El Varadero Golf Club
Contact
Dupont de Nemours
Varadero - Cuba
Phone(s): 53 45 668482
Fax: 53 45 668481
Description
4 sets of tees. The longest hole is 537 Metres and the shortest is 164M. The first four holes are just a tease for the fifth, which starts the more difficult and complex holes with salt water ponds and well-protected greens. Opened in 1998.
There are more than 70 bunkers and many doglegs on this narrow course set between the seas. Hole 18 consists of 3 Isles. 5 par 3s, 8 par 5s, 5 par 5s.
Automatic water system. Bermuda grass. Rental of clubs and balls available. Cart rental mandatory. ($10 US). Green fees around $60 US. Special fees for clients of Sol Meliá, Meliá Varadero and Meliá Las Americas.
Originally known as Xanadu, then, Dupont Mansion and later, Las Américas. The layout was built by the past owner of Xanadu (now the clubhouse) Irénee Dupont de Nemours.
| Type | Resort |
|---|---|
| Holes | 18 |
| Architect(s) | |
| Year built | 1927 |
| Guest Policy | Welcomed |
| Golf Season | Year round |
| Metal Spikes Allowed | |
| Driving Range Available | Yes |
| Rental Carts Available | Yes |
| Rental Clubs Available | Yes |
| Pro Available | Yes |
| Tee Times Welcomed | Yes |
| Price Range Weekdays | $50 - $75 |
| Price Range Weekends | $50 - $75 |
| Credit Cards Accepted |
Scorecard
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June 23rd, 2008 01:54
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S VLes Furber is making golf common in Cuba
Les Furber is a golf course architect based in Canmore, Alberta, but his reach far exceeds the Great White North. In 1998, Furber designer an 18-hole golf cours [...]
