
Military Course
Club Militar de Golf
About this course
Club Militar de Golf sits in Sopo, a municipality in the Sabana de Bogotá region of Cundinamarca, roughly 40 kilometers north of Colombia's capital. The course occupies terrain in the high Andean plateau at approximately 2,600 meters elevation, where the climate remains cool year-round and the thin air affects ball flight noticeably. The landscape features rolling grassland typical of the sabana, with views toward the surrounding mountains that define this agricultural and increasingly suburban zone. The club serves primarily Colombian military officers and their families, maintaining traditions common to military golf facilities worldwide. The membership structure reflects the armed forces hierarchy, and the club functions as both a recreational amenity and a social institution for the military community. Facilities typically include dining areas where members gather, and the atmosphere tends toward formality consistent with military culture. The course layout works with the natural contours of the plateau, where elevation changes are moderate but meaningful given the altitude. Fairways are defined by eucalyptus and pine plantings that provide wind protection and visual framing. Water features appear on several holes, drawing from irrigation systems necessary in this climate. The design emphasizes strategic placement over extreme length, though the elevation makes distance control challenging for visiting players unaccustomed to the thinner air. The course serves as a venue for military tournaments and inter-service competitions within Colombia's armed forces golfing community.
Quick facts
- Location
- Sopo, Cundinamarca, CO
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1977
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,122 metres
Getting there
The journey to Club Militar de Golf begins at Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport (BOG), Colombia's principal gateway and a hub well-versed in both commercial and executive aviation. From the terminal, the drive north toward Sopó traces a gradual ascent out of the capital's sprawl and into the cooler, eucalyptus-scented air of the Sabana de Bogotá, a transition of roughly forty minutes that trades urban density for the serene pastures and low hills of Cundinamarca's highlands. The final approach reveals the club's discreet military heritage, set against a backdrop of distant Andean peaks - a quietly commanding arrival befitting an institution where precision and tradition converge at 8,500 feet above the sea.
FAQ
Common questions about Military at Club Militar de Golf
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Military at Club Militar de Golf is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Military is 72.
Military plays 6,122 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Military is a 18-hole course.
