Modena Golf & Country Club
In the heart of Italy's Motor Valley
In the heart of Italy's Motor Valley, Modena Golf & Country Club delivers broad, contemporary golf set within a graceful and unexpectedly calming rural landscape. The course unfolds across open ground that gives the game room to breathe, yet water, bunkering and well-defended greens ensure it never becomes complacent. It works especially well for travellers who want quality without unnecessary formality and an excellent base from which to explore the best of Emilia: vinegar houses, fine dining, wine cellars and the engineering culture for which Modena is famed. On the course, the feeling is that of a modern parkland layout, pleasant to walk and intuitive even for first-time visitors, yet still capable of rewarding the finer player through approach play and second-shot discipline. It may not carry the historic weight of older Italian clubs, but that is also part of its appeal: the luxury here is more relaxed, making it ideal for a well-balanced golf-and-lifestyle stay.
Usalo come base per due giorni: un round al mattino, poi Modena in chiave gastronomica o automotive. È uno di quei club che funzionano meglio dentro un itinerario ben costruito.
Contemporary and versatile club in an excellent location
Good balance between layout accessibility and technical interest
Less iconic than major historical clubs in the North
More relaxed than ceremonial atmosphere
In the heart of Italy's Motor Valley, Modena Golf & Country Club delivers broad, contemporary golf set within a graceful and unexpectedly calming rural landscape. The course unfolds across open ground that gives the game room to breathe, yet water, bunkering and well-defended greens ensure it never becomes complacent. It works especially well for travellers who want quality without unnecessary formality and an excellent base from which to explore the best of Emilia: vinegar houses, fine dining, wine cellars and the engineering culture for which Modena is famed. On the course, the feeling is that of a modern parkland layout, pleasant to walk and intuitive even for first-time visitors, yet still capable of rewarding the finer player through approach play and second-shot discipline. It may not carry the historic weight of older Italian clubs, but that is also part of its appeal: the luxury here is more relaxed, making it ideal for a well-balanced golf-and-lifestyle stay.
On the technical side, the course is a parkland layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 72 with a slope rating of 132. Visitor ratings underline the point: outstanding course standard.
The best time to visit Modena Golf & Country Club is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: Contemporary and versatile club in an excellent location; Good balance between layout accessibility and technical interest.
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?+
Modena Golf & Country Club 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?+
Modena Golf & Country Club 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 132. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Ferrari Fiorano: la Pista dei Campioni
The Fiorano circuit is Ferrari's private test track at Maranello: 3 km of asphalt where Senna, Schumacher, and Hamilton have set up Formula 1 cars. Access is possible through the Ferrari Driving Experience programme for selected corporate guests: you drive a Ferrari GT on the circuit with a former F1 driver instructor.
“The Pilota Ferrari programme allows you to drive a 296 GT3 on the circuit with real-time telemetry data: the instructor compares your trajectory with Leclerc's on the same corner that same day. This is not a tourist experience — it is a lesson in applied physics.”
Cleto Chiarli: il Lambrusco del Tempo
Cleto Chiarli has vinified Lambrusco di Sorbara since 1860 — it is Emilia's oldest Lambrusco winery. Sorbara is the most elegant Lambrusco: minimal tannins, high acidity, fine bubbles. Private verticals from the 1990s prove that quality Lambrusco ages like Champagne — an oenological heresy that Chiarli defends with 160 years of evidence.
“Chiarli's 1988 Lambrusco di Sorbara Vecchia Modena is Emilia's most surprising wine: time has softened the bubbles to a creamy perlage and the acidity has preserved the fruit. Only 6 bottles remain — the cellar master shows them but does not sell them.”
Terme di Salsomaggiore: Fango dell'Appennino
The Terme di Salsomaggiore are Emilia's most famous with bromine-iodine waters unique in Europe for concentration: used since 1839 for arthritis, dermatosis, and rheumatic conditions. The Grand Hotel Thermal Park offers private suites with personal pool fed directly from the spring: the brown and salty water has an immediate effect on circulation.
“The Sorgente Madre protocol — three hours in the private pool with maximum bromine and iodine concentration — is available only on thermal physician prescription. The water at maximum concentration temporarily stains the skin a faint ochre colour that fades within 48 hours.”
Abbazia di Nonantola — Il Monastero dell'Anno Mille
Founded in 752 by Saint Anselm, the Abbey of Nonantola is one of Italy's oldest Benedictine monasteries. Its Romanesque portal, carved with extraordinary medieval figures, stands as a masterpiece of Po Valley art, while the archive holds documents central to the region's entire history. A place where silence speaks louder than any guidebook.
“The crypt, accessible on request, holds the relics of Saint Anselm in an atmosphere of rare and genuinely moving intensity.”
Salse di Nirano — Vulcani di Argilla
The Salse di Nirano are among the most singular geological phenomena in the Po Valley: small mud volcanoes that exhale methane and cold clay into a lunar, nearly alien landscape. The Regional Nature Reserve protects this surreal pocket just minutes from Maranello's circuits. Walking among the grey cones at dusk rewires your sense of place entirely.
“Come the morning after rain — the mud volcanoes are most active then, and the whole place takes on an almost otherworldly stillness.”
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