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Argentina
This
club, known under the name of "San Isidro Viejo", was
created in 1911 after the meeting of six English and an Argentine
in the ' Old Hotel Vognoles ', just next to the place where is
held at the moment the traditional monolith marking the district
of San Isidro. It is probably the most prestigious club of Argentina.
Created in 1928, the golf course "Azul" (Blue)was drawn
by Alister Mackenzie. It is now an auxiliary course of the Club,
even if numerous clubs would have wished to have it as their main
golf course. Mackenzie kept the style of the golf course "
Colorada " (Red) in its hillsides and its forests, although
teh holes around the lake were redrawn to give a particular shape.
The
story of this prestigious club raises back in 1926, in the "
Exchange Argentino Railway Station " (the Central station
of Argentina), when a group of English of the railroads supervised
by Mr. Mac Donald participated in the first meeting with the management
of the Club. 
Situated
on a 53 hectare ground, this excellent golf course of an American
style was drawn by Emilio Serra, whose main interest was above
all to create a real international golf course.
This
golf course, conceived by Roberto de Vicenzo, was inaugurated
in 1926 near a railroad, as other numerous golf courses which
were built by enthusiastic railroad employees. 
It
is the oldest Golf club of Argentina. Near was built in 1892 the
first golf course where the very first official golf tournaments
were played in 1894. The club and its golf course were built,
them, in 1907. The club of San Andrés was a founder member
of the Argentina Golf Association in 1926. The club established
a limit in the membership, what allows to play a round of golf
without booking most of the time in advance. Geographically, it
is one of the closest clubs from Buenos Aires, at around twenty
minutes by car or by train. The clubhouse, which possesses the
style of the English buildings of the 19th century, offers at
disposal a pro shop, changing rooms, a restaurant, a lounge, a
meeting room. A swimming pool is also at disposal for children
as well as a small gaming room. And to train: putting green, driving
range.
The
idea to create a golf club of an international level was born
within a group of managers which left to play in the United States
on golf courses of big fame. The group returned convinced that
Argentina had to have a domain of the highest competitive level.
Having gather friends, he dashed into the project to create the
club of Buenos Aires. The ground was chosen for its space which
would allow to build a 27 holes. One of its characteristics is
the presence of big interconnected lakes which contributed partially
into the golf course plan. The appointed architect was Von hagge,
for his experience in the construction of high level golf courses
outside the USA.
This
magnificent hotel is situated on a small hill between the lakes
of Nahuel Huapi and Moreno, surrounded by old cypress and trees
of the regions and lined by the mountains Lopez, Capilla and the
majestic Tronador. It was built by the architect Alejandro Bustillo
in 1940 and completely renewed in 1993. In a Canadian style with
a roof consisted of Norman tiles, the hotel is in accordance with
the surrounding natural frame. It became so a destination not
to be missed in Argentina.
The golf course 18 holes of Llao Llao is unique in Argentina and
appears among the best golf courses in the world. It possesses
wave-like greens and fairways covered with fine herb and surrounded
by lakes and old woods including former trees specimen. Perfectly
integrated, bunkers, watertraps and greens are any all different
from one another, creating so one an interesting and harmonious
combination.
This
magnificent golf course 18 holes integrates perfectly into the
valley of the lakes Gutierrez. A sweet herb composes the wave-like
fairways. More than 8 fountains and waterfalls are present on
the golf course, bringing that way a pleasant coolness. We can
be surprised by the springing of the greens which we reach after
having crossed numerous bunkers. Whatsoever, the golf course is
accessible to any level players. Officially authorized by the
Argentina Golf Association, Arelauquen built himself a robust
reputation since he welcomed one of the leaders of the US PGA:
Vicente " Chino " Fernández who became the adviser
of the club in the matter of design and maintenance.
The
Lodge and Spa of the domain opened its doors in June, 2003. Among
numerous opportunities and enjoyments, the hotel proposes 23 rooms
with a decoration inspired by the regional style, a spa center,
a warmed swimming pool, a restaurant which can receive 80 persons
and specialized in gastronomic cuisine of Patagonia, a business
centre and a fitness center. 
This
golf course, one of the biggest in Argentina, is situated in one
of the most colored regions of the country, at approximately 600
km in the South of Buenos Aires. It is surrounded by an impressing
landscape consisted in mountains, cascade, and especially of a
very considerable peace during a golf round 