Clubinformatie Golfbaan: UNA Poggio Dei Medici UNA Poggio dei Medici Golf Club, with its eighteen-hole, par 73, 6,468-metre championship fairway, designed according to USGA standards by architect Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and Florentine professional golfer Baldovino Dassù, is one of the most prestigious courses in Italy. On the course, the Tuscan stile hotel UNA Poggio dei Medici offers restaurant, swimming pool, fitness room, wellness area, and rooms with direct access to the golf course. Upon opening in 1992, Poggio dei Medici was acknowledged as the “Best New Golf Course” and since then has constantly figured among the best courses in Italy in the Il Mondo del Golf ratings. Recently it was selected as the “Best Golf Club” on the “Condè Nast Traveller” hot list, outplaying courses like the K Club in Ireland and Greenbrier in the United States. The whole course, nestled in the green Mugello valley, protected by the Apennine mountains, offers a pleasant climate and stupendous views. With its 5 different starting tees for each hole, the course is suited to players of all levels and has hosted international golf competitions: 5 Italian Women’s Opens (1999,2000,2001,2002,2003); 1 Alps Tour Open (2007); 3 European Challenge Tour Opens (2010, 2011 and 2013). Thanks to the events organised here, our golf course is attracting increasing interest and favour among the players taking part in club tournaments, eager to get to grips with a course which has seen a great many professionals and champions from all over Europe play here during the Opens. Without doubt, our facilities and course can be considered a lodestar for Italian golf. The strategic geographical location means it is easy to reach from all over Italy, and the presence of the hotel with wellness centre and swimming pool directly on site completes the facilities and also makes it popular among non-players. UNA Poggio dei Medici Golf Club is situated a short distance from the international airports of Florence, Bologna and Pisa. Also close by are the region’s main attractions, such as Vinci (70km), Firenze (25km), Siena (100km), Pistoia (60km), Pisa (120km), Lucca (90km), San Gimignano (90km), San Miniato (75km) e Volterra (115Km). Opened in 1992, with 18 holes par 73, and a Championship course of 6.468 meters long, the UNA Poggio dei Medici Golf Club course is one of the finest in Italy. Designed by the architect Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and by the golfer Baldovino Dassù, it was built to USGA standards. Poggio dei Medici was immediately recognized as "The Best New Golf Course" in Italy. It was recently selected by "Condè Nast Traveller" for its "Hot List" as "The best Golf Club", ahead of the likes of the K Club in Ireland and the Greebrier in the USA. The Golf Course, set in the Mugello valley, sheltered by Apennines, offers 5 different starting tees for an exciting game for all levels. The offer includes an extensive Driving Range complete with Pitching and Putting Greens, bunkers, 6 covered and 24 opened positions, PGA instructor available for private or team lessons. Golf Carts, hand-trunks and Golf Bags are available for rent. Caddies on request. The Course is open all the year round, seven days a week. Poggio dei Medici has been home to the Ladies Italian Open from 1999 to 2003, on the professional Ladies European Tour; winners have been: 1999 Samantha Head, UK; 2000 Sophie Gustafson, Sweden; 2001 Paula Marti, Spain; 2002 Iben Tinning, Denmark; 2003 Ludivine Kreutz, France.