Via Vittorio Veneto 59,
Luvinate, nr Varese, Lombardia 21020
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Eagle Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside and residential.
Designer:
Peter Gannon & Cecil Blandford
45.839100
8.764944
60 km NW of Milan
From the centre of Varese take the SS 394 direction Luvinate / Laveno. Golf is located at the western end of the village of Luvinate, directly off the SS 394.
Golf Club Varese: Big-hitters are going to feel rather tied-down on the front nine of this garden-like course above Lake Varese, with tightish, undulating fairways lined with many varieties of trees, and thankfully very few water hazards.
The back-nine is really where the course comes into its own, with many excellent par-4 and 5's, played down avenues of evenly spaced mature firs and some splendid chestnut trees. The going is not too hilly, although save some energy for the climb from tee-to-green at the 18th, the toughest climb on the course.
Lake Varese is in view some of the time, but you'd hope to see it a few more times as openly as you do at the splendid downhill par-4 10th hole.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends. Closed Tuesdays.
Must book in advance. Proof of handicap required.
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
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Could this be the oldest golf clubhouse in the world ? The 12th century former convent (Monastero di Luvinate), complete with wall murals, cloisters and a watch-tower, has been faithfully transformed into a wonderful clubhouse. Its worth taking time to look around these very old buildings.
The course provided the setting for one Italian Open Championship, played in 1958 and won by Peter Alliss.
Italy's 32nd best course (Golf World, 2022).
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Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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