Italy has given the world wondrous renaissance art, exquisite architecture and hauntingly beautiful opera. In a country where you are never far away from living, breathing history and culture it is understandable that golf has taken a back seat as the Italians promote their artistic treasures.

But this should not suggest that the golf in Italy is below par. The 100 or so 18-hole courses in the country tend to be simple in design, but what they may lack in technicality they more than make up for in beauty. Golf in Italy can be played in picture perfect surroundings such as the rolling Tuscan Hills, the marine-blue lakes and contrasting mountains of the north or in some cases overlooking the skylines of the countries magical cities.

One of the real pleasures of playing golf in Italy is the warmth and hospitality which visitors are afforded. For the Italians the après-golf socialising is as much a part of the experience as the game itself and in the clubhouse you can expect to find the celebrated food and wine for which Italy has such an excellent reputation.

Italy offers a range of diverse golfing experiences from the vast Robert Trent Jones design Castelconturbia to the tight and challenging Circolo Golf Ugolino.

Golfing Elite recommends the best golf courses in Italy to its members and provides access to the worlds most famous and exclusive golf courses. Golfing Elite also offer great savings on accommodation and green fees at hundreds of facilities all served by a golf concierge.

Golfing Elite work have arrangements with many of Italy’s finest courses such as Biella Le Betulle, Golf Club Castelconturbia, Pevero Golf Club, Asolo Golf Club and Bogogno Golf Club.