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Sta. Elena Golf Club

Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

3.9

27 Holes · Par 72 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland

About Sta. Elena Golf Club

Sta. Elena Golf Club in Santa Rosa, Laguna, is a 27-hole parkland club south of Manila, close to the Manila South Expressway. It is a private club, so access for visitors depends on the club's own rules.

  • Golf Digest has included the club in its list of the 100 best courses outside the United States.
  • Golf carts and caddies are available on site.
  • Beyond golf, the club has the Carabao Holistic Farm and off-road biking trails.
  • A driving range and practice areas give players room to warm up before a round.

History of Sta. Elena Golf Club

Sta. Elena was developed on land that came from the Yulo family. Robert Trent Jones II laid out the golf, and the club opened in 1992.

Signature holes at Sta. Elena Golf Club

Holes 1, 2, 3 and 9 are the club's signature holes.

When to play Sta. Elena Golf Club

Laguna is hot and humid for most of the year, with a wetter season through the middle months. Early morning rounds are the most comfortable.

Playing Sta. Elena Golf Club: tips

Sta. Elena is a private club, so visitor play follows club policy and access should be arranged well ahead of any trip. Ask which of the three nines are in use on your date before you plan the round.

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Practical Information

Driving Range
Practice Area
Restaurant
Caddies
Cart Rental

Frequently Asked Questions about Sta. Elena Golf Club

Which nines make up the 27 holes?

The three nine-hole courses are Banahaw, Makiling and Sierra Madre, and together they make up the full 27 holes of the club.

What grass are the greens?

The greens are Tiff Eagle dwarf Bermuda grass. The property is also certified under the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, held by fewer than 700 golf courses worldwide.

Where can I eat at the club?

The clubhouse has a restaurant with dining by Chef Joseph Goh, and locker rooms are on site for changing before or after a round.

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