Modena Golf and Country Club
Two time Masters champion Bernhard Langer, working with the American architect Jim Engh, laid out Modena Golf and Country Club near Modena in the late 1980s. A par 72 of about 6,423 yards spread across 100 hectares of Emilia-Romagna, with five lakes that shape a strategic, water-defended test.
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The verdict
Modena is the modern, championship counterpoint to the older clubs of central Italy, a Bernhard Langer design built on the wide Emilia-Romagna plain southwest of the city. Langer brought a tour player's eye for shot values, and the routing makes the most of a flat site by introducing water on a grand scale, five lakes carved across the property that frame greens and force decisions off the tee.
At about 6,423 yards from the back the course is no monster, but the lakes, the bunkering and the firm, true greens give it real bite, and it has hosted strong professional and amateur fields over the years. For a traveling golfer, Modena is a natural pairing with the food capital around it, the home of balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano and Lambrusco, with Bologna and the wider golf of the region all close at hand.
Modena at a glance
- Opened
- Late 1980s
- Designer
- Bernhard Langer with Jim Engh
- Type
- Parkland, lakes
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,423 yds
- Green fee
- Visitors welcome
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Modena Golf and Country Club and leading course databases. The course was designed by Bernhard Langer in collaboration with Jim Engh and opened in the late 1980s, a par 72 of about 6,423 yards across 100 hectares with five lakes. 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
Langer used water as the organizing idea at Modena, and the five lakes do most of the defending on a site that is otherwise gentle and walkable. Several tee shots are framed by the edge of a lake, asking the golfer to commit to a line, and a number of approaches must carry water to greens that sit close to the hazard, where the smart play is often the longer way home.
The greens are generous in size but full of internal movement, rewarding the player who finds the correct tier and punishing the lazy two putt. The par 5s give up birdies to the bold who take on the carries, while the longer par 4s, played into the prevailing breeze across open ground, are where a good round is protected.
Modena suits the golfer who enjoys a clear strategic puzzle and clean conditioning. It is a course you can score on if you play within yourself, and one that quietly collects shots from anyone who tries to overpower it. Played alongside the region's food and wine, it makes for one of the most enjoyable trips in northern Italy.
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 80 to 110 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 | Walkable on the flat terrain; buggies available; smart golf dress expected, with the country club facilities open to visitors |
| Getting there | Colombaro di Formigine, about 15 to 20 minutes southwest of Modena and roughly 45 minutes from Bologna Airport |
| Best months | April to June and September to October for warm, settled weather and the firmest playing 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 Modena or nearby Bologna, both within easy reach of the course and both among the great food cities of Italy. A Modena base puts the course, the historic center and the famous trattorias of the region all within a short drive.
For a wider trip, Bologna makes an excellent hub with its airport, its dining and its access to the other golf of Emilia-Romagna, an ideal region to build a food and golf tour around, pairing Modena with the courses of the surrounding plain and hills.
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Modena questions
Who designed Modena Golf and Country Club?
Modena Golf and Country Club was designed by two time Masters champion Bernhard Langer in collaboration with the American architect Jim Engh, and opened near Modena in the late 1980s.
What is the par and length of Modena Golf and Country Club?
Modena is a par 72 measuring about 6,423 yards, laid out across 100 hectares of Emilia-Romagna plain with five lakes that come into play across the round.
Can visitors play Modena Golf and Country Club?
Yes. Modena 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.
Where is Modena Golf and Country Club?
The club is at Colombaro di Formigine, a short drive southwest of Modena in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, between Bologna and the Apennine foothills.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.