A magical course

The magic of golf is heightened when you play at Las Hadas, located in the “white” resort of the same name. Designed by the world famous golf architects Roy and Pete Dye, what makes Las Hadas unique is its winding course and ample fairways, a help to players who have problems with their slice.

Lovers of this sport cannot help enjoying the magic of the 18th hole, on the “million dollar green island”, or the 14 greens that are in contact with water, turning the game into a real challenge.

This place not only combines magic with golf. If you don’t believe me, just remember the furor caused by the movie 10, starring Dudley Moore and Bo Derek, which put this resort on the map. Now, all has changed and what you can see, besides a perfect spot for relaxing, are greens and fairways.

 

 

A dream-like fairway

Antenor Patiño, the bolivian magnate who created this resort, wanted to make Las Hadas perfect. He contacted Roy and Pete Dye who, built the 71 par, 18-hole course on an undulating terrain of 47 hectares covered in palms and flowers. Golf Digest considers it one of the 100 best courses in the world.

The Salahua river zigzags along the fairway, forming corners that turn each shot into a challenge as well as a memorable experience.

 

 

Twelve of the 18 holes have water hazards and countless sand traps so each shot must be precise. For the finishing touch on an interesting round of golf, the designer put the 18th hole on an island, the ideal place for proving the player’s skill: he or she must take into consideration the breeze since it can either turn it into a hole-in-one, leave the ball near the hole to make par or send the ball into the sea, where it joins hundreds of others.

The club has cart rental, clubs, caddies, golf lessons, Pro Shop, tee and practice green and guests can enjoy delicious dishes and refreshing beverages at the 19th hole. The grass on the fairways is Bermuda 357 and 358 on the greens.  

 

 

 

Text: Laura Velázquez ± Photo: Las Brisas.