Arzaga Golf Club 25080 Calvagese della Riviera BS

The beauty of the magnificent mansion of the fifteenth century which hosts the clubhouse and the facilities of the five star resort will take your breath away. It’s been restored thanks to the Baron Lando Lanni della Quara, in 1998. But this is only the beginning, because the two courses are keeping the promise of an inspiring welcome. The signatures belong to two worldwide heavyweights of golf: the American Jack Nicklaus II, son of the Golden Bear, has designed the 18 holes, whereas on the 9 holes course has worked the South African Gary Player. Two very different golf courses in terms of characteristics: Player has taken advantage of the undulating terrain, arranging it to resemble a Scottish link, complete with the classical and fatal “pot bunkers”, small and deep, scattered in strategic positions as traps; the project of Nicklaus Jr is on the contrary more typically American, less complicated, with larger fairways and wide greens, that reward a powerful game and don’t penalise inaccuracy too much. Take the souvenir photo on the 18th hole championship tee, which offers a 360° fascinating view. After golf, it would be a pity not taking advantage of the gourmet cuisine of the club’s restaurant, under the enchanting vaulted ceilings or al fresco, on the large terrace surrounded by the gardens. To release the tension and get back your energy, the ideal solution is to choose some pure relaxation, indulging in the skilled hands at the Spa.

Course: 18 holes, Par 72, 6410 meters

Architect: Jack Nicklaus

Distinctive features: perfect for long shots, large fairways, deep bunkers, hazards

Course: 9 holes, Par 36, 3027 meters

Architect: Gary Player

Distinctive features: scottish Links course, hilly, high greens and deep bunkers, a strategic play is required.

Playing Arzaga Golf Club is a unique experience. The Jack Nicklaus II course is extremely pleasant and fair, forgives a few small technical errors, but it doesn’t mean that therefore it’s easy or ordinary, on the contrary: some wicked obstacles on the holes can penalize the player beyond measure! The 9th and the 18th holes are alone worth the expense of the green-fee: challenging to play, both have greens by the spectacular clubhouse. A not to be missed course! The 9 holes designed by Gary Player are completely different: traps everywhere with very well guarded and difficult to read greens. An entertaining and unique experience. Take care with the first shot of the 1st hole, a dog-leg to the right: if you decide to cut and you’re not strong enough, a double bogey is waiting for you!