Cariló Golf closes: suffocated by costs, will halve the course and offer lots for other uses

The iconic Cariló Golf, renowned for its immaculate 18-hole course set amidst mature woodlands, faces an uncertain future as its owners prepare to shut down its current operations. For years, the course has been a cherished destination for golf enthusiasts, offering challenging play and picturesque surroundings. However, the economic realities have proven insurmountable. A crucial hotel development project, intended to offset the high maintenance costs that couldn't be covered by green fees and tournaments alone, has been stalled for three years due to a legal challenge from local residents concerned about environmental impact. This legal battle, coupled with the inherent costs of maintaining such a pristine course on private land without a member base to contribute through fees, has forced the owners' hand. To preserve at least a part of Cariló's golfing legacy, a new strategy is emerging: a scaled-down 9-hole course will remain, while the other half of the 41-hectare property will be developed for residential use, a plan that aligns with the area's zoning. This difficult decision, as articulated by owner Nelson Valimbri, is aimed at ensuring that Cariló continues to have a golf course, albeit a significantly altered one.

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It is the option that will allow Cariló to continue having golf.