Savoia Hotel Regency

Located inland and high into the hills about 45 minutes from the coast, Riolo Golf and Country Club is a very enjoyable golf venue. Surrounded by the striking chalk vein and by the green hills of the Tosco - Romagnolo Appenines, it stretches over more than 200 hectares of green, uncontaminated nature. The layout alternates between flat fairways and other sharply sloping holes to test both your strength and accuracy. To make the round even more exacting, there are lakes, bunkers, unexpected obstacles, and ravines - typical of the area. There are also a number of blind tee shots so make sure you have copy of the course map before taking Riolo Golf on.

Par 72, 6715 yards

Arguably one of the jewels in the crown of Italian golf holidays and one that we know you will enjoy. Modena Golf Club is situated in the central part of the region and can be reached quickly and easily from any direction. It is spread over 100 hectares and built to a design by Bernhard Langer assisted by the American architect Jim Eng; this is a golf course that is one of the finest in Italy. The par five, 18th is a masterpiece of golf design that tempts you to take on the lake ahead of the tee but failure can wreck a promising scorecard. The wide greens and tees, the smoothly winding fairways, the large ‘hungry’ bunkers and the numerous, extra-large water hazards have meant this golf course has been able to play host to the Italian Open, which staged its 50th event here. An executive course, a well equipped driving range and two tennis courts complete the sports facilities on offer here. Modena Golf Club also features a fine gourmet restaurant, where sophisticated and local dishes can be relished, a cosy bar and coffee-shop, two swimming pools and a billiard room.

Par 72, 7001 yards

Located in Castel San Pietro Terme, we liked this one very much. Le Fonti Golf Club is beautifully designed and situated in the charming Sillaro Valley, which enjoys a mild and healthy microclimate. It is surrounded by gently rolling hills and ancient ravines and other geological formations. The golf course is extremely varied and really fun to play and the club house boasts a top quality restaurant where guests can enjoy delicious local food and wine, served with incomparable hospitality. The surrounding region boasts impressive, top quality health and thermal spa facilities (including the thermal spa at Castel San Pietro and the “Salute Più” health village). In 2006, Le Fonti Golf Club hosted the Qualifying School for the Ladies European Tour.

Par 72, 7063 yards

The twenty seven holes of this charming club wind their way through uncontaminated pinewoods and salt lakes in a setting of rare natural beauty just a short distance from the sea. The first nine holes, along the pinewood, were built as classic ‘Scottish links’ whilst the second nine, surrounded by water obstacles, were inspired by the great American golf courses. The third nine holes, which opened in 2004, boast a completely innovative design that guarantees that the course is extremely enjoyable. The Italian Professional Golf Championships have been held at Adriatic Golf Club Cervia on several occasions, as have many of important Italian amateur golf competitions. A Mecca for golf holidays in Italy, Golf Cervia is surrounded by tourist facilities including top-class hotels.

Par 72 6836 yards

A real fun golf course, The San Valentino Golf Club is situated high in a valley over 300 metres above sea level in the municipality of Castellarano. It is surrounded by over 130 hectares of woodland and green pastures; a setting where the scales undeniably tip in favour of nature. Despite only a few water obstacles, the 18-hole championship golf course is highly intriguing thanks to its hilly terrain and the considerable difference in height between the holes. The layout is such that there are only two par 5’s and five par 3’s but this does not detract from a very enjoyable round of golf. The very fast greens are nearly all protected by bunkers whilst the width of the fairways varies considerably with constantly changing degrees of difficulty.

Par 69, 6363 yards

Molino del Pero Golf Club is an 18-hole par 70 course set in the magnificent Apennines near Bologna. The first 9 holes, which are short and demanding, are perfectly complemented by the second 9 holes that are much longer and wider but equally spectacular. Thanks to the particularly pleasant climate - breezy in the summer and never foggy in winter - it is possible to play here all year round. It has a wonderful club house located in a converted hay barn and its enormous oak beams and large fireplace ensure it is always warm and welcoming. The restaurant, in the old grinding room, serves excellent quality, traditional local cuisine.

Par 70 5973 yards

Another very fine Italian golf course whose spectacular setting offers magnificent views. The Matilde di Canossa Golf Club was founded in 1987 and is situated near Reggio Emila between the cities of Parma and Bologna in the heart of the marvellous “Matildic Lands”. This is a very fine golf course that creates a very taxing round of golf as you thread your way through a series of water hazards and annoyingly well placed bunkers. Matilde di Canossa Golf Club was designed by the architect Marco Croze and has 18 holes dominated by the Quaresimo Stream that flows through the entire course. The gentle natural slopes and vegetation lend themselves to a fascinating and extremely entertaining round of golf. Try it; you will not be disappointed.

Par 72, 6792 yards

One of the classic Italian golf courses, designed by Cotton & Harris and built in 1959, Golf Club Bologna is situated on splendid rolling countryside with marvellous sweeping panoramic views across the surrounding hills and plains. In 2000, Peter Alliss made some changes to the golf course in order for it to host in recent years the Italian Amateur Golf Championships as well as hosting a great number of top level professional golf competitions. The smart and elegant clubhouse blends in well with the surrounding countryside and is the ideal place to sample the refined cuisine of the golf club restaurant, which has been named amongst the top ten club restaurants in Italy. Highly recommended as a course to play during your golf holiday in Italy.

Par 72, 6484 yards