36 AMERICANWAY
JULY 15 2007
F O R E !
Don’tForgetto
PackYour7Iron
Aguide to the best golf courses in 15 of themost
frequented cities in theworld (forAA, anyway). So,
whatever youdo, don’t leave homewithout those clubs
— or this article.
By LarryOlmsted
BuENosAIREs
TheJockeyClub
WhyPlay It?
Designedby the legendaryAli-
ster MacKenzie, this must-play is typically
the highest-rated course in SouthAmerica.
Your Chances of Getting On:
Fair. All the top
courses in Buenos Aires are private, but
most make accommodations for visitors,
especially through concierges at top hotels.
Alternatively, specialty touroperatorGolf in
Argentina
) can
arrange one-day packages to the top cours-
es,with transportation, club rentals, greens
fees, andabilingual escort.
PeakGreensFees:
Under $100.
Contact:
Avenue Marquez
1702, San Isidro;011-54-11-4815-0561
OlivosGolf Club
Why Play It?
Known as an extremely chal-
lenging test, this world-class course has
hosted the Argentine Open many times.
Your Chances of Getting On:
See Jockey Club,
above.
Peak Greens Fees:
Under $100.
Con-
tact:
Ruta Panamericana Km. 32, Pilar;
011-54-11-4463-1076
CANCúN
El CameleònatMayakoba
WhyPlay It?
GregNorman’sdesign, thefirst
to ever host aPGATour event inMexico, is
named theChameleon for theway it chang-
es character as itmoves throughdesert, ca-
nals, beachfront, canyons, and jungle.
Your
Chances of Getting On:
Good; very good if
you’re aguest at theonsiteFairmontMaya-
koba hotel.
Peak Greens Fees:
$180.
Contact:
298 Playa del Carmen; 011-52-90-4206-
3088;www.fairmont.com/mayakoba
ReflectionBayGolfClubat LakeLasVegasResort
