Antognolla Golf
Antognolla is one of Italy's most spectacular courses and one of the few to leave a genui...
Antognolla is one of Italy's most spectacular courses and one of the few to leave a genuinely theatrical impression without sacrificing sporting credibility. At the foot of an Umbrian castle and within a dramatic valley, Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s layout unfolds through pronounced elevation changes, carved fairways, water and views of real visual force. It is a course that states its intentions immediately: it asks for courage, precision and mental steadiness because mistakes are exposed and often punished. At the same time, the environment is so compelling that every round becomes an emotionally charged experience rather than a mere technical exercise. Antognolla appeals both to strong golfers and to international travelers searching for a major Italian address away from the more obvious lake or coastal circuits. Within its category it is a destination of top rank, where the landscape is not just background but an active element in the architecture of the game.
Scegli bene il tee di partenza: Antognolla è magnifico quando lo affronti con intelligenza, molto meno se lo trasformi in una battaglia fuori misura.
One of Italy's most scenic and intense courses
High-end design in authentic Umbria
Very challenging for high handicaps
More exhilarating than relaxing
Antognolla is one of Italy's most spectacular courses and one of the few to leave a genuinely theatrical impression without sacrificing sporting credibility. At the foot of an Umbrian castle and within a dramatic valley, Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s layout unfolds through pronounced elevation changes, carved fairways, water and views of real visual force. It is a course that states its intentions immediately: it asks for courage, precision and mental steadiness because mistakes are exposed and often punished. At the same time, the environment is so compelling that every round becomes an emotionally charged experience rather than a mere technical exercise. Antognolla appeals both to strong golfers and to international travelers searching for a major Italian address away from the more obvious lake or coastal circuits. Within its category it is a destination of top rank, where the landscape is not just background but an active element in the architecture of the game.
On the technical side, the course is a coastal layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 71 with a slope rating of 141. The design was created by Robert Trent Jones Jr.. Visitor ratings underline the point: outstanding course standard, striking natural setting.
The best time to visit Antognolla Golf is April, May, June, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: One of Italy's most scenic and intense courses; High-end design in authentic Umbria.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request.
The nearest airport is Perugia S. Francesco (PEG), approximately 35 minutes by car.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is April, May, June, September, October. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Yes, Antognolla Golf requires a maximum handicap of 36. Contact the club directly to confirm current requirements.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Perugia S. Francesco (PEG), approximately 35 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Antognolla Golf does not have on-site accommodation. There are various lodging options in the surrounding area; contact the club for partner recommendations.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 18 holes playing to a par of 71 with a slope rating of 141. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Paolo Bea: il Sagrantino del Tempo
Paolo Bea makes Sagrantino di Montefalco like no other: 60-day maceration, no filtration, no additions. The wine releases 7 years after harvest and is perhaps the red wine with the highest tannin content in the world — built to last 50 years. The private vertical in the Montefalco underground bunker spans thirty years of one of Italy's most extreme wines.
“Giampiero Bea receives on Wednesday mornings by appointment. Bring food — cave-aged cheese or Norcia black truffle — because the Sagrantino without pairing chews the tannins like bricks: with the right food it transforms into something transcendent.”
Castello di Antognolla: la Cripta del 1200
Castello di Antognolla dates to the 12th century and preserves a Romanesque crypt beneath the main tower accessible only through the golf resort that manages its restoration. The pietra serena walls are 90 cm thick and the internal temperature stays at 14°C year-round. Restorer Luca Brunetti accepts private crypt visits with oil lamps.
“Luca Brunetti guides visits on Thursday mornings: in the crypt he found remains of a 13th-century fresco with a Christ Pantocrator that the medieval owners had buried under a lime layer. Restoration is ongoing — you see the work live.”
Fonti del Clitunno: la Sorgente dei Poeti
The Fonti del Clitunno are sacred springs celebrated by Virgil, Pliny, Byron, and Carducci: the water emerges from 20 underground springs creating a crystal-clear lake surrounded by white poplars and willows. The small early Christian chapel of the 5th century on the banks is UNESCO. The 11°C water and poplar shade have documented effects on the nervous system similar to meditation.
“The caretaker opens the north banks — normally closed — at 6:00 AM on written request to the Municipality of Campello sul Clitunno. At that hour the waters produce white mists on the poplars and silence is total: Carducci wrote his poem at exactly that time.”
Taverna del Lupo — Il Tartufo di Gubbio
In the medieval heart of Gubbio, Taverna del Lupo has guarded the most authentic Umbrian cooking for decades: cured meats, black truffle, and hand-rolled pasta served in stone-vaulted rooms that feel frozen in the Middle Ages. It's not a place you stumble upon — you arrive by word of mouth, and then keep returning. The kitchen follows the seasons without compromise.
“Order the black truffle pasta only if the waiter confirms it's freshly shaved that day — out of season, go for the tagliolini with wild boar ragù.”
Ipogeo dei Volumni — La Città dei Morti Etrusca
Beneath an anonymous hillside on the outskirts of Perugia lies one of Italy's best-preserved Etruscan tombs: the hypogeum of the Volumni family, carved into the tufa in the 2nd century BC. You descend a narrow staircase into absolute silence and find yourself in chambers sculpted like rooms of a house — funeral couches, cinerary urns, faded frescoes. The world above disappears entirely.
“Go early in the morning when you're nearly alone — the dim light and the silence make it feel closer to meditation than to sightseeing.”
Collezione Burri — Il Gesto che ha Cambiato l'Arte
Alberto Burri was born in Città di Castello in 1915, and from this quiet Umbrian town he launched one of the twentieth century's most radical artistic revolutions. The Foundation holds his complete work across two venues: the elegant Palazzo Albizzini in the historic center and the former tobacco-drying warehouses, where his monumental Cretti and Cicli fill industrial spaces that feel built around them. This is not a museum — it is an encounter.
“Visit the Ex Seccatoi del Tabacco first — the late-afternoon light through the skylights turns the Cretti into something breathing.”
Gola del Bottaccione — Il Confine tra Due Mondi
In this limestone gorge behind Gubbio, geologist Walter Alvarez discovered in 1980 the iridium-rich clay layer that proved the asteroid impact ending the age of dinosaurs. A walking trail follows the gorge alongside the remains of a Roman aqueduct: millions of years of layered history in the rock face, and above it all, the absolute silence of the Umbrian Apennines.
“Look for the thin reddish clay band roughly halfway along the trail — barely thicker than a book's page, it marks the precise boundary between the Cretaceous and the Paleogene.”
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