Invitation: Italian Golf Special

Invitation: Italian Golf Special There has never been a better time to tee off in Italy There has never been a better time to Golf in Italy following the Molinari Brothers’ success at the Ryder Cup this year…. Italy is the place to tee off in 2011. We have a choice of stunning settings for your game, and please let us know if you would like to choose from some of the best courses in Italy: L’Albereta, Lombardy www.albereta.it L’Albereta, set amongst lush vineyards in the wine region of Franciacorta, Northern Italy, is the perfect location to spend a weekend break of relaxation combined with golf. A member of the Relais & Chateaux group, L’Albereta is a beautiful 19th Century converted villa. Relax and unwind in the Espace Vitalité spa, dine at the Ristorante Gualtiero Marchesi, discover the local wineries and vineyards and finish the day with a round of golf at the Franciacorta Golf Club. A stones throw from the hotel, the Franciacorta Golf Club offers sixty hectares of golf heaven, 185 meters above sea level, south of Lake Iseo and in the centre of a golf area joining nine prestigious golf-courses in a less than 100km range. Designed by Pete Dye and Marco Croze the Franciacorta Golf Club is characterized by spectacular views over the valley with golf holes winding through small forests and along the lake……..and if that’s not enough the L’Albenza Bergamo Golf Club boasts a wonderful 27 hole course of a high technical standard. Masseria Torre Coccaro, Puglia www.masseriatorrecoccaro.com In Southern Italy, Puglia has the most golf courses in Italy with five18 hole golf courses in a 1 hour radius. Here, immersed in olive trees, almonds and carobs, the Torre Coccaro has its own 9 holes of golf in an incredible setting overlooking the sea and sand. The split level greens are perfectly manicured at 1150meters with its own driving range, putting green, and pitching green with views out to the sea. The nearest Golf course is San Domenico Golf Club (1 km) a championship course 18 holes home of the final every year of the Challenge Tour – par 72 mr 6300. Close by is also the Acaya Golf Club, the Riva dei Tessali Golf Club – the oldest Golf in South of Italy; the Metaponto Golf Club with sea views set in an orange plantation; and Barialto Golf Club – in the capital of Puglia itself. Forte Village Resort, Sardinia www.fortevillageresort.com As well as having a golf range situated within the resort, Forte Village is just a few minutes away from the 27 hole Is Molas Golf Club, one of the most famous courses in Italy, which thanks to its proximity to the sea and the protection of the surrounding hills, enjoys a unique microclimate making it possible to play golf 365 days a year. In addition to golf, Forte Village boasts a fantastic spa and a huge range of summer activities from an all star Tennis Academy, Chelsea Soccer School and Will Greenwood and Austin Healey Rugby Academy. Rosa Alpina, Dolomites www.rosalpina.it Golf lovers can enjoy a quiet game of golf on the new 9 hole golf course- PAR 72. The course is only a few kilometers from the centre of Corvara, in "Località Tranrüs" at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level. The layout of the holes, following the gentle reliefs, makes for an entertaining and creative game. The club house, a typical wooden house, comprises the office, changing rooms and showers, and a small room. On the course there is a putting green, practice green and two professional assistants. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** If you are unable to get to get to Italy, why not visit some of the UK’s best links courses in East Lothian, near Edinburgh: Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux Restaurant www.greywalls.co.uk Situated on the edge of the legendary Muirfield Championship golf course and under thirty minutes from Edinburgh, there really is no better place to stay. The hotel is surrounded by 12 courses within five miles, has a newly opened restaurant by legendary French Chef Albert Roux which overlooks Muirfield, a dedicated whisky room and its own putting lawn… Greywalls truly offers the perfect golfing getaway. Do let us know if we can arrange for you to visit … Best wishes, Emily We would be delighted to set up a golfing trip for you – please do give me a call on 0207 823 9988 or email isobel@annscott.co.uk Best wishes Isobel