Style, luxury and incredible natural beauty sum up the diverse northern region of Italy perfectly, where there are not only some excellent golf courses, but also outstanding hotels and resorts.
The landscape varies hugely; visitors may be attracted to the tourist hot spot of Venice, or alternatively Milan, which is Italy’s fashion and business capital.
With fantastic golfing options alongside iconic hotels it is easy to see why thousands of people every year choose to head to Northern Italy and the lakes for a memorable golf holiday.
From the fantastic resort at Le Robinie, guests will have easy access into Milan, while if you are looking for more serenity and natural beauty, head further north to the famous Italian lakes.
Around Lake Garda, the Arzaga Golf Course is among Europe’s elite top end destinations as well as Bogliaco along the western shoreline. While the shores of Lake Como are adorned with iconic hotels and terrific golf courses like Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club and the best ranked course in the country, Circolo Golf Villa d'Este.
One of the most glamorous holiday spots in Europe, Lake Como provides a magnificent backdrop when playing golf.
Combining a lakeside location with access to a wide variety of golf courses, Lake Garda is a picturesque base for any golf holiday in Northern Italy.
Travel & Weather
1 hour 55 minutes
Jun - Aug
27-31°C
Jul-Sep
Northern Italy is an excellent value golf holiday destination. With easy access via Milan's international airport, along with countless golf courses within the area, a golf holiday here can tick many cultural boxes as well as award-winning golf resorts.
An example golf holiday package in Northern Italy starts from £249 including 3 Nights at Galzignano Terme Spa & Golf Resort and 2 Rounds of Golf at Golf Club Frassanelle and Golf Club della Montecchia. This price is very comparable with the likes of Spain and Portugal.
The 2023 Ryder Cup has been a catalyst for golf in Italy but with an excellent year-round climate and golf courses covering almost the entire country, Italy has always been a popular option for golf. With course designs by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Kyle Phillips, golfers of all abilities are sure to find some great options as part of their next golfing holiday.