
Santa Margarita Course
Club de Golf Santa Margarita
About this course
Club de Golf Santa Margarita is located in Irapuato, in the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico. The course was designed by Mario Schejtnan, a prominent Mexican architect known for his work across Latin America. Schejtnan's designs typically emphasize integration with natural topography and landscape character, and Santa Margarita reflects that philosophy within the regional context of the Bajío plateau region. The course occupies a setting typical of central Mexico's high-altitude terrain, where elevation and seasonal climate influence playability and course conditioning. Schejtnan's routing takes advantage of the local topography to create variety in hole character and strategic interest. The design balances challenge with playability across its layout, incorporating the natural features and vegetation patterns of the Guanajuato landscape. Santa Margarita serves the Irapuato region's golfing community and visiting players. As a private club, it maintains membership traditions and facilities typical of established Mexican golf clubs, with dining and social amenities supporting its role as a community gathering place. The course has hosted regional and state-level competitions, contributing to competitive golf activity in the area. The design reflects Schejtnan's broader approach to course architecture in Mexico: working with existing terrain rather than imposing artificial landforms, and creating layouts that reward shot-making skill while remaining accessible to members of varying ability levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Irapuato, Guanajuato, MX
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Arq. Mario Schejtnan
- Year built
- 1978
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
Getting there
The journey to Club de Golf Santa Margarita begins at Bajío International Airport (BJX) in León, Guanajuato, roughly 45 kilometers northwest of the club, a drive of approximately one hour through the rolling agricultural landscape of Mexico's Bajío region. From the airport, the route descends gradually into fertile valleys dotted with agave fields and colonial-era haciendas, the terrain shifting from semi-arid plateau to the gentler contours surrounding Irapuato. Private aviation is well-served by BJZ's facilities, and the final approach to the club carries you through the outskirts of this historic city before arriving at Santa Margarita's manicured grounds, where the transition from Mexico's working countryside to the refined sanctuary of the course is both immediate and complete.

FAQ
Common questions about Santa Margarita
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Santa Margarita was designed by Arq. Mario Schejtnan.
Yes. Santa Margarita is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Santa Margarita is 72.
Santa Margarita is a 18-hole course.
