S.S. 115 Km 131,
Sciacca, Sicily 92019
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The Verdura Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Open links-style. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Seaside (Mediterranean Sea) and open countryside.
Designer:
Kyle Phillips
Above distances are for the East course. Also at Verdura Resort is the 18-hole West course (par-72; 6692 m from back tees) and the nine-hole Short course.
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102 km S of Palermo / 10 km E of Sciacca.
Verdura Golf & Spa Resort (East course): Located on the south coast of Sicily near the town of Sciacca, Verdura is a relatively recent addition to Europe's fine array of Mediterranean Stay&Play venues. With two similar length championship layouts and a 9-hole short course, Verdura presents top-class golf and resort facilities.
Both the East and West layouts at Verdura were designed by leading American architect Kyle Phillips. The generally higher-rated East course ranks with some of the best in Italy, while the also links-style West course is not too far behind. Early highlights on the pleasantly undulating East include the short par-4 3rd and the beachside par-4 5th and short par-3 6th, each with stunning outlooks.
On the back-nine loop, from the par-5 14th the course turns seaward, sweeping across glorious links terrain. The best is saved till last, with the penultimate hole climbing to an elevated green for another stunning view out to sea. A few steps away are the tees of the fabulous par-4 18th, which runs parallel and close to the shoreline. A wonderful finishing hole on this immensely scenic and challenging seaside links-style course.
Stay & Play at Verdura Resort: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: 36.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2020].
Soft spikes only. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available.
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The Verdura Resort is perfectly positioned to explore the island of Sicily, with its many historical and cultural sites situated close by. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, and as captivating as it is diverse. For centuries, it has been at the crossroads of civilisations and each has left an indelible imprint on this Italian region.
Verdura hosted the European Tour's Sicilian Open on a composite layout, comprising holes from both the East and West courses. The composite includes the 12 seaside holes, connected by six of the more inland holes. This Composite is generally available to be played twice a week, allowing you to test your game on a course used by Europe's top tour professionals. (See our Tournaments section >by Venue >Verdura).
East course:
Italy: No.1 course in Italy (Golf Digest, 2020).
Europe: 59th best course in Europe (excl Britain & Ireland) (Golf World, 2019).
S.S. 115 km 131, 92019 Sciacca, Sicily
+39 0925 998 001
Visit websiteDipping its toes into the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean, and surrounded by indigenous lemon and orange groves, Verdura Golf & Spa Resort brings together luxurious and stylish accommodation, world-class golf and spa facilities, friendly children's clubs, and elegant restaurants and bars, each with a different ambience. Above all, it benefits from huge, wide-open spaces in which to move, breathe, relax and enjoy the outstanding service. A member of the Rocco Forte Hotels group.
Verdura (East & West courses)
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