
Habana Course
Habana Golf Club
About this course
Habana Golf Club occupies a historic site in the Cuban capital, representing one of the oldest golf facilities in the Caribbean. The club dates to the early twentieth century, when American and European influence brought the game to Havana during a period of significant economic and cultural exchange. The course has endured through dramatic political and social changes in Cuba, maintaining its place as a rare golf venue in a country where the sport largely disappeared after the 1959 revolution. The layout reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with routing that works across relatively flat terrain typical of the coastal Havana region. Mature tropical vegetation, including palms and other native species, frames the holes and provides definition to the playing corridors. The course operates in a setting that blends the historical character of old Havana with the natural landscape of the Cuban coast, offering a distinctive atmosphere shaped by both its architectural heritage and its geographic isolation from mainstream golf development. Habana Golf Club functions primarily as a local facility, serving both Cuban residents and visitors interested in experiencing golf in this unusual context. The club maintains modest amenities reflective of Cuba's economic conditions, with a focus on preserving the game's presence in a country where resources for course maintenance and development remain limited. For golfers, the experience centers less on championship conditions than on the opportunity to play in a location with deep historical roots and a unique cultural setting.
Quick facts
- Location
- La Habana, Havana, CU
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 2,687 metres
Getting there
The journey to Habana Golf Club begins at José Martí International Airport (HAV), the principal gateway to Cuba's capital, located roughly thirty minutes west of the course. From the terminal, the route threads through Havana's vibrant urban fabric before peeling away toward the leafy Reparto Biltmore neighborhood, where the city's residential elegance quietly persists beneath royal palms and sprawling ficus trees. The final approach reveals a discreet enclave of old-world charm, where the club's understated entrance belies its storied place in Cuban golf history - a rare survivor from an era when the island's fairways drew players from across the Americas.
FAQ
Common questions about Habana
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Habana is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Habana is 35.
Habana plays 2,687 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Habana is a 9-hole course.
