In the heart of San Isidro, surrounded by Lima’s vibrant urban scene, lies one of South America’s most iconic golf venues. Lima Golf Club — a symbol of the sport in Peru — celebrated its centennial in 2024 and will host the Latin America Amateur Championship from January 15–18, 2026, the region’s premier event for amateur golfers.
“We are honored to host the Latin America Amateur Championship at the historic Lima Golf Club. Our course has proven to be a worthy test for many of Latin America’s best players over the years, and we are excited for the next generation to experience everything Lima Golf Club has to offer,” said Michael DeBakey, President of Lima Golf Club.
Founded in 1924, Lima Golf Club has witnessed the evolution of the game in Peru and served as a gathering place for generations of golfers. What began as a course for a group of British and Peruvian enthusiasts transformed, over time, into a regional standard-bearer thanks to its heritage, prime setting and commitment to sporting excellence.
Located in the center of the San Isidro district, the club is considered a true green oasis amid the city. Its 18-hole course is one of the oldest in the Pacific Basin and is recognized as one of the top layouts in Latin America. In 2018, the club underwent a major redesign along with the construction of a new driving range, a project led by golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert. The ambitious effort pursued two goals: first, to make the course more appealing to new generations, and second, to elevate its facilities to attract major amateur championships.
According to the firm behind the renovation, the practice area did not match the stature of such a historic course, both in size and in functionality. The final design included a slight rerouting of the layout, with a new green at the eighth, a new par-3 ninth replacing the previous short par 4, and the realignment of holes No. 1 and 10.
These changes enabled the construction of a double-ended, 330-yard driving range. Due to the tight footprint of the property, high nets were installed on both sides to prevent balls from reaching the main course. Three double greens were also created within the range, inspired by the Old Course at St Andrews, and surfaced with artificial turf so the area can be closed at times to host a six-hole, par-3 short course.
A new short-game area was built as well, along with a new putting green adjacent to the clubhouse. All bunkers were rebuilt in a style consistent with the redesigned holes, and every tee box was renovated — including forward tees to support the club’s growing junior program and older playing members. All fairways were resurfaced with Bermuda Tifway 419 grass.
The course is a parkland layout framed by high-rise buildings — most of which have emerged in the century since the club's founding. Tight, tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering and lakes that weave through the property create a routing that blends beauty, challenge and precision. Lima Golf Club will play as a par-70, 6,804-yard test.
“The 2026 Latin America Amateur Championship will be a springboard for the global growth of golf in Peru. With the Women’s Amateur Latin America held here in 2024 and now the announcement of this Championship for 2026, we are proud that Peru remains an important hub for golf in the region,” said Martín Serkovic, President of the Peruvian Golf Federation.
Lima Golf Club — which hosted golf during the 2019 Pan American Games — has continued to invest in improvements to align with international standards. The club has upgraded its course and facilities, strengthening its ability to welcome elite tournaments and reinforcing its reputation as one of South America’s premier clubs.
Over the decades, it has staged numerous national and international events that helped define the legacy of Peruvian golf. In addition to the Women’s Amateur Latin America in 2024, Lima Golf Club has hosted the Copa Los Andes eight times. Each championship has left a mark on its storied history.
With the arrival of the 2026 Latin America Amateur Championship — organized by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA — Lima Golf Club reaffirms its place as one of the most iconic venues in regional golf. The championship will bring together the best amateurs from Latin America and the winner will earn an invitation to compete in the Masters Tournament and exemptions into The Open and the U.S. Open.
Celebrating a century of history by hosting such a significant event is far more than an honor — it is a tribute to an institution that has evolved without losing its essence, and one that now looks to the future of Peruvian golf from the very place where it all began.
