The Best Golf Courses near Milan: A Guide to the Greens of the Fashion Capital

Milan, the Italian capital of fashion and design, is also a surprising destination for golf lovers. Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city centre lie some of Southern Europe's most prestigious courses, nestled amongst ancient parks, lakes, and hilly landscapes.

Whether it's a short golf break or a full Golf Break in Lombardy, the Milanese area offers an unparalleled variety of courses: from historic clubs that have marked the history of the Italian Open to modern designs signed by legends of world golf.

🏆 Iconic Clubs: Where Golf is History

Circolo Golf Villa d’Este (Montorfano)

Considered one of Italy's most prestigious courses, it offers a scenic route immersed in the woods above the lake. Designed in 1926 by Peter Gannon, the course is technical and requires great precision.

• 📅 Closing date: Generally open every day (booking recommended).
• 📍 Address: Via Cantù 13, 22030 Montorfano (CO).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 031 200200.
• 🕒 Distance: 50 minutes from Milan.

Golf Club Milano (Monza)

Founded in 1928, it is located within the Monza Park. The route winds through ancient woodlands and natural lakes, having hosted numerous editions of the Italian Open.

• 📅 Closing date: Monday not a bank holiday
• 📍 Address: Via Regina Margherita 25, 20853 Biassono (MB).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 039 303081.
• 🕒 Distance: 40 minutes from Milan.

Monticello Golf Club (Cassina Rizzardi)

a monumental complex with 36 holes divided into the Red (home of Open d'Italia) and Blue (extremely technical) courses.

• 📍 Address: Via Alessandro Volta 63, 22070 Cassina Rizzardi (CO).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 031 928055.
• 🕒 Distance: 45 minutes from Milan.
• 📅 Closing date: Non-public holidays on Monday.

🏰 Designer Creations and Big Names

Castello Tolcinasco Golf Club

Vanta 27 holes designed by Arnold Palmer. The course features wide fairways and fast greens, lorded over by the historic Tolcinasco Castle.

• 📍 Address: Via Matteotti 1, 20090 Tolcinasco (MI).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 02 90722740.
• 🕒 Distance: 30 minutes from Milan.
• 📅 Closing date: Non-public holidays on Monday.

Golf Club Le Robinie

The only Italian work signed by Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus shaped the terrain, achieving a result faithful to his ingenious design: a challenging yet not “punishing” course.

• 📍 Address: Via per Busto Arsizio 9, 21058 Solbiate Olona (VA).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 0331 329260.
• 🕒 Distance: 35 minutes from Milan.
• 📅 Closing date: Open every day.

La Pinetina Golf Club

An oasis of 70 hectares amidst pine woods and ancient forests with views stretching from Monte Rosa to the Apennines.

• 📍 Address: Via al Golf 4, 22070 Appiano Gentile (CO).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 031 933202.
• 🕒 Distance: 45 minutes from Milan.
• 📅 Closing date: Non-public holidays on Tuesdays.

🌿 Green and Relax a stone's throw from the Centre

Golf Club Le Rovedine

Just 8 km from the centre, nestled in a 65-hectare park designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry.

• 📍 Address: Via Karl Marx 16/18, 20090 Opera (MI).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 02 5760 6420.
• 🕒 Distance: 30 minutes.
• 📅 Closing date: Open every day.

Molinetto Country Club

An 18-hole “Championship Course” set in 50 hectares of greenery with imposing trees and lakes.

• 📍 Address: Strada Padana Superiore 1, 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 02 92105128.
• 🕒 Distance: 30 minutes.
• 📅 Closing date: Non-public holidays on Monday.

Golf Club Carimate

The Golf Club Carimate course is distinguished by its extraordinary botanical heritage, with over ten thousand plants adorning a naturally undulating layout. The design unfolds in a varied and expansive environment, where the fairways are immersed in dense, tall vegetation that ensures privacy and an ideal microclimate even on the hottest days. It is a course that rewards strategy and the ability to adapt to the natural slopes of the terrain.

• 📍 Address: Via Airoldi 2, 22060 Carimate (CO).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 031 790226.
• 🕒 Distance: 40 minutes from Milan.
• 📅 Closing date: Non-public holidays on Monday.

Golf Club Ambrosiano

Founded in 1992, Golf Club Ambrosiano challenges players with a Par 72 course featuring large, undulating greens and numerous strategically placed bunkers. The course's true unique feature is its water hazards: 12 of the 18 holes are surrounded by water obstacles of varying sizes, making the game extremely technical and stimulating for all skill levels.

• 📍 Address: Via Cascina Bertacca, 20080 Bubbiano (MI).
• 📞 Telephone: +39 02 90840820.
• 🕒 Distance: 45 minutes from Milan.
• 📅 Closing date: Non-public holidays on Monday.

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