Club de Golf La Dehesa Golf Course

— About

About Club de Golf La Dehesa Golf Course

Club de Golf La Dehesa sits in the upper Farellones foothills northeast of Santiago, at a higher elevation than Los Leones and with arguably the most dramatic Andean panorama of any golf course in Chile. La Dehesa is the golf course of Santiago's wealthiest residential enclave — the La Dehesa commune where the city's most affluent families have built homes in the Andean foothills — and the course design reflects the terrain: holes play across hillsides with elevation changes that create differing lies and alter wind exposure as the course ascends and descends the foothill slopes. The Andes are omnipresent — from the tee on most holes the cordillera rises dramatically to the east, providing a visual backdrop that elevates even routine shots into something memorable. The club has maintained its private character since 1966 and is considered Santiago's second most prestigious golf club after Los Leones, though in terms of natural setting it arguably surpasses its rival. Access requires member invitation or reciprocal arrangement with a comparable club.

— History

History of Club de Golf La Dehesa

Club de Golf La Dehesa was established in 1966 in the La Dehesa commune northeast of Santiago, on the first slopes of the Andean foothills where the city's most affluent families were beginning to build residential properties away from the central basin. The course was designed to exploit the topographic advantages of the hillside site — elevation changes and views of the cordillera that flat pampas-style layouts cannot offer. Over subsequent decades La Dehesa developed as Santiago's wealthiest residential enclave, and the club's social prestige grew in parallel with its neighborhood. The course has hosted Chilean national amateur events and is consistently ranked among the top three courses in the country.

— Signature Holes

Signature Holes at Club de Golf La Dehesa

The par-4 4th at La Dehesa descends from an elevated tee with the full Andean cordillera visible ahead — on clear winter mornings when fresh snow covers the peaks above 3,000 metres, the shot is played against one of South America's most dramatic natural backdrops. The par-3 8th requires an uphill iron to a green set into the hillside, where the elevation change makes yardage calculation against the thin Andean air genuinely challenging. The par-5 14th is the longest hole on the course, playing across a hillside slope with the city of Santiago visible to the west in the valley below — a hole where the scale of the Andean setting is most fully apparent.

— Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Club de Golf La Dehesa

October through April is Santiago's summer and the prime golf season — consistent sunshine with temperatures of 22–32°C in La Dehesa's elevated position. The Andes are most clearly visible from May through September when winter snow covers the peaks and the air is cleanest before summer haze builds. July–August is cool (8–15°C) but La Dehesa's elevated hillside position is usually above Santiago's worst winter smog layer, making it the clearest-air option for winter golf in the city.

— Practical Tips

Tips for Playing Club de Golf La Dehesa

La Dehesa is a private members' club — visitor access requires a member invitation or affiliation letter from a comparable home club. The club is in Lo Barnechea/La Dehesa, approximately 30–40 minutes from Santiago International Airport via the Avenida Las Condes. Caddies are available. La Dehesa's restaurant scene — increasingly sophisticated given the residential wealth of the neighbourhood — provides an excellent post-golf dining option without returning to central Santiago.

— Highlights

Why Play Club de Golf La Dehesa

• ▸ Highest-elevation Santiago golf course with the most dramatic Andean panorama in Chilean golf
• ▸ Set in La Dehesa commune — Santiago's wealthiest residential enclave in the Andean foothills
• ▸ Hillside terrain with genuine elevation changes and varying lies — more topographic than Los Leones
• ▸ Andes visible on every hole — consistent backdrop of Chile's most dramatic landscape
• ▸ Considered Santiago's second most prestigious private club with a refined private membership culture

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Club de Golf La Dehesa

Can visitors play Club de Golf La Dehesa?

La Dehesa is a private members' club — access requires a member invitation or affiliation letter from a comparable home club. Contact the club secretary to arrange visitor access.

What makes La Dehesa different from Los Leones?

La Dehesa is at a higher elevation in the Andean foothills with genuine hillside terrain and more dramatic mountain views. Los Leones is in flat Vitacura with a flatter layout. Both are premier Santiago private clubs, but La Dehesa offers a more topographic playing experience.

When was Club de Golf La Dehesa founded?

La Dehesa was founded in 1966 in the La Dehesa commune of Santiago, making it newer than Los Leones but well-established as one of Chile's top private golf clubs.

Can you see the Andes from La Dehesa?

Yes — the Andes are visible from virtually every hole at La Dehesa given its elevated hillside position in the Andean foothills. Views are most dramatic in winter when fresh snow covers the peaks.