Pula · Italy · Sardinia
Is Molas Golf Resort
Is Molas Course
Is Molas Course is a key part of Sardinia's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Pula. Located in Pula, in the Sardinia region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are laid out among trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a coastal environment exposed to sea winds. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique golfing experience inherent to Italy, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Is Molas Course for the uniqueness of its architecture, history, or territory.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,383 m · 1975
At a glance
Is Molas Course is a key part of Sardinia's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Pula. Located in Pula, in the Sardinia region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are laid out among trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a coastal environment exposed to sea winds. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique golfing experience inherent to Italy, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Is Molas Course for the uniqueness of its architecture, history, or territory.
Geography & setting
Is Molas Course is located in Pula, in the Sardinia region of Italy. The course winds through a wooded park where play lines are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a coastal environment exposed to sea winds. This geographical description should be supplemented by details on the exact nature of the soil, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in 1975, the championship course was conceived by Piero Mancinelli with Cotton, Pennink & Partners. It hosted the Italian Open from 1976 and has staged four editions in total.
Architecture
The 6,383-metre par 72 combines Mediterranean vegetation with American-influenced greens, large bunkers, narrow entrances and several elevated targets.
The course in detail
The course comprises 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6383 meters from the reference markers. The course leverages its parkland/coastal environment to organize angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
The 27-hole resort includes a full practice area, panoramic clubhouse terrace and the Le Mole restaurant.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.ismolas.it/