You are really missing out if you have never been to Tuscany. A joy are the old towns and the rolling hills. The villages are incredibly picturesque, and some of the old hill towns are absolutely gorgeous. But have you ever considered both golf and all of the above? If not, you really ought to. You will be made to feel very welcome, and there are some stunning courses located in stunning settings. These days, using one of the many online golf portals, it is simple to arrange lodging close to golf courses, and you can frequently book tee times. Ask your hotel or guest house if they can give you a discount; this is fairly common in Europe.
Some of the more well-known courses include Ugolino, a natural course that American writer Chris Santella listed as one of the world’s top 50 golf courses. Pavoniere is a golf course known for its enormous greens, wavy fairways, and groups of pine and cypress trees. Montecatini, located in the Tuscan hills, is home to a number of lakes, streams, forests, and ditches. One of Italy’s most picturesque courses, Pelagone is situated amidst an olive grove and a vineyard. A championship course built to USGA specifications is Poggio dei Medici. Versilia: Only one mile from the ocean, this course is dominated by water hazards, which appear on eleven of the holes. The course is surrounded by dense forest and woodland, and the greens are swift and well-defended. The Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Bagnaia course is located in the gently undulating hillsides above Siena.
Tuscany’s crowning achievement is Florence, and the Poggio dei Medici Golf Club is conveniently located in the city. While early spring and late autumn are excellent times to play golf in this region of the world and the best times to visit Florence without the lines, Florence can get very crowded during the summer months. The Piazzale Michelangelo is my personal favorite spot in Florence because it offers a stunning view of the city that is difficult to appreciate from the congested streets. Additionally, you can see replicas of some famous statues, like the David, up here. There are many top-notch restaurants in Florence, and you might want to try the regional speciality, Bistecca ai ferri, which is charcoal-grilled beef that pairs beautifully with a glass of Chianti.