Golf in Brazil
 Brazil is dedicated to golf.
So dedicated, they actually have created a Department of Golf within its tourism department. Still, while golf is promoted, finding good places to play golf outside of Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo can be difficult.
And while Salvador is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Brasil, golfers will be largely disappointed, with Itapua Golf Club the only course in town, a nine-holer that just isn't worth the effort.
But for those willing to take a drive or a flight, they'll find not only two of the best golf courses in the state, but two of the top in all of Brazil.
Costa do Sauipe Golf Links is one of those courses. Approximately a 60-minute drive north of Salvador in the city of Mata de Sao Joao, Costa do Sauipe Golf Links is a Brian Costello design that fully takes advantage of its glorious location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
"Most golfers that visit will want to play Costa do Sauipe," Salvador caddie Enivaldo Souza Santos said.
At nearly 7,000 yards from the tips, Costa do Sauipe is a championship course that played host to the 2005 Brazilian Open. Always in pristine condition, Costa Do Sauipe's reputation is gold throughout the country and features carts, driving range and a quality clubhouse with all the amenities.
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