Poggio dei Medici Golf Club
Poggio dei Medici is one of the strongest and most complete inland Tuscan courses
Poggio dei Medici is one of the strongest and most complete inland Tuscan courses, with a reputation earned through substance rather than image alone. Set in the Mugello hills, within a landscape that alternates cultivated order and a wilder natural feel, the layout delivers a long, demanding and highly credible test of golf. It challenges course management, iron play and mental patience, making it particularly rewarding for players who enjoy serious architecture rather than decorative effect. Yet the Tuscan setting keeps the experience warmer and more pleasurable than a scorecard alone might suggest. For travelers seeking a club with real sporting depth and enough surrounding comfort to turn a round into a quality short escape, Poggio dei Medici is an excellent address. It appeals most strongly to golfers who want the game itself to stand at the center of the journey, not merely as an accessory to a hotel stay or rural weekend.
Giocalo con energia fresca: è uno di quei campi che premiano molto chi resta lucido negli ultimi sei buchi, quando il disegno si fa davvero selettivo.
Technically substantial course
Ideal for golfers seeking a true test in Tuscany
Less suitable for those seeking a purely leisurely round
Requires good form and attention to be fully enjoyed
Poggio dei Medici is one of the strongest and most complete inland Tuscan courses, with a reputation earned through substance rather than image alone. Set in the Mugello hills, within a landscape that alternates cultivated order and a wilder natural feel, the layout delivers a long, demanding and highly credible test of golf. It challenges course management, iron play and mental patience, making it particularly rewarding for players who enjoy serious architecture rather than decorative effect. Yet the Tuscan setting keeps the experience warmer and more pleasurable than a scorecard alone might suggest. For travelers seeking a club with real sporting depth and enough surrounding comfort to turn a round into a quality short escape, Poggio dei Medici is an excellent address. It appeals most strongly to golfers who want the game itself to stand at the center of the journey, not merely as an accessory to a hotel stay or rural weekend.
On the technical side, the course is a parkland layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 73 with a slope rating of 136. Visitor ratings underline the point: outstanding course standard.
The best time to visit Poggio dei Medici Golf Club is April, May, June, September, October. Among its most appreciated strengths: Technically substantial course; Ideal for golfers seeking a true test in Tuscany.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request.
The nearest airport is Firenze Vespucci (FLR), approximately 1 hour 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?+
Poggio dei Medici Golf 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 Firenze Vespucci (FLR), approximately 1 hour by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Poggio dei Medici 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 18 holes playing to a par of 73 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.
Borgo San Lorenzo — Tavolo di Campagna
In Mugello, the best table is often not the most celebrated but the most sincere: local wine, fresh olive oil, properly aged cured meats and a rhythm far removed from fast tourism. After Poggio dei Medici, it is the most natural continuation imaginable.
“Ask for the house wine and the off-menu board instead of the most famous label: here, luxury means finding a table that does not need to explain itself.”
Mugello — Strada Panoramica delle Crete
The secondary roads between Scarperia, Sant'Agata and the Mugello hills have a cinematic quality of soft bends, scattered cypresses and farmhouses appearing and disappearing in the light. It is the perfect detour for understanding the landscape that gives Poggio dei Medici its breathing room.
“Drive it in late afternoon with the windows down: Mugello is at its best not when it is monumental, but when it feels agricultural, quiet and almost private.”
Spa del Mugello — Pietra e Vapore
A small wellness retreat among Tuscan stone and the scent of local herbs, designed more to soften the day than to stage it. After the undulations of Poggio dei Medici, it is the kind of recovery that restores the body without breaking the countryside mood.
“Book the final massage slot and stay another half hour in the steam area: when Mugello's evening air cools outside, the contrast makes everything feel more effective and memorable.”
Trattoria da Cammillo — Cucina Mugellana
A family-run trattoria in the heart of Barberino di Mugello, where the menu follows the seasons and the flavors are rooted in the most authentic Tuscan peasant tradition. Potato tortelli with wild boar ragù and peposo alla fornacina speak of a kitchen that has never tried to please everyone. Service is straightforward, the wine is local, and the bill rarely surprises in a bad way.
“Walk in without a reservation only at lunch on weekdays — evenings fill up fast.”
Villa Medicea di Cafaggiolo — Residenza dei Principi
A fortress transformed into a villa by Michelozzo for Cosimo the Elder in 1443, Cafaggiolo was the Medici's preferred summer retreat in the Mugello — the place where Lorenzo the Magnificent wrote verses and welcomed poets. The structure still bears its original towers and an air of quiet power, far from the rhetoric of the city museums. This is not a mass-tourism site: those who come do so with purpose.
“Visit the grounds in the early morning hours, when the raking light catches the towers and you will almost certainly be alone.”
Lago di Bilancino — Specchio del Mugello
One of Tuscany's largest lakes, stretched across the Mugello hills with a surface that shifts colour from dawn to dusk. The shores are quiet on weekdays — reeds, oaks, grey herons standing motionless at the water's edge. A landscape that feels painted rather than engineered.
“Head to the Sant'Agata jetty at sunset — the low light turns the lake into something improbably beautiful.”
Museo Beato Angelico — Nato in Mugello
Vicchio quietly insists that it gave the world Fra Giovanni da Fiesole — the painter known as Fra Angelico. The museum holds works and documents tracing a genius's formation in this secluded valley, far from Florence's official Renaissance circuits. Understanding where the light in his paintings comes from changes how you see the landscape outside.
“A short walk from the museum is his birthplace, marked by a modest plaque — few look for it, which is precisely why it's worth finding.”
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