Sardinia Golf Holidays
A Robert Trent Jones masterpiece between two bays on the Costa Smeralda, more of his work in the south and pine forest links on the west coast. Sardinia pairs some of the Mediterranean's most glamorous coastline with golf good enough to plan a trip around.
Photo: Pevero Golf Club, Costa Smeralda via Google.
Who it suits
Sardinia suits the golfer who wants Mediterranean glamour and beaches with their golf, and who values quality over quantity. The island's course count is modest and the rounds are spread out, but the headline at Pevero is world class and the Costa Smeralda is among the most beautiful and exclusive coastlines in Europe. It works for couples and small groups who want a few special rounds set against turquoise water, granite coves and superb food.
The golf splits between the northeast and the south. Pevero, a Robert Trent Jones design ranked among the world's best, sits in the heart of the Costa Smeralda between the Gulf of Pevero and the Bay of Cala di Volpe. In the south near Cagliari, Is Molas offers 27 holes from Robert Trent Jones and Piero Mancinelli, while Is Arenas on the west coast is a Robert von Hagge layout cut through a pine forest and Tanka sits near Villasimius. Fly into Olbia for the Costa Smeralda or Cagliari for the south, and the beaches, the sea and the seafood fill the rest days.
- Best months
- Apr to Jun, Sep to Oct
- Golf hubs
- Costa Smeralda and the south
- Headline round
- Pevero
- Trip length
- 5 to 7 nights
- Fly into
- Olbia or Cagliari
- From / head
- about $2,200
Courses to build around
Pevero · Robert Trent Jones
The island's masterpiece and one of the Mediterranean's finest, a Robert Trent Jones par 72 of around 6,107 meters set between the Gulf of Pevero and the Bay of Cala di Volpe in the heart of the Costa Smeralda.
Is Molas · Robert Trent Jones and Mancinelli
Sardinia's largest course with 27 holes at Santa Margherita di Pula, about 30 kilometers from Cagliari, a 1970s design by Robert Trent Jones Snr and Piero Mancinelli with a sea view and a resort attached.
Is Arenas · Robert von Hagge
A par 72 of around 6,300 meters on the west coast near Narbolia, cut through a dense pine forest by Robert von Hagge in 2000, a quieter and very natural counterpoint to the Costa Smeralda.
Tanka
A quirky, unconventional layout by Luigi Rota Caremoli near Villasimius in the southeast, named best new course in Italy by The World of Golf in 2007, an easy add to a southern trip.
The wider island
Further resort courses are emerging across Sardinia as the golf scene grows, so a longer trip can mix the northeast and the south with a drive through the island's dramatic interior.
Beyond the course
The beaches and coves of the Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, the boats and the seafood, the Nuraghe stone towers and the wild interior fill the rest days for couples and non golfers.
Facts verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. Pevero is a Robert Trent Jones design of around 6,107 meters; Is Molas is a 27 hole 1970s design by Robert Trent Jones Snr and Piero Mancinelli; Is Arenas was designed by Robert von Hagge in 2000; Tanka is a Luigi Rota Caremoli layout named Italy's best new course in 2007. Access, conditioning and green fees change, so always confirm with each club before booking.
A sample week, day by day
Arrive on the Costa Smeralda
Fly into Olbia, settle near Porto Cervo or Cala di Volpe, and open with dinner by the marina.
Pevero
The Robert Trent Jones masterpiece between the two bays to start, then an afternoon on the Costa Smeralda's beaches.
Beach and boat
A rest day among the coves and islands of the northeast, by boat or on the sand, before heading south.
Is Molas
Drive or fly south to Cagliari and the 27 hole resort at Santa Margherita di Pula, with the coast for the afternoon.
Is Arenas, Tanka and home
A round at Is Arenas in the pine forest or Tanka near Villasimius, time on the southern beaches, then transfers to the airport.
Indicative costs and when to book
| Item | Indicative 2026 |
|---|---|
| Pevero green fee | premium, peak season, confirm |
| Is Molas or Is Arenas green fee | upper mid, confirm |
| Costa Smeralda hotel, per night | indicative, can be high in peak, confirm |
| Car hire and transfers | indicative, confirm |
| Package per head, golf week | indicative, confirm |
Best time to book: spring, April to June, and early autumn, September to October, are the prime golf seasons, warm and settled, while July and August are hot, crowded and expensive on the Costa Smeralda, so book three to five months ahead for the best hotels and the Pevero tee sheet outside the peak. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan a Sardinia golf holiday
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and who is in the group, and a concierge will build a Sardinia trip around Pevero on the Costa Smeralda and the courses of the south, costed to the head, with no obligation.
Sardinia golf holiday questions
Which courses should you play on a Sardinia golf holiday?
Build around Pevero, the Robert Trent Jones masterpiece on the Costa Smeralda, and Is Molas in the south near Cagliari. Add Is Arenas, the pine forest course on the west coast, and Tanka near Villasimius to fill a week across the island.
How much does a Sardinia golf holiday cost?
Sardinia is a premium Mediterranean destination, especially on the Costa Smeralda where Pevero carries a premium green fee and hotels run high in peak season. A week with several rounds and a good hotel typically runs from the low thousands per head upward, less in the shoulder seasons. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a Sardinia golf holiday?
Spring, April to June, and early autumn, September to October, are the prime seasons, warm and settled with quieter, better value resorts. July and August are hot, busy and at their most expensive, so most golfers travel either side of the peak.
Is the golf spread out in Sardinia?
Yes. Pevero sits on the Costa Smeralda in the northeast while Is Molas, Is Arenas and Tanka are in the south and west, so a full island trip involves a drive or a short internal hop. Many golfers focus on one end and add beach days around the rounds.
Can non golfers enjoy a Sardinia trip?
Very much so. The beaches and coves of the Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, boat trips to the Maddalena islands, the seafood and the ancient Nuraghe stone towers give couples and non golfers some of the best of the Mediterranean between rounds.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.