Contrada Piombo,
Ragusa, Sicily 97100
Office
+39 0932 914 200Fax
+39 0932 914 222Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Guy Roberts & David Gil (Golf Directors)Academy
The Sotogrande Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open rural countryside.
Designer:
Gary Player
18-hole par-72 Links course (6674 metres from back tees).
36.867983
14.495054
115 km SW of Catania / 26 km W of Ragusa.
The Parkland course at Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa is a well-rated and always popular layout. This open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area. At this Stay&Play facility, you can rise from your bed in the morning and head straight for the first tee.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 28; women 36.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2019].
Soft spikes only. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
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Donnafugata Golf Resort hosted the European Tour's Sicilian Open in 2011.
Contrada Piombo, 97100 Ragusa, Sicily
+39 0932 914 200
Visit websiteWith its two golf courses, the resort is situated amongst pristine beaches as well as other areas of outstanding historical interest. The resort is excellently located, making it easy to explore the tourist attractions and cultural sites of this stunning area of Sicily, and visit the lovely towns of Ragusa, Modica, Ibla, Noto and Scicli. A member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts group.
Donnafugata (Links & Parkland courses).
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