Bahia - Brazil, Tropical Weather, Beautiful people and Great Golf Destination
By: Paulo Griiettner
When you think about Brazil, you instantly remember about Soccer, Rio de Janeiro, Samba, Carnival and more, but one thing you don’t think for sure, is golf. Brazil is not realy very traditional in golf, like our “hermanos” from Argentina, where, just around Buenos Aires, there’s more golf courses, than in entire Brazil.
But this thoughts is about to change, because in the last feel years, the “Golf Business” is growing, and growing fast, as well as a sport. Every year a massive amount of money is invested in this Business in Brazil, and as a result of this, in ten years from now, Brazil will become one of the most important destinations for Golf Lovers in the world.
Bahia rushed ahead of this race. It is a state located in the northeast region of Brazil, well known for it’s tropical weather, a place that winter never come’s near and famous for it’s strong culture. 3 of the top 5 golf fields of Brazil are located in this blessed state.
Terra Vista Golf Course
Designed by Dan Blankenship, an former Pete Dye apprentice, that moved to Brazil, and became one of the best Golf Course Designer in South America. This 18 hole course, give’s you a felling of playing in 2 different courses. The front nine is played amidst the preserved Atlantic Rainforest, with its characteristic humidity, temperature and landscape. The back nine is played near the beach, with four holes overlooking the sea cliffs, offering playing conditions that are totally distinct in a stunning setting.
Transamerica Ilha de Comandatuba Golf Resort
This fantastic Resort, was build it in a private island, near to the shore and has fantastic feeling of freedom. The Golf Course was Constructed as well by Dan Blakenship, the Comandatuba Ocean Course is between the sea and the mangroves in an environment dominated by centenaries coconut trees, sand dunes, beautiful lagoons and native vegetation. An 18-hole golf course totally integrated with the natural landscape of the island. If you like golf, this is the definitive reason for spending a few days at the Hotel Transamérica Ilha de Comandatuba.
Costa do Sauipe Golf Links
Approximately a 60-minute drive north of Salvador in the city of Mata de Sao Joao, Costa do Sauipe Golf Links is a Brian Costello design that fully takes advantage of its glorious location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
At nearly 7,000 yards from the tips, Costa do Sauipe is a championship course that played host to the 2005 Brazilian Open. Always in pristine condition, Costa Do Sauipe’s reputation is gold throughout the country and features carts, driving range and a quality clubhouse with all the amenities.
This does not stop there, there’s rumors of an Famous Hotel Chain is planning to build another golf field near to Salvador. Hope this information is true, and Bahia, becomes the biggest golf destination in South America.
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Paulo Griiettner is a Vice President of BestToGolf.com a South America golf resource for those that are looking for a great golf experience, combined to a unforgetable family travel destination.