Rio Olympic Golf Course

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Rio Olympic Golf Course Golf Course

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Course Details

Holes

Par 71

Rating / Slope

72.8 / 133

Course Rating

Green Fee

BRL 80–150

Course Type

Coastal

Public

Av. Glaucio Gil, 1881 - Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22790-680, Brazil Get Directions →

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About Rio Olympic Golf Course Golf Course

The Rio Olympic Golf Course is the most historically significant golf course in South America, purpose-built for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games — the first time golf had appeared in the Olympics in 112 years. Designed by American architect Gil Hanse, the course was constructed in the Barra da Tijuca district on a coastal lagoon site adjacent to the Marapendi Lagoon, with a backdrop of Atlantic forest hills and glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean. Hanse created a layout that evokes Scottish links tradition in a distinctly tropical setting — wind-exposed holes, firm and fast playing surfaces, and subtle mounding that rewards strategic play. The course saw Justin Rose win gold for England and Inbee Park take gold for South Korea in the inaugural Olympic golf events. Since the Games, the course has hosted Brazilian professional events and is open to the public — making it the most accessible world-class golf experience in Brazil and a remarkable piece of living Olympic history that any visiting golfer can experience.

Why Play Rio Olympic Golf Course

Built for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games — the first Olympic golf course in 112 years
Designed by Gil Hanse with a Scottish links aesthetic in a tropical coastal setting
Site of Justin Rose's Olympic gold medal — one of the most emotional moments in modern golf
Open to the public since the Games — the most accessible world-class course in Brazil
Marapendi Lagoon and Atlantic forest hills frame a spectacular natural setting