5 Day Tuscany and Rome Golf Itinerary
A drive south through the best of central Italy: a clifftop round on the Tuscan coast, two of Tuscany's finest inland courses among the vineyards of the Val d'Orcia, and a finale on the 2023 Ryder Cup stage at Marco Simone outside Rome. Golf, wine and the dolce vita in one unhurried week.
Photo: Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome via Google.
Who this trip suits
This is the golf and dolce vita tour of central Italy, for a group or a couple who want the courses to come with vineyards, hilltop towns and great food rather than a links wind. It runs south from the Tuscan coast through the Val d'Orcia to Rome, mixing genuinely good golf with the scenery and the table, and ends on a course every golfer now knows: the Marco Simone layout that hosted the 2023 Ryder Cup.
It suits players who value the experience as much as the scorecard, happy to drive between two or three bases over five days, with non golfers and partners who will be more than content in Montalcino, Siena and Rome. If you want the Tuscany leg alone, our 5 day Tuscany golf itinerary stays in the hills; for the wider picture see golf in Tuscany.
The 5 day plan
Argentario Golf Club
Open on the Tuscan coast at Argentario, a panoramic course of around 6,218 metres on the slopes of Monte Argentario with sea and lagoon views, designed by David Mezzacane and Baldovino Dassù. A spa resort base and a relaxed first round to ease into Italian golf. Fly into Rome or Florence and drive to the coast, about an hour and a half either way.
Royal Golf La Bagnaia
Drive inland to Siena and the Robert Trent Jones Jr course at La Bagnaia, a par 71 of around 6,101 metres rolling through Tuscan hills beside a restored borgo and resort. A strong, strategic test and a fine base for an evening in Siena. About an hour and a quarter from the Argentario coast.
Castiglion del Bosco
The Tuscan highlight: Tom Weiskopf's only course in continental Europe, opened in 2012 inside an 800 year old estate overlooking the UNESCO listed Val d'Orcia. It is a private club, played by resort and member guests, so access is arranged in advance. Quartet of fine par 3s, a long par 5 and the drivable ninth, with Brunello vineyards all around. About forty five minutes from La Bagnaia.
Marco Simone, the 2023 Ryder Cup course
Transfer south to Rome and the championship course at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, host of the 2023 Ryder Cup, with its amphitheatre finish and views to the city. Walk the holes Europe won on and stay the night in Rome. The drive from the Val d'Orcia is about two to two and a half hours.
Olgiata Golf Club or a Rome city day
Finish with a relaxed parkland round at Olgiata, a long established Rome club in the city's leafy north that has hosted the Italian Open, or trade the round for a day in Rome itself, the Vatican, the Forum and a last long lunch before flying home from Fiumicino.
Course facts verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases: Argentario by David Mezzacane and Baldovino Dassù, La Bagnaia by Robert Trent Jones Jr, Castiglion del Bosco by Tom Weiskopf (opened 2012, private), and Marco Simone as host of the 2023 Ryder Cup. Access, conditioning and fees change, so always confirm directly before booking.
Green fees, drive times and logistics
| Round | Indicative 2026 fee | Drive and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Argentario | About 90 to 140 EUR, resort rates lower | 1.5 hrs from Rome or Florence airport; coastal base |
| Royal Golf La Bagnaia | About 90 to 130 EUR | About 1 hr 15 from Argentario; Siena base |
| Castiglion del Bosco | Private, guest access; premium, confirm | About 45 min from La Bagnaia; arrange in advance |
| Marco Simone | About 150 to 250 EUR, championship course | About 2 to 2.5 hrs to Rome; 10 miles from the centre |
| Olgiata | About 90 to 140 EUR | Northern Rome; optional fifth round |
A hire car is essential for this route. Find Tuscany and Rome bases.
When to go and where to stay
April to June and September to October are the sweet spots, with warm but comfortable weather, the vineyards at their best and the courses in good order; July and August are hot, so take early tee times. Base on the Argentario coast for the first night, move to a Siena or Val d'Orcia agriturismo or resort for the Tuscan rounds, then a Rome hotel for the Ryder Cup finale. Castiglion del Bosco's access must be arranged well ahead, so confirm that round before fixing the rest.
Get this itinerary booked
Castiglion del Bosco's private access and the Marco Simone tee sheet are the bottlenecks, and the route works best with the bases and the car arranged together. Tell us your dates and group and a concierge confirms the rounds, the agriturismi and the Rome hotel, costed to the head with no obligation.
Tuscany and Rome itinerary questions
Can you combine Tuscany and Rome golf in five days?
Yes. The route runs south from the Argentario coast through the Val d'Orcia to Rome, with drive legs of roughly one to two and a half hours between rounds, so five days comfortably takes in Argentario, La Bagnaia, Castiglion del Bosco and the Ryder Cup stage at Marco Simone, with an optional fifth round at Olgiata or a Rome city day.
Can you play the 2023 Ryder Cup course at Marco Simone?
Yes. The championship course at Marco Simone, host of the 2023 Ryder Cup, is open to visitors by tee time booking, with rates higher than the surrounding clubs. It sits about ten miles from central Rome, so it makes a natural finale before flying home from Fiumicino.
Is Castiglion del Bosco open to visitors?
Castiglion del Bosco is a private club, played by members and guests of the resort, so access is arranged in advance rather than booked as a casual round. It is Tom Weiskopf's only course in continental Europe, opened in 2012 in the Val d'Orcia, and worth planning the trip around.
When is the best time for this Italian golf trip?
April to June and September to October give the most comfortable weather, the vineyards at their best and courses in good condition. July and August are hot, so take early tee times and build in long lunches and afternoons off.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.