Rome Golf Holidays: Golf in Italy with Golf Direct

A golf holiday in Rome combines two very different experiences in one journey. During the day, play golf surrounded by greenery; just a few hours later, stroll through one of the world's most historic cities. Rome is therefore a particularly attractive destination for golfers who want more than excellent courses and appreciate culture, gastronomy and Italian lifestyle as part of their holiday.

With Golf Direct, your Rome golf holiday can be tailored to your requirements. Accommodation, green fees, tee times, flights, rental cars or transfers can all be combined within one clear itinerary, allowing you to enjoy the destination without arranging every component separately.

Rome golf holidays – combine golf and a city break

Rome is internationally famous for its history and culture. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps provide enough attractions to fill several days. Golfers, however, can discover another side of Rome. A number of golf courses and resorts around the city make it possible to combine a classic city break with several rounds of golf.

One of the most convenient combinations is Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici. The hotel is located directly beside Golf Club Parco de’ Medici, allowing you to move almost immediately from breakfast to the first tee. The club has 27 holes divided between its White, Blue and Red loops. After golf, return to the hotel, relax beside the pool and head into Rome later in the afternoon or evening.

Stay at Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici

Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici is particularly suited to golfing holidays because accommodation and golf are effectively side by side. The property offers 782 rooms, including 33 suites, with many overlooking the green areas, swimming pools or golf course. This combination of golf and hotel comfort minimises travelling time on golf days. Enjoy breakfast, head out for your round and return afterwards for a drink or a relaxing afternoon beside the pool. At the same time, you remain in Rome. The hotel lies inside the city's ring road and is close to Fiumicino Airport, making it a practical base for travellers wanting to combine sport and sightseeing.

27 holes of golf in Rome

Golf Club Parco de’ Medici consists of three different 9-hole loops: Bianco, Blu and Rosso. Together they create a 27-hole golf complex. Technical bunkering and numerous water hazards require strategic play. The three loops allow golfers to play different combinations during the same stay, making the course especially suitable for a four- or five-night break with two or three rounds. Golf in Rome also has a distinctive atmosphere. On the Blue Course, one hole passes the archaeological remains of an ancient Roman wall, providing a memorable example of how the city's history and the game of golf intersect.

Golf in Italy – culture beyond the fairways

Choosing golf in Italy rarely means choosing golf alone. It is precisely the combination of sport, gastronomy and culture that makes Italy such an attractive destination.

Nowhere is that combination more obvious than in Rome. Play 18 holes in the morning and a few hours later enjoy an espresso in Piazza Navona, admire the Trevi Fountain or dine in an atmospheric trattoria. A golf-free day can be dedicated entirely to the city. Visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, discover the treasures of the Vatican or wander through the characteristic streets of Trastevere. Rome is therefore ideal for couples where one partner does not wish to play every day. While one is on the golf course, opportunities for culture, shopping and sightseeing are virtually endless.

Golf and gastronomy in Rome

A golf holiday in Italy would not be complete without good food and wine. Rome has a rich culinary tradition and is famous for dishes including carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana and saltimbocca. Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici itself offers several restaurants serving Mediterranean cuisine. It is equally tempting to head into the centre regularly and discover authentic Roman cuisine. Lunch on a small piazza, an aperitivo after sightseeing or dinner in Trastevere can become highlights of the trip.

A short golf break or a longer stay

One advantage of Rome golf holidays is their flexibility. For a short break, three or four nights can combine two rounds of golf with a full day in the city. With more time available, a stay of five to seven nights allows golf to be alternated with more extensive sightseeing and perhaps excursions beyond Rome. Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici's proximity to Fiumicino Airport also makes the destination convenient for shorter breaks. Official information from the golf club places it approximately ten minutes by car from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.

Rome golf holidays for groups

Rome is also an excellent choice for golf groups. Golf, restaurants, culture and nightlife provide plenty of shared activities away from the course. With its large number of rooms and extensive meeting facilities, Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici also works well for bigger parties, corporate groups and incentive travel. A group programme could combine several rounds of golf with a dinner in central Rome and a guided tour of the historic city.

When to play golf in Rome

Spring and autumn are especially attractive for a golf trip to Rome. Temperatures are generally pleasant both for golf and walking through the city. Summers can be considerably warmer. Early tee times are therefore a good option, followed by relaxation beside the pool and a visit to central Rome later in the day. Rome can also be attractive outside the peak season. The city remains fascinating throughout the year, making golf an easy addition to a cultural city break.

Travel to Rome with Golf Direct

Golf Direct can combine the different components required for a golf holiday in Rome. Depending on your preferences, your package can include flights, hotel accommodation, green fees, transfers or rental car.

Because Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici is directly beside the golf course, a rental car may not be necessary if most of your golf is played at Parco de’ Medici. Airport and city transfers can then provide a convenient alternative. If you plan to play several courses around Rome, a rental car or pre-arranged private transport may be more suitable.

Tailor-made Rome golf holidays with Golf Direct

Every golfer has a different idea of the perfect holiday. Some want as many rounds as possible, while others prefer an even balance between golf and culture. That is why Golf Direct creates tailor-made golf holidays to Rome. Would you like four nights and two green fees? A week with three or four rounds? Or a holiday combining golf with plenty of free time for Rome? Your itinerary can be adapted to your wishes. Packages can be designed for couples, groups of friends and larger golf parties.

Discover golf in Rome with Golf Direct

A golf holiday in Rome offers a combination that few destinations can match. Play on a green 27-hole golf complex while having one of the world's most impressive cities within easy reach. Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici is a particularly convenient base, combining spacious rooms, restaurants, swimming pool and fitness facilities with a 27-hole golf course directly beside the hotel.

If you are looking for Rome golf holidays, wish to combine golf in Italy with culture or are interested in a complete stay at Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici, Golf Direct will be pleased to prepare a personalised proposal including accommodation, green fees, tee times and transport.

Discover Rome with Golf Direct and combine memorable days on the golf course with Italian gastronomy, centuries of culture and la dolce vita.