Amidst unspoilt pinewoods and saltwater lakes, in a singularly beautiful natural environment just a stone's throw from the sea lie the 9,366 metres and 27 holes of this spellbinding course. The first 9 holes run alongside the pinewood, and were built in the style of classic Scottish links, inspired by the big American courses. The third nine holes, opened in 2004, feature a highly innovative design, making for an extremely enjoyable round. This course has hosted the Italian Professional Championships on several occasions, as well as the major Italian amateur competitions. A favourite destination for international tourists, the club is surrounded by top­class hotels and leisure facilities.

Technical Information

Red­Blue Course: 18 holes, par 72, 6,272 metres, inaugurated in 1985, designed by Marco Croze, at sea level. Yellow Course: 9 holes, par 36, 3,093 metres, designed by Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and Baldovino Dassú.

Facilities

Practice range, pitching green, putting green, golf carts, caddies, club and trolley hire, golf school, pro shop, instructors available, bar, restaurant, car park, changing rooms, games room and TV lounge, tennis. Golf School with 3 holes, par 3 executive.

Opening season

Open all year­round

How to get here

Autostrada Bologna ­ Rimini motorway, exit at the Cesena toll barrier and follow the main road for 12 km towards the sea. On reaching Cervia, follow signs for Milano Marittima Centro and then for the Golf Club.

Nearby

Ravenna (15 km), Rimini airport (30 km), Forlí airport (40 km), Bologna airport (80 km).

Don't miss

Mausolea of Galla Placidia and Theodoric, Basilicas of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, San Vitale and Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Dante's tomb, the Saline salt fields nature reserve, the Terme di Cervia spa, Mirabilandia theme park.
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Golf, resort, Spa, events. These are the main themes of the San Giovanni in Marignano rivieragolfresort.

This multi-purpose complex stands within an oasis of peace and quiet, forming a sports complex complete with wellness centre, just a few minutes away from the shops, bar and restaurants of the Riviera. A beautiful, highly exclusive location providing private clients and business companies with all the integrated services of a quality resort.

Golf Course.

It unwinds along the Conca park, a WWF oasis, in complete respect of the hilly territory of San Giovanni in Marignano. 18 championship holes, the first 9 designed by the architect Luigi Rota Caremoli, and the second 9 by the Canadian architect Graham Cooke. Driving range with 10 covered bays, heated and lit.

Facilities.

20 open-air bays on grass, 2 bunkers, chipping green, pitching green and an 18-hole, fully lit, large putting green. Six executive holes and an extension to the driving range completed in 2010.

Opening Season.

Open all yearround.

Riviera Beauty.

An oasis of peace for the resort guests, members and golfers: indoor swimming pool with hydro massage route, anti-fatigue path, hydro massage beds and armchairs, sauna, steam bath, cardio fitness gymnasium fitted out by Technogym, 82 meters long outdoor swimming pool in Noto stone, beauty space.

The course measures 6,480 metres, par 72. It is located near the famous spa, in the captivating Torrente Sillaro valley, which boasts a particularly mild and wholesome microclimate. This professional course is particularly long, but golfing amateurs will also find it highly enjoyable. The Golf Club and the surrounding area also offer numerous therapeutic facilities to heal and soothe both body and mind, and a long­standing tradition for tourist activities ranging from the cultural and musical through food and wine to congresses and conferences.

Technical Information

18 holes, par 72, 6,480 metres, inaugurated in 1999, designed by Ivano Serrantoni.

Facilities

practice range, pitching green, putting green, chipping green, golf carts, caddies, club and trolley hire, golf school, pro shop, instructors available, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, car park, changing rooms, TV lounge, meeting room, spa and beauty treatments, sauna, gym and fitness room.

Opening season

Open all year­round, closed on Tuesdays, except bank holidays.

How to get here

Autostrada A14 Bologna ­ Rimini motorway, exit at the Castel San Pietro Terme toll barrier, and follow for the town, then for the Spa (Terme) (the Club is opposite the Spa).

Nearby

Bologna (20 km), Imola (10 km), Brisighella (30 km), Faenza (35 km), Ravenna (60 km), Bologna airport (30 km), Forlí airport (50 km), Rimini airport (60 km)

Don't miss

Castel San Pietro Spa, the votive column in Piazza XX Settembre, the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Imola, Rocca di Dozza castle and Ippocampus riding centre.
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