Golf Club Bologna
The British architects Charles Kenneth Cotton and John Harris laid out Golf Club Bologna at Monte San Pietro around 1959, and Peter Alliss and Clive Clark refreshed it in 2000. A par 72 of about 5,957 meters across rolling countryside, with sweeping panoramic views over the hills and plains around Bologna.
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The verdict
Golf Club Bologna is one of the classic clubs of Italian golf, a Cotton and Harris design from the late 1950s set on splendid rolling countryside at Monte San Pietro, a short drive into the hills southwest of the city. The British pedigree shows in the routing, which uses the natural movement of the land rather than fighting it, and a careful Alliss and Clark refresh in 2000 brought the conditioning and bunkering up to modern standards without erasing the character.
The reward here is as much the setting as the golf, with marvellous sweeping views across the surrounding hills and plains from many of the tees. It is a course with real tournament heritage, a frequent host of the Italian Amateur and of professional events, and it makes a fine, scenic round on a trip built around the food and culture of Bologna and the wider Emilia-Romagna region.
Golf Club Bologna at a glance
- Opened
- Around 1959
- Designer
- Cotton and Harris; Alliss and Clark 2000
- Type
- Hillside parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 5,957 m
- Green fee
- Visitors welcome
Designer, opening period, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf Club Bologna and leading course databases. The course was laid out by Charles Kenneth Cotton and John Harris around 1959 and revised by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark in 2000, a par 72 of about 5,957 meters. Some scorecards record slightly different figures by tee. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season and change by day and time of year, so always confirm current rates and tee time availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Golf Club Bologna plays across genuine hill country, so the round is defined by stance, slope and the angle of approach rather than sheer length. The fairways rise and fall with the land, several tee shots are played from elevated boxes with the countryside opening up beyond, and the greens are protected as much by their settings on the slope as by their bunkering.
The Alliss and Clark work sharpened the strategic interest, tightening lines and improving the green surrounds, and the par 3s in particular ask for a precise, well judged iron to targets that fall away on the wrong side. The closing holes work back toward the clubhouse with the views at their best, a fitting end to a round that rewards course management over brute force.
This is a course for the golfer who enjoys reading terrain and shaping shots, with the bonus of one of the prettier settings in northern Italian golf. Played alongside the cuisine of Bologna, it is an easy round to fall for.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Visitors welcome with a valid handicap certificate; advance booking advised, with weekends busier with member play |
| Green fee | Indicative weekday green fee in the region of 70 to 100 euros (2026 high season); confirm the current rate directly before booking |
| Booking | Contact the golf reception or use an Emilia-Romagna golf specialist to secure preferred tee times |
| On the day | The hilly terrain makes a buggy worthwhile for many visitors; smart golf dress expected |
| Getting there | Monte San Pietro, about 20 to 30 minutes southwest of Bologna and roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Bologna Airport |
| Best months | April to June and September to October for warm, settled weather and the firmest surfaces |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; policies and rates change, so always confirm directly with the club or your trip planner before traveling.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in Bologna, one of Italy's great food cities and an easy 20 to 30 minute drive from the course, with its airport, its arcaded streets and its celebrated trattorias all close at hand. A Bologna base puts the course and the city within a short trip of each other.
For a wider tour, Emilia-Romagna rewards a slower stay, pairing Golf Club Bologna with the other courses of the region and the food capitals of Modena and Parma, an ideal area to build a golf and gastronomy trip around.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Bologna.
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Golf Club Bologna questions
Who designed Golf Club Bologna and when did it open?
Golf Club Bologna at Monte San Pietro was laid out by the British architects Charles Kenneth Cotton and John Harris and opened around 1959, with later revisions by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark in 2000.
What is the par and length of Golf Club Bologna?
Golf Club Bologna plays as a par 72 of about 5,957 meters, a rolling parkland and hillside layout with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Can visitors play Golf Club Bologna?
Yes. Golf Club Bologna welcomes visiting golfers with a handicap certificate. Green fees are indicative and change by season, so always confirm current rates and tee time availability directly before booking.
What tournaments has Golf Club Bologna hosted?
Golf Club Bologna is one of the classic Italian clubs and has hosted the Italian Amateur Championship many times along with a number of top level professional events.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening period, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.