Viva Italia: Golf With the Greats on Italy’s European Tour Destinations
Soaring mountain ranges, picturesque coastline and attractive landscapes make Italy one of the most idyllic locations in the world to play golf.
The European Tour is committed to promoting the game of golf as an inclusive sport open to anyone and everyone, and in recent years there has been a drive to collaborate more closely with the women’s game, disability golf and to promote the health benefits of sport. We all know that the game plays a huge part in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and what better way to relax and lower the blood pressure than to escape to one of the European Tour’s brilliant destinations on a luxury getaway?
With this latest blog post in the series on the European Tour, we will look at the most prestigious golfing resorts in Italy and hopefully lend you some inspiration for an idyllic Italian break.
The Pride of Italy
Two beautiful, exclusive resorts lie in opposing corners of Italy. To the northeast, Villaverde in Fagagna sits a few kilometres from San Daniele and Udine, set against the impressive backdrop of the Julian Alps. The equally superb Verdura resort on the other hand, is set in a valley of olive groves on the southwest coast of the isle of Sicily, close to the seaside town of Sciacca.
Villaverde, Udine
A state-of-the-art Golf Academy and luxurious spa complement the impeccably maintained course (brainchild of architects John Harris and Marco Coze) which is the resort’s proud centrepiece.
Verdura, Sicily
Venture to Verdura on the idyllic isle of Sicily for a relaxing stay at one of Europe’s premier contemporary golfing destinations. The 5-star resort includes not one, but two 18-hole Championship courses as well as a 9-hole par three. Tremendous practice facilities allow even the rustiest of players to get up to speed before tackling one of the courses. Novices can play at their own pace whilst a stern challenge is provided for the more experienced.
Additionally, there is an award-winning spa and 60m infinity pool, 1.8km stretch of private coastline and a number of gourmet restaurants. Sicily itself is a wonderful holiday destination as there are fabulous opportunities to explore the mountain ranges, enjoy views of the sparkling Mediterranean and discover UNESCO world heritage ruins.
For an unforgettable holiday that you will never want to end, Italy should definitely be up there on your location shortlist. The charming climate, culture and history has made Italy a prime destination for any holidaymaker, but for a lover of the sport, Villa Verde in the north and Verdura in the south are nothing short of ideal.
Our team of experienced professionals are well equipped to organise a first rate golfing vacation in one of the many esteemed resorts that belong to the European Tour network. We can easily be contacted via our website, so be sure to get in touch! We hope you enjoyed this post highlighting what Italy has to offer.
