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UNA Poggio dei Medici Golf Club

Poggio dei Medici Course

The Poggio dei Medici Course forms part of Tuscany's golfing heritage, reflecting the development of golf in the Scarperia region. Located in Scarperia, Tuscany, this course is set within a hillside parkland terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Italy, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Poggio dei Medici Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, and territory.

parkland · 18 holes · Par 73 · 6,468 m · 1992
At a glance
The Poggio dei Medici Course forms part of Tuscany's golfing heritage, reflecting the development of golf in the Scarperia region. Located in Scarperia, Tuscany, this course is set within a hillside parkland terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Italy, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Poggio dei Medici Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, and territory.
Geography & setting
Poggio dei Medici Course is located in Scarperia, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The course unfolds within a hillside parkland terrain. This geographical overview should be complemented by details on the exact nature of the soil, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in 1992, the course was designed to USGA standards by Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and Baldovino Dassù. It later hosted five Ladies Italian Opens, one Alps Tour event and three Challenge Tour tournaments.
Architecture
The 6,468-metre par 73 uses broad rolling land, five tee sets per hole, water, championship bunkering and varied green entrances beneath the Apennines.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 73, and measures approximately 6468 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its hillside parkland environment to shape angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Club experience
The official current club name is Poggio dei Medici Golf Club; the historical database slug is retained for technical continuity.
Practical information
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