You’re on the first tee, the sun is beaming down on the fairways, and pizza, pasta and wine await you afterwards.
Life is perfect.
Check out our list of the 6 best Italy golf holidays and live the dream: premium courses, the world’s best cuisine, and unbelievable culture.
Carpe Diem Roma Apartments
📍 Rome
🛏️ 2 x Nights @ Carpe Diem Roma Apartments
⛳ 2 x Rounds @ Marco Simone Golf Club
💰 From £529pp
All roads lead to Rome (and Ryder Cup golf).
These luxury apartments are just a gimme from the Marco Simone Golf Club, the host of the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Not only are the spacious rooms at Carpe Diem Residence overlooking the tournament-hosting course, but the alfresco dining, spa, and tennis courts will keep you busy in your downtime.
Marco Simone is a legendary course, host of several Italian Opens, the 2023 Ryder Cup, and ranked 89th best in Continental Europe.
Yep, you can follow in the footsteps of the pros on our Italy golf holidays.
At a whopping 7,299 yards from the back tee, the Marco Simone course isn’t messing around, so we advise this challenge for lower handicaps.
The signature 16th hole—which caused trouble in the Ryder Cup—features water on the right, central bunkers, and a well-guarded green. Accuracy off the tee is vital.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (Rome Airport) is 51.3km from the apartments.
Sangallo Palace Hotel
📍 Umbria
🛏️ 5 x Nights @ 4* Sangallo Palace Hotel
⛳ 4 x Rounds @ Antognolla Golf Course
💰 From £699pp
Step into the hustle and bustle of Umbria’s wine bars, pizzerias, nightclubs, and cocktail joints from your hotel. Sanga Palace Hotel is in the city centre, among all the action.
This spot is perfect for groups looking to party and explore after the fairways.
On top of this, the hotel’s restaurant is out of this world so you can indulge in authentic Italian cuisine.
Antognolla Golf Course is stacked with history and awards.
Awarded Italy’s Best Course at the World Golf Awards for 2020 and 2022, host of the International Alps Tour 2021, and the 2019 Italian PGA Professional Event, it’s the business.
Hole 8 features dramatic elevation changes, with an elevated tee shot and bunkers on either side catching any shanks.
Try this incredible layout to conquer one of Italy’s finest fairways.
Sangallo Palace Hotel is 13.3km from San Francesco d’Assisi Airport (Umbria International Airport).
Golf Hotel Castelconturbia
📍 Milan
🛏️ 2 x Nights @ 4* Golf Hotel Castelconturbia
⛳ 2 x Rounds @ Golf Club Castelconturbia
💰 From £295pp
Talk about bang for your buck. Italy golf holidays don’t get much better.
The dramatic backdrop of the Alpes is priceless, and we can’t think of a better view while you swing into action on the fairways or tuck into a pizza.
We love this stay-and-play package, from the fresh cuisine and on-site course to the secluded location and the outdoor pool.
Golf Club Castelconturbia is a bucket-lister for anybody visiting Italy. A previous Top 10 Continental European course and two Italian Opens are a testament to its prestigious layout.
Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr you can combine two of three legendary 9-hole layouts to build your dream round.
The Blue Course is the hardest, with narrow fairways and many water hazards.
It’s only 23km from Milan Airport to Golf Hotel Castelconturbia, so it’s a breeze getting there.
Sheraton Rome Parco De’ Medici
📍 Rome
🛏️ 3 x Nights @ 4* Sheraton Rome Parco De’ Medici
⛳ 2 x Rounds @ Golf Club Parco De’ Medici
💰 From £399pp
Kickstart your Italian golf holiday with a welcome dinner: a classic pasta dish, a choice of cheese and cold cuts, dessert, and a glass of local wine. Che buono!
And if that didn’t make you feel like royalty, the four-star hotel will. Take advantage of the three world-class restaurants, the quiet outdoor pool (and pool bar), and the complimentary minibar.
Are you team Peroni or Moretti?
Best of all, Golf Club Parco De’ Medici is a sniff away from your room.
This club also offers 3 different 9-hole layouts to build your ideal round and tailor it to your group’s skill set.
Each course offers a different challenge, from water hazards and bunkers to doglegs and island greens.
The hotel is a short 13.9km ride away from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Is Molas Resort
📍 Sardinia
🛏️ 3 x Nights @ Is Molas Resort
⛳ Unlimited Golf @ Is Molas Golf Course
💰 From £619pp
At GroupiaGolf, we absolutely love unlimited golf, because why wouldn’t we?
So this is at the top of the list for Italy golf holidays.
And when you stay and play at one of Italy’s best golf resorts, you sign up for a combination of luxurious facilities and an action-packed itinerary.
With access to a private beach, a beach club, and a top-tier restaurant on-site, everything is sorted.
Each room features a walk-in wardrobe and a terrace/balcony for a premium experience.
Is Molas Golf Course has hosted four Italian Opens, the Sardinia Open, and the Italian National Championship.
The 5th hole par-4 is no joke, with a dogleg left, a tree in the centre of the fairway, and an elevated green.
Remember, it’s unlimited golf. How many rounds can you squeeze in?
Cagliari Elmas Airport is 43km away, so pre-book a transfer to get there and sidestep any stress.
Antognolla Golf Villa
📍 Umbria
🛏️ 3 x Nights @ Antognolla Golf Villa
⛳ 3 x Rounds @ Antognolla Golf Course
💰 From £485pp
These traditional Italian villas, with open living rooms, a swimming pool, and a bar nearby are the perfect place to unwind after thrashing your mates.
On top of this, the restaurant serves fresh seafood and local wines.
And just a few steps away is a previous winner of the World Golf Awards “Best Course in Italy”, Antognolla Golf Course.
You’ll spend hours here with the world-class practice facilities and stunning clubhouse.
The end of the front nine is the signature hole because of the outrageous views of the castle from the elevated tee. Aim for the right of the dancefloor to avoid the large bunker.
It’s 31.6km from San Francesco d’Assisi Airport, so it will take around half an hour to get there.
