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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.

  1. Robert Trent Jones designed Royal Park I Roveri and it’s his first Italian architectural ensemble, which opened its doors for play in 1971.

  2. Golf Club Biella

    Northern Italy, Italy

    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.

  3. Villa d'Este

    Northern Italy, Italy

    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.

  4. Olgiata Golf Club (West)

    Central Italy, Italy

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. Torino (Blue)

    Northern Italy, Italy

    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.

  7. Castelconturbia (Blue & Yellow)

    Northern Italy, Italy

    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.

  8. Verdura (West)

    Sicily, Italy

    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.

  9. Roma Acquasanta

    Central Italy, Italy

    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...

  10. Golf Nazionale

    Central Italy, Italy

    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...

  11. Situated just a half an hour’s drive from the city centre of Rome, the challenging 18-hole Championship layout at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club was set out by architect Jim Fazio in the late 1980s.

  12. Pevero Golf Club

    Sardinia, Italy

    Pevero is located in Sardinia's chic Costa Smeralda region. The Aga Khan commissioned the course and it's one of RTJ’s finest and most daring designs.

  13. Milano (1st & 2nd)

    Northern Italy, Italy

    Founded in 1928, Milano Golf Club is one of Italy’s most prestigious clubs and the course is routed through glorious parkland on fairly flat terrain.

  14. Castiglion del Bosco

    Central Italy, Italy

    In 2011, Tom Weiskopf was engaged to set out the golf course at Castiglion del Bosco within a fabulous Tuscan setting, draping the fairways across an exquisite landscape.

  15. The original eighteen holes at Bergamo-L’Albenza Golf Club were formed by C K Cotton in the early 1960s and this course was just one of several Italian layouts that he designed or restyled around that time.

  16. Bogogno (Bonora)

    Northern Italy, Italy

    Bogogno Golf Club, or Circolo Golf Bogogno, is one of Europe’s most impressive 36-hole golf resorts. With two contrasting Robert von Hagge-designed courses, it’s a destination well worth knowing.

  17. Gardagolf (Rosso & Bianco)

    Northern Italy, Italy

    Established in the mid-1980s, the 27-hole Gardagolf Country Club complex lies within the former Omedeo family estate, nestling in the Valtenesi hills above the shores of Lake Garda.

  18. Bogogno (Conte)

    Northern Italy, Italy

    Del Conte is one of two Robert von Hagge courses at the impressive golf club Circolo Golf Bogogno.

  19. Is Arenas

    Sardinia, Italy

    Set close to the sea on the beautiful island of Sardinia, Is Arenas plays through a forest of pine and juniper. It’s a cleverly designed Robert von Hagge layout.

  20. La Bagnaia

    Central Italy, Italy

    The course at Royal Golf La Bagnaia is Robert Trent Jones Jnr’s first design in Tuscany and it’s set out as an “inland links” in the gently rolling hills to the south of Sienna...