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...Spa, Tennis, Jacuzzi, Wave Pool, Horseback Riding)
For those who deserve to be spoiled while on vacation
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This
Golf and Spa program is a bit surreal. A 4/5 star resort - Santa Martina - up
in the nearby mountains allows those visiting Santiago to get out of the center
of downtown. The 4 jacuzzis, 2 swimming pools (1 indoor, 1 outdoor), Latin
America’s only wave pool for adults or kids alike, overwhelming mountain views
and full resort services make this Chile’s number one hideout just 30 minutes
from Santiago.
The
golf course was designed by well-known designer Michael Kelly in 2004. See his
webpage http://www.designshaper.com/Projects.html (a
few of us played his White Witch in
The
back nine will be finished in late 2011, but don’t let that stop you from
coming out. The front nine has a tough 7, 8, and 9. Tough-enough that we will buy your first beer
if you don’t lose a ball. Greens and fairways are in tip-top shape, and there
are two flag sticks for the second round. Carts are available for those who
find walking on vacation to be a bit disagreeable. The caddies, most of whom
have single digit handicaps, know their way around the course.
Did we
mention that Chile’s only WPGA player, Nicole Perrot, is the local pro at Santa
Martina? She speaks English, or Spanish if you desire, and can play a round
with you or give you classes almost any day of the week. The last time she took
a few customers out, she shot -3 from the back tees. Needless to say, neither I
nor our customers can say the same.
Prices
vary according to the day, the tee time and the number of people. Just send us
an email at director@chilegolftours.com. Let us know if you want a few massages, gourmet
lunch buffets, wine tastings or horseback riding. All costs include a fruit snack for morning
outings, basic lunch or dinner, beer or cold beverage, transportation, driver
and access to the full resort infrastructure. This includes a robe for lounging
around, towel for the showers, sauna, steam room and the pools. Of course, you
will have your private locker.
We will pick you up at your hotel, the airport or from a business convention, and sneak you out to Santiago’s hidden golf course in the mountains. Don’t worry, we won’t tell your boss, but we will invite your wife to use the spa or your kids to jump in the wave pool.
Check out our Bike and Wine Tours.
