Gardagolf Country Club
A golfing masterpiece in the heart of the Valtenesi hills
Considered by experts as one of the best courses in Italy built over the last 30 years, the Gardagolf Country Club is a true gem nestled between Lake Garda and the historic hills of the Valtenesi. Designed by the British firmCotton, Pennink, Steel & Partners, this 27 hole complex extends over 110 hectaresof a spectacular natural landscape mixing cypresses, olive trees, century-old oaks, maritime pines and holm oaks.
Great Lakes and Milan
- Number of holes: 27
- Architects: Cotton, Pennick, Steel
- Year: 1986
- Type: parkland
- PAR 72
- Slope: approx. 141
- Distance: approx. 6065mm
The course & its setting
The three courses – Red, White and Yellow – flow together harmoniously to offer a varied, demanding and unforgettable experience. The setting is sumptuous: the Rocca di Manerba, the castle of Soiano and Mount Baldo in the background give a majestic dimension to the game.
🟠 Red Course
Meandering gently between hills and open landscapes, this 9-hole course is both technical and aesthetic.
- Hole 2 (Par 3): one of the 500 most beautiful holes in the world according to Golf Magazine, with its elevated tee, a front lake and a green lined with flowers.
- Hole 8 (Par 4): the most difficult on the course, downhill, framed by a water obstacle to the right and a breathtaking view of Lake Garda.
⚪ Parcours Blanc
Services & Location
Located in the plain between Soiano and Manerba, this layout presents numerous strategic challenges:
- Hole 7 (Dogleg left): a voracious lake awaits poorly controlled drives.
- Hole 9: climb towards the green located at the foot of the clubhouse, surrounded by a amphitheater of century-old olive trees, with an ancient chapel as a setting.
🟡 Yellow Course
The youngest but also one of the most technical, this course bordered by the Villa Omodeo park requires strategy and precision.
- Hole 2: Par 4 with a water hazard 200 m from the tee and a narrow, well-defended green.
- Hole 4: a risky tee-shot on an inclined fairway, followed by a second shot to an elevated green surrounded by deep bunkers.
