Florence does not seem to have such a partiality for golf, though enthusiasts might find certain golf courses and clubs in and nearby Florence, the services and facilities of which prove the region has focused more on cultivating this sport rather from the point of view of quality than extensively.

Ugolino Golf Club

Located only 8 kilometers southwards from Florence, the Ugolino Golf Club stands out as the single oldest golf club in Tuscany and in Italy, for that matter. Designed by two British architects, namely, Gannon and Blandford, in 1930, the 18-hole course lies on a hilly topography – filling an almost 6 kilometer length – constituting a genuine challenge for those with enough will and ambition. The course proper is complemented by the club house, nowadays turned into a historic monument. The club features a series of amenities and facilities, of which the pro shop, the bar and the restaurant, the swimming pool and even a tennis court are the most notable.

Name:
Ugolino Golf Club
Address:
3 Via Chiantigiana, 50015 Grassina, Florence
Telephone:
0039 (0)55 2301009
Fax:
0039 (0)55 2301141
Website:
www.golfugolino.it

Golf Club Parco di Firenze

Though operable only as from the year 2000, Golf Club Parco di Firenze is a pretty convenient alternative in terms of golfing, given the course is located within Florence, more precisely, 4 kilometers from Piazza del Duomo, nearby the Cascine Park. What is truly impressive about this club is it stands out as a genuine landmark in promoting this sport, with many activities intended to introducing youngsters, as well as adults, into the art of playing golf. The club house proper comprises a bar and a restaurant, a pro-shop, dressing rooms and showers as well as lockers. True to its intention of popularizing golf, the club house also comprises a classroom. However, a complete restoration of the clubhouse is programmed for the next period, which will definitely improve the rating of this establishment.

Name:
Golf Club Parco di Firenze
Address:
20 Via dell'Isolotto, 50142 Florence
Telephone:
0039 (0)55 785627
Fax:
0039 (0)55 0948037
Website:
www.parcodifirenze.it

Poggio dei Medici Golf Club

The Poggio dei Medici Golf Club comes with a considerable contribution in the world of Florentine golf. The venue is only 25 kilometers northeastwards from Florence, and despite its rather recent foundation (1995), it has rapidly gained a solid reputation, being declared one of the best golf courses in Italy, also becoming increasingly popular abroad. Indeed, this 18-hole course enables various playing routes, and the thrill of the game is superbly complemented by the natural scenery in which it is set. The club house dates back as early as to the 16th century, and it comprises the usual amenities of any given golf club, such as a restaurant and a bar. It also features a swimming pool, a gym, a spa center and a Turkish bath. Further inquiries are to be addressed to the reception.

Name:
Poggio dei Medici Golf Club
Address:
27 Via San Gavino, 50038 Scarperia, Florence
Telephone:
0039 (0)55 8435562
Fax:
0039 (0)55 8430437
Website:
www.golfpoggiodeimedici.com

Montelupo Golf Club

The Montelupo Golf Club, located only 20 minutes westwards from Florence (no more than 30 kilometers being interposed between the capital of Tuscany and Montelupo), stands out as yet another fine alternative for tourists and Florentines alike in terms of golfing. The 9-hole course of Montelupo is stunningly marked by an inner lake which increases the difficulty level of the course, raising the challenge at the same time. Despite of its being founded in 1996, it has already gained a reasonable popularity, counting some several hundreds of members. The services provided by the club house are complemented by the ones offered by the bar and the pro shop. Furthermore, the club focuses on teaching willing and curious novices how to play golf, which is why it makes available a special area dedicated to practice and training.

Name:
Montelupo Golf Club
Address:
4 Via Le Piagge, Loc. Fattoria di Fibbiana, 50056, Montelupo, Florence
Telephone:
0039 (0)571 541004
Fax:
0039 (0)571 911948
Website:
www.golfmontelupo.it

Centanini Golf Club

Nearby Florence, another appealing alternative in terms of golfing refers to the Centanini Golf Club which, in fact, pertains to a wider tourist resort, one might say, which also offers accommodation solutions, a restaurant and other adjoining services. The 9-hole course benefits from stretching into the most typical Tuscan scenery, and despite the fact this venue does not excel in the world of golf playing, it still remains an important landmark as to Florentine golfing. The Centanini Golf Club is only about 6 kilometers southeastwards from Florence, which enhances its accessibility and, hence, its rating as attraction nearby the capital of Tuscany.

Name:
Centanini Golf Club
Address:
8 Via di Centanni, loc. Croce a Varliano, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli, Florence
Telephone:
0039 (0)55 630122
Fax:
0039 (0)55 6510445
Website:
www.residence-centanni.it
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