Lake Garda golf holidays: golf in Italy with Golf Direct

A Lake Garda golf holiday is much more than a few days of golf beneath the Italian sun. It is a journey combining beautiful golf courses, magnificent scenery, gastronomy, wellness and the relaxed atmosphere of la dolce vita. Around Italy's largest lake you will find excellent golf clubs, charming towns and distinctive hotels and resorts, making the region perfect for a short golf break, a week with friends or a luxury golf holiday combining sport and relaxation.

With Golf Direct, your Lake Garda golf holiday can be tailored to your personal wishes. We can combine your preferred hotel with green fees, suitable tee times and, if required, flights, rental car or transfers. The result is one complete golf travel arrangement in which all the different elements are coordinated.

Lake Garda golf holidays in one of Italy's most beautiful regions

Lake Garda is one of northern Italy's favourite holiday destinations. Blue water, mountains to the north, rolling hills to the south, vineyards, olive trees and attractive historic towns create a landscape in which relaxation comes naturally.

For golfers, the region has even more to offer. A variety of clubs surround the lake, ranging from resort courses to demanding championship layouts. This makes it possible to combine several golf courses during one holiday and give every golfing day a different character.

One particularly attractive venue is Arzaga Golf, in the hills of Calvagese della Riviera. The golf complex offers 27 holes, with 18 designed by Jack Nicklaus II and 9 by Gary Player.

Here, golf does not have to be separated from the rest of your holiday. The five-star QC Grand Hotel Villa Arzaga Garda and QC Spa Villa Arzaga Garda are situated directly alongside the courses, bringing golf, accommodation and wellness together in one destination.

Golf in Italy and la dolce vita

Choosing golf in Italy almost automatically means choosing much more than golf. That is precisely why the country is such an attractive golfing destination.

In the morning, play 18 holes amid green Italian countryside. Afterwards, enjoy lunch with fresh pasta, an espresso or a glass of local wine. In the afternoon, unwind at the spa, visit one of the towns around Lake Garda or enjoy an aperitivo. In the evening, a good Italian dinner is the perfect conclusion to the day.

Lake Garda is ideal for this combination. Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda, Salò and numerous smaller towns provide plenty of opportunities to alternate golf with culture, shopping, gastronomy and sightseeing.

This also makes the region attractive when not everyone in the party wants to play every day. While golfers are on the course, partners or travelling companions can enjoy wellness, shopping, walking or a leisurely day beside the lake.

QC Termegarda and Arzaga Golf

For a golf holiday where comfort takes centre stage, QC Termegarda & Arzaga Golf is an appealing combination. QC currently presents the hotel officially as QC Grand Hotel Villa Arzaga Garda, comprising three elegant residences with country-chic rooms. Historic frescoes and exposed beams reflect the heritage of the estate, while contemporary wellness facilities provide modern comfort.

For golfers, the main advantage is direct access to Arzaga Golf. There are no daily car journeys to reach the course, no complicated transfers and no unnecessary loss of time. After breakfast, prepare for your round at a relaxed pace and return directly to the hotel or spa afterwards.

A week's holiday can combine several rounds at Arzaga Golf with one or two additional courses around Lake Garda, offering both the convenience of a golf resort and the variety of playing different clubs.

27 holes by Jack Nicklaus II and Gary Player

Arzaga Golf has a particularly strong pedigree: its 27 holes bear the signature of two famous names in international golf.

The 18-hole par-72 layout was designed by Jack Nicklaus II and forms the main championship course. Gary Player designed the additional 9-hole par-36 course, where fairways and bunkers evoke elements of traditional links golf. The courses stretch across approximately 144 hectares of morainic countryside around Lake Garda.

The two designs allow plenty of variation during your stay. The golf club also offers facilities including locker rooms, a restaurant and pro shop.

Combining golf and wellness

One of QC Termegarda's strongest attractions is undoubtedly the combination of golf and wellness. QC Spa Villa Arzaga Garda features warm panoramic pools, saunas and unusual relaxation rooms, complemented by massages and treatments.

After 18 holes, it is wonderful to put away the clubs and spend a few hours relaxing completely. This makes the resort ideal for golfers who do not necessarily want to play seven consecutive days but prefer, for example, four golf days combined with wellness and sightseeing.

The same combination makes the hotel especially attractive for couples where only one partner plays golf.

The best time for a Lake Garda golf holiday

Spring and autumn are particularly attractive seasons for Lake Garda golf holidays. Temperatures are generally comfortable for playing, while the region can be enjoyed away from the busiest weeks of summer.

Arzaga Golf lies in the hills of Calvagese della Riviera and, according to the club, enjoys a mild microclimate throughout the seasons.

During summer, an early tee time allows you to play in the morning and dedicate the rest of the day to the spa, the pool or exploring Lake Garda.

Travelling to Lake Garda by car or plane

A golf holiday in northern Italy can be organised either with your own car or by air. Driving provides the freedom to bring your own golf equipment and makes it easy to visit different clubs and towns around the lake.

Those who prefer to fly can combine their flights with a rental car or transfers. The most appropriate option depends on your departure point, length of stay and the number of courses you wish to play.

Golf Direct can incorporate these elements into the travel proposal so that accommodation, transport and golf fit together logically.

Tailor-made Lake Garda golf holidays with Golf Direct

No two golf holidays need to be identical. Some golfers want to play every day, while others prefer to combine three or four rounds with wellness, culture and gastronomy.

That is why Golf Direct creates tailor-made Lake Garda golf holidays. We consider your preferred travel dates, length of stay, room category, number of rounds and preferred mode of transport.

Would you like to play exclusively at Arzaga Golf? Would you prefer several courses around the lake? Or would you like to keep a day free to discover Sirmione and other Lake Garda highlights? These wishes can all be incorporated into your itinerary.

By combining accommodation, golf and transport in one proposal, you avoid having to arrange the hotel, golf clubs and transport separately.

Why travel with Golf Direct?

A golf holiday requires different planning from an ordinary hotel stay. The hotel matters, but so do its location relative to the courses, your tee times, the transport of golf equipment and the overall programme.

With Golf Direct, golf is central from the start. We can combine suitable hotels and golf resorts with pre-booked green fees and tee times, while transport can also be included when required.

At a destination such as QC Termegarda & Arzaga Golf, this results in a holiday where everything comes together: a comfortable five-star hotel, extensive wellness facilities, golf directly outside the door and Lake Garda within easy reach.

Discover Lake Garda golf with Golf Direct

If you are looking for Lake Garda golf holidays, want to experience golf in Italy, or are attracted by the combination of QC Termegarda and Arzaga Golf, this region is ideal for a holiday centred on sport, relaxation and enjoyment.

Play the 27 holes of Arzaga Golf, relax afterwards at QC Spa Villa Arzaga Garda and spend your free time discovering the charm of Lake Garda.

Golf Direct will be pleased to create your holiday personally, from hotel and green fees to transport and tee times.

Discover Lake Garda with Golf Direct and combine outstanding golf with wellness, Italian gastronomy and the unforgettable atmosphere of la dolce vita.