Golf in Piedmont - Region of the Month
Piedmont is a region located in northern Italy and is home to some of the best natural and mountain landscapes in Italy and in the Alps region.
Its golfing tradition began very early on, when Italy only had a couple of golf courses nationwide - when the foundations of Castelconturbia Golf Club (the first golf course in Piedmont) were set in 1898.
Let’s briefly explore this wonderful region together:
Piedmont Curiosities and History
Piedmont does not have a unified history as only later took on a defined regional planning, being marked for centuries by a political and territorial fragmentation.
The history of this region has its roots in prehistory, where, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, settled one of the most important prehistoric civilizations, that of Golasecca.
Piedmont has played a key role in the history of the unification of Italy, being part of the House of Savoy or Piedmont-Sardinia, who played a key role in the events that led to the unification of Italy in 1861. At the turn of the twentieth century began the industrial development of the region, which became the leader of the automotive industry, mechanical and film.
Should you want to find out more about the history of Piedmont, simply read this page.
Piedmont Landmarks
Here’s a short landmark list curated for short stays and for golfers, in order to achieve the most out of the available time and to enjoy the local culture.
Turin: Piazza San Carlo, Palazzo Reale, Mole Antonelliana, Piazza Castello and Basilica di Superga. You can find more here.
Novara: Basilica di San Gaudenzio, Coccia Theatre, il Broletto, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta and Casa Bossi. Here you can find more information.
Asti: Cattedrale di Asti, Colle Santuario Don Bosco, Collegiata di San Secondo, Cripta di Sant’Anastasio and Battistero di San Pietro. Should you want to find out more, you can visit this page.
Food & Wine in Piedmont
Piedmont, as the other Italian regions, is rich in culinary and winemaking traditions.
Here are our best recommendations for our beloved golfers and travelers:
Vitello Tonnato: Thin veal steak cooked to perfection and enriched with a savory tuna sauce. A real surprise for your mouth and stomach.
Risotto al Barolo: Treat yourself to a fancy risotto with Barolo wine sauce and taste the history and traditions of Piedmont, all within a light yet delicious recipe.
Pasta with Truffle: Piedmont is home to the white truffle of Alba, one of the most renowned and prestigious products in the world. A proper pasta with truffle will stun your taste buds and leave you asking for more.
Asti: This sweet wine has a straw yellow color with golden nuances and a fine and persistent perlage. Countless aromas stand out, such as white musk, sage, pear, apricot, honey, roses, orange peel, and orange blossom. The palate is fragrant, fresh, and purely sweet.
Barolo: Barolo wines are revered for their complexity, structure and ability to age. Barolo wines are often characterized by aromas of roses, tar, truffles and dried herbs. They possess the perfect balance of tannins, acidity, and body, making them a perfect accompaniment to the rich food of Piedmont.
Nebbiolo: Nebbiolo makes wines with high levels of acidity and tannins, making them a little tight and austere in their youth, but providing enough backbone to make them particularly ageworthy. The wines show cherry, plum and strawberry fruit, backed by floral notes like rose and violet, as well as leather, licorice and herbs.
What to do in Piedmont
Wondering what are the best activities - besides golf - and excursions you can enjoy in Piedmont?
Here are our top 3:
Truffle Hunting and Barolo Tasting Tour in Piedmont: Discover the charming truffle hunt and taste for yourself one of the most unique ingredients in the world.
Langhe Wine Tour and Tasting: Explore the vineyards and the hills where some of the best wines in the world are produced. Taste the different types of wine and enjoy the Italian fine living!
Street Food Tour D’Luxe - Tastes of Turin: Walk around Turin with a tourist guide and discover the street food traditions of the region. Find the most savory food and treat yourself to some magic for your taste buds.
Best Golf Courses in Piedmont
Piedmont is home to some of the most beautiful and renowned golf courses and clubs in the country.
Here are our top picks for golfing in Piedmont together with information and dedicated tips:
Colline del Gavi Golf Club:
Established in 1990 as a driving range, Colline del Gavi Golf Club kept on growing in popularity and interest and soon began expanding and shaping the golf course.
Through the years, new courses were added and refined, until the club reached the final - and current - setting. Colline del Gavi now offers three 9-hole courses to entertain and challenge any type of golfer and to offer remarkable experiences in the incredible piedmontese landscape.
Colline del Gavi, furthermore, features a warm and cozy guesthouse, a beautiful clubhouse and a delightful, typical restaurant to accommodate all your needs - and perhaps even more.
Castelconturbia Golf Club:
The Castelconturbia golf course stands on the earldom of Conturbia, sideways the seventeenth century Castle, where the water of Lake Maggiore gradually becomes the Ticino river, in a lovely setting of intact nature..
The modern course has been ranked among the top ten courses in continental Europe and since 1987 and for all the following years the Club has been awarded the prize which recognizes the best courses in Italy. In 2003 it was awarded as the Number One.
It ‘s been twice the venue of the Italian Open (1991 & 1998) and hosted one time the Challenge Tour (2020) the course record 66, held by Josè Maria Olazabal and Costantino Rocca.
La Mandria Golf Club:
In the park, among the greens, you’ll find the most spectacular natural surroundings for golf in Italy. Torino golf club is entirely built around golf. There are neither roads nor buildings. The different features of the two golf courses guarantee two different ways of experiencing the game.
The environmental policy pursued by the club’s directors – achieved through an ecologically sustainable management programme involving the sustainable use of the area and the protection of natural resources – has been awarded the Impegnati nel Verde award.
I Roveri Golf Club:
Located in the stunning setting of the La Mandria Natural Park, at the foot of the Alps, Royal Park I Roveri is one of the most prestigious clubs in Italy, scene of several international events including the Italian Open and the European Amateur Championship.
The golf course offers members, their guests and tourists a unique opportunity to play on two courses designed by world-famous architects.
Le Betulle Golf Course:
Built in the late ‘50s, the course of Biella Golf Club “Le Betulle” (The Birches) is set in the charming countryside along the slopes of the Serra moraine, just a few kilometres from Biella and Ivrea. It is provided with any facility, including a Club House with restaurant and guest rooms. The course, an 18 holes parkland , par 73 , 6.534 mt., 7.146 yards, has been designed by the English architect, John Morrison, and it extends in a scenario of rare natural beauty, favouring the morphological characteristics of the ground.
Piedmont Travel Package - Featured Golfing Trips in Piedmont
Eager to experience Piedmont and to play golf on its finest courses?
Check out the proposals below for the best golfing trips!
Monferrato, hunting for truffles
In case you have special requests or different needs for your golfing trip, do not hesitate to contact us or request a custom Golf Tour here.
Piedmont Italy Golf: Is it the destination for you?
Piedmont is a land of history, traditions, natural landscapes and great golf courses.
Whether you’re looking for a solo golfing trip to play as much as humanly possible or to experience Italy with your friends and family while being able to play golf, this region has lots to offer. Check out our golf travel packages above and find your golfing inspiration in Piedmont!
Alternatively, if you’re interested in booking a golfing trip here or anywhere else, you can email us at: info@golftourexperience.com and allow us to meticulously arrange all the services you might need and desire.
See you there!
