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Ugolino Golf Club, Italy - pictures and information. ADRIATIC GOLFCLUB CERVIA VIA IELENIA GORA, 48016 CERVIA-MILANO MARITTIMA PHONE: 0544 992786 The town of Cervia is a vacation resort area that offers tennis, various water sports, has many good beaches and since 1987 now offers 18 holes of golf on the 6246m links style course. Having two large lakes that come into play on the course, may prevent one from making par 72. Visitors are welcome. The course is closed on Monday and also closes between October and March. FEES: IL50 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; driving range GOLFCLUB ALBARELLA ISOLA DE ALBARELLA 45010 ROSOLINA PHONE: 0426 67124 This golf club is located on an island located south of Venice, in the Po river delta. Opened in 1972 the course is an 18 hole, par 72, 6065m long championship course. The club has been host for the Italian Open and welcomes visitors. The course is closed on Tuesdays. FEES: IL50,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; driving range; swimming pool; and tennis BARLASSINA COUNTRY CLUB (1956) VIA PRIVATA GOLF 42 20030 BIRAGO DI CAMNAGO PHONE: 0362 560621 Built by a wealthy group from Milan, and opened as an exclusive , private club in 1956, the club retains its exclusive aura but welcomes visitors except on Sundays, and visitors must book in advance. The parkland course is an 18 hole par 72 at 6053m long. It meanders through the trees that line the fairways and an occassional stream may come into play. FEES: IL80 - 120,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground; swimming and tennis. COMMENTS: Restricted to members onlyn on Sundays and the course is closed on Mondays. GOLFCLUB BIELLA LE BETULLE (1958) REG VALCAROZZA, 13050 MAGNANO PHONE: 015 679151 Known as one of the best courses in Italy, this 18 hole par 73, at a long and uncomprising 6427m, was built in the late fifties from a John Morrison design. Fairways travel through a forest of birch and oak trees; and the severe water hazards, well situated bunkers, hillocks and hollows, will add to the difficulty of the course. Visitors are welcome, but the course is closed on Mondays. FEES: IL50 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant. BOLOGNA GOLF CLUB (1959) VIA SABATINI 69, 400050 MONTE SAN PIETRO PHONE: 051 9691000 This 18 hole par 72 course was designed by Henry Cotton in 1959, with the usual Cotton style challenges. The 5th is probably the severest and the longest of the dog-leg holes. The fairways of the 6171m course wind their way through avenues of pine, oak and cypress trees and provide excellant views of the nearby Apennine mountains. Visitors are welcome. The course is closed on Mondays. FEES: IL50 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground; swimming pool; tennis GOLFCLUB CASTELCONTURBIA (1984) VIA SUNO, 28010 AGRATE CONTURBIA PHONE: 0322 832093 This 3 by 9 hole, all at par 36 course doesnot appear to be difficult with short and open fairways; however, the approach shots toward the very difficult greens, demands accurate placement. Visitors are welcome during the weekdays only. The course is closed on Mondays. FEES: IL70 - 110,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground swimming pool; tennis. GOLFCLUB CASTELLO DELLA MONTECCHIA VIA MONTECCHIA, 35030 SELVAZZANO PHONE: 049 8055550 THE COURSE: Opened in 1990 with an 18 hole par 72 at 6255m and a 9 hole par 36, at 3010m long. The club welcomes visitors, but the courses are closed on Mondays. FEES: IL80 - 100,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground; swimming pool and tennis. CERVINO GC CERVINIA BREUIL 11021 PHONE: 0166 949131 AT 6500 feet above sea level, this 9 hole course is the highest in Italy with spectacular views of the Matterhorn towering over the Cervino Club. Because of the altitude, and thinner air, the golf balls travel further on this par 34, 2523m long course. Visitors are welcome. The course is closed October to June. FEES: IL50 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and practice ground. ELBA GOLFCLUB DELL'ACQUABONA 57037 PORTOFERRAIO ELBA PHONE: 0565 940066 This is a nine hole course par 34 at 2572m long and is the only golf facility on the famous Elba island. Theclub welcomes visitors but closes the course on Mondays in the winter. FEES: IL50,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; swimming pool GOLFCLUB FRANCIACORTA LOC CASTAGNOLA, 25040 NIGOLINE DI CORTE FRANCA PHONE: 030 984167 This 1986 co-designed 18 hole par 72, by Pete Dye and Marco Croze is 6060m long. The typical American design with water hazards and vast undulating greens adds to the difficulty of trees in front of bunkers; a Dye trademark. The course is closed on Tuesday but welcomes visitors all other days. FEES: IL50 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground; short course; swimming pool; and tennis courts. GOLFCLUB LE FRONDE VIA SAN'AGOSTINO 68, 10051 AVIGLIANA PHONE: 011 938053 The thick woodland that fringes the fairways of this 18 hole par 72, 6077m course is the main hazard demanding very accurate shots. The course is laid out on the side of Mnt Cuneo and strong winds may, at times, affect the flight of your ball. The course does close in January and February, and also is closed on Mondays. Visitors are welcome. FEES: IL60 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground swimming pool. GARDAGOLF GOLFCLUB VIA ANGELO OMODEO 2, 25080 SOIANA DEL LAGO PHONE: 0365 674707 Gardagolf club is located in the hills of Polpenazze with views of the fortress of Manerba and Lake Garda, and offers a range of sporting activities. The Donald Steel designed golf facility has opened an 18 hole par 72, 6505m and a 9 hole par 35, at 2415m. Both course fairways wind through lines of olive and cypress trees, with a few ancient oaks to add and or present an interesting challenge. Course is closed on Mondays during the winter and welcomes visitors all other times. FEES: IL60 - 80,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground swimming and tennis. GARLENDA GOLF CLUB VIA DEL GOLF 7, 17030 GARLENDA PHONE: 0182 580012 In the northern province of Liguria, west of Genoa and just north of Alassio, this club offers an 18 hole par 71 5964m course that is laid out in three styles. Designed by John Harris in 1965, many of the opening holes lie in the valley but climbing up through the vinyards and pine trees to higher ground is required. A dried river bed fronts the short 13th green. The club is tucked away from the routine tourist spots but welcomes visitors. The course closes on Wednesdays except in July and August. FEES: IL50 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground swimming and tennis GOLFCLUB I ROVERI (1924/1971) ROTTA CERBIATTA 24, 10070 FIANO PHONE: 011 923571 The original 9 hole par 36, 3107m course opened in 1924 and I Roveri added the 18 hole par 72, 6128m in 1971. The club is located in the northwestern province of Piedmont north of the city of Turin (Torino). It welcomes visitors but closes on Mondays. The course is also closed December thru February. FEES: IL80 - 100,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground GOLFCLUB IS MOLAS 09010 PULA, SARDINIA PHONE: 070 9241013 South of Cagliari on the island of Sardinia is this 18 hole par 72 6383m long excellent course that uses water hazards and tricky plateau greens to cause some difficulty in play. Visitors are welcome with no restrictions. FEES: IL50 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground swimming and tennis also available GC LA MARGHERITA STRADA PRALORMA 29, CARMAGNOLA PHONE: 011 9795113 La Margherita, west of Asti, welcomes visitors to its 18 hole par 72, 6278m long course. It is closed on Tuesdays and during the winter months of January and February. FEES: IL50,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; swimming pool MENAGGIO & CADENABBIA GOLFCLUB VIA GOLF 12, 22010 GRANDOLA E UNITI PHONE: 0344 32103 Opened in 1907, this is the second oldest club in Italy and sits on the shores of the resort area of Lake Como. The course was redesigned by John Harris on hilly terrain with narrow, undulating fairways. Visitors must book in advance. The course is closed on Tuesdays and also in the winter from Decembe to February. FEES: IL70 - 90,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground COMMENTS: The clubhouse houses a notable golfing library. MILANO GOLFCLUB VIA DEI MULINI 7, 20052 PARCO DI MONZA PHONE:039 303081 One of the senior clubs of Italy, the original 9 holes were opened by the Italian Royal family in 1928. During the sixties the club re-modeled and an additional loop was added. The club now offers an 18 hole par 72, 6414m as well as the 9 hole, par 36, 2976m parkland courses. The course is closed in August and visitors must book in advance. FEES: IL80 - 100,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant (closed Mondays); practice ground; swimming pool. CICOLO GOLF NAPOLI VIA CAMPIGLIONE 11 80072 ARCO FELICE PHONE: 081 5264296 The only golf in the Naples area at this time, this 9 hole par 35, 2940m course is located west of Napoli on the coast The course is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and visitors are permitted play by introduction only. FEES: IL40,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground OLGIATA GOLF CLUB LARGO OLGIATA 15, 00123 ROMA PHONE: 06 3789141 There are about ten clubs in the Rome area. Olgiata is one located northwest of the city near La Storta and was opened in 1961. Designed by C.K. Cotton, it is a parkland course with 18 holes at 6185m. There is a 9 hole par 34 course at 2968m, also. Many oak and elm trees add to the splendor of this prestigious club, which has hosted the Eisenhower Trophy and the World Cup. The courses are closed on Mondays Visitors are permitted play by introduction only. FEES: IL50 - 80,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground PADOVA GOLFCLUB 35030 VALSANZIBIO DI GALZIGNANO PHONE: 049 9130078 Padova club is located west of Venice, south of Padova (Padua) in the north east province of Venuto. It has an 18 hole par 72, 6053m long course. Visitors are welcome FEES: IL50 - 80,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground; swimming pool and tennis. COMMENTS:Course is closed Mondays and in January. GOLF CLUB PARCO DE'MEDICI AUTOSTRADA ROMA-FIUMICINO km 4.5, 00148 ROMA PHONE: 049 9130078 The club is located on the south west side of Rome. It has an 18 hole par 72, 6164m long course. Visitors are welcome. FEES: IL80,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground; short course; swimming pool and tennis. COMMENTS: Course is closed on Tuesdays. PEVERO GOLFCLUB COSTA SMERALDA 097020 PORTO CERVO, COSTA SMERALDA, SARDINIA PHONE: 0789 96210 This Robert Trent Jones designed 6168m course was opened in 1972 on the northern end of the island of Sardinia. Originally commissioned by the Aga Khan, the course was carved into the rocky coastline at Costa Smeralda. The 18 hole, par 72 provides many sweeping views of distant mountains and at times views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Visitors must book in advance. FEES: IL55 - 100,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground swimming pool GOLF CLUB PORTO D'ORRA 88063 CATANZARO LIDO PHONE: 0961 791045 Very few golf courses are located in the 'boot tip' area of Italy. This club however, was opened in 1977 on the Gulf of Squillace, Ionian Sea, east of Cantanzaro in the southernmost province of Calubria. The course is a 9 hole par 35, 2843m long and welcomes visitors. The course is closed on Mondays. FEES: IL30 - 50,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground GOLFCLUB PUNTA ALA VIA DEL GOLF 1, 58040 PUNTA ALA PHONE: 0564 92212 In the Tuscany province on the coast across from Elba Island the club offers one of Italy's best golf courses. Each of the 18 holes has its own distinct character. At 6213m long, the fairways roll through the pine trees and at times opens up to provide views of Tyrrhenian Sea. Visitors are welcome FEES: IL40 - 70,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground. GOLFCLUB RIVA DEI TESSALI CASTELLANETA, 74025 MARINA DI GINOSA PHONE: 099 6439251 In the province called Pulia, which is at the south eastern 'boot heel' area, and west of the province capital Taranto this club offers a short 5960m par 71 18 hole course. Visitors are welcome but the course is closed on Tuesdays during the winter. FEES:IL50,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground swimming and tennis also available GOLF CLUB ROMA VIA DELL'ACQUASANTA 3, VIA APPIA NUOVA 716A 00178 ROMA PHONE:06 7803407 Golf Club Roma is the oldest of the Italian Golf Clubs and courses. From the wide fairways of this 18 hole par 71 course one can see many of the famous Rome landmarks. On the back tees, meandering streams create some water hazards and the greens are relatively fast and sloping. An Englishman Denys Scott won the first Italian Championship at this club in 1906. The course is closed on Mondays. Visitors are allowed play by introduction only. FEES: IL80 - 100, 000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground; swimming pool GOLF PUBBLICO LE ROVEDINE VIA C MARS, 20090 NOVERASCO DI OPERA PHONE: 02 57602730 In central Lombardy, south of Milan this 18 hole par 72 6205m long course, welcomes visitors but is closed on Mondays. FEES: IL50,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground swimming pool and tennis. SAN MICHELE GOLFCLUB LOC BOSCO 8/9, 87022 CETRARO PHONE: 0982 91012 This 9 hole par 31, short 2600m course opened in 1985 and is one of only two courses in the 'boot tip' of southern Italy. Visitors are welcome FEES: IL50,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; driving range TORINO GOLF CLUB VIA GRANGE 137, 10070 FIANO TORINSE PHONE: 011 9235440 The original club opened in 1956 with 9 holes; the second nine were added in 1975. There is a distinct American look to the design with water hazards and undulating greens. The next 18 holes, par 72, at 6211m were designed and laid out by an Italian architect, Mario Croze in 1986. The courses are closed on Mondays and during the winter in January and February. Visitors are welcome. FEES: IL80 - 100,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground VENEZIA GOLFCLUB VIA DEL FORTE, 30011 ALBERONI PHONE: 041 731015 There is a distinct links atmoshere on this 18 hole par 72, 6199m long course. It was built on the sand at the southern tip of Lido Island in the Adriatic Sea south west of Venice in 1928. It is also a popular club that welcomes visitors, but players must book in advance. FEES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground COMMENTS: Course is closed on Mondays. VILLA D'ESTE GOLFCLUB VIA PER CANTU 13, 22030 MONTORFANO PHONE: 031 200200 Villa d'Este is one of the top five golf clubs in Italy and ranks in the top ten percent in all of Europe. It is near the Lake Como resort area in Lombardy Province, north of Milan, on Lake Montorfano. The 18 hole par 71 parkland course is 5787m with fairways that wind through and around dense forest of pine, chestnut, and fir trees. This magnificent layout is always very well maintained and is extremely popular for a golfing holiday. Golfers must book in advance The club facilities include a bar and restaurant and a practice ground. FEES: IL70 - 100,000 COMMENTS: the bar and restaurant are closed Mondays, and the course is closed in January. GOLF CLUB ZOATE VIA VERDI 6, 20067 ZOATE DI TRIBIANO PHONE: 02 90632183 Located south east of Milan at Tribiano, this 18 hole par 72 is 6122m long. The course is closed on Mondays and visitors are welcome. FEES: IL50 - 75,000 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; swimming and tennis
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