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Tuscany golf holidays
Argentario is the home of the PGA in Italy, sea air off the Feniglia reserve and a Baldovino Dassù layout that asks proper questions. Pair it with Poggio dei Medici, a Ladies Italian Open host in the Mugello hills, and the wine and the Chianti light come free.
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Two golf resorts anchor a Tuscany trip: La Bagnaia near Siena and Argentario down on the coast at Porto Ercole. Both keep their own 18-hole course on site, so you can wake up, walk to the first tee and be back for lunch without a transfer. That makes Tuscany an easy region for a UK golfer who wants the rounds and the food and wine in equal measure.
We are Golf Planet Holidays, and we have been putting together tailored golf trips since 1981. We plan the hotel, book the tee times, sort the transfers and check every round before you travel, so the bit you do is play.
Why play golf in Tuscany
The golf here is resort golf in the best sense: two well-kept courses set in proper Tuscan countryside, each attached to a hotel with a spa and a kitchen worth staying in for. Royal Golf La Bagnaia, the Robert Trent Jones Jr. layout outside Siena, is the standout. It runs through rolling hills and the design has the length and shaping you would expect from that name, while still being playable for a mid-handicapper.
Down on the Monte Argentario promontory, Argentario Golf Club gives you the coastal counterpoint, with sea air and views you do not get inland. Play both across a week and you get two distinct sides of the region from one trip.
The courses you’ll play
There are two courses in the region, both 18 holes and both par 71:
- Royal Golf La Bagnaia, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the inland course near Siena.
- Argentario Golf Club, designed by David Mezzacane and Baldovino Dassù, on the coast at Porto Ercole.
Each sits at its own resort, so a typical week pairs a few nights at one with a few at the other and gives you both courses without long drives between rounds.
Where you’ll stay
Both options are golf resorts in their own right, so where you stay decides where you play:
- La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort, Siena, from
£350 (≈ €405) (≈ $455) (≈ CA$655) (≈ AU$665) (≈ NZ$815) (≈ CHF 365) - Argentario Golf Resort, Porto Ercole, from
£610 (≈ €705) (≈ $805) (≈ CA$1,135) (≈ AU$1,165) (≈ NZ$1,425) (≈ CHF 645)
For a full week, many golfers split their stay across both to play each course.
Best time to play golf in Tuscany
Spring and autumn are the sweet spots. April into June, then September into October, usually give you warm, comfortable golfing weather without the peak of high summer.
July and August can be genuinely hot in central Italy, which suits some players and not others; if you go then, plan early tee times. Winter is quieter and cooler, with a real chance of rain, so it is the season to manage expectations rather than chase guaranteed golf.
Getting there
Most UK golfers fly in to one of the Tuscan or nearby airports and we arrange a private transfer to the resort from there. Both La Bagnaia and Argentario sit out in the countryside, so a transfer (or a hire car if you would rather explore independently) makes the most sense once you land.
Flights are an ATOL-protected add-on we can book alongside the trip rather than something baked into the holiday price, which keeps the ground arrangements and the flights clear and separate. Tell us your home airport and we will build the routing around it.
Good to know
The honest caveat is choice: Tuscany, for us, is essentially these two resorts and their two courses, so this is a region for a focused golf-and-Italy break rather than a tour hopping between many different clubs. The upside is that both courses are on site at their hotels, so you are never far from the first tee. The two resorts are an inland-versus-coast decision, the prices differ noticeably (La Bagnaia is the value pick, Argentario the pricier coastal one), and a private transfer is worth arranging given how rural both settings are.
The courses you can play in Tuscany
Golf resorts — stay & play on-site
Hotels — play the area’s courses
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Frequently asked questions
Golf holidays in Tuscany — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.
How do I get to Italy?
There are several regional airports, easily accessible from the UK, or you can enjoy a leisurely drive through France before settling in Northern Italy around Venice, Milan or The Lakes, to play great golf and enjoy Italian hospitality.
How much does a golf holiday in Italy cost?
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Is it easy to get around in Italy?
Hire a car or ask us to arrange private transfers. If you are staying at one of the excellent play and stay resorts, taxis may suit you best.
When is the best time to play golf in Italy?
Late spring and early autumn (May, June, September, October) avoid the summer heat, and the northern lakes are glorious in these shoulder seasons.
How do we know which area of Italy will suit us?
Give us a call and we'll discuss what holiday works for you.
How many golf courses are there in Italy?
We feature 23 courses and 19 resorts across Italy including Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees and Le Robinie Golf Resort. Your specialist matches the courses to your group's standard and budget.
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