
Salta Polo Course
Salta Polo Club
About this course
Salta Polo Club's golf course sits in the high valleys of northwestern Argentina, in the province of Salta. The course was designed by Coronel Francisco Anibal Galindez and Capitan Raul de la Torre, reflecting the collaborative approach to course development common in Argentine golf during the mid-twentieth century. The club itself has deep roots in the region's sporting culture, with polo as its primary focus, though the golf course has served as an important recreational complement to the club's equestrian heritage. The course is routed through terrain characteristic of the Salta region—a landscape of significant elevation and natural topographical variation. The setting combines the architectural constraints of high-altitude play with the dramatic geography of the Andes foothills, where temperature swings and thin air present distinct challenges to course management and player performance. The design reflects the practical realities of building golf in such terrain, with routing that works with rather than against the natural contours. As a private club facility, Salta Polo remains primarily a members' course, serving the local sporting community and visiting players from across Argentina. The club's dual identity—polo and golf—is typical of Argentina's traditional sports clubs, where multiple disciplines coexist within a single membership structure. The course has hosted regional competitions and club championships, though it remains less widely known internationally than courses in Buenos Aires or other major Argentine centers.
Quick facts
- Location
- Salta, AR
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1955
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,272 metres
FAQ
Common questions about Salta Polo
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Salta Polo was designed by Coronel Francisco Anibal Galindez and Capitan Raul de la Torre.
Salta Polo is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Salta Polo is 71.
Salta Polo plays 6,272 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Salta Polo is a 18-hole course.
