Golf in Lazio - Region of the Month
Today we’ll explore the Italian golfing destination of the year: Lazio. With its majestic golf courses and impressive landmarks, this region will leave you speechless both on the course and in the city.
Let’s dive deep into Lazio’s features and golfing havens!
Lazio Curiosities and History
Lazio, whose name probably goes back to the Latin word "latus" (wide, flat land), was inhabited early on by native inhabitants and Greeks. From the 8th Century on, the Etruscans exercised a strong influence on the region - Rome was founded and had grown to be a regional power. In the following centuries, Lazio, with its capital Rome, became the center of a world empire.
With the fall of Rome decay, destruction, and the Christian church dominated the history of today’s province. From 1870 on, Lazio was a part of the Kingdom of Italy and Rome was chosen as the capital city.
Lazio’s most developed industrial sectors are construction, graphics, chemical-pharmaceutical, agricultural and tourism.
Should you want to find out more about the history of Lazio, simply read this page.
Lazio Landmarks
Here’s a short landmark list curated for short stays and for golfers, in order to achieve the most out of the available time and to enjoy the local culture.
Rome: Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum and Vatican. You can find more here.
Viterbo: Villa Lante, Historic Center, Palazzo dei Papi, Monastero di Santa Rosa and Viterbo Fountains. Here you can find more information.
Gaeta: Santuario della Santissima Trinità, Santuario della Santissima Annunziata, Tempio di San Francesco, Gaeta Cathedral, Gaeta seashore. Should you want to find out more, you can visit this page.
Food & Wine in Lazio
Lazio, as the other Italian regions, is rich in culinary and winemaking traditions.
Here are our best recommendations for our beloved golfers and travelers:
Pasta alla Carbonara: Rich in flavor and calories, this iconic Roman recipe will stun your taste buds and let you taste the local history and traditions.
Cacio e Pepe: Another rich pasta dish which will surprise you for the incredible taste and for the simple ingredients it’s made out of.
Porchetta: Typical recipe consisting of a deboned piece of pork seasoned and slow-roasted to obtain a crispy skin and a soft and juicy meat.
Montiano: As a concentrated wine, it has a full-bodied palate, delivering blackberry jam, tobacco, and mocha with fine-grain tannins. Perfect pairing for meat and savory dishes.
Le Poggere: The wine has a straw-yellow color, featuring freshness and a good acidity level. To be paired with light-flavored recipes and fish plates.
Habemus: A lovely acidity makes it splendid and pleasing to the palate with a dynamic, fascinating, consistent finish. Great pairing for savory dishes, grilled and roasted meat, strong cheese and venison recipes.
What to do in Lazio
Wondering what are the best activities - besides golf - and excursions you can enjoy in Lazio?
Here are our top 3:
Rome Sightseeing Tour: Rome is one of the most visited cities in Europe and the most visited in Italy for sure. Its rich architecture and historical heritage, mixed with modern services and facilities, make it the perfect destination for basically any type of traveler.
e-Bike Experience from Orvieto: Hop on your (rental) e-bike and explore the amazing landscape surrounding Orvieto. Fill your lungs with the same air that inspired some of the most successful emperors and find the most peaceful spots in Lazio.
Cruise to Sperlonga: Explore the coast of Lazio with this family friendly, short cruise that will take you from Gaeta to Sperlonga. Enjoy the amazing scenery and swim in caves with clear water.
Best Golf Courses in Lazio
Lazio is home to some of the most beautiful and renowned golf courses and clubs in the country.
Here are our top picks for golfing in Lazio together with information and dedicated tips:
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club:
Considered one of the most prestigious golf courses in Italy, with views over the Eternal City and the dome of St Peter’s Basilica, Marco Simone’s 18-hole championship course, which has been completely transformed to host international golfing events, including The 2023 Ryder Cup and the 2022 and 2023 Italian Opens, and its nine-hole course sit alongside a stunning 11th-century castle.
Located a mere 30 minute-drive from the centre of Rome, visitors to Marco Simone Golf & Country Club can combine a memorable golf experience, with traditional Roman culture, food and entertainment.
Terre dei Consoli Golf Club:
The 18-hole Championship Course (6.885m, Par72), panders to the natural landscape of the green valley that welcomes it and complements it with obstacles that elevate its technical level,conquering the golfer through their spectacularity.
These characteristics are perfectly encapsulated in the signature hole Hole 9 called "The Island," where the green seems to emerge from the body of water.
The whole Terre dei Consoli Golf Club project aims, in addition to giving subscribers the greatest number of services and the highest quality available in golf today, to make Golf an easy, accessible and fun game.
Parco di Roma Golf Club:
The 18-hole course at the Parco di Roma Golf Club is located within the Parco di Veio, a green area rich in archaeological and environmental beauty, and nicely reconciles both technical and aesthetic aspects.
The pencil of architect P. B. Dye has succeeded in harmonizing a course of modern design, with wide greens and numerous slopes, and a scenery made of hills from which it is possible to admire the extension of the Capital, St. Peter's and not least rare and unique relics of Roman history.
Olgiata Golf Club:
The course has two courses, the West Course and the East Course, with a total of 27 holes; it was opened in 1961 and designed by British Architect C. Kenneth Cotton. The West course, the older of the two, consists of 18 holes.
Events of special and even international significance have been held on this course, such as the 2002 Italian Open, the 1968 and 1984 editions of the World Professional Team Championship and numerous other F.I.G. competitions.
In 2012 it was almost completely redesigned by American Architect Jim Fazio to adapt to new requirements and is now ready to host International Tournaments; it has three configurations: PAR 71, 72 and 73, and 7 hitters for all categories.
The newly created East Course, on the other hand, is a 9-hole, par 36 course with a length of 2,947 meters. Far from being an executive course, the East Course is a true course in its own right, on which various competitions and matches are played.
Golf Nazionale:
Designed by George and Jim Fazio and David Mezzacane, set in the picturesque natural landscape of upper Lazio, 40 km from Rome, Golf Nazionale is a technical, compelling and fun course.
Very fascinating is the atmosphere on this course, which is entirely enveloped by dense forests of ancient oaks.
It hosted the 1991 World Cup, and in addition to boasting numerous titles as a "Top Ten Course" in Italy, the technical quality and great enjoyment of the course, suitable even for amateurs, rightfully place it among the best European golf courses.
Golf Nazionale marries the principles of eco-sustainability with the turf consisting of a new generation Bermuda Grass that is well adapted to the climate of the Mediterranean basin, capable of withstanding very harsh winters.
Lazio Travel Package - Featured Golfing Trips in Lazio
Eager to experience Lazio and to play golf on its finest courses?
Check out the proposals below for the best golfing trips!
Golf & Spa in the Heart of the Eternal City
Antico Albergo del Sole al Pantheon Experience
In case you have special requests or different needs for your golfing trip, do not hesitate to contact us or request a custom Golf Tour here.
Lazio Italy Golf: Is it the destination for you?
Lazio, as we’ve seen together, is a great golfing destination rich in history and traditions.
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See you in Lazio!
