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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 14°14′23.3″N 121°05′31.4″E / 14.239806°N 121.092056°E |
| Location | Sta. Elena Golf & Country Estate, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines |
| Established | 1992 |
| Type | Private |
| Owned by | Sta. Elena Golf Club, Inc. |
| Total holes | 27 |
| Events hosted | 1996 Espirito Santo Trophy |
| Greens | TiffEagle dwarf Bermuda |
| Website | www |
| Banahaw Course | |
| Designed by | Robert Trent Jones Jr. |
| Makiling Course | |
| Designed by | Robert Trent Jones Jr. |
| Sierra Madre Course | |
| Designed by | Robert Trent Jones Jr. |
The Sta. Elena Golf Club is a golf course within the Sta. Elena Golf & Country Estate in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines.
History
[edit]Businessman Rico Tantoco purchased 200 hectares (490 acres) of land in Laguna from the Yulo-Quiros family which was developed into a real estate project dubbed as the Sta. Elena Golf & Country Estate. As part of the deal, a portion of the sugar plantation was allotted for a golf course.[1][2]
Construction of the Sta. Elena Golf Club began in 1992.[3] The first nine holes were previewed in October 1992.[4] The golf course became fully operational by 1995.[3]
Sta. Elena Golf Club hosted the World Amateur Golf Team Championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy in November 1996.[5][6]
The venue will host a tournament of the International Series in October 2025.[7]
Facilities
[edit]The Sta. Elena Golf Club has 27 holes covers an area of 87.9156 hectares (217.244 acres).[3] It was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. under the Robert Trent Jones II Company.[4][8][9] The establishment has three nine-hole nine-hole golf courses namely the Banahaw Course, Makiling Course, and the Sierra Madre Course.[9][10]
Tournaments
[edit]The Sta. Elena Golf Club has hosted the following international golf tournaments:
| Year | Tournament | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Espirito Santo Trophy |  South Korea
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| 2025 | International Series Philippines |
References
[edit]- ^ "All in the family". BusinessWorld. June 14, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "More homeowners are heading south–and the Tantocos are ready for them". Lifestyle.INQ. December 10, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Project Description for Scoping: Sta. Elena Golf Club" (PDF). Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Division. p. 10-13, 22. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ a b "Here & There". Manila Standard. October 29, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ 1996 World Amateur Golf Team Championship Record Book at the Wayback Machine (archived 2018-10-31)
- ^ Veran, Jan (March 26, 2025). "Sta. Elena to host historic International Series in October". The Freeman. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "International Series Philippines to feature LIV Golf League and Asian Tour big-name players". BusinessWorld. April 10, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "Families, golf enthusiasts savour relaxing views and sublime outdoor living at Sta. Elena Golf & Country Estate". South China Morning Post. June 14, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ a b "Sta. Elena Golf Club". Robert Trent Jones II, LLC. January 1, 1992. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "Tee Time Booking". Sta. Elena Golf Club. Sta. Elena Golf Club, Inc. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
