About The Course
This is Mexico’s answer to The Greenbrier. A club that dates back over 100 years and has been conquered by some of the greats of our game: Byman, Crenshaw, and a galaxy of LIV Golf stars.
When you come to Club de Golf Chapultepec, history waits around every dogleg. Now let’s take a trip back into the course’s amazing past - and see what miracles could happen when LIV Golf visits in April 25-27.
What happened before we got here?
It was the great Scot, Willie Smith, who first shaped the Chapultepec we know today. That name ring a bell? If so, it’s because Smith won the 1899 U.S. Open by an amazing 11 strokes, a record which stood until 2000.
Smith moved to Mexico City in 1904 to work as a club pro. As word of his golfing prowess began to spread, he got asked to create a brand-new club in one of the city’s most desirable suburbs. Smith died before the work could be completed, but his project kept growing - and growing.
Chapultepec became Mexico’s first pro tour venue back in 1944, and has hosted numerous tournaments since. Previous winners include our own Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Patrick Reed.
How will it play?
Think Valderrama, with altitude. The ball will seriously fly in these conditions, and many greens are driveable.
However, the narrow tree-lined fairways impose a stiff penalty on any wayward tee shots, and the long uphill holes on the back nine should counteract the effect of the lighter air.
Who will it favor?
Lots of our guys have played here before, and they’ll have a major advantage on Day 1. They’ll know how to measure their shots and not get carried away with the prospect of nailing the green in one.
As the players get the lie of the land, the less powerful drivers could come into play. This is a real thinking player’s course, where shot-shaping is crucial.
Speaking of thinking players… Mexico’s own Carlos Ortiz and Abraham Ancer should go into the event full of confidence, with plenty of local knowledge and a packed home crowd to cheer them on.
What have they said?
“It reminds me a little of Valderrama and obviously you've got the altitude so the ball goes a long way.” Graeme McDowell.
“You can play Chapultepec in different ways - aggressive, maybe not so aggressive. The altitude makes it really interesting.” Abe Ancer, speaking to Claro Sports.
How can I be there?
If you want to see Mexico’s Abe Ancer and Carlos Ortiz defend home turf against Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and all the rest, click here to see our range of tickets and whospitality experiences.
