
Pilara Course
Pilara Golf Club
About this course
Pilara Golf Club sits in the town of Pilar, roughly 50 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires in the province's northern suburban corridor. Jack Nicklaus designed the course, which opened in the late 1990s as part of a residential development that has become one of the more established private country club communities in the greater Buenos Aires area. The layout reflects Nicklaus's characteristic emphasis on strategic shot-making and generous fairway corridors balanced by well-defended greens. The property occupies gently rolling terrain typical of the Pampas region, with mature trees lining many holes and several lakes integrated into the routing. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the championship tees and features the wide landing areas and large, contoured putting surfaces common to Nicklaus designs of that era. Bunkering is substantial but not excessive, positioned to challenge better players while offering recovery options for higher handicaps. Pilara serves a membership drawn largely from Buenos Aires's business and professional community. The club includes extensive amenities beyond golf—tennis facilities, polo fields, and equestrian grounds reflect the broader country club model common in Argentine private clubs. The clubhouse offers traditional Argentine dining, and the overall atmosphere balances sporting life with social tradition. The course has hosted regional amateur events and remains a regular fixture in discussions of quality private golf in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, though it does not carry the competitive history of older Argentine clubs closer to the capital.
Quick facts
- Location
- Pilar, Buenos Aires, AR
- Access
- Private
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,157 metres
Getting there
The gateway to Pilara Golf Club is Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, roughly an hour's drive northwest through the sprawling outskirts of the capital and into the tranquil expanse of the Pampas. Private aircraft often favor San Fernando Airport for a more discreet arrival closer to the northern corridor. The route transitions from urban density to open countryside, where the flat, fertile plains give way to manicured estates and polo fields, before arriving at Pilara's guarded entrance - a serene enclave where Argentina's pastoral elegance meets world-class golf.
FAQ
Common questions about Pilara
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pilara was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Pilara is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Pilara is 72.
Pilara plays 7,157 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Pilara is a 18-hole course.
