Our take

Holiday golf across old lava flows beneath Mount Etna, hilly enough that the buggy is money well spent.

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How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
72par
6,419yards
291mof climb
3water hazards

The walk. Hilly — we would take a buggy. 291 metres of climb over eighteen holes.

The wind. The wind is usually north-westerly, averaging 9 km/h, gusting to 30. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 3 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Luigi Rota Caremoli.

The holes that will cost you. The 7th, the 6th and the 12th. The 7th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
299 yards — plays like 294, flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
2
147 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
276 yards — plays like 260, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Crosswind — allow for drift
4
328 yards — plays like 345, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
5
173 yards — plays like 162, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
6
481 yards — plays like 513, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
7
560 yards — plays like 585, uphill
three-shot hole — position over power
Crosswind — allow for drift
8
172 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
9
481 yards — plays like 455, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift
10
187 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
11
448 yards — plays like 427, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
12
472 yards — plays like 501, uphill
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
13
245 yards — plays like 226, downhill
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Downwind — take less
14
369 yards — plays like 346, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
15
95 yards — plays like 104, uphill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
16
342 yards — plays like 360, uphill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
17
362 yards — plays like 367, flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
18
541 yards — plays like 515, downhill
reachable in two — go for it
Crosswind — allow for drift

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.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play Picciolo Etna Golf Club

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Picciolo Etna Golf Club in your golf holiday.

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What golfers say about Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in Italy — 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?

Golf holidays in Italy start from £350 (≈ €405) (≈ $465) (≈ CA$655) (≈ AU$665) (≈ NZ$805) (≈ CHF 375) (≈ kr 4,565) (≈ kr 4,545) (≈ kr 3,075) pp with Golf Planet Holidays. That is a tailor-made ground package, and the final price depends on your hotel, the courses you play and the season.

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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