Golf in Tuscany

Tuscany is surely one of Italy's most beautiful and talked about hotspots. In the cities of Florence, Siena and Lucca there are architectural masterpieces in almost every nook and cranny and thousands come from all over the world every year to witness it for themselves.

Tuscany is also a haven for talented artisans who sell their unique crafts on street corners and typical Sunday Italian markets. Dining out is also a valuable commodity to the Tuscan locals, as are the Chianti hills where world famous Italian wines and olive oil is produced. For lovers of culture, the area of Tuscany is just too good to ignore.

Valdinievole is one of the region's most evocative parts. Here, the olive slopes of Montelbano, together with its villas and ancient farmhouses, surround one of the region's stunning courses, Montecatini. The golf club is set deep in the green Tuscan countryside a short drive from the medieval hamlets of Montevettolini and Vinci. The course follows the natural hilly form of the land and is characterised by delicate doglegs sidelined by beautiful olive trees and various water hazards.

The clubhouse is built upon Etruscan and Roman settlements and has been completely restored to its original structure, making it one of the most unique clubhouses in European golf.

The Pavoniere course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, allows you to play deep in the countryside. Amongst the expanse of grass and water, this 18-hole championship layout will provide you with an afternoon of glorious golf.

So, too, will the Ugolino course, the oldest golf club in Tuscany. Established in 1898 in the heart of Chianti and only a few miles from Florence, this spectacular hillside course features wonderful views of the countryside and, again, has a clubhouse that is a rare example of rationalist architecture