Arona Golf Club presents itself as Piedmont's first 9-hole course: in operation since 1965, it is open 365 days a year, from 8 am to 7 pm. It is a short, compact course at Borgoticino, in the province of Novara, on the Piedmont bank of the Ticino towards Lake Maggiore.
At a glance
- 9 holes, par 70, slope 129 for men and 125 for women, according to the club
- In operation since 1965: “the first 9-hole course in Piedmont”
- Covered driving range with 18 bays, putting green and pitching green
- Open every day, from 8 am to 7 pm
- ✓ Driving range
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Golf academy
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The Arona Golf Club course: 9 holes at Borgoticino
The course has 9 holes and, according to the club, par 70 and slope 129 for men (125 for women). The layout varies the distances: the 1st, 3rd and 7th are par 3s, the 2nd, 5th and 6th are par 4s, the 4th and 8th are par 5s, while the 9th is listed as a par 4 or 5.
The website does not publish the length in metres or the name of the architect, so they are not given here. The club describes itself as the first 9-hole course in Piedmont and states that it has been operating since 1965.
Playing Arona Golf Club as a guest
The club is open every day of the year, from 8 am to 7 pm, and tee times are booked through the website. The price list page refers visitors to the club office: green fees, memberships and special offers are not published with prices, so they must be requested on 0321 907034 or at [email protected]; a WhatsApp contact is also available. Required handicap and dress code are not stated on the website.
The club: practice, junior club and snack bar
The practice area includes a covered driving range with 18 bays, a putting green and a pitching green. The club has a clubhouse, a snack bar and a large free car park.
The teaching offer includes lessons for all levels and a junior club for young people aged 6 to 18, run by PGAI-accredited professionals. The club hosts competitions and social events, and membership is available.
The club is located on Via In Prè, in Borgoticino, in the Lake Maggiore area, close to Milan, says the website. For a quick round, or for those new to golf, the 9-hole format with a covered range makes it possible to play in every season, even when time is short.
Practical information
9 holes
Parkland Flat Water hazards Difficulty: Challenging ●●●●○ Opened 1998
Tees, ratings and lengths
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Men) | 70 | 68.8 | 129 | 5,176 m |
| Red (Women) | 70 | 70.0 | 125 | 4,611 m |
Visitor information
- ✓ Visitors welcome every day
- • Booking required
- • Handicap certificate required
- • Handicap limit: 54
- • Soft spikes recommended
- • Dogs allowed on a leash
- • GPS devices allowed
Practice facilities
- ✓ Driving range (18 covered bays)
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Pitching green
- ✓ Chipping green
- ✓ Practice bunker
- ✓ 3-hole short course
Club services
- ✓ Clubhouse
- ✓ Credit cards accepted
- ✓ Golf school
- ✓ Snack bar
- ✓ Electric cart rental
- ✓ Trolley rental
