Olgiata Golf Club
Olgiata is one of the names that define great golf in Rome
Olgiata is one of the names that define great golf in Rome. Elegant, authoritative and deeply rooted in a high-level club tradition, it combines proximity to the capital with genuine sporting quality. The main course has personality, depth and a reputation built on serious architecture and first-rate conditioning. The atmosphere is that of a major club that has no need to overstate itself: members, guests and travelers immediately sense an environmental quality made of proportion, rigor and true prestige. For golfers spending time in Rome, Olgiata is the ideal counterpart to Marco Simone: less of a global event venue, more of an aristocratic sporting institution. It is especially convincing for travelers who appreciate historical Italian golf that remains fully alive, credible and competitive. Integrated into a refined Roman stay, it offers one of Lazio's most complete experiences and an identity that stays with you long after the score has faded.
Se puoi, affiancalo a Marco Simone nello stesso viaggio: il confronto tra i due racconta perfettamente due anime diverse del golf romano d’eccellenza.
One of the great prestigious classics of Lazio
High-level club atmosphere and credible course
Less immediate for those seeking a resort or TV wow effect
Maximum value for those who appreciate golf culture and pedigree
Olgiata is one of the names that define great golf in Rome. Elegant, authoritative and deeply rooted in a high-level club tradition, it combines proximity to the capital with genuine sporting quality. The main course has personality, depth and a reputation built on serious architecture and first-rate conditioning. The atmosphere is that of a major club that has no need to overstate itself: members, guests and travelers immediately sense an environmental quality made of proportion, rigor and true prestige. For golfers spending time in Rome, Olgiata is the ideal counterpart to Marco Simone: less of a global event venue, more of an aristocratic sporting institution. It is especially convincing for travelers who appreciate historical Italian golf that remains fully alive, credible and competitive. Integrated into a refined Roman stay, it offers one of Lazio's most complete experiences and an identity that stays with you long after the score has faded.
On the technical side, the course is a parkland layout of 27 holes playing to a par of 107 with a slope rating of 138. The design was created by Ken Cotton. Visitor ratings underline the point: outstanding course standard.
The best time to visit Olgiata Golf Club is April, May, June, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: One of the great prestigious classics of Lazio; High-level club atmosphere and credible course.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request.
The nearest airport is Roma Fiumicino (FCO), approximately 40 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, Olgiata Golf Club requires a maximum handicap of 34. Contact the club directly to confirm current requirements.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Roma Fiumicino (FCO), approximately 40 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Olgiata Golf 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 27 holes playing to a par of 107 with a slope rating of 138. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Parco di Veio — Sentiero nel Tufo
Olgiata is surrounded by a landscape that never performs, yet feels deeply Roman: broad meadows, tuff stone, low woodland and a dry light that changes markedly between morning and afternoon. Veio Park captures it perfectly.
“Walk in the day's last light and stop where the trail opens into the high meadow: it is one of the rare moments when Rome's northern countryside feels genuinely private.”
Cantina Etrusca — Tavolo tra le Botti
In the countryside north of the capital, some small wineries still work with a sense of measure and hospitality untouched by tourism. A thoughtful tasting here complements Olgiata naturally: less theatre, more character and conversation.
“Ask for a table in the cellar rather than the tasting room: the pace changes immediately and the wines feel more serious.”
Bagni Romani — Recupero Silenzioso
A small contemporary thermal space, inspired more by Roman ritual than performative spa culture, works with warm water, long pauses and intimate rooms. It is an ideal counter-rhythm to Olgiata, where quality often lies in control rather than excess.
“Avoid early afternoon and choose the final time slot: the atmosphere becomes far more intimate and the whole experience changes.”
Villa di Livia — Affresco Sospeso nel Tempo
Beneath the villa of Augustus's wife, at Prima Porta, lies one of ancient Rome's quietest wonders: the underground triclinium painted with an illusionistic garden, its frescoes now housed in the Museo Nazionale Romano. The site itself, surrounded by vineyards and scattered ruins, carries the rare quality of a place tourist circuits have overlooked. Coming at dusk, when raking light warms the old brick, is an experience reserved for those who know to look.
“The fragments of the Augustus of Prima Porta statue were unearthed right here — look for the small, easy-to-miss plaque in the field.”
Lago di Martignano — La Riva che Roma Non Conosce
A few kilometres from Bracciano, small Lake Martignano sleeps inside a volcanic crater almost no one knows about — no beach clubs, no noise. Its dark-green waters are among the cleanest in Lazio, and the northern shore, reachable only on foot through an oak wood, offers a solitude that feels impossible this close to Rome. It is the kind of place that reveals itself only to those who ask.
“Enter from the gate on Via del Lago di Martignano and walk left: the north shore is free and almost always empty even in August.”
Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia — L'Abbraccio degli Sposi
Nestled within Villa Borghese, this museum holds the Sarcophagus of the Spouses — two Etruscan figures reclining in eternal symposium, among the most moving sculptures of the ancient Mediterranean world. The quiet halls and filtered light make this an intimate encounter, far from the noise of the Vatican or Colosseum. Here, art is not admired: it is heard.
“Come on a weekday late afternoon — you'll have the sarcophagus almost entirely to yourself, lit by a low, golden light through the windows.”
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