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La Lagunita Country Club
Caracas, Miranda, Venezuela
18 Holes · Par 70 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About La Lagunita Country Club
La Lagunita Country Club is an 18-hole, par 70 course in El Hatillo, in southeast Caracas. Dick Wilson designed it with Joe Lee, and it opened in 1964 as part of a real estate development. The club is private, and the grounds also have tennis, a pool and restaurants.
- Joe Lee had been Wilson's associate since the early 1950s.
- The club has practice facilities for warming up.
- The club has hosted the Venezuela Open, including in 1982 and in the late 1990s.
- Roberto Burle Marx did the landscaping, including the main avenue.
History of La Lagunita Country Club
Lagunita grew out of a real estate project southeast of Caracas, with the golf course as part of it. Wilson also designed Doral. The club has hosted the World Cup of golf and the Venezuela Open.
Signature holes at La Lagunita Country Club
No single hole stands out; the course is a Wilson and Lee design with landscaping by Burle Marx.
When to play La Lagunita Country Club
Caracas has a mild, tropical highland climate, with a drier season from roughly December to April and rains from about May to November.
Playing La Lagunita Country Club: tips
La Lagunita is a private club with no published green fee, so a round has to be arranged through a member host well before you travel.
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about La Lagunita Country Club
Where is La Lagunita Country Club?
The club is in El Hatillo, in southeast Caracas.
Can visitors play La Lagunita?
Only as guests of members. Membership or an invitation is required, so ask a member to arrange the round in advance.
Is there more to the club than golf?
Yes. Tennis, a swimming pool and restaurants sit alongside the course.