Golf in Tuscany
Cypress lined fairways, hilltop towns and some of the best food and wine in the world. Tuscany is the golf trip that is about far more than golf, a handful of genuinely good courses set among the vineyards of Chianti and the Val d'Orcia, the Maremma coast and the gates of Florence and Siena.
Photo: Argentario Golf Club via Google.
Why golf in Tuscany
Tuscany is not a high volume golf destination, and that is precisely its appeal. The courses are spread across one of the most beautiful regions on earth, so a golf week here is woven through wine estates, Renaissance cities and long lunches rather than crammed onto a single resort strip. You play a modern course among the olive groves in the morning, tour a Brunello cellar in the afternoon, and dine in a hilltop village at night. For a couples trip or a group that values the whole experience, little compares.
The golf clusters loosely in three areas: the Maremma coast in the south around Monte Argentario and Punta Ala, the Chianti hills and the Val d'Orcia between Florence and Siena, and the historic clubs near Florence itself. Distances are real, so a Tuscany trip is a touring itinerary rather than a single base, best done with a car and a relaxed pace.
The courses that matter
Argentario Golf Club · Maremma coast
A modern championship course designed by David Mezzacane and Baldovino Dassu on the Monte Argentario promontory, rolling through Mediterranean scrub with sea and lagoon views, attached to a five star resort and spa. The best base in the south.
Castiglion del Bosco · Tom Weiskopf
A private members and resort course by Open champion Tom Weiskopf in the Val d'Orcia, dotted with cypress and framed by the UNESCO landscape. Exclusive, beautiful and part of a Rosewood estate, access by arrangement.
Royal Golf La Bagnaia · Robert Trent Jones Jr
An 18 hole, par 71 Robert Trent Jones Jr layout just south of Siena, set in a 1,100 hectare estate with a Borgo hotel, rolling and scenic, the natural pairing with a Siena and Chianti stay.
Circolo Golf dell'Ugolino · near Florence
The oldest course in Tuscany, laid out by Blandford and Gannon in the hills of Chianti south of Florence, a classic, hilly parkland with terraced fairways and olive trees, full of character and history.
Golf Club Punta Ala · Maremma coast
A mature, pine framed course near the sea on the Maremma coast, long established and well regarded, an easy and enjoyable round for a coastal Tuscany base near the beaches.
Terre di Sacra and beyond
Newer courses and resort layouts continue to open across the region, broadening a Tuscany itinerary; we confirm current access and conditioning for each when planning your trip.
Designers verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. Argentario was designed by David Mezzacane and Baldovino Dassu, Castiglion del Bosco by Tom Weiskopf, La Bagnaia by Robert Trent Jones Jr, and Ugolino, the oldest in Tuscany, by Blandford and Gannon. Several courses are private or resort access only, so always confirm with each club before planning.
When to go: the Tuscany golf season
| Window | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Apr to Jun | The prime window: warm, settled days, green countryside and the spring colours, ideal for touring golf and the vineyards before the summer heat |
| Jul to Aug | Hot inland, often above 30C, so early tee times only; the coast at Argentario and Punta Ala stays more comfortable with the sea breeze |
| Sep to Oct | The other prime window and the wine harvest, warm days, softer light and the best combination of golf, food and culture |
| Nov to Mar | Cooler and quieter, with some courses limited; the coast plays better than the hills, and value is at its best |
Green fees are typically highest from spring through autumn. Figures change by season and year; always confirm directly before booking.
Getting there, costs and where to stay
Fly into Florence (FLR) or Pisa (PSA) for the north and the Chianti hills, or Rome Fiumicino for the southern Maremma, which is closer to Argentario than it is to Florence. A car is essential: this is a touring trip, and the drives between Florence, Siena, the Val d'Orcia and the coast are part of the pleasure, on roads that wind past vineyards and hill towns.
Green fees are moderate by western European standards, but the experience leans on the lodging: a wine estate, a Borgo hotel or a coastal resort like Argentario. We pair the courses with the right base and the cellar visits, and arrange the tee times across the region as one itinerary, so a Tuscany golf trip flows as easily as a Tuscany holiday.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Tuscany, or read the wider Italy golf hub.
Plan a Tuscany golf trip
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and who is in the group, and a concierge will build a Tuscany itinerary around Argentario, the Val d'Orcia and the wine country, costed to the head, with no obligation.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course designers and the regional season verified June 2026; green fees indicative for the 2026 season. Last reviewed June 2026.