Liguria is a coastal region in northwest Italy; the capital is Genoa. The region almost coincides with the Italian Riviera and is popular with tourists for its beaches, towns and cuisine. Golf in Liguria includes, from directly on the sea to picturesque in the mountains with magnificent sea views. Enjoy the mild climate, over 300 days of sunshine a year, the refined cuisine and the warm hospitality that guarantees pure relaxation. There are enough good golf courses with 9 or 18 holes for you to choose from, in Liguria. The Circolo Golf degli Ulivi in Sanremo is well known and very popular among golfers. Due to the nature of the Maritime Alps, the golf courses of Liguria offer challenging terrain of difficulty levels predominantly medium to difficult, especially the clubs Arenzano, Garlenda and St. Anna, whereby only the last two clubs also have a driving range. Temperatures in the winter months sometimes reach up to 25 degrees Celsius when the sun is shining, but then you can also expect a lot of wind.
La Meridiana Resort
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15.10.–18.10. —
3 nights, Dbl classic (always twin-bedded), BED AND BREAKFAST
The charming 5-star Hotel La Meridiana Hotel & Golf Resort is located at walking distance from the 18- hole Garlenda Golf Club. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the hotel building is set in an extensive garden with a rock pool. The rooms boast views over the garden, the vine- yards or the pool. All 26 rooms and suites are designed with great attention to detail, but differ considerably in their décor and colours, so everyone can choose the personal favourite room. In addition, some have a private terrace or balcony. After a round of golf or an interesting sightseeing trip, you can regenerate with a dip in the pool, a sauna or a relax- ing massage. Restaurants Il Rosmarino, where traditional Mediterranean dishes are interpreted in a modern way, and Il Bistrot, where you can dine in a more casual atmosphere, assure both unique culinary delights. In the summer months, the latter even offers a candle light dinner.
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The charming 5-star Hotel La Meridiana Hotel & Golf Resort is located at walking distance from the 18- hole Garlenda Golf Club. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the hotel building is set in an extensive garden with a rock pool. The rooms boast views over the garden, the vine- yards or the pool. All 26 rooms and suites are designed with great attention to detail, but differ considerably in their décor and colours, so everyone can choose the personal favourite room. In addition, some have a private terrace or balcony. After a round of golf or an interesting sightseeing trip, you can regenerate with a dip in the pool, a sauna or a relax- ing massage. Restaurants Il Rosmarino, where traditional Mediterranean dishes are interpreted in a modern way, and Il Bistrot, where you can dine in a more casual atmosphere, assure both unique culinary delights. In the summer months, the latter even offers a candle light dinner.
Golf Club Garlenda
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16.10. — green fee per player: Green Fee 18 Holes (10:00)
More hidden than the Rapallo and Sanremo clubs which date back to the 1930s, the Golf Club Garlenda, opened in 1965 in the homonyms town in a valley behind the beaches of Alassio, and has carved out a niche of enthusiasts thanks to the welcoming feel of its property: elegant and informal like a big country home, luxurious yet without ostentation in keeping with the typically Ligurian attitude of understatement. No advertising, only word of mouth and the long tradition of excellence begun by hosting the Italian Open in 1971, and continued by the many national, international and professional championships played on this perennially evolving course. Few water hazards – the Lerrone stream which borders or crosses the course on five holes, and a trap-pond on the second stroke of the 17th – few differences in level, except for Hole 3, the last 150 meters uphill and Hole 10, a short par 4 with a raised tee from where the powerful (and bold) hit to the green. Designed by English architects John Morrison and John Harris who in the mid-1900s did much work in Italy (their names are also found in places ranging from Menaggio and Riva dei Tessali to Biella and Barlassina), the difficulty of the course lies in the tiny greens and in the pressing out of bounds, which do not forgive a lopsided shot. The course’s appeal is instead due to the remarkable difference between one hole and another, never monotonous as they wind through olive trees, oaks and maritime pines, impossible to forget and each with its own special characteristics. Techical Details Course: 18 holes, Par 72, 6085 meters Architect: John Morrison Topography: undulating greens, wide water hazards Distinctive features: the more experienced golfer must think over each shot carefully Pro’s comments The 18 holes of the Golf Club Garlenda were designed with common sense in mind. On the longer holes (12 and 16, for example), space is not lacking, so you can push for a little more; on the shorter holes the out of bounds and the small and hilly greens make play more difficult and entertaining. A perfect example is Hole 18, a par 4 that is not long with a raised tee where precision with the first stroke is fundamental to being able to gain entrance on to the green free of the trees on the right part of the fairway: a well defended green and out of bounds on the left part that runs the entire length of the hole.
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