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Campo Olimpico de Golfe (Rio Olympic Golf Course)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
18 Holes · Par 71 · On request · Coastal
— About
About Campo Olimpico de Golfe (Rio Olympic Golf Course)
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The Rio Olympic Golf Course in Barra da Tijuca was built for the golf tournaments of the 2016 Summer Olympics, the first Olympic golf since 1904. Gil Hanse designed the par 71 course, which sits within the Marapendi Natural Reserve and measures 6,525 metres from the men's tees and 5,711 metres from the women's tees. Justin Rose won the men's gold medal for Great Britain, holding off Henrik Stenson by two strokes, with Matt Kuchar taking bronze. Inbee Park won the women's gold medal for South Korea. After the Games the course was opened to the public under Rio de Janeiro city ownership, and it now hosts junior tournaments and introductory programmes for new players. Tee times are booked by phone or email, and the course is open daily except Tuesdays.
- Built for the 2016 Olympic Games, the first Olympic golf since 1904
- Par 71 designed by Gil Hanse within the Marapendi Natural Reserve
- Justin Rose won men's gold here for Great Britain with a birdie at the par-5 18th
- Open to the public since the Games, daily except Tuesdays
History of Campo Olimpico de Golfe (Rio Olympic Golf Course)
The Rio Olympic Golf Course was built for the golf tournaments of the 2016 Summer Olympics, and Gil Hanse designed it. It sits within the Marapendi Natural Reserve in Barra da Tijuca, and building it in a protected natural area prompted controversy over development in an environmental preservation zone. Justin Rose won the men's gold medal for Great Britain with a final score of 268, 16 under par. He and Henrik Stenson were tied at 15 under on the 18th, a par 5 of 522 metres, and Rose made birdie there to win by two strokes after Stenson made bogey. After the Games the course was opened to the public under city ownership.
Signature holes at Campo Olimpico de Golfe (Rio Olympic Golf Course)
The par-5 18th, 522 metres (571 yards), is where the men's Olympic gold medal was decided in 2016. Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson were level at 15 under when they reached the hole. Rose pitched close and made his short birdie putt, while Stenson ran his birdie attempt past the hole and made bogey, so Rose won by two strokes.
When to play Campo Olimpico de Golfe (Rio Olympic Golf Course)
April through September is Rio's dry season and the best period for golf, with temperatures of about 22 to 28 degrees Celsius, lower humidity and little rain. October through March is the wet season, with afternoon storms common, so morning rounds are the usual approach. The Olympic golf events were played in August, which is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
Playing Campo Olimpico de Golfe (Rio Olympic Golf Course): tips
The Rio Olympic Golf Course is a public facility, and tee times are booked by phone on +55 21 3030-4653 or by email. It is open daily except Tuesdays, which is the maintenance day. The published fee structure distinguishes players who hold a Brazilian CBG handicap from those with an international handicap, so bring a handicap record. The course is on Avenida General Moises Castelo Branco Filho in Barra da Tijuca, in the west of Rio.
Visit Campo Olimpico de Golfe (Rio Olympic Golf Course)
Av. General Moises Castelo Branco Filho, 700, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Campo Olimpico de Golfe (Rio Olympic Golf Course)
Is the Rio Olympic Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. The course was opened to the public after the 2016 Olympic Games and is open daily except Tuesdays. Tee times are booked by phone or email.
Who won the gold medals at the Rio 2016 Olympic golf?
Justin Rose won the men's gold medal for Great Britain, two strokes ahead of Henrik Stenson, and Inbee Park of South Korea won the women's gold medal.
Which hole did Justin Rose birdie to win gold?
The 18th, a par 5 of 522 metres. Rose and Henrik Stenson were tied at 15 under on the 18th tee, and Rose made birdie while Stenson made bogey.
Who designed the Rio Olympic Golf Course?
The American architect Gil Hanse designed the par 71 course, which was built for the 2016 Olympics within the Marapendi Natural Reserve.