Golf in Italy

This country profile highlights some of the key aspects of golfing in Italy.

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About the Country


About the Golf
There is still something faintly aristocratic about Italian golf, perhaps not yet a sport for all, but one played by a growing number of people in Italy. If quantity is missing, quality is certainly not. There are plenty of excellent courses in the north of Italy, especialy around Milan and the lakes.

Golf Good Points
The clubhouse restaurants serve great Italian cuisine - who could want for more. Generally spike shoes can be worn in and around the club house (just take a look at some of the wooden floors).

Less Good Points
Beware of week-end rounds which can be very long (everyone seems to join the club competitions). If you are a two-ball, don't always expect slower 4-balls (and sometimes 5-balls) to wave you through - golf etiquette seems a bit random here is Italy.

Golf - Booking
Tee times can generally be reserved any length of time in advance. Look out for golf packages combining hotel accomodation and golf. When booking-in at the Clubhouse with the "Segreteria" you will invariably be asked to show a handicap certificate. Many clubs do not really get going until 8:30 or 9:00, so for you golfing early-birds, don't always count on a very early tee-off.

Weather
Northern Italy : to see the courses in full bloom and full leaf, May through end-September are the best months for golfing in northern Italy. Generally courses are played year-round, as long as there is no snow around, although this is often the case in December through February. A few golf clubs close from Christmas until early February.

Getting around
Most of the country is serviced by good quality motorways. Signposting sometimes leaves a bit to be desired, so take a good map with you. Although this is the land of Ferrari, not everyone is required to drive like Michael Schumacher - although you might sometimes be forgiven for thinking that is the case.

Accomodation
The bigger Italian cities and towns are well-served by good quality hotels, but these can often get very booked-up, especially in the June / July holiday season and at weekends. Outside these bigger towns, hotels can be scarcer than you might think, so its best to identify and book your accommodation reasonably well in advance. .

Currency
Euro

Language


Visit our Italy Golf Course Guide for ratings, reviews and contact information for Italy?s main golf courses.

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