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Explore the best golf vacations Italy has to offer with a perfect mix of culture, scenery, and championship golf. From the vineyards of Tuscany, to the historic fairways surrounding Rome, your golf trip to Italy combines world-class courses, luxury hotels, and unforgettable cuisine. These personalised itineraries are designed to give you the ideal balance between golf and leisure, with flexible travel options and personal service every step of the way.
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Italy is actually a fantastic destination for golf, though it’s not always the first place people think of compared to Scotland, Ireland, or Spain. The country offers a wide variety of courses, many of them surrounded by incredible scenery, history, and wine regions. A great location for golfers and non golfers with some of the best sightseeing and cultural tours in the world. Let AGS Golf Vacations plan your Italy Golf and Sightseeing trip of a lifetime.
Let AGS Golf Vacations plan your custom Italy golf and sightseeing holiday. A trip that’s as enjoyable off the course as it is on it.
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Best Time to Visit: For the best experience, book your golf break to Italy between April and June or September and October. Summer can be very hot, particularly in southern Italy; some courses might be busy. During Winter, some courses in the north may close; southern/coastal courses tend to stay more open. Golf holidays in Italy offer reliable sunshine and mild temperatures, making spring and autumn rounds particularly enjoyable.
Electrical Current Standard is 230 volts. Make sure to bring an adapter if you have 115-volt appliances.
Passports: Make sure that your passport is current and does not expire within 6 months of your return.
Tipping: In Italy, tipping is not mandatory. However, restaurants may have a service charge, and it’s customary to round up the bill or leave 5–10% for good service. For tour guides, drivers, etc., tipping is appreciated but not required, and tends to be small (€5-€10).
Dining: The food is a highlight of any golf trip to Italy. Expect fresh local ingredients, first-class wines, and regional dishes that celebrate Italy’s culinary heritage. From Tuscan trattorias serving bistecca alla fiorentina to lakeside restaurants in Lombardy offering risotto alla Milanese, your golf vacation in Italy becomes a gastronomic journey that rivals the golf itself.
Golf Carts and Caddies If you need a golf cart, please let your tour manager know in advance. Most Italian golf clubs have a limited number of carts available. Caddies can be requested ahead of time at most leading courses, and we can assist with arranging these as part of your Italy golf tour planning.
Weather: Average summer temperatures range between 65–85°F (18–29°C) depending on the region. Coastal and northern areas tend to be milder, while central and southern Italy can get hot in July and August. Lightweight golf clothing is fine for most of the season, but bring a light sweater or jacket for evenings and a waterproof layer just in case
Insurance: Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance, including medical coverage and protection for your golf equipment and luggage.
Money and Credit Cards: The unit of currency in Italy is the Euro (€). Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, and American Express is accepted in many hotels and restaurants, though not everywhere. It’s useful to carry some cash for small shops and cafes.There are several outstanding destinations to choose from when booking an Italy golf package. Each region offers distinct character, ensuring your golf vacation in Italy can be tailored to your preferences – whether you prioritise championship courses, wine country immersion, or historic city sightseeing.
Lombardy & Lake Como / Lake Garda
Courses with Alpine backdrops and lakeside views. Examples: Golf Club Villa d’Este (historic, top-rated) and Arzaga Golf Club. Villa d'Este, designed by Peter Gannon in 1926, has hosted 12 Italian Opens – more than any other club in the country. Set among chestnut, pine, and birch forests overlooking Lake Montorfano, this par-69 gem was recently named Best Golf Club in Italy at the Leading Courses Golfers' Choice Awards 2024. Its legendary "Gold Book" bears signatures from royalty across Europe, and the setting recalls the green landscapes of Scotland, offering a fresh atmosphere even in summer. For golfers who appreciate history and tradition found on Scotland golf trips, Villa d'Este delivers that same sense of timeless elegance in an Italian setting.
Piedmont (near Turin & Barolo wine country)
Known for rolling hills and vineyards. Royal Park I Roveri and Circolo Golf Torino have hosted Italian Opens. The Allianz Course at Royal Park I Roveri, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., sits embedded in the Alps and has been consistently voted inside the top-3 courses in Italy since 1985. Its 17th hole – a demanding 468-yard challenge flanked by trees, water hazards, and bunkers – has been awarded "Best Hole in Italy" by La Gazzetta dello Sport. This is also the home course of Italy's most famous golfing brothers, Francesco and Edoardo Molinari.
Rome & Lazio
Great mix of historic sightseeing and golf. Marco Simone Golf & Country Club (hosted the 2023 Ryder Cup) is just outside Rome. This is where golf history was made: Europe's commanding 16½–11½ victory over the United States drew over 271,000 spectators from 100 countries, making it the most attended Ryder Cup in history. The course, redesigned by Tom Fazio II and European Golf Design specifically for the event, offers dramatic elevation changes of 155 feet from low to high point – that US Vice Captain Stewart Cink called "probably the most demanding physically of any Ryder Cup course I've ever seen." On clear days, the dome of St. Peter's Basilica is visible from the course, a reminder that your golf vacation in Italy connects sport with centuries of human achievement. The signature 16th hole, a driveable par-4 with water guarding the right side of the green, is where Tommy Fleetwood struck the shot that secured Europe's triumph.
Tuscany
Stunning landscapes, wine estates, and classic Italian countryside. Courses like Golf Club Castelfalfi and Poggio dei Medici combine golf with food & wine experiences. For golfers who love pairing their rounds with vineyard visits and farm-to-table dining, Tuscany represents the ultimate expression of what golf trips to Italy can offer. Unlike the pub culture surrounding Ireland golf trips or the whisky heritage of Scotland golf trips, Tuscany wraps your golf holiday in Italy with Chianti wine tastings, truffle hunts, and medieval hilltop villages that seem untouched by time.
Veneto (near Venice & Verona)
Courses like Golf Club Verona or Circolo Golf Venezia on the Lido offer a mix of culture and golf. These Italy golf vacation packages allow you to split your time between challenging courses and exploring Venice's canals or attending opera at Verona's Roman amphitheatre – experiences unavailable on any Scotland golf trips, Ireland golf trips, or Spain golf trips.
Sicily
Coastal golf with Mediterranean views. Verdura Resort in Sicily (Kyle Phillips design) is world-class. Verdura's East and West courses weave through citrus groves and olive orchards with views of the Sicilian coastline. The resort has hosted multiple European Tour events including the Sicilian Open, cementing Sicily's reputation as a serious golf destination. With Mount Etna as a backdrop and five-star Rocco Forte hospitality, golf holidays in Italy reach their most luxurious expression here.
7 Night Italian Lakes Golf Trip
A balance of quality and affordability...
Stay in lovely Como at the 5* Villa D’Este Hotel or 4* Hotel Albergo Terminus and then onto Stresa on Lake Maggiore staying at the 5* Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees or 4* Grand Hotel Bristol
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If you've already ticked off legendary Scotland golf trips to St Andrews, Turnberry, or Carnoustie, or completed Ireland golf trips along the Wild Atlantic Way through Ballybunion and Lahinch, Italy offers the ideal next chapter in your golf vacation story. While Spain golf trips provide reliable sunshine and resort comforts, golf vacations in Italy elevate the experience with Michelin-starred dining, UNESCO World Heritage sites at every turn, and courses that hosted golf's greatest team competition.
Our Italy golf vacation packages are designed to showcase the best of what this remarkable country offers. Whether you choose a 7-night Italian Lakes itinerary featuring Villa d'Este and the stunning courses around Lake Como, an 8-night Rome and Tuscany adventure combining Ryder Cup golf at Marco Simone with Renaissance art in Florence, or our comprehensive 10-night journey from Rome through Tuscany to the Lakes, every golf vacation in Italy we create balances exceptional golf with authentic Italian experiences.
Contact AGS Golf Vacations today and let our team craft your perfect golf holiday in Italy – journey where every fairway leads to discovery and every 19th hole becomes an unforgettable celebration of la dolce vita. With over 300 courses across the country and a growing reputation following the 2023 Ryder Cup, there has never been a better time to book your golf vacation in Italy. From the Alpine north to sun-drenched Sicily, Italian golf awaits.
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