In short: Golf Tour Experience designs tailor-made and small group golf tours in Italy — Tuscany, Lake Como, Sicily, Rome & Marco Simone, Sardinia and Lake Garda. A typical Italy golf tour runs 5 to 8 nights with 3 or 4 rounds, five-star hotels, private transfers and pre-booked tee times, and is designed for golfers and non-golfers travelling together. We are an Italian tour operator and DMC, and a member of IAGTO. Request your tailor-made quote — we reply within 24 hours.
Italy is more than a golf destination — it is a way to travel. Championship courses framed by vineyards and Renaissance towns, five-star resorts, Michelin tables and private cellars, all woven into one seamless journey. Golf Tour Experience is an Italian tour operator and DMC that designs bespoke golf vacations for discerning travellers from the United States, Canada and Australia. Not a reseller: we are on the ground, with the relationships, the access and the eye for detail that turn a golf trip into the trip of a lifetime.
Why travel with an Italy-based golf travel specialist
- Designed locally, run seamlessly. We live where you’ll play. Private transfers, guaranteed tee times where available, hand-picked hotels — every detail handled.
- Golf, wine, culture and the Dolce Vita. Pair iconic courses with Brunello tastings, lakeside dinners and Etna wines. Perfect for golfers and non-golfers travelling together.
- Tailor-made, never off-the-shelf. Itineraries built around you — couples, small private groups and golf clubs.
- Member of IAGTO. Part of the international golf travel network, with the standards that come with it.
Our signature Italian golf tours
- Tuscany golf tours — Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, the Val d’Orcia and Brunello di Montalcino. Golf and wine at their most refined.
- Lake Como golf tours — Circolo Golf Villa d’Este, private boat experiences and five-star lakeside living.
- Sicily golf tours — Verdura Resort by Rocco Forte, Mediterranean links golf, Taormina and Mount Etna.
- Rome & Marco Simone golf tours — play the home of the 2023 Ryder Cup, stay in the Eternal City.
We also craft golf journeys across Italy and beyond — Sardinia, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Mauritius, Oman, Ireland and Morocco.
Small group golf tours in Italy
Alongside private journeys for couples, we run small group golf tours for golf clubs, societies and groups of friends — typically 8 to 24 golfers. We take care of the whole package: tee times and starting sheets, competition formats and prizes, group transfers and dedicated assistance on the ground, plus a parallel programme for non-golfing partners. Group itineraries are quoted per person, and organisers of larger groups travel on preferential terms.
Tell us your group size and travel dates and we will build both the itinerary and the quote.
What every Golf Tour Experience journey includes
Hand-picked 5-star hotels and resorts · guaranteed tee times where available · private transfers and dedicated assistance · curated wine, food and cultural experiences · itineraries tailored to golfers and non-golfers alike.
Tell us your dates and dream courses — we’ll craft a tailor-made itinerary and quote, with no obligation. Request your bespoke quote.
Plan your Italy golf tour region by region
- Golf in Sardinia — Is Arenas, Is Molas, Pevero and Tanka Golf Club, between the Costa Smeralda and the west coast.
- Golf courses on Lake Como — Villa d’Este, Menaggio & Cadenabbia, Monticello and the clubs of the pre-Alps.
- Golf courses on Lake Garda — Arzaga, Gardagolf, Bogliaco and the resorts of the morainic hills.
- Golf in Sicily — Verdura, Il Picciolo Etna and the three resorts about to change the island.
- Golf in Rome — Marco Simone, home of the 2023 Ryder Cup, plus Olgiata and Parco de’ Medici.
Frequently asked questions by destination
Tuscany
Where do you play golf on a luxury Tuscany golf tour?
The centrepiece is Castiglion del Bosco Golf Club, a private course inside the Rosewood estate in the Val d’Orcia, complemented by courses such as Royal Golf La Bagnaia near Siena, Toscana Resort Castelfalfi and Ugolino near Florence.
Can non-golfers enjoy a Tuscany golf trip?
Absolutely. While golfers play, partners can enjoy Brunello di Montalcino tastings, cooking classes, spa time and guided visits to Siena, Montalcino and Pienza. It’s one of our most popular tours for couples.
When is the best time for a Tuscany golf vacation?
Spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer the finest weather and the harvest season for wine lovers.
What makes Castiglion del Bosco special?
It pairs a private, members-style golf experience with the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco resort — a restored medieval borgo surrounded by its own Brunello vineyards.
Lake Como
Where do you play golf on Lake Como?
At the historic Circolo Golf Villa d’Este, regularly ranked among Italy’s finest parkland courses, with Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club nearby.
What does a luxury Lake Como golf vacation include beyond golf?
Five-star lakeside hotels, private boat experiences on the lake, fine dining and easy access to Milan and the lakeside villas and gardens.
Is Lake Como suitable for couples and non-golfers?
Ideal. The lake offers boating, gardens, shopping and gastronomy, so non-golfing partners have a full programme while golfers play.
When should I visit Lake Como for golf?
From late spring to early autumn (May–September), when the lake and the courses are at their best.
Sicily
Where do you play golf in Sicily?
Principally at Verdura Resort by Rocco Forte, a Mediterranean links-style destination on the southern coast, with Il Picciolo Etna Golf Club set against the volcano.
What is special about a Verdura Resort golf package?
Verdura combines two championship links courses, a renowned spa and direct sea access — a rare blend of serious golf and resort luxury on the Mediterranean.
What can we do beyond golf in Sicily?
Explore Taormina, ascend Mount Etna, taste Etna wines and discover the island’s Greek and Baroque heritage and seafood cuisine.
When is the best season for golf in Sicily?
Sicily’s mild climate makes it a long-season destination — spring and autumn are ideal, with golf possible even in winter.
Rome & Marco Simone
Can I play the Ryder Cup course near Rome?
Yes. Marco Simone Golf & Country Club hosted the 2023 Ryder Cup and is the highlight of our Rome golf experiences, alongside courses such as Olgiata and Parco de’ Medici.
Where do you stay on a luxury Rome golf trip?
In five-star hotels in the heart of the Eternal City — for example Hotel de Russie — combining championship golf with Rome’s art, history and cuisine.
Is a Rome golf vacation good for couples?
Very. Rome is one of the world’s great cultural cities, so non-golfing partners enjoy the Colosseum, the Vatican and Roman dining while golfers play Marco Simone.
When is the best time to play golf near Rome?
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures; Rome’s climate allows golf for most of the year.
Planning your Italy golf tour
How long is a typical Italy golf tour?
Most of our Italy golf tours run 5 to 8 nights with 3 or 4 rounds, which leaves room for wine, food and sightseeing between games. Multi-region itineraries — Tuscany with Rome, or Lake Como with Lake Garda — usually start at 8 nights.
Do you organise small group golf tours in Italy?
Yes. We arrange small group golf tours for golf clubs, societies and groups of friends, typically 8 to 24 golfers, including tee times and starting sheets, competition formats, group transfers and a parallel programme for non-golfing partners.
How far in advance should we book an Italy golf tour?
For the high season (May, June, September and October) we recommend 4 to 6 months ahead, because the best tee times and the leading resorts fill first. We can still work at shorter notice — tell us your dates and we will tell you honestly what is available.
How do I get a quote for an Italy golf tour?
Send us your dates, the number of golfers and the regions you have in mind. You will receive a tailor-made itinerary and quote within 24 hours, with no obligation.