Strada provinciale Life (San Cataldo-Otranto) Km 5,
Acaya, nr Lecce, Puglia 73029
The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Olive groves and open countryside.
Designer:
Original design by Italian course architect David Mezzacane (1998); remodelled by Hurdzan/Fry Design (Dr Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry) (2007).
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2 km NE of Acaia / 13 km E of Lecce / 163 km SE of Bari.
Acaya Golf Club is home to a well-rated and pleasantly testing golf course. Located amongst the olive orchards of Salento in Italy's "heel", this open parkland layout should not disappoint. Revamped by Michael Hurdzan in 2007, the course lays down a relative open challenge, with water putting in a few appearances on the front-nine loop, and many more on the testing back-nine.
On this very natural and well-spaced out layout, not bothered by roads or real estate, there are many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Good-width fairways, gently undulating terrain and occasional waterfalls are all in the mix. Plenty of golfing challenge around the bunker-defended greens contributes to this well-crafted design.
Stay&Play at Acaya Resort: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
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Acaya is located in Italy's "heel", in the Puglian region of Salento, which is renowned for its production of olives and wine. The nearest major city is Lecce, know for its many historic buildings, Roman amphitheatre and Piazza del Duomo, which includes a fabulous Baroque cathedral.
Beyond Lecce to the northwest is the town of Salice Salentino, home to one of southern Italy's most famous wines.
Italy's 51st best course (Golf World, 2022).
Strada Comunale di Acaya Km 2, 73029 Acaya (Lecce).
+39 (0)832 861 385
Visit websiteThe Acaya Golf Resort & Spa (formerly a DoubleTree by Hilton resort) is surrounded by scenic Italian countryside, ten minutes from the beaches of the Adriatic Sea. Here you can relax in a guest room or suite featuring WiFi, spacious work areas, and private gardens and terraces with views of the garden or golf course. In nearby Lecce and Acaya you can experience the local area's history and architecture, as well as explore the wetland preserve of Le Cesine.
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