Circolo Villa d’Este Golf Club
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About Circolo Villa d’Este Golf Club
Circola Villa d'Este Golf Club is as beautiful as you'd expect it to be in this stunning location near Lake Como. Set out on pleasant walking terrain, there are plenty of trees and small bunkers to avoid so accuracy rather than length is the order of the day. The six Par three’s – all of which demand a different plan of attack – reinforce the need to know your golfing strengths and limitations. But don't stress yourself, this is a golf course to savour. Three miles south-east of Como.
- Buggies
- Clubhouse - Restaurant
- Close to Le Robinie and Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Clubs
Our take
Six par threes and a card reading 69 tell you what Villa d'Este values, and it is not how far you hit it.
- Serious golfersEach of the six par threes demands its own plan, which is where the round is won or lost. Peter Gannon gave the course small bunkers and tree lines instead of length, and it holds up.
- Higher handicapsPleasant walking, sheltered air and just one water hazard all round make this one of the kinder courses near Lake Como. The trees and bunkers will nibble at a loose round without ever wrecking it.
- CouplesA course to savour rather than battle. Gentle underfoot, lovely to look at and short enough to leave the afternoon free for the lake, it suits a pair who play for pleasure.
Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.
What you are actually facing
The wind. The wind is usually northerly, averaging 5 km/h. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.
The water. 1 hazard in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.
The design. Peter Gannon.
Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.
The course at a glance
Has hosted more Italian Opens than any other club; most recently the 1972 Italian Open
WHERE TO STAY
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Where to stay while you play Circolo Villa d’Este Golf Club
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