Lake Garda, with its mild climate, silver olive groves and Lugana vineyards, is a destination of excellence for international golf. The courses here are not just sporting routes, but real sensory experiences immersed in centuries-old parks and award-winning resorts.
Here is our selection of the best golf courses on and around Lake Garda.
🏆 Top Player: Global Prestige and Design
Arzaga Golf Club (Calvagese della Riviera)
A 27-hole paradise bearing the signature of two legends: Jack Nicklaus II 18 holes Gary Player (9 holes). The microclimate of Lake Garda makes it perfect in every season.
- Why choose it: For the unique combination of great golf and resort relaxation QC Terme Garda located in the historic club house.
- 📍 Address: Via Arzaga 1, 25080 Calvagese della Riviera (BS).
- 📞 Telephone: +39 030 6806266.
- 🕒 Distance: 15 minutes from Desenzano.
- 📅 Closing date: Always open (7 out of 7).
Gardagolf Country Club (Soiano del Lago)
Considered one of the best courses in Italy, it has hosted several editions of the Italian Open. It offers 27 holes divided into three courses (Red, White, and Yellow) that wind through cypress, olive, and oak trees with a spectacular view of the Rocca di Manerba.
- 📍 Address: 2 Via Omodeo, 25080 Soiano (BS).
- 📞 Telephone: +39 0365 674707.
- 🕒 Distance: 15 minutes from Desenzano.
- 📅 Closing date: Mondays (excluding public holidays) (Open every day during the high season).
Garda Hotel San Vigilio Golf
A magnificent resort with no fewer than 36 holes (27 championship holes and 9 executive holes). The San Vigilio course offers panoramic views, whilst the Benaco course challenges the most skilled players amidst the morainic hills.
- 📍 Address: Località S. Vigilio 1, 25010 Pozzolengo (BS).
- 📞 Telephone: +39 030 91801.
- 🕒 Distance: 15 minutes from Desenzano.
- 📅 Closing date: Always open.
🏛️ Tradition and Wide Open Spaces
Verona Golf Club (Sommacampagna)
A historic landmark situated among the vineyards of the Custoza hills. The course is renowned for the charm of its unspoilt landscape and the elegance of its Clubhouse.
- 📍 Address: 15 Via Cà del Sale, 37066 Sommacampagna (VR).
- 📞 Telephone: +39 045 510060.
- 🕒 Distance: 25 minutes from Peschiera del Garda.
- 📅 Closing date: Tuesdays (excluding public holidays).
Golf Club Paradiso del Garda (Peschiera)
Designed by Jim Fazio, This 18-hole course stretches across an 80-hectare park. It is a modern course with spacious greens and numerous water hazards, making it enjoyable and challenging for players of all abilities.
- 📍 Address: 2B Via Coppo, 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda (VR).
- 📞 Telephone: +39 045 6405802.
- 🕒 Distance: 5 minutes from Peschiera.
- 📅 Closing date: Always open.
🗺️ Explore other destinations with our maps
Lake Garda is the heart of golf in northern Italy, but do discover the region’s other gems too:
- 📍 Lake Como Golf Course Map
- 📍 Map of Golf Courses on Lake Maggiore
- 📍 Map of Golf Courses in Milan
- 📍 Map of Golf Courses in Rome
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