# Golf infrastructure and professional development in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/golf-infrastructure-and-professional-development-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-25T02:39:33.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Golf infrastructure and professional development are expanding in Brazil through new facilities and institutional partnerships. In São José do Rio Preto, the Quinta do Golfe Clube is inaugurating the Start Putting Course on August 30. Developed in partnership with Start Anglo Bilingual School, it is the first 18-hole illuminated putting course in Brazil. The 2,100-square-meter space is designed to be accessible to families, children, and beginners, offering nighttime activities due to its lighting. In Rio de Janeiro, the Campo Olímpico de Golfe has entered an unprecedented agreement with the PGA of Brazil and the Brazilian Federation of Golf Teachers (BRGTF). Managed by Brasil Golf Management, this partnership aims to strengthen the sport through professional training, workshops, technical updates, and new competitions. The initiative also includes incentives for professionals, such as a 50% discount on green fees for members in good standing, and seeks to attract new players through specialized programs. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Golf infrastructure and professional partnerships expand in Brazil Brazil sees growth in golf through the opening of a new illuminated putting course in São José do Rio Preto and a strategic professional partnership at Rio de Janeiro's Campo Olímpico de Golfe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golf-infrastructure-and-professional-partnerships-expand-in-brazil ### 2026-08-18: Grupo PGA raises R$ 25 million for hotel expansion Grupo PGA raised R$ 25 million via commercial notes on the B3 exchange to fund luxury hotel expansions in Northeast Brazil using the simplified Regime Fácil framework. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grupo-pga-raises-r-25-million-for-hotel-expansion --- Cite as: Golf infrastructure and professional development in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/golf-infrastructure-and-professional-development-in-brazil