Golf Club Bologna
Belongs to that class of clubs that never need to raise their voice in order to be rememb...
Golf Club Bologna belongs to that class of clubs that never need to raise their voice in order to be remembered. Set in the first hills south of the city, it offers a classical, rolling course beautifully embedded in the Emilian landscape, framed by mature trees and a sequence of holes that reward control, courage and positional awareness. This is a place where intelligence matters more than brute force: the best lines are not always the obvious ones, approaches must be carefully judged and the round is shaped by subtle changes in elevation. Beyond the course, the club carries a restrained and thoughtful tradition entirely in keeping with Bologna itself: less theatre, more substance. It is the right destination for golfers who appreciate classical European layouts, properly maintained and free of unnecessary excess. Paired with the city's food culture and the surrounding hills, it becomes a deeply grown-up golf weekend with lasting appeal.
Non inseguire sempre la massima distanza dal tee: a Bologna il punteggio migliora quando lasci il driver in borsa una o due volte in più del solito.
Great sporting tradition and high-quality hill layout
Perfect to combine with Bologna's gastronomic scene
Requires tactical discipline rather than aggressive play
Less resort-oriented for those seeking integrated hotel services
Golf Club Bologna belongs to that class of clubs that never need to raise their voice in order to be remembered. Set in the first hills south of the city, it offers a classical, rolling course beautifully embedded in the Emilian landscape, framed by mature trees and a sequence of holes that reward control, courage and positional awareness. This is a place where intelligence matters more than brute force: the best lines are not always the obvious ones, approaches must be carefully judged and the round is shaped by subtle changes in elevation. Beyond the course, the club carries a restrained and thoughtful tradition entirely in keeping with Bologna itself: less theatre, more substance. It is the right destination for golfers who appreciate classical European layouts, properly maintained and free of unnecessary excess. Paired with the city's food culture and the surrounding hills, it becomes a deeply grown-up golf weekend with lasting appeal.
On the technical side, the course is a parkland layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 136. Visitor ratings underline the point: outstanding course standard.
The best time to visit Golf Club Bologna is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: Great sporting tradition and high-quality hill layout; Perfect to combine with Bologna's gastronomic scene.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request.
The nearest airport is Bologna Marconi (BLQ), approximately 40 minutes by car.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Golf Club Bologna does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Bologna Marconi (BLQ), approximately 40 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Golf Club Bologna 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 72 with a slope rating of 136. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Le Due Torri all'Alba: Bologna Invisibile
Bologna's Torre Asinelli can be climbed but permission to ascend the Torre Garisenda — the nearer leaning tower, currently under restoration for ten years — is reserved for structural engineers. The Municipality grants private access to restoration supporters: 100 medieval wooden steps lead to a platform at 48 metres with all of Bologna at your feet.
“Chief restoration engineer Prof. Borgia accepts private climbs every Monday morning for those who have contributed to the restoration. From the platform you see every morning how Bologna's arcades change colour with the light — one of Europe's most extraordinary architectural views.”
Condé: Sangiovese di Predappio Superiore
Predappio is Mussolini's birthplace but above all is one of the most interesting zones for Romagna Sangiovese: the galestro and alberese soils recall Chianti Classico Tuscany but at still-forgotten prices. The reference producer is Villa Liverzano, which organises 20-year Sangiovese Superiore verticals.
“Owner Marco Montefiori keeps in the cellar the 1985 Sangiovese Superiore from the great heat year: he says that wine has more structure than any Brunello and kept it hidden for 35 years waiting for the right moment. Bring something comparable to taste together.”
Terme di Porretta: l'Acqua Sulfurea dell'Appennino
Porretta Terme is the Apennines' oldest Emilian thermal resort: the sulphurous springs emerge at 39°C and are used for respiratory hydrotherapy treatments. The Pio IX thermal centre — built in 1850 for Pope Pius IX — preserves the original white marble pools where the Pontiff bathed, accessible for private hydrotherapy.
“Medical director Dr Casini preserves the personal treatment protocol of Pius IX — a handwritten 1852 booklet — which followed a 9-day cycle in the sulphurous waters: she reproduces it for private patients who explicitly request it.”
Abbazia di Monteveglio: Il Silenzio delle Colline
Perched on the first Bolognese hills, this 11th-century Benedictine abbey commands vineyards and woodland with a stillness that time has left untouched. The medieval village below is almost always empty on weekdays, leaving the visitor alone with the wind through the cypresses and the shifting light on the Romanesque bell tower. This is not a place you stumble upon — you seek it out.
“Come in the late afternoon when the raking light brings out the stonework and the monks are still in the silence of vespers.”
Museo Morandi: La Geometria dell'Intimità
Giorgio Morandi never left Bologna, and Bologna has never stopped keeping him: the permanent collection at MAMbo gathers bottles, jugs, and Apennine landscapes painted with a quiet concentration that makes words feel inadequate. Standing before a Morandi demands the same quality of attention one brings to a difficult green — nothing is where it seems, everything is exactly where it must be. It is the painting of patience.
“Go on a Thursday morning, when school groups have not yet arrived and the rooms are nearly as empty as the studio on Via Fondazza.”
Lago di Suviana: Lo Specchio dell'Appennino
Nestled among chestnut and fir forests of the Bolognese Apennines, Lake Suviana is a reservoir that has earned, over time, the dignity of something ancient. The water shifts colour with the seasons — emerald in summer, leaden grey in November — and the silence here belongs to things that are in no hurry. The trails circling the lake take less than an hour to walk, but it is hard not to linger.
“Come at dawn on a weekday: the low mist on the water and the absence of hikers turn the lake into something almost otherworldly.”
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