Verdura Golf Club: 2026 Access and Booking Update
Verdura is the heart of golf in Sicily, a Rocco Forte resort near Sciacca with two Kyle Phillips championship courses running down to the Mediterranean. Here is where Verdura stands in 2026, how resort access and booking work, the indicative green fees, and how to play it.
The news: Sicily's flagship resort in 2026
Verdura was Sir Rocco Forte's first golf resort and it remains the standout golf destination in Sicily. In 2026 it offers two eighteen hole championship courses, the East and the West, alongside a nine hole par three layout, a driving range and a large practice area, all set on a stretch of private Mediterranean coast near the spa town of Sciacca.
The resort has also become a tournament venue, having staged professional events in recent seasons, which has burnished its reputation and lifted demand. For visiting golfers the practical takeaway is that Verdura is a true stay and play resort, with golf booked through the hotel and best enjoyed across several days alongside the spa and the coastline.
The course itself
Both courses at Verdura were designed by the American architect Kyle Phillips and opened in 2009. The East Course is the longer of the two, a par 72 of around 7,321 yards, while the West Course plays as a par 70 of around 7,160 yards and is the one that runs most memorably down toward the sea. Phillips has since overseen renovation work on the layouts to keep them at championship standard.
The golf is open and links inspired rather than tree lined, set on gently rolling ground above the Mediterranean with several holes playing along or toward the water. There is no soft opening on the West in particular, with a demanding run of early holes, and the greens throughout reward precise approach play. The combination of the two courses and the sea views is what makes Verdura feel like a proper golf destination.
How to play it in 2026
Access runs through the resort. Verdura welcomes visitors every day with advance booking essential, and the most natural way to play is to stay at the Rocco Forte resort and book golf as part of the visit, which also opens up the spa, the restaurants and the private coastline. Outside visitors can play when the sheet allows, but a stay is the reliable route in peak season.
On cost, the indicative visitor green fee for eighteen holes in high season has run to around 150 euros, with resort guest and multi round rates that change the maths across a stay. Treat that as indicative and seasonal, set by the resort and subject to change, so always confirm the current rate and availability directly with Verdura before booking.
Our take
Our take is that Verdura is the obvious base for golf in Sicily and one of the most complete golf resorts in the Mediterranean. Two strong Kyle Phillips courses, a serious spa and a long private shoreline make it a destination a mixed group will enjoy, and the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn give you warm, playable golf when much of Europe has shut down.
If Sicily or southern Italy is on your list for 2026, the play is to base at Verdura, play both courses over a few days and build in the spa and the local sightseeing around Sciacca and Agrigento. Tell us your dates and we will cost the stay and the golf together.
Plan your Verdura and Sicily golf trip
From both Kyle Phillips courses at Verdura to the spa, the coast and the sights around Sciacca and Agrigento, tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge builds and costs the trip, with no obligation.
Questions
Can you play Verdura Golf Club as a visitor?
Yes. Verdura welcomes visitors every day with advance booking essential. The most natural route is to stay at the Rocco Forte resort and book golf as part of the visit, which also opens up the spa and restaurants. Outside tee times are available when the sheet allows.
Who designed the Verdura courses and when did they open?
Both the East and West courses at Verdura were designed by American architect Kyle Phillips and opened in 2009. The East is a par 72 of about 7,321 yards and the West a par 70 of about 7,160 yards, with a nine hole par three course alongside them.
How much does it cost to play Verdura in 2026?
The indicative visitor green fee for eighteen holes in high season has run to around 150 euros, with resort guest and multi round rates across a stay. Rates are set by the resort and change seasonally, so always confirm the current price directly with Verdura before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course, access and green fee details verified June 2026 from resort and golf travel sources; conditions and fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.