Via Arzaga,
Calvagese della Riviera, nr Brescia, Lombardia 25080
Office
+39 030 680 6266Pro shop
+39 030 680 6266Fax
+39 030 680 6473Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Francesco Parisella / Andrea CostaAcademy
Zappa Golf SchoolThe Course:
27 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Jack Nicklaus II (18 hole course); Gary Player (9 hole course).
Above distances are for the Nicklaus II course designed by Jack Nicklaus II. At 3,027 m from the back tees, the 9-hole Gary Player course is similar in length to each of the two nines of the Nicklaus II course.
45.513208
10.477535
45 km W of Verona
From the A4 Autostrada between Brescia and Verona, take the Desenzano exit and follow the SS572 direction Salo / Lago di Garda. After approx 2 km at roundabout follow direction Salo/Riva. After 4 km at roundabout turn left, direction Brescia Centro / Via Talina. After o.6 km at roundabout join the SP4, direction Brescia. After 3 km turn right, direction Palazzo Arzaga.
Arzaga Golf Club is found alongside a beautiful and historic manor house, now the Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort. The Palazzo itself may date from the 15th century, but the excellent 27 championship holes of Arzaga Golf Club were introduced more recently in 1998.
The 18-hole Jack Nicklaus II course, is a wonderful piece of modern golf architecture. As open, linksy and challenging a championship course as you will find anywhere in Italy. The two nine-hole loops of Nicklaus II are complemented by a third nine. This slightly more tree-lined loop of holes is named after its designer, the great Gary Player.
The good-width fairways and generous band of grassy rough on Nicklaus II will please big hitters, but care needs to be taken not to stray too far offline. In true Nicklaus style, plenty of excellent bunkering, good-sized lakes and (in this open, linksy setting) long wispy rough will need to be avoided en route to the large and undulating greens. Although much of the course occupies relatively flat terrain, a ridge separates the opening and closing holes from the middle section of each nine. Some enjoyable elevation changes are present on your way out and back from the clubhouse.
From most parts of this big-dimension, handsomely crafted layout, you look onto beautiful Lombardian countryside. Laid out before you is a tapestry of vineyards and villages, climbing their way to the impressive pre-Alps in the distance. As an amateur golfer or tour professional, you'll feel equally challenged and rewarded whichever of the three top-quality nine-hole loops you elect to play.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course.
Excellent
The sumptuous Palazzo Arzaga was originally constructed in the 15th century along with its beautiful frescoes that echo the style of the famous Guido Reni. During this time it was used as a monastery. Its later development into a rural palazzo (palace) came in the 1800s.
The origin of the name is linked to Ariciagus (Arzaga), an ancient hill town now immersed in chestnut trees.
Arzaga GC has already established its excellent golf credentials as a host venue to the European Senior Tour. For more details see Top Golf Tournaments at Arzaga Golf Club.
Italy's 28th best course (Golf World, 2022).
25080 Carzago di Calvagese della Riviera, nr Brescia
+39 030 680 600
Visit websiteThe 5-star Palazzo Arzaga is the last word in elegance comfort and sports, located 30 minutes from Verona beside Lake Garda and within sight of the Alps. Palazzo Arzaga is one of the finest golf resorts in Italy, offering golfing and leisure vacations at one of the top luxury hotels in Europe. The hotel also features a wide range of treatments focused on wellness, relaxation, weight loss, fitness and beauty.
Arzaga
Garda Golf
Paradiso del Garda; Verona (35 km)
Via Angelo Omodeo 3, 25080 - Soiano del Lago, nr Brescia
+39 0365 674 704/5
Visit websiteThe Porta del Sole Hotel stands on the edge of the Castello di Soiano Natural Park, and 500m from the Garda Golf Country Club. Surrounded by hills and facing Lake Garda, there are several golf courses nearby, most with an agreement with the hotel. The hotel's centrepiece is a 1700s neoclassic villa that has been faithfully restored. The hotel has 24 guestrooms, all furnished in a classical style.
Garda Golf (o.5 km)
Arzaga
Paradiso del Garda; Verona
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