Royal Park I Roveri
Robert Trent Jones Sr's first Italian course, laid out in 1971 within the old royal hunting estate of the Parco della Mandria just outside Turin. The Allianz Course is a par 72 of around 7,180 yards that hosted the Italian Open on the European Tour from 2009 to 2012, a sophisticated parkland test of strategic bunkering, water and oak lined corridors that ranks among the finest courses in continental Europe.
Photo: Royal Park I Roveri via Google.
The verdict
Royal Park I Roveri opened in 1971, the first course in Italy from Robert Trent Jones Sr, founded by the Agnelli family and set within the Parco della Mandria, a former Savoy hunting estate and now a protected nature reserve outside Turin. The Allianz Course plays as a par 72 of around 7,180 yards, and it bears Jones's hallmarks: large, well defended greens, bold strategic bunkering and water that asks careful questions of the ambitious line.
It is championship golf with pedigree, host of the Italian Open from 2009 to 2012 and a regular fixture among the top courses on the continent. The setting is the bonus, mature oaks and protected woodland giving the round a calm, parkland grandeur a short drive from one of northern Italy's great cities. Paired with a 36 hole sister course by Hurdzan and Fry, it makes a serious base for a Piedmont golf trip.
Royal Park I Roveri at a glance
- Opened
- 1971
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr
- Type
- Parkland championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Around 7,180 yds
- Access
- Members and visitors
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; the Allianz Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr and opened in 1971, playing to around 7,180 yards (about 6,566 metres) as a par 72. Green fees run from around EUR 90 in low season to EUR 160 at weekends in high season, indicative for 2026; we do not quote our own pricing, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Jones routes the Allianz Course through the protected woodland of the Mandria, with oak lined corridors that demand position off the tee before the real test, the approach to large, contoured greens ringed by his signature sprawling bunkers. There is room to drive, but the angle into each green rewards the brave side of the fairway.
Water is used sparingly but decisively, and the par 5s in particular pose the classic Jones question of whether to take on the carry or lay back for a safer number. Get greedy at the wrong moment and the card unravels.
The course earned its European Tour billing for a reason: it holds up to championship setups while remaining playable for a member or a visiting fourball off the right tees. Standing among the oaks of a former royal estate, it is as much a place as a golf course.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to members and visiting golfers; book ahead, particularly at weekends in high season |
| Green fee | From around EUR 90 low season to EUR 160 weekend high season, 2026 indicative; confirm directly |
| Booking | Reserve through the club or an Italy golf specialist; weekends and the April to October season fill first |
| On the day | Buggies and caddies available; smart golf dress expected at this private club |
| Getting there | At Fiano in the Parco della Mandria, around 15 km from central Turin and 10 km from Caselle Airport |
| Best months | April to October for the warm northern Italian golfing season |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; green fees vary by season, day and tee, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Turin makes an elegant base, a short drive from the course and one of Italy's most underrated cities, with grand cafes, the Egyptian Museum and the food and wine of Piedmont on the doorstep. The estate area and nearby Venaria offer quieter options closer to the first tee.
Piedmont rewards a longer stay, with the Langhe wine country, Barolo and the Alps all within reach, and the club's own 36 holes mean you can play several rounds without moving base. Royal Park I Roveri pairs naturally with the region's other courses for a refined northern Italian golf week.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Turin and Piedmont.
Build a Piedmont golf trip
We pair Royal Park I Roveri with the best of northern Italy's courses, sort the Turin stay, transfers and the wine country detours, and cost it to the head. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge handles the rest, with no obligation.
Royal Park I Roveri questions
Who designed Royal Park I Roveri and when did it open?
The Allianz Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, his first in Italy, and opened in 1971 within the Parco della Mandria near Turin, founded by the Agnelli family.
What is the par and length of the Allianz Course?
It is a par 72 of around 7,180 yards, about 6,566 metres, a championship parkland test of strategic bunkering, water and oak lined corridors.
What are the green fees at Royal Park I Roveri?
Green fees run from around EUR 90 in low season to EUR 160 at weekends in high season as an indicative 2026 guide. Fees vary by season, day and tee, so always confirm directly before booking.
Has Royal Park I Roveri hosted the Italian Open?
Yes. The Allianz Course hosted the Italian Open on the European Tour from 2009 to 2012 and is regularly ranked among the top courses in continental Europe.
Related
The Tee Sheet
Tee time windows, course access changes and the trips worth taking. Every other week.
Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fee and access guidance verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.