Beyond the idyllic scenery, lavish landscapes, stunning lakes, beautiful beaches and impressive architecture amongst many other attractions, Italy also offers spectacular golf courses to entice the needs of avid golfers and those just wanting to try a new activity. 
 
Is Arenas Golf Club – Sardinia
 
Located on the west-coast of Sardinia close to the sandy beach and surrounded by 750 hectares of pine forest, this superb 18-hole golf course is a great choice for keen golfers.  The golf course was uniquely designed by famous American golf course architect Robert von Hagge and spans over 6000 metres.
 
The Club House is specially situated within the pine trees allowing golfers a much-needed retreat after the long walk around the range.  Due to the slithering narrow green and mass forest area there is a lot of challenging and intricate pars to get around so this unique golf course layout will appeal to those looking for adventure. 
 
In 2001 “Mondo del Golf” voted Is Arenas as the ‘Best Newly Built Course of 2001’ and is up there in the top 20 most beautiful golf courses in Italy.  It is also part of the “committed to the green” project to minimise the environmental impact caused by the golf course.
 
Verdura – Sicily
 
Accompanied by Sicily’s warm weather the Verdura Golf and Spa Resort is one of the best golf holiday getaways in Italy.  The 570 acre site enjoys a splendid view with over a mile of private coastline.  This 5-star resort is true to form with its reputable status. 
 
Being home to two championship 18-hole golf courses and small 9-hole course, the design element was down to world-class architect Kyle Philips who has designed numerous golf ranges in over 30 countries across five continents.
 
The resort recently hosted the Sicilian Open which saw 144 professional golfers compete to win the golf tournament.  This golf course is guaranteed to give golfing enthusiasts from all around the world a reason to smile. 
 
Poggio dei Medici – Tuscany
 
Situated in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, the Poggio dei Medici is within good distance of international airports such as Pisa, Florence and Bologna.  The golf course was home to the Ladies Italian Open between 1999-2003, and features a classic 16th century Club House.
 
Skilfully designed by Italian architect Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and professional golfer Baldovino Dassu, the golf range has a pleasant mixture of spectacular scenery and challenging golf routes.  The hilly 18-hole course can suit golfers of all abilities and can be played at five different lengths.  The landscape also incorporates lakes, streams, bushes and bunkers to enhance the natural environment.
 
Biella – Northern Italy
 
Biella Golf Club, known locally as “Le Betulle,” located in Valcarozza, North of Italy, was once ranked as the 12th best golf course in Europe and Italy’s number one golf course.  The environment mainly consists of woodland plus traverses, humps, rocky outcrops, hollows and furrows.  The 16th hole captures the beauty of Biella as it offers magnificent views of the Alpine foothills and backdrop of Piedmont and undoubtedly makes for a unique tee shot.
 
John Morrison, an English designer, is to thank for the combination of this land’s natural features and adept layout to provide golfers with an amazing experience.  So there’s no surprise that the course has hosted top Italian tournaments.  Like most golf ranges the Biella will seem difficult for those who are less experienced in golfing but for experts it will be a walk in the park, literally.
 
 

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