Bogogno Del Conte Course
Robert von Hagge shaped the Del Conte through a sheltered wooded valley in Piedmont, a par 72 of about 6,485 yards opened in 1996. Wide corridors, generous water hazards and the Alps on the skyline make it one of the most enjoyable resort courses in northern Italy, the gentler companion to the Bonora at Circolo Golf Bogogno.
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The verdict
The Del Conte is one of two championship eighteens at Circolo Golf Bogogno, a polished resort set in the rolling countryside of Piedmont within easy reach of Lake Maggiore and Milan. Designed by the American architect Robert von Hagge and opened in 1996, it plays as a par 72 of about 6,485 yards, draped naturally over a sheltered wooded valley with the Alps rising in the distance.
Where its sibling, the Bonora, is the longer and more exposed test, the Del Conte is the more sheltered and scenic of the pair, with large open spaces, several flat landing areas and sizeable water hazards that give it both playability and bite. It is the kind of course that flatters a holiday round while still asking real questions around the greens, and the resort setting, with its hotel and academy, makes Bogogno one of the most complete golf bases in the north of the country.
Bogogno Del Conte Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1996
- Designer
- Robert von Hagge
- Type
- Wooded parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,485 yds
- Green fee
- Resort, public
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases: the Del Conte is a Robert von Hagge design opened in 1996, a par 72 of about 6,485 yards in a wooded Piedmont valley, one of two championship courses at Circolo Golf Bogogno. Green fees are seasonal and quoted by the resort and third parties (indicative, 2026); always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Del Conte plays as classic von Hagge resort golf, the holes flowing through a wooded valley with broad, shaped fairways and bold, defined bunkering. The corridors are generous off the tee, which lets the holiday golfer swing freely, but the architect's movement around the greens means the scoring is decided by the short game and the approach.
Water is the recurring theme, with sizeable hazards framing several holes and demanding a clear plan rather than a blind swing. The shelter of the valley keeps the wind down compared with the more open Bonora, so the Del Conte tends to play a touch friendlier, all while the Alps on the horizon give the round a memorable backdrop.
It is a course to enjoy at a relaxed pace, with enough strategic interest to stay engaging and enough width to keep a mixed group happy. Paired with the Bonora over two days, it makes Bogogno an ideal anchor for a golf trip through the lakes and hills of Piedmont.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and visitor play; open to the public and resort guests, tee times bookable in advance |
| Green fee | Seasonal green fees quoted by the resort and third party sites (indicative, 2026), with combined rates for both courses |
| Booking | Book through the resort or an Italy golf specialist; combine with the Bonora and the wider Lake Maggiore courses |
| On the day | Buggies and carts are available and the valley walks comfortably; a soft spike dress code applies |
| Getting there | Bogogno in Piedmont, near Lake Maggiore, about an hour from Milan and close to Milan Malpensa Airport |
| Best months | April to October for the best conditions; high summer is warm and the shoulder months are ideal |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the club and golf travel sources; rates change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The resort has its own hotel beside the courses, which makes a two course, multi day visit simple and is the natural base for golfers focused on the golf. Beyond the gates, the shores of Lake Maggiore and the towns of Piedmont offer a wealth of hotels, restaurants and scenery for a richer trip.
With Milan and its airports close at hand, Bogogno works well as the golf anchor of a northern Italy itinerary, pairing the resort's two courses with the lakes, the food and the wine of one of the country's most rewarding regions.
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Bogogno Del Conte Course questions
Who designed the Bogogno Del Conte course and when did it open?
The Del Conte was designed by the American architect Robert von Hagge and opened in 1996, one of two championship courses at Circolo Golf Bogogno in Piedmont.
What is the par and length of the Del Conte?
The Del Conte is a par 72 of about 6,485 yards, set in a sheltered wooded valley with sizeable water hazards and the Alps in the distance.
How does the Del Conte compare with the Bonora at Bogogno?
The Del Conte is the more sheltered and scenic of the two courses, generally playing a touch friendlier, while the Bonora is the longer and more exposed championship test. Many visitors play both over two days.
Can visitors play Bogogno Del Conte?
Yes. The Del Conte is a resort and public course open to visiting golfers, with tee times bookable in advance and combined rates for both courses. Confirm green fees and availability directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.