For Golf Lovers: the cooler season is the perfect time to test your swing
The ball soars across the fairway, seemingly heading straight for the lake. But its destination is a little closer: the hole. Playing golf on Lake Garda means testing your swing against a stunning backdrop of rolling morainic hills, olive groves, vineyards and lakeside views.
From Park Hotel in Desenzano del Garda, three of the finest Lake Garda golf courses are just a short drive away, all within 8 km of the hotel:
- Arzaga Golf – 6 km
- Gardagolf Country Club – 7 km
- Chervò Golf San Vigilio – 8 km
And if you feel like venturing a little further afield, Franciacorta Golf Club awaits 35 km away, among the vineyards of Italy’s famous sparkling wine region.
Golf Courses near Desenzano del Garda
Arzaga Golf (6 km from Park Hotel): designed by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player
Imagine playing on a course designed by two legends of the game, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. With 27 holes set among woodland and open countryside, Arzaga Golf offers a memorable round, combining exciting challenges with spectacular natural surroundings.
Gardagolf Country Club (7 km from Park Hotel): 27 holes between Rocca di Manerba and Soiano
Nestled between the Rocca di Manerba, a dramatic headland overlooking Lake Garda, and Soiano Castle, the 27 holes of Gardagolf Country Club are surrounded by woodland, lakes and centuries-old parkland.
The views stretch all the way to the lake, but don’t let the scenery distract you: designed by Cotton, Pennink, Steel & Partners, these technically demanding courses will challenge even the most experienced golfers.
Chervò Golf San Vigilio (8 km from Park Hotel): 36 championship-standard holes
The historic Tower of San Martino watches over the 36 holes of Chervò Golf San Vigilio: 27 championship holes and a 9-hole executive course. Its greens and fairways wind through the fields, hills and woodland of the Lake Garda countryside. Renowned for its technical qualities, Chervò Golf has also hosted the Italian Open.
Franciacorta Golf Club (35 km from Park Hotel): golf among the vineyards
In the heart of Franciacorta, a region famous for its sparkling wines and gently rolling landscapes, Franciacorta Golf Club offers 27 holes surrounded by woodland and vineyards, divided into three courses:
- Satèn, welcoming golfers of all abilities, with both scenic beauty and technical challenges;
- Brut, nine holes where precision, strategy and powerful shots are essential;
- Rosé, the newest course, with undulating fairways, expansive greens and tricky slopes.
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Arzaga Golf (6 km), Gardagolf Country Club (7 km) and Chervò Golf San Vigilio (8 km) are the three courses closest to Park Hotel.
Spring and autumn are ideal: mild temperatures, courses in excellent condition and less heat than in summer.
No, green fees are charged separately.