Porto Ercole · Italy · Tuscany
Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort
Argentario Course
The Argentario Course belongs to Tuscany's golf heritage and reflects the development of golf around Porto Ercole. Located in Porto Ercole, in the region of Tuscany, this course is set on undulating terrain, featuring numerous sloped lies and elevation changes, complemented by a coastal environment exposed to sea winds. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Italy, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects the Argentario Course for the uniqueness of its architecture, history, and territory.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,218 m · 2006
At a glance
The Argentario Course belongs to Tuscany's golf heritage and reflects the development of golf around Porto Ercole. Located in Porto Ercole, in the region of Tuscany, this course is set on undulating terrain, featuring numerous sloped lies and elevation changes, complemented by a coastal environment exposed to sea winds. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Italy, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects the Argentario Course for the uniqueness of its architecture, history, and territory.
Geography & setting
The Argentario Course is located in Porto Ercole, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The course unfolds across undulating terrain, presenting numerous sloped lies and changes in elevation, complemented by a coastal environment subject to sea winds. This geographical overview should be further detailed by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
The course opened in 2006, designed by David Mezzacane and Baldovino Dassù and shaped by Brian Jorgensen. It became PGA National Italy in 2019 and hosted the 2025 Italian Open.
Architecture
The par-71, 6,295-metre layout crosses protected Mediterranean terrain overlooking the Orbetello Lagoon, sea and Argentario hills, combining broad fairways with water, elevation and exposed greens.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 71, and measures approximately 6218 meters from the championship tees. The course leverages its hillside/coastal environment to sculpt angles, obstacles, and green approaches.
Club experience
The resort combines golf, hospitality, wellness, dining and the official PGA National Golf Academy Italy.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.argentarioresort.com/golf/