
Italy
There’s something sexy about Italy right down to the country’s over-the-knee boot shape. Pizza, pasta, parmesan, piazza, prosecco, Piaggio and even The Pope spring to mind -- along with Ferrari, Ducati and even Fiat, all of these symbols are synonymous with stylish Italian culture.
Royal Park I Roveri (Allianz by Trent Jones Sr.)
Northern Italy, Italy
Royal Park I Roveri (Allianz by Trent Jones Sr.)
Robert Trent Jones designed Royal Park I Roveri and it’s his first Italian architectural ensemble, which opened its doors for play in 1971.
Golf Club Biella
Northern Italy, Italy
Golf Club Biella
Golf Club Biella known locally as "Le Betulle" is located in Valcarozza, one of the most evocative and serene spots in northern Italy. The club was founded in 1958 and the English architect John Morrison designed it.
Villa d'Este
Northern Italy, Italy
Villa d'Este
Peter Gannon cut the course at Circolo Golf Villa d’Este through a pine, ash and chestnut forest back in 1926 and this former Italian Open venue is still as stylish today as it was back then.
Olgiata Golf Club (West)
Central Italy, Italy
Olgiata Golf Club (West)
All 27 holes at Olgiata are set in sumptuous parkland surroundings where the terrain is mildly undulating and fairways are separated by avenues of magnificent mature trees.
Verdura Resort (East)
Sicily, Italy
Verdura Resort (East)
Designed by Kyle Phillips, the 18-hole East course at the Verdura Resort is complemented by both the 18-hole West course and an entertaining 9-hole par three layout.
Torino (Blue)
Northern Italy, Italy
Torino (Blue)
John Morrison designed the original Torino golf course and a number of holes were renovated by the Canadian architect Graham Cook in preparation for the 1999 Italian Open, won by Padraig Harrington.
Castelconturbia (Blue & Yellow)
Northern Italy, Italy
Castelconturbia (Blue & Yellow)
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Castelconturbia Golf Club opened for play in 1984 to a standing ovation. It’s located about one hour’s drive to the north of Milan and it has bags of Italian style.
Verdura (West)
Sicily, Italy
Verdura (West)
Following storms that virtually destroyed the East and the West course at the Verdura Resort in late 2018, both layouts were rebuilt by Kyle Phillips, emerging stronger than ever.
Roma Acquasanta
Central Italy, Italy
Roma Acquasanta
Laid out over an enchanting parkland landscape, with views of the Via Appia Antica, Aqua Claudius arches and ancient tomb of Cecilia Metella, Roma Acquasanta Golf Club seems suspended in a time warp...
Golf Nazionale
Central Italy, Italy
Golf Nazionale
To the northwest of Rome lies the beautiful Golf Nazionale (formerly known as Le Querce Golf Club) set in 60 hectares of delightful undulating land. With fairways flanked by stately oaks...