Golfing in Ecuador

[FREDERIC CROWLEY]

What cities have the nearest golf courses for their expat retirement communities, & what is the approximate cost to both play a round, & to join a golf club?

[EI EXPERT – EDD STATON]

You certainly won’t find Cuenca to be a “golfing mecca.” We have one nine hole private course that I think costs about $8K to join plus of course monthly dues.

[COUNTRY EXPERT- SUZAN HASKINS]

There are always rumors about new planned golf course, but as of now, the only courses you’ll find are in Quito and Guayaquil. Here is some info:

 

Learn more about Quito Tenis and Golf Club at qtgc.com. Memberships are limited and can be difficult to obtain. However, there are three other options (Los Cerros, Los Chillos, and Arrayanes) all within about 30 minutes of the heart of the city. Initiation fees average about $10,000 with additional monthly fees of about $200 to $300. You’ll also find two golf courses in the larger city of Guayaquil and a nine-hole course in Cuenca. All told, course quality in Ecuador ranges from adequate to excellent.
And keep in mind that playing golf in the rarified atmosphere of the high-altitude Andes Mountains will cause your ball to spin less, curve less, and soar farther than ever. Instant game changer.

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