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Golf in Italy

Although golf in Italy is still an elite sport, this is rapidly starting to change. Golf in Italy is a family activity, so the facilities at the golf clubs are generally good, also for children. Some golf clubs in Italy are still 'member only', but nowadays quite a lot of golf courses in Italy are opening up their course to tourists and are actively trying to attract foreign golfers.

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Golf in Italy
In total, there are 260 golf clubs in Italy. Some of the best golf courses in Italy are Circolo Golf Villa d'Este, Golf & Country Valcurone and Circolo Golf Bogogno. Because of the diverse nature in Italy, golf courses there can have very different styles and views. Are you the golfer who is always looking for a bit more luxury than your standard golf course? Italy boasts some terrific golf resorts like Toscana Resort Castelfalfi and Argentario Golf Resort & Spa. These are the best golf resorts in Italy and they will definitely make your Italy golf break even more special. With the arrival of the Ryder Cup in 2022 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Italy has started to actively promote golf tourism in order to become a real golf destination. Marco Simone is located in the Roman countryside and offers 27 holes. It is been recognised as one of the best golf courses in Italy and has also been host to the Italian Open for a few times. Golf in Italy has a long tradition. The Italian golf federation was founded in 1927. Italy has many golf courses - currently there are 256 - but most of them are concentrated in the North. The climate and Italian cuisine complement the unique golfing experience. The best season to golf in Italy is from May to October. July is the month with the least rain, but also with the highest temperatures. And, during the summer it can be quite busy with other tourists! Our advice would be to golf in Italy in spring or fall. So, what can we say about a golf break to Italy? Well, make sure you combine golf with other activities. Italy is famous for its cultural cities and traditions. You can combine this perfectly with Italy golf courses. Just choose a nice region, for example Tuscany, Corse or Sicily, book your tee-times and enjoy your golf holiday to Italy!

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Best review of golf courses in Italy
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Markus4Mueller
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Review date: 17 January 2018Handicap: 8.8
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Golfclub St. Vigil Seis
Anlage: 18 Loch Übungsanlagen: sehr guter Zustand, zwei Stockige Driving Range Clubhouse: Golfhotel, sehr gut Küche: perfekt Mastercourse: Der Platz ist in einem schwierigen Umfeld als Alpiner Golfplatz sehr gelungen. Oft kann man gerade stehen, die Bahnen sind aber sehr eng und hinter den Grüns ist schnell das aus (Abhang, Schlucht). Der Platz erfordert ein sehr genaues…
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7.5
Golftrotter
Silver
Review date: 20 February 2019Handicap: 12
Royal Golf La Bagnaia
Premesso che il campo è bello con ottima manutenzione anche se il drenaggio ed i bunker sono un bel problema. Socio del club, adesso vi è una nuova gestione. L’inizio non è dei migliori. Mentre prima aveva un senso essere soci per giocare in un bel campo adesso sembra non averlo più. Il Green fee prima era 80-100€ un prezzo giusto per il tipo di club esclusivo. La scors…
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8.2
Leonard
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Played on: 12 April 2018 Review date: 20 April 2018Handicap: 20.1
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Golf Nazionale
Nazionale is the course that is used by the FIG (Italian Golf federation) for training and other federation activities. It's designed by David Mezzacane, George & Jim Fazio this corporation resulted in a quite difficult course. If your handicap is over 18 I would advise to tee it forward, some holes require quite some carry and or precision. The holes are using the natu…
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Played on: 11 April 2018 Review date: 20 April 2018Handicap: 20.1
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Marco Simone Golf & Country Club
Marco Simone was selected to host the Ryder Cup in 2022 and is designed by David Mezzacane and Jim Fazio the same architects as Nationale north of Rome. The course is owned by the family of Laura Biagotti famous for perfume and fashion and they had a great vision for the course. The clubhouse is 7000 square meters and will fit an event like the Ryder Cup perfectly. It wil…
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Golfers’ Choice Rankings 2024 for Italy
The Golfers' Choice Rankings are an overview of the best golf courses in Europe and beyond. The rankings are decided by reviews given by the Leading Courses community, which make them the most transparent golf course rankings in the world of golf. Below are the Best 18-holes golf clubs (overall) in Italy.
FAQ's about golf in Italy
Have questions? These are the most popular questions with data-driven answers.
What is the best golf course in Italy?
Golf Club Villa d'Este is the best golf course in Italy. Out of 260 golf courses in Italy, the rating 8.8 of Golf Club Villa d'Este is the highest. Click here to view the 10 best golf courses in Italy
Is Italy good for golf?
A 8.3 rating indicates Italy is very good as a golf destination. This rating is based on several elements, like the average rating of golf clubs within this destination and the density of above-average golf clubs.
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