Golf in Chile dates from the second half of the 19th century, when a group of expat Englishmen founded the Playa Ancha Golf Club, in Valparaiso, and shortly thereafter the Granadilla Golf Club, in nearby Viña del Mar. Clubs soon sprung up all around the country, from the elegant Club los Leones and Prince of Wales Country Club, both in Santiago, to the Magallanes Country Club in Punta Arenas, the southernmost golf course in the world. All told, there are some 58 courses in Chile, all of them private; in order to play at most of these courses, you must be a registered guest at one of the several hotels which offer golf to their customers. Greens fees usually total about US$70 for 18 holes.

Courses in Chilean Patagony
Coya Club de Campo: This club is located in Rancagua, in the Sixth Region of Chile, amidst a special natural environment where visitors may relieve tensions and play golf in an excellent circuit. Its course is nestled in a beautiful mountain range scenery occupying 6,550 exclusive yards to develop this exciting sport.
It has 18 holes with par 72, and it presents several recreational possibilities in its large green areas. Furthermore, the Coya Country Club offers the best alternative to hold conventions, seminars or business meetings, as it has been conditioned with an excellent infrastructure for such purpose.
La Peninsula Golf Club: 40km from Temuco.On the Pucón Peninsula, you may find a golf course beyond all description. This select relaxation center is located in Southern Chile, 40 minutes' drive from Temuco, in a surprising habitat that is repeated in few places in the world. Visitors can play golf in an exclusive nine-hole course or enjoy a double match of 18 holes. The circuit has excellent greens, which represent a real challenge for fans of this amusing sport. Furthermore, this fascinating place has a paved path around the resort, ideal to go jogging in an environment of unspoilt forests, volcanoes and quiet clear waters. The club is nestled in a plot of land protected by securitiy guards and absolute privacy. Excellent for intimacy and relaxation.
Santa Elvira Golf Club: Santa Elvira Golf Club is located in a tourist destination par excellence: Valdivia. Possessing many local tourist attractions, such as adventure travel, excursions to volcanoes, hot springs, a ski resort, national parks, lakes, beaches, Spanish forts facing the ocean and countless alternatives for visitors to discover during their stay at the Club. The course, member of the Chilean Golf Federation, stands 10 minutes away from the Northern entrance to the city and occupies 26.5 hectares of unique beauty, on the shores of the Calle-Calle River. It has 9 holes with a large amount of tees. Its neat fairways and greens make the practice of this sport interesting and amusing. The course is par 72, with 6,356 yards for men and 5,605 for women (2 rounds). As well, even if this is a small circuit, there is a swimming-pool, a tennis court and a children playground. At the Club House, visitors may spend a good time with the family in a cosy atmosphere.
Trainlanqui golf and resort: Nestled on the banks of the Curacao River, 30 Km North of Lake Villarrica and 12 Km West of Lake Colico, lies this complete resort where visitors may enjoy top of the line golfing. This golf course is immersed in a micro-climate inside an astonishing wild environment. Even if this is not a giant course, there are 9 ideal holes for lovers of this sport to practice the characteristic techniques. This typical estate from Southern Chile has an avant-garde mini-golf that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Furthermore, golf lessons are given at Trailanqui, where students do not need to carry clubs, as the resort provides all the necessary elements.