Via Privata Golf 42,
Birago di Camnago, nr Meda, Lombardia 20030
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
John S. F. Morrison
45.659542
9.118915
20 km N of Milan
From the A4 (Autostrada Milano-Brescia), north of Milan, take the Cormano / Bresso exit and follow the SS35 direction Meda. After approx 17 km take exit 14 (Lentate) and join the SS44 heading north, direction Lentate. After o.2 km at first traffic lights, turn left into Via Monte Grappa. After o.3 km turn left into Via Pastrengo. After o.5 km turn right into Via Privata Golf. Follow road into Barlassina CC.
Barlassina Country Club: Together with Biella (Le Betulle) and Torino (La Mandria), Barlassina is part of a wonderful triumvirate of Italian parkland golf courses designed by Englishman, John Morrison.
In its splendidly quiet and rural setting, here is a layout that oozes style and quality; a thoroughbred parkland classic in every sense. Although relatively flat, with only a few undulating holes, the elegance of Morrison's design would not be out of place in a Milan fashion house, or in the sleek lines of a new Ferrari.
The avenues of mature trees, some straight, others gently dog-legging, combine with stylish fairway and greenside bunkering to provide the essential ingredients. Water is not a threat on any of Barlassina's holes, and with generally good-width fairways and not overly penal rough between the nicely spaced holes, you'll have the opportunity to card a good score - providing you stay out of the trees and the bunkers.
Big hitters may thirst for a bit more length on some holes, but for the vast majority of golfers, Barlassina's appeal lies more in its charm and top-quality presentation, than its ability to overwhelm and humble.
As with most of Milan's top golf courses, the large and comfortable clubhouse is home to a restaurant where the best of Italian cuisine is effortlessly prepared.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; more restricted on weekends. Closed Mondays.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course.
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Barlassina is one of the later design's of British golf course architect, John Stanton Fleming Morrison (1892 - 1961). Working together with Charles Alison and Harry Colt, the firm of Colt, Alison and Morrison was responsible for designing many great courses in the British Isles and around the world. Morrison carried the firm's banner into Continental Europe.
In addition to Barlassina, Morrison's work in Italy also includes the design of Biella (Le Betulle) and the courses at Torino Golf Club (La Mandria). In his younger years Morrison was a talented all-round sportsman, representing England at football and playing first-class cricket. During World War I he joined the Royal Flying Corps and won both British and Italian medals for valour, flying stringbag bombers in Italy.
Via Borromeo 29, 20031 Cesano Maderno, nr Milan
+39 0362 551 796
Visit websiteIn the historical setting of Palazzo Borromeo-Arese, this modern and functional hotel conserves the charm of the past, with the facilities of a 4-star hotel of today. Parts of the hotel include the palace, built by Giulio Maria Arese in 1654, which became home to two noble Lombardian families: Arese and Borromeo.
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Barlassina
Milano; Molinetto; Villa D'Este; Monticello; La Robinie.
Via Clerici 97/a, 21040 Gerenzano, nr Milan
+39 02 968 23 17
Visit websiteFar from the noise of the big city, but just a few kilometers from Milan, Malpensa airport and one of the world's largest trade show centers, the Hotel Concorde is ideally located to explore the excellent array of golf courses in the north and west of Lombardy.
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Barlassina
Milano; Villa D'Este; Monticello; La Robinie.
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