Appiano Gentile · Italy · Lombardy
La Pinetina Golf Club
La Pinetina Course
La Pinetina Course is part of Lombardy's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Appiano Gentile. Located in Appiano Gentile, in the Lombardy region, this course is set in a wooded landscape where precision from the tee is paramount, complemented by undulating terrain that creates numerous sloping lies and elevation changes. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Italy, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects La Pinetina Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
woodland · 18 holes · Par 70 · 5,820 m · 1971
At a glance
La Pinetina Course is part of Lombardy's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Appiano Gentile. Located in Appiano Gentile, in the Lombardy region, this course is set in a wooded landscape where precision from the tee is paramount, complemented by undulating terrain that creates numerous sloping lies and elevation changes. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Italy, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects La Pinetina Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
Geography & setting
La Pinetina Course is located in Appiano Gentile, in the Lombardy region of Italy. The course unfolds within a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is crucial, complemented by an undulating relief that results in numerous sloping lies and changes in elevation. This geographical description should be enhanced by detailing the exact nature of the soils, the altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
The golf course was built in 1971 within the estate developed after Angelo Moratti sought a quiet, healthy training environment near Milan for Inter.
Architecture
About 70 hectares of pine, birch, oak and chestnut woodland frame an undulating par 71, with views toward Monte Rosa and the Lombardy Prealps. Regional sources attribute the design to Harris, Albertini and Mezzacane.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 70, and measures approximately 5820 meters from the reference tees. The course utilizes its woodland/hillside environment to organize its angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Club experience
The renovated clubhouse includes dining, meeting spaces and an 11-room guesthouse, complemented by practice and wellness facilities.
Practical information
- Official website
- golfpinetina.it/