes that the 10th green on the Colorada resembles the Road Hole at St Andrews, and that the closing holes include a Valley of Sins similar to the one on the Old Course. The par-3 17th has one of the smallest greens on the course, falling away on all sides, and it is likely to need a 5 to 7 iron. Other notable greens on the Red Course are the 2nd, 6th, 14th and the 10th.
When to play Jockey Club - Colorada (Red) Course
March through June (autumn) and September through November (spring) are the best golf seasons in Buenos Aires, with mild temperatures of 16 to 24 degrees Celsius and stable weather. December through February is summer, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees and high humidity that makes afternoon play uncomfortable. July and August are cool winter months, with temperatures of 8 to 16 degrees.
Playing Jockey Club - Colorada (Red) Course: tips
Jockey Club Argentino is a private members' club, and visitors need to be hosted by a member. Green fees are not publicly listed. The club is at Avenida Bernabe Marquez 1702 in San Isidro, north of Buenos Aires city centre, and the phone number is +54 11 4815 0022. Visitors who can arrange access should confirm details with the club in advance.
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Av. Bernabe Marquez 1702, San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jockey Club - Colorada (Red) Course
Can visitors play Jockey Club Argentino?
It is a private members' club, and visitors need to be hosted by a member. Contact the club to ask about access.
Who designed Jockey Club Argentino?
Alister MacKenzie designed both courses, the Colorada (Red) and the Azul (Blue), in 1930. Luther Koontz handled construction.
Has Jockey Club Argentino hosted the Argentine Open?
Yes, many times, mainly on the Red Course. Winners there include Vic Ghezzi in 1946, Mark Calcavecchia in 1993 and 1995, Jim Furyk in 1997, Angel Cabrera in 2001 and Kevin Stadler in 2005.
What is the best time to play golf in Buenos Aires?
March through June and September through November offer the most comfortable conditions, with mild temperatures of 16 to 24 degrees Celsius and stable weather.