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or
Sailfish Bay Lodge
(tel. 2426-3909 direct or 800/638-7405 U.S. reservations,
www.sailfishbay.com
)
. It's also possible to arrange a round of golf through the concierges
at some of the city's finer hotels, including the Marriott, Camino Real, and InterContinent-
al. Entry to all of these clubs is by prior authorization only. You'll need to call ahead or
email.
In2006and2007,GuatemalaCity'sSanIsidroGolfClubhostedthe
NGA/Hooter's Pro
Golf Tour,
which has become an annual event between the last week of February and the
firstweekofMarch.Guatemalaisalsoamajorstopalongtheannual
Tour de las Américas
in February.
San Isidro Golf Club
Still officially within the city limits in Zona 16, San Isidro Golf Club (tel. 2385-6524,
www.clubsanisidro.com
)
isthecity'smostmodernandisinaquietresidentialsectioninits
eastern extremes. The 18-hole, par-72 course measures 6,640 yards and offers some truly
spectacular views of Guatemala City flanked by Agua, Acatenango, and Fuego Volcanoes.
Greens fees are $75, clubs rent for $15, a cart rental costs $20, and caddies are $15. The
splendid facilities here include a restaurant overlooking the greens featuring a beautiful
dining room with vaulted wooden ceiling, a gym, squash court, and a swimming pool with
lap lanes.
