Iloilo Golf and Country Club, Golf course in Santa Barbara, Philippines
Iloilo Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole golf course set across plains and rolling terrain, dotted with acacia trees, small ponds, and sand bunkers. The facility sprawls over roughly 35 hectares located about 15 kilometers north of Iloilo City, with grounds that blend developed fairways and natural landscape.
Scottish engineers established this golf course in 1907 while constructing the Panay Railways, creating the Philippines' first golf club. The site evolved as a social landmark and earned recognition as a heritage location for its age and role in the country's history.
The club served as a social hub for the wealthy and connected people of the region, where business deals and friendships formed on the fairways. It remains a place where the local elite and visitors gather for leisure and networking.
The course is easily accessible by car and provides facilities like a club restaurant and changing rooms for visitors. The best time to play is early morning or late afternoon, particularly during the dry season from November to May.
A century-old network of sand bunker structures from the early 1900s still exists on the grounds, showcasing the original golf design philosophy. These surviving features reveal how the course was originally built and its place in Philippine sporting history.
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