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Sardegna

Sicilia

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Experience the Wonders of Italy on your next golf break

Italy is a country full of world-class food & wine, art & culture and fashion & design. Explore historic cities, relax next to beautiful lakes and embrace new cuisines, you’ll find everything you could possibly want from a golf break in Italy.

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However, there’s so much more to discover...

With the 2023 Ryder Cup on the horizon, Italy has invested heavily in its golf offering and become increasingly popular amongst our customers. Ranging from Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in the dramatic northern mountain ranges, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio in the luscious green heart of the country to the very south with sun-kissed Sicily and the island of Sardinia - Experience golf of the highest quality and learn to discover why Italy is your perfect destination.

Due to the seasonality of the country, there is a golf break available throughout the year, with spring and autumn months being particularly popular for golfers. Those seeking out hotter holidays may want to visit in the Summer, when the country boasts some of the most beautiful (and warm!) weather in Europe. Italy provides you with the opportunity to build your very own custom

package by choosing city centre accommodation to experience the hub of culture, nightlife and cuisine, only venturing out of the city to explore the incredible golf courses. Or, choose a luxurious resort with onsite golf - our selection of resorts provide you the ultimate Italian golf break experience with 5-star accommodation, world-class restaurants and immaculate golf courses.

Wherever you’re looking to head in Italy on your next break, we’ve got you covered. Find out more about all our favourite destinations throughout this brochure or on our website. If you’d still like to learn more, pick up the phone to one of our Italian Sales Experts who will be delighted to help you begin planning your Italian golf adventure.

It’s more than a golf break…

It’s Italy Golf & More.

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Friuli-Venezia Giulia

One of Italy’s most northern regions, Friuli-Venezia Giulia doubles as ski holiday destination in the winter months and a fantastic golf break destination in the spring and summer months. It’s a region of natural beauty, mountainous backdrops and mouth-watering cuisine.

1: Regata Barcolana by Fabrice Gallina, August 2017.

Bordering Austria, Slovenia, and the beautiful Adriatic Sea, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a true tourist haven. The beautiful region has the dramatic Dolomite mountains running through the centre which allows gorgeous views to be seen in every direction.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is also home to some of Italy’s finest white wines, with experts often describing them as some of the best wines found across Europe.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a brilliant location to spend the kind of golf holiday that isn’t simply about golf. It’s an opportunity to explore, get away from the hustle and bustle of the more populated cities in what is an exceptionally relaxed and slower paced environment. Trieste, the region’s capital, is a must-visit city for visitors of all walks of life, and the architecture within the cities walls is incredible. On top of the fabulous culture, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a great location for golf, with the Villaverde hotel and resort located in the hills of Fagagna. It is a leading eco-friendly and sustainable venue. First opened in 2016, this hotel has excellent spa and leisure facilities onsite as well as being located on the same complex as a championship golf course.

Although there is just one restaurant onsite, it offers guests traditional cuisine in a modern and spacious area. There is also the option to dine in the clubhouse just a few hundred metres walk from the main hotel. The spa and leisure facilities are excellent and continue to the eco-friendly theme.

All in all, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the ideal location for a true golfing getaway.

Best travel months for

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1: Piazza Unità d’Italia, Trieste.

How to get there

All major London airports

Trieste

What to do in the region

Hiking in the Dolomites

Explore the Castello di Miramare

Visit the Piazza Unit`a d’Italia

Where to stay and play

Villaverde Hotel Spa & Resort

3 nights B&B 2 rounds of golf

From

£475

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Veneto

Located on the north east of Italy, Veneto is packed full of culture, history and, of course, golf.

Home to famous cities including Venice and Verona, it’s certainly a place full of natural beauty that shouldn’t be missed on an Italian golf tour.

1: Grand Canal and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, Venice.

One of Italy’s most picturesque regions, there are plenty of attractions for every traveller, from romantic city escapes, mountainous adventures, and plenty of beach-style holidays too.

Veneto itself is home to a selection of beautiful and famous cities, arguably more so than any other region in Italy.

Verona is the perfect destination for a city break, with brilliant cuisine and brilliant architecture, along with a fantastic climate from Spring to Autumn.

Veneto’s most famous attraction is Venice. The city, best known for its romance and breathtaking architecture, is somewhere that travellers simply must visit during their lifetime.

The region also offers a fantastic range of golf, and is easily accessible with 3 major airports available to fly into.

13 Veneto

1: Venice at sunrise. 2: View to a street and bridge in Venice.

How to get there

All major UK airports

Venice, Verona or Treviso

What to do in the region

Visit cities, Venice, Padua and Verona

Explore walled towns and medieval castles

Discover towns on the banks of Lake Garde

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Lombardy

Fashion Capital Milan, crystal clear waters of both Lake Garda and Lake Como and incredible golf resorts can all be found in Italy’s northern region of Lombardy. It’s golfing paradise and you need to know why.

1: Chervo Golf Resort.

Lombardy has a rich history of culture and art, with a host of sites to visit, along with typically fantastic Italian cuisine. The brilliant amenities on offer in the region, along with a high-quality golf offering, truly make Lombardy a great place to visit for a golf holiday.

From the Alps to the plains, from cultural cities to small villages steeped in history, the region itself is often referred to as ‘The Lakes’ home to both Lake Garda and Lake Como holding some of Europe’s most picturesque landscapes. Lombardy is also home to fabulous cities, the most famous of which being Milan, Europe’s home of fashion and design, and is the modern epitome of Italian grandeur. There is a wide variety of golf on offer, summed up in three incredible resorts in the area.

The first of which is the wonderful Monticello Golf Club which is home to two of the best courses in the region, the Red and the Blue, both of which are championship quality and have hosted Italian Opens and many other prestigious events. The golf club is the complete package with onsite gym, swimming

pool, tennis courts and restaurant allowing you to spend multiple days at this superb venue.

The second resort in Lombardy, Chervo Golf Hotel Spa & Resort, overlooks Lake Garda. The views from the resort are spectacular, and the golf course lives up to the quality of the vistas. With wide, sweeping fairways across the resort’s 27 championship golf holes, Chervo provides golf that is easily enjoyed, with carefully planned and enjoyable holes closely coupled with views of the sparkling Lake Garda. The resort itself offers a spa, luxurious hotel, and brilliant food - Chervo truly offers everything a golf traveller could possibly need.

Finally, Le Robinie Golf & Resort offers wonderful views of the nearby countryside, alongside a high-class Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. The hotel and amenities are slightly simpler than the other two resorts on offer, but provide fantastic value for money, with a bustling bar and two wonderful Italian restaurants.

17 Lombardy 1: Lake Garda. 2: Chervo Golf Resort. 3: Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, Milan.

How to get there

All major UK airports

Best travel months for golf

Malpensa, Bergamo or Linate

Where to stay and play

Chervo Golf Hotel Spa & Resort

3 nights B&B 2 rounds of golf

From

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Le Robinie Golf Resort is only 30 minutes from Milan city centre. With the beautiful Nicklaus designed parkland course onsite, delicious food at the clubhouse and nearby sights of Milan; it is the ideal location for a golf, gastronomy and city break all in one!

Mark Bell

European Sales Manager

Lombardy

1: Piazza del Duomo, Milan.

Piedmont

Bordering France and Switzerland in the north west corner of Italy, Piedmont is best known for skiing, and is home to Italy’s largest chunk of the Alps. However, during the summer months it is home to a selection of fantastic golf courses and resorts.

Explore lively cities such as Turin and play some of Italy’s best golf on your next break. Le Betulle Golf Hotel is a friendly and quiet resort, with only 16 bedrooms and set right in the woodlands of Turin.

Offering a true taste for golf in Italy, the hotel is the perfect base to enjoy some additional activities including watersports on the Viverone Lake or wine tasting at Roppolo Castle. This intimate location will set the scene for an unforgettable and relaxing golf break. The venue itself offers views over the brilliant championship golf course, and is a short drive away from Turin airport.

NH Collection Piazza Carlina is set right in the centre of Turin and is a picturesque traditional building with modern bedrooms and a lively, chic rooftop bar. The hotel is perfectly situated for a golf tourist who is looking for a true mix of golf and city exploration.

NH Collection Piazza Carlina is a 5-minute stroll to the beautiful River Po and some of the city’s most popular attractions can be found just around the corner.

These include the Royal Palace of Turin and Mole Antonelliana, home to the National Museum of Cinema and the tallest museum in the world.

Located on the outskirts of Turin you find Royal Park Golf Club Roveri. It boasts two championship golf courses, one of which designed by the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones Sr, and is a previous host of

the Italian Open. Allianz Course by Trent Jones Senior is a real test of golf, and arguably is for better players, yet can still be enjoyed by a higher handicapper looking for a challenge.

Allianz Bank Course by Hurdzan-Fry is more forgiving, and a relaxing round of golf. With wide fairways and larger greens, this course is a great place to enjoy 18 holes in northern Italy’s summer sun.

How to get there

All major UK airports

Best travel months for golf

Turin

Where to stay and play

NH Collection Piazza Carlina

3 nights B&B 2 rounds of golf

From £455

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1: The Royal Park Roveri. 2: The Royal Park Roveri. 3: Turin Palace Hotel Terrace. 4: The Royal Park Roveri.

Emilia-Romagna

Emilia Romagna is known as one of the most luxurious regions in the entire country, and is home to some of Italy’s most beautiful cities: Bologna, Parma, Modena, and Ferrara.

The list of attractions on offer in the area is long, but it is particularly famous for supercars and food, with Modena the home of Ferrari, and of course Bologna the origin of Bolognese.

1: Bologna Golf Course.

The golf on offer in the region is fantastic, Hotel Metropolitan - located in central Bologna, is wonderful and perfect for mixing traditional Italian buildings with contemporary facilities. Thanks to its marvellous location, visitors to Hotel Metropolitan can explore Bologna when not on the golf course, and it offers a perfect hybrid of a city and golf break. There are three fantastic courses found within 30 minutes of Hotel Metropolitan, all of which

offer brilliant variety and are friendly and welcoming. Riviera Golf Resort is the epitome of Italian Luxury. The four-star hotel offers fabulous rooms and numerous on-site facilities for its guests including spa and leisure facilities where guests are able to forget about everyday life, and just relax. The golf course, set in picturesque countryside, is built to USGA standards and is in pristine condition year-round.

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Emilia Romagna 1: Modena Golf & Country Club. 2: Riviera Golf Resort.

Also on offer at Riviera are a selection of bars and restaurants, highlighted by The Tee Restaurant, which serves food prepared by one of the region’s finest chefs.

The Savoia Hotel Regency, located in a quieter section of Bologna, is a grand resort that offers a very luxurious and exclusive atmosphere, with a wide variety of amenities for its visitors. The large Garganelli Restaurant is sublime, and has a wide

selection of Italian cuisine on offer, along with a chic 1960’s theme and frequent live music. Savoia also boasts terraced areas and many quieter corners, making it the ideal location for guests to truly unwind and switch off from the real world. There are golf courses just around the corner from Savoia, including the brilliant Bologna Golf Club, meaning that visitors once again can find the ideal mix of relaxation and golf.

Lazio

Soon to be host of the 2023 Ryder Cup thousands of golf fans will head to Rome, in central Lazio, to watch the spectacle unfold at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, experiencing all that the nation’s capital has to offer from fine dining, fascinating history and world-class golf.

1: Saint Peter’s Basilica, Sant’Angelo bridge, Rome.

Located in western Italy, the Lazio region is the place to be for a mix of culture, history and cuisine. Rome is the central point of the region, with the surrounding areas also boasting spectacular views. Nature and archaeological sites and villages once favoured by kings, popes and emperors are entwined into the beautiful countryside of Lazio, providing the perfect backdrop for a golf trip. Explore one of the many paths through woods and valleys, and you can get a taste of what the landscape has to offer. The golf offering is also one of note, with some of Italy’s finest courses located in this region.

The Marco Simone Golf & Country Club is situated 30 minutes from Rome and the host venue of the 2023 Ryder Cup, having recently been redesigned with a new immaculate layout for the event. The course is challenging with unparalleled views of lakes, the Marco Simone Castle and Saint Peters dome, providing guests with a unique yet classic Italian setting to enjoy. The 19th hole has panoramic views for you to indulge in a post round drink, with the restaurant serving a contemporary Italian menu.

The Sheraton Parco de Medici Rome Hotel is a great spot for a group of golfers with golf onsite, particularly during Spring and Autumn. You can enjoy excellent views across the greens and lakes throughout your round at the championship course, then retire to the clubhouse for a drink and soak up the Italian hospitality. Located 12km from Rome’s city centre, this golf break has everything you need for impressive golf and the history to match.

Hotel Villa Mercede is the perfect accommodation to help you explore the golf that Rome has to offer, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Located in the historic town of Frascati, famous for its white wine production, you can enjoy the cosy feel of Italy whilst nestled in the rolling hills of south-east Rome. It is a wonderful retreat for those looking to have a weekend away to Rome and is based near some of the finest golf courses in Italy, including Castlegandolfo and Marco Simone Golf Club.

1: Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. 2: Roma trevi, Rome.

3: Marco Simone Golf & Country Club.

How to get there

All major UK airports

Ciampino or Fiumicino

Where to stay and play

Sheraton Parco de Medici

Rome Hotel

3 nights B&B 3 rounds of golf

From

£689

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Sicilia

Head to Sicilia (more commonly known as Sicily) for perfect weather, luxurious hotels & resorts and golf that is second to none. Italy’s most southernly region is a treasure waiting to be discovered.

Verdura Golf & Spa Resort - East Course.

Boasting year-round great weather for golfers and a delicious Mediterranean cuisine, Sicilia is a golfing haven. One of the region’s top venues is The Verdura Golf & Spa Resort

A luxury five-star resort on the Mediterranean coastline, stay and play through 230 acres of olive groves and countryside at one of the finest hotels in Sicily.

An array of bars and restaurants won’t leave you short of choice, serving up some of the most exquisite food. There are two onsite championship golf courses that take you along the beautiful coastline, with some spectacular scenery along the way and challenging holes to offer an exciting and memorable experience.

An old monastery turned luxury golf resort, Monasteri Golf Resort has a rich history. It is situated in the Sicilian Mountain range, just a short drive away from the ancient city of Syracuse. It finds the right balance between beauty and a peaceful ambience; but with all the modern comforts you’d expect to find.

The onsite golf course gives you vistas of the surrounding countryside, with stunning views of the Iblea hill range on full show. Appropriate for all levels of golfers, this course has the most stunning views from the final hole, with the white limestone of the Iblea Hills visible for a picturesque finish.

One of the most popular courses to play is Il Picciolo Golf Course, which makes full use of the hilly terrain and natural hazards, also has plenty of doglegs and undulations to keep you on top of your game. With Mount Etna as the backdrop, one of the most popular holes is the short par three 15th, a short hole but a tricky three-tiered green.

How to get there

All major UK airports

Trapani, Palermo or Catania

Where to stay and play

4 nights B&B 3 rounds of golf

From £615

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1: Verdura Resort - Water Sport Club. 2: Verdura Golf & Spa Resort - West Course.

3: Monasteri Golf Club. 4: Verdura Golf & Spa Resort - East Course. 5: Verdura Golf & Spa Resort.

Verdura Golf & Spa Resort is a premium luxury resort on the coastline of Southern Sicily. Fantastic sea view suite accommodation, an unbeatable spa experience and two championship golf courses designed by Kyle Phillips. Undoubtedly one of the finest golf resorts in Europe.

Joel Martin

European Travel Expert

1: Verdura Golf & Spa Resort - East Course.

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Sardegna

Sardegna (more commonly known as Sardinia) is Italy’s largest island in the Mediterranean and its location means it’s blessed with perfect golfing weather year-round. Home to spectatular surroundings, white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, it’s the ideal choice for your next golf break.

1: Cagliari veduta dal mare.

Choosing great accommodation is important when booking a golf holiday, which is why Sardinia is such a fantastic location, with a range of first-class accommodation options on offer that are ideally located for golfers to be within close distance to a range of courses. Each accommodation option provides a unique stay, and all golfers needs will be met no matter what.

Is Arenas Golf Resort is one of these premium accommodation options that is available. Located on the west side of the island, this luxurious five-star hotel delivers a world-class service to all its guests. The resort is set 450-yards away from the sea allowing for exceptional views of the ocean. Five kilometres away is the Is Arenas Sardegna Golf and Country Club – an exciting 18-hole championship golf course.

Proper execution and stylish play will provide golfers with a true sense of reward on this challenging course as you play through various terrains including pine forest and sand dunes. This really is a golfer’s paradise.

Is Molas Golf Resort is located on the south of the island and is the perfect location for a weeklong getaway with friends and family.

The wonderful four-star Italian golf hideaway has views of the golf course and glistening sea beyond. The 18-hole, par-72 parkland golf course has hosted the Italian Open on many occasions and is an excellent layout that boasts views of the surrounding sea from several tee boxes. Now rated as the ninth best course in Italy, the Piero Mancinelli designed course is a must-visit in Sardegna.

How to get there

London, Bristol or Manchester airports

Olbia, Alghero or Cagliari

Where to stay and play

IS Arenas Foresterie

& Boutique

3 nights B&B Unlimited golf

From

£615

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1: Cagliari alba Stefano. 2: Is Molas Golf Resort.

3: C.Smeralda Grande pevero E.Locci. 4: Is Arenas Golf Resort.

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Toscana

Toscana (more commonly known as Tuscany) is home to the romantic city of Florence, a city full of renaissance art and architecture, you will fall in love with it from the moment you arrive. However, outside of Florence you will come across quintessential Italian culture and countryside, not to mention golf resorts and courses that are a must-visit.

1: Argentario Golf Resort.

Whilst there may be many places to stay and play in Toscana, we highly recommend three world-class resorts that are great for groups and couples during Spring and Autumn.

La Bagnaia Golf and Spa Resort is a true escape from the real world in the panoramic Tuscan landscape. Without taking too much away from the historical Tuscan architecture dating back to the 11th Century that the hotel is based in, La Bagnaia offers guests a modern authentically Tuscan holiday.

The Royal Golf La Bagnaia Course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., and closely resembles an inland links with strategically placed water hazards and bunkers. The clubhouse, where you can enjoy a cold drink after your round, overlooks the course and is not somewhere you would want to forget to bring your camera with the breath-taking views.

Another great option is the Toscana Resort

Castelfalfi, set in the exquisite surroundings of the Florentine countryside. Enjoy 27-holes of excellent golf at the onsite Golf Club Castelfalfi. The award-winning Mountain Course, which is playable all year round,

is a stern test for golfers of all abilities with multiple water hazards. It spreads across 6,946 yards in a Tuscan valley, where golfers can expect a technical challenge and some spectacular views along the way. A nine-hole layout, the Lake Course, is also available.

Argentario Golf Resort & Spa is the premium place to go in Tuscany. If you pursue perfection and are looking for a multitude of activities to enjoy whilst you’re on your golf break, then this is a location to certainly be considered. With a stunning landscape accompanied by world-class golf and spa, this is the dream for every golfer. The resort is one of the most organic venues in the world and only uses local products, adding to its

The PGA National Italy Argentario Golf Club is a beautiful collection of stunning fairways, and tricky greens, sure to test any level of handicap. The challenging, but forgiving course is surrounded by Mediterranean forests to give the experience of a unique round not found anywhere else in the world. With it being so close to the sea, it really is the most exceptional round you will play.

How to get there

All major UK airports

Florence or Pisa

Best travel months for golf

1: Argentario Golf Resort. 2: Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany. 3: La Bagnaia Golf and Spa Resort.

1: Golf Club Castelfalfi

Toscana Resort Castelfalfi in the heart of Tuscany offers modern 5* luxury whilst retaining the charm of the region. With stunning views of the rolling hills, it really does tick off the stereotypical Tuscan image. Make sure you enjoy the delicious pasta dishes, gelato and wine that Toscana is so famous for!

Tom Clayton Head of European Sales

Umbria

Located in the heart of Italy, Umbria is an exceptional place to explore when on your Italian golf tour. Rolling countrysides are mixed with historic cultures and traditions that make you feel like stepping back in time.

Referred to as the green heart of Italy, Umbria is a land-locked region in Italy’s centre, bordering Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche. The isolation of this region has ensured that many of Italy’s old-world traditions have survived through time – with Umbria displaying a beautifully old and traditional atmosphere.

With plenty of historic buildings and culture to be explored by tourists, the old towns and villages give visitors an Italian experience rich in history. The panoramic views are second to none, and this location is the perfect stop off during an Italian golf tour. The region is best known for its medieval hilltop towns – many of which have been beautifully preserved, giving you an experience of untouched Italian traditions that you would find hard to find anywhere else.

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How to get there

Where to stay and play

1: Perugia Via dell Acquedotto. 2: Spello, Perugia.

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