Chervo Golf San Vigilio
A short drive from the southern shore of Lake Garda, Chervo Golf San Vigilio is one of northern Italy's most complete golf resorts. Kurt Rossknecht laid out 27 championship holes and a par 3 course across the gentle Pozzolengo countryside, and the main eighteen is a par 72 of about 6,300 metres of polished, water dotted resort golf.
Photo: Garda Hotel San Vigilio Golf via Google.
The verdict
Set on rolling farmland near Pozzolengo, just back from the southern end of Lake Garda, Chervo Golf San Vigilio is built around a large hotel and spa and aimed squarely at the travelling golfer. German architect Kurt Rossknecht designed the layout, which combines three nine hole championship loops, San Martino, Solferino and Benaco, with a separate par 3 course for a gentler hit.
The main eighteen plays to a par 72 of about 6,300 metres and is classic resort golf, generous and well manicured but with lakes, streams and shaping that ask real questions on the approach. With Garda, Verona and the vineyards of Lugana on the doorstep, it is an easy and rewarding base for a few days of golf in one of Italy's loveliest corners.
Chervo Golf San Vigilio at a glance
- Opened
- 2005
- Designer
- Kurt Rossknecht
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,300 m
- Green fee
- From about 70 euros
Designer, layout and par verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Chervo Golf San Vigilio was designed by Kurt Rossknecht and offers 27 championship holes plus a par 3 course; the main eighteen plays to a par 72 of about 6,300 metres. Green fees from about 70 euros are indicative for 2026 and vary by season, day and any package; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Chervo is built for enjoyment as much as examination. Kurt Rossknecht set the three championship nines across gently moving ground, so the fairways are generous and the round flows easily, but lakes and streams come into play often enough to keep you honest on the approach.
The greens are large and well conditioned, rewarding a confident long iron or wedge, and the various combinations of the San Martino, Solferino and Benaco loops keep the golf varied across a multi day stay. For lighter legs there is the separate par 3 course, ideal for a relaxed evening nine.
It is resort golf done well, polished and welcoming rather than fearsome, and the real appeal is the setting. With Lake Garda, the spa and the Lugana vineyards all within a few minutes, a round at Chervo slots neatly into a wider northern Italy escape.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public play; visitors and societies welcome across the championship loops and the par 3 course |
| Green fee | From about 70 euros for 18 holes (indicative, 2026), with stay and play and twilight rates available |
| Booking | Through the resort golf desk or a trip planner; pair with other Garda area courses for a fuller stay |
| On the day | The course walks comfortably; buggies are available, and the par 3 course suits a relaxed evening nine |
| Getting there | Pozzolengo, a few minutes from the southern shore of Lake Garda and about 30 minutes from Verona |
| Best months | April to October, with late spring and early autumn the most pleasant for golf around Garda |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates change with season and package, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is the resort's own four star hotel and spa beside the course, which makes early tee times and unwinding afterward effortless and offers stay and play packages built around the golf. It puts the championship loops and the par 3 course on your doorstep.
For a wider stay, the lakeside towns of Sirmione, Desenzano and Peschiera are all close, full of restaurants, history and the famous Lugana wineries. It is a region tailor made for a relaxed golf and lifestyle trip, with Verona and its opera a short drive away.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Chervo Golf San Vigilio.
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Chervo Golf San Vigilio questions
Who designed Chervo Golf San Vigilio?
The course was designed by German architect Kurt Rossknecht, who laid out 27 championship holes across three nine hole loops plus a separate par 3 course at the resort near Pozzolengo.
What is the par and length of Chervo San Vigilio?
The main eighteen plays to a par 72 of about 6,300 metres, made up of two of the three championship nines. A separate par 3 course offers a shorter, relaxed option.
How much does it cost to play Chervo San Vigilio?
Green fees start from about 70 euros for 18 holes in 2026, with stay and play and twilight rates available. Fees are indicative and change by season, so confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Chervo San Vigilio?
Yes. Chervo is a resort and public access course that welcomes visitors and societies across the championship loops and the par 3 course, with stay and play packages through the on site hotel.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, layout and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.