Discover golf
In one of the most beautiful sceneries in Italy
The area around Verona is among the favourite golf destinations in Italy, chosen by tourists from all over the world, also thanks to the mild climate all year round and the presence of championship courses which have hosted several time the Open d'Italia, the most prestigious professional event in our country and one of the most important in Europe.
Verona and Lake Garda
The numerous golf courses in the area guarantee players of all levels, beginners or experts, a wide choice with the possibility of admiring the beauty of enchanting places and breathtaking views of Lake Garda. In Verona, the historic Golf Verona (18 holes) is based in Sommacampagna, but other courses have sprung up nearby, a few minutes by car: Le Vigne (18 holes) in Villafranca, Paradiso del Garda (18 holes) in Peschiera, Chervò Golf Resort (36 holes of which 27 are championship holes, 9 executive) near Sirmione, Colli Berici (18 holes) in Montecchio Maggiore, Ca' degli Ulivi (27 holes) in Marchiaga and the prestigious Gardagolf (27 holes ) in Soiano, Arzaga (27 holes) in Cavagese. In addition there are numerous driving ranges. Verona has also hosted for years, in the pavilions of the Fair, the Italian Golf Show, the main trade fair event in the sector.
Valpantena
Valpantena is centrally located in this area from which all the peer courses can be easily reached and where it is possible to train or approach this sport on the simple but spectacular driving range, aggregated to the Italian Golf Federation, of Villa Ca' Vendri in Quinto di Valpantena . Along one side of the imposing 300-metre avenue of cypress trees that leads to the sixteenth-century villa, there is a large driving range (6 positions, one of which is covered), the pitching green and the artificial putting green.
The Ristogolf Circuit
Rete Valpantena also believes in the synergy between golf and the local area with its excellent food and wine and for this reason it supports the Circuito Ristogolf 2023 by Allianz, an award-winning event that combines the passion for golf with the love for good cooking and good drinking as "Best Golf Circuit" at the Italian Golf Awards (the "Oscars" of Italian golf). Six appointments on the most beautiful greens in Italy, including the 18 holes of the Golf Club Verona in Sommacampagna, immersed in the vineyards of the lower Valpolicella, in the name of sport and good gastronomy. Awaiting the players are gastronomic delicacies prepared by the best Italian chefs and great wines from Valpantena offered by Bertani, Costa Arente, La Collina dei Ciliegi, Otella, Ripa della Volta, as well as refreshing cocktails based on Acqua delle Stelle from Azienda Agricola Pernigo.
