Montorfano · Italy · Lombardy
Golf Club Villa d’Este
Villa d’Este Course
Villa d'Este Course belongs to the golfing heritage of Lombardy and reflects the development of golf around Montorfano. Located in Montorfano, in the Lombardy region, this course is set in a wooded area where precision from the tee is crucial, complemented by rolling terrain that multiplies sloping lies and changes in elevation. 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 Villa d'Este Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
woodland · 18 holes · Par 69 · 5,760 m · 1926
At a glance
Villa d'Este Course belongs to the golfing heritage of Lombardy and reflects the development of golf around Montorfano. Located in Montorfano, in the Lombardy region, this course is set in a wooded area where precision from the tee is crucial, complemented by rolling terrain that multiplies sloping lies and changes in elevation. 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 Villa d'Este Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
Geography & setting
Villa d'Este Course is located in Montorfano, in the Lombardy region of Italy. The course unfolds in a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is critical, complemented by rolling topography that creates numerous sloping lies and elevation changes. This geographical reading must be supplemented by the exact nature of the soils, the altitude, the dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in 1926, Villa d’Este was designed by Peter Gannon and became one of Italy’s historic leading clubs.
Architecture
Narrow fairways, major elevation, small greens and dense woodland create a technical par 69.
The course in detail
The course has 18 holes, with a par of 69, and measures approximately 5760 meters from the reference markers. The course utilizes its woodland/hillside environment to arrange angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
Historic clubhouse, dining and proximity to the Villa d’Este hotel enhance the experience.
Highlights
Opened in 1926; designed by Peter Gannon; par 69, 5760 meters; hosted twelve editions of the Italian Open.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.golfvilladeste.com/