Best golf resorts in Italy

From the island of Sicily, central locations of Tuscany and Rome, to Milan and Lake Como, Italy offers excellent value year-round with golf courses to match its European neighbours - but its fairways aren’t anywhere near as busy.

So why not combine golf, with fine Italian wines and arguably the best food in the world for your next golf trip. We’ve picked out some of the best golf resorts in Italy and our team will be here to help you find your ideal package.

Best for scenic on-site golf courses | Customer rating: 4.8/5

Accommodation & facilities

Imagine a medieval jewel set in the heart of Tuscany, one of Italy’s most celebrated regions. Surrounded by the enchanting scenery of vineyards and olive trees stretching as far as the eye can see, Castelfalfi offers a truly memorable golf holiday.

Enjoy the natural tones inspired from the local land to truly provide the traditional Tuscan charm. The rooms and suites are categorised by Tradition, Elegance, Suites and Signature Suites. Each room type offers bespoke furnishing tailored to offer everything you would need with each type offering a unique feature.

Golf

Golf Club Castelfalfi offers 27 holes across two courses. The Mountain Course, of championship standard, is among the most difficult in Italy thanks to its steep slopes and playability all year long. The 9 hole Lake Course is more open, with a fun and charming layout suitable for golfers of all levels, showcasing stunning panoramic views across the Tuscan Hills.

Away from the course, guests can expect a premium experience at the five-star Il Castelfalfi, the main accommodation option for the Toscana Resort Castelfalfi resort.

Key Features:

• 27-holes of golf across two courses

• 37 miles from Florence

• Facilities include: a swimming pool, a spa and on site restaurants

Best for luxury golf and spa retreats | Customer rating: 4.5/5

Accommodation & facilities

Set amongst olive groves and countryside, with almost 2 kilometres of private Mediterranean coastline, the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort allows guests to enjoy an Italian golf holiday in five-star luxury.

There are 203 rooms and suites which overlook the Mediterranean, with the added charm of on-site activities and fine dining. Four restaurants and five bars are on offer at Verdura, each in their own unique setting with terraces overlooking the sea and picturesque hills. Situated at the heart of the resort, the pool is one of Europe’s largest at 60 metres long, and the Rocco Forte Spa is a haven of luxury, rejuvenation and wellbeing.

Golf

Verdura Resort is currently offering two superb composite 18-hole championship courses similar to the one used in the Sicilian Open. Both the Verdura Links and Verdura Shore courses are made up of a number of sea-facing and challenging holes, producing exciting and memorable rounds. In addition to the 18-hole courses, there is a 9-hole short course, the practice range facilities, pitch and putt, Performance Institute, and Golf Academy are open and fully operational. The Verdura Links course is rated 5th in Italy's Top 100 Golf Courses, and The Verdura Shore course is rated 8th.

Key features:

• Two distinct 18-hole championship courses and home of the Sicilian Open

• Comprehensive practice facilities

• Performance Institute and Golf Academy

• Facilities include: two 18-hole courses, a 60-metre long swimming pool, a spa, tennis courts and a private beach with water sports

Best for championship courses and modern stays | Customer rating: 4.5/5

Accommodation & facilities

Opened in 2014, this environmentally friendly hotel was built with the use of natural recyclable materials using advanced technologies. With 32 bedrooms, a restaurant, two bars, two on-site golf courses and excellent leisure facilities, Bogogno Golf Resort is one of the most prestigious in Northern Italy.

Each bedroom comes with a private terrace overlooking the 18th hole of the Bonora Course or the golf club pools.

If you wanted to explore more, you’ll find wine and cheese tastings available in the area, the beautiful Lake Maggoire and the city of Milan is less than an hour‘s drive away!

Golf

The two 18-hole golf courses, the Bonora Course and the Del Conte Course, are highly regarded as two of the finest in Italy. Set over undulating land with spectacular scenery, both courses will challenge all levels of golfers with plenty of variety on offer.

The golf club offers excellent practice facilities, including a 60 bay driving range, double training green and 36-hole putting green.

The Bonora Course is the most prestigious of the two courses at Golf Club Bogogno. The Bonora is slightly longer and more challenging than its sister, with plenty of water hazards present throughout the parkland style track.

Despite being slightly shorter and less challenging than its sister, the links-style Del Conte Course should certainly not be underestimated. The slightly flatter and wider track features significant bunkering and large lakes, with wild rough punishing wayward shots.

Bogogno's Bonora course is rated 16th in Italy's Top 100 Golf Courses, and the Del Conte course is rated 18th.

Key Features:

• Two 18-hole golf courses

• Driving range

• Facilities include: a swimming pool, a synthetic football pitch, two tennis courts and a jacuzzi

Best for its tranquil stay with volcanic views | Customer rating: 4.3/5

Accommodation & facilities

Il Picciolo Etna Golf Resort & Spa holds Sicily’s first ever 18-hole course! Situated between Mount Etna, Nebrodi Park and Alcantara, Picciolo’s unique and secluded location paves the way for a one-of-a-kind golf holiday. There are 98 rooms and suites across this beautiful, secluded resort. These are separated into suites with a view, junior suites with mezzanine level, deluxe rooms and classic rooms, all of which provide modern, elegant aesthetics and comfort.

At Il Picciolo, the facilities don’t end at the many restaurants. There is also a spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and some absolutely breath-taking bike routes making it easy to see why this is one of the best resorts Italy has to offer.

Golf

Located onsite at this stunning 4-star resort is Il Picciolo Golf Club, Sicily’s first ever 18-hole golf course. Dating back to 1989, Picciolo is a fantastic course characterised by lava stone, with brilliant amenities across the entire golf club for your convenience.

This sensational layout was designed by renowned architect Luigi Rota Caremoli, who made full use of the hilly terrain and natural hazards. The course itself is one of the many doglegs and undulations, with regular backdrops of Mount Etna.

One of the most popular holes on the course has to be the short par three, 15th. Measuring in at just over 100 yards, what this hole lacks in length it makes up for in prestige with its three tiered green and views.

Key Features:

• 18 hole golf course
• Borders Mount Etna
• Facilities include: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, bike routes and a spa

Best for an authentic Tuscan golf experience | Customer rating: 4/5

Accommodation & facilities

Nestled in the Tuscan countryside surrounded by incredible views, La Bagnaia Golf Resort Siena connects you to the very heart of Tuscany. The resort is comprised of two medieval villages that have been beautifully preserved, featuring 101 unique rooms all of which have hand-picked authentic decorative pieces.

The resort offers guests a five-star experience with the golf course on its doorstep and the concept of modern luxury with endless spaces in a totally sustainable environment. The heart of the village resides in the Church, dating from the 12th century AD, and the villa was built for the Sienese Pope Alexander VII.

Golf

Designed by renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr on 130 hectares of land, the 18-hole par 71 Royal Golf La Bagnaia course is perfectly harmonised with the gentle hills of Siena providing one of the best golfing experiences in Europe. The Tuscan landscape provides some incredible scenery with backdrops beautiful enough to distract players from their game.

Voted "Italy’s Best Golf Course 2023" in the World Golf Awards, the course is enhanced by beautiful lakes, typical Tuscan wildlife and much more, creating a unique and exclusive golfing experience.

Key Features:

• A Robert Trent Jones Jr designed 18-hole course

• Located in the medieval village of Borgo Bagnaia, which has been beautifully preserved

• Facilities include: an 18-hole course, a panoramic swimming pool, a spa, horseback riding and outdoor yoga

Best for a relaxing stay near Rome | Customer rating: 3.9/5

Accommodation & Facilities

Just 12km from the centre of Rome, Sheraton Parco de Medici provides an ideal base from where to enjoy one of Europe's finest cities, whilst also having a variety of golf on-site. The large four-star Sheraton Hotel includes two outdoor swimming pools, two gyms and a Turkish bath, providing the perfect place to relax.

Opened in 1992, the spacious grounds hosts 782 bedrooms and some excellent facilities.

Golf

Golfers can explore the magic atmosphere of Parco de' Medici Golf Club. The course boats 27-holes of championship golf, with more than 80 hectares of greenery and beautiful views overlooking the courses many crowning features. It has also played host to the Ladies Italian Open in the past.

Key features:

• 27-hole golf course

• 12km from Rome

• Facilities include: two outdoor swimming pools, two gyms and a Turkish bath