Series description
Martha and Teresa, natives of Oruro, Bolivia, have been working for more than a decade at one of the highest golf courses in the world — the La Paz Golf Club, which sits 3,600 meters above sea level. Every Monday they leave their usual work roles and practice the sport they are passionate about, wearing the traditional clothing of the Bolivian ‘chola.’
Biography
Michael Dunn Cáceres (La Paz, 1985) left Business Administration to pursue photography after discovering analog photography in New York. He has been published in Vogue México (2019), La Nación (2012), Página 12 (2013), and McKellar Magazine (2025). His work was featured in the Editor’s Pick of The Independent Photographer, selected by Steve McCurry. Founder of Diafragma and former SinMotivo member, he works as a freelance photographer.
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Teresa smiles as the game unfolds.
© Michael Dunn, Bolivia, Finalist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
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Teresa practices her swing at La Paz Golf Club, Bolivia, 3,600 meters above sea level.
© Michael Dunn, Bolivia, Finalist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
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A traditional Bolivian chola hat rests on Martha and Teresa's golf club bag.
© Michael Dunn, Bolivia, Finalist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
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Teresa's swing is in perfect harmony with the movement of her skirt, a characteristic outfit of the Bolivian chola.
© Michael Dunn, Bolivia, Finalist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
Martha and Teresa
Teresa and Martha pose with their golf clubs at the famous ‘Moon Hole,’ one of the most iconic holes at La Paz Golf Club.
© Michael Dunn, Bolivia, Finalist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
Moon Hole
Martha practices her swing at the famous ‘moon hole,’ 3,600 meters above sea level. In the background you can see the contrast between the mountains and the green grass of the golf course.
© Michael Dunn, Bolivia, Finalist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
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Teresa concentrates to make her putt on the green.
© Michael Dunn, Bolivia, Finalist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
End Game
At the end of the game, Martha, Teresa and their daughters use one of the club’s vans to return to the clubhouse. They use the same vehicle to carry out their daily tasks at the club, which include cleaning and gardening.
© Michael Dunn, Bolivia, Finalist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards