Circolo Golf dell'Ugolino

Located 15 km west of Florence, not far from Prato, the Golf Club Le Pavonière is located in the middle of the huge park of an old residence that belonged to the Medicis.
Designed by architect Arnold Palmer, the course is located in a valley bordered by mountains to the south. The flat terrain, the numerous water obstacles and the famous Tuscan cypress trees make up the natural setting of this course which is characterized by its technical linearity.
The Golf Club Le Pavonière also has the particularity of being dotted with lakes and streams crossed by bridges and walls painted in Tuscan style, in warm orange and ocher tones, which adds a touch of class to Palmer's landscaping.
It is in fact an American course, with lakes and creeks, and wide, undulating greens in a typical Tuscan environment.

Inaugurated in 1992, with 18 holes par 72 and a championship course with a length of 6.452 meters, the course of Golf Club Poggio dei Medici is one of the most prestigious in Italy. Designed by architect Alvise Rossi Fioravanti and player Baldovino Dassù according to USGA standards, Poggio dei Medici was recognized as the “best new pitch” when it opened.
It was recently awarded by "CondèNast Traveler" in its own "Hot List" as "the best Golf Club", surpassing courses like those of the K Club in Ireland and the Greebrier in the United States.
The course, in the heart of the Mugello valley, protected by the Apennines, offers 5 different starting tees for an exciting match for all levels.
The field has a large practice, with Pitching and Putting Green, bunkers, 6 covered and 24 uncovered pitches, a PGA teacher available for private or group lessons. Golf carts, manual trolleys and bags for hire, caddies on request.
The field is open all year round, every day. From 1999 to 2003, Poggio dei Medici hosted the Women's Italian Open of the European Tour; the winners in this field were: Samantha Head, UK, in 1999; Sophie Gustafson, Sweden, in 2000; Paula Marti, Spain, in 2001; IbenTinning, Denmark, in 2002; Ludivine Kreutz, France, in 2003.

In Castelfalfi, nature, well-being and sport come together on the largest golf course in Tuscany: over 9 meters of fairways bordered by groves and olive trees, forming the perfect setting to express your best golf. Thanks to architects Preissmann and Moroder, who showcased the beauty of the landscape, the 400-hole course is now divided into two spectacular courses which challenge the most experienced players but also ensure a pleasant experience for passionate beginners.

Respect and love for nature are essential aspects of this sport and the Castelfalfi Golf Club has always been committed to preserving its most precious asset: the landscape that welcomes it. The recovery of rainwater for irrigation and ecological maintenance techniques are some of the actions that have earned it the GEO CertifiedTM ecological label, an international guarantee of quality sport.
The "MOUNTAIN COURSE"
Among the most difficult in Italy, it is an 18-hole championship course with a strong technical content, due to its steep drops. Much appreciated by more experienced players, its layout offers different playing strategies and enchanting panoramic views of Castelfalfi Castle.
The "LAKE COURSE"
The Lake Course is a shorter, more open course, with a charming and fun 9-hole layout. It is suitable for golfers of all levels. Offering an exceptional panorama, the course follows the gentle curves of the Tuscan hills.