The Tolcinasco course has a sixteenth-century castle as its social clubhouse and the signature of Arnold Palmer: 36 holes opened in 1993, about 13 kilometres from Milan’s Duomo. The Italian Open has been held here five times, starting in 2004, on the Blue and Yellow course.
At a glance
- 36 holes: three championship nines (Blue, Yellow, Red) plus a nine-hole par-3 executive course
- Designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 1993
- 11 lakes and bunkers with “wild sand”
- 2026 rates: 18 holes from €50 to €100 depending on season and day
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Architect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percorso Blu | 9 | — | — | — |
| Percorso Giallo | 9 | — | — | — |
| Percorso Rosso | 9 | — | — | — |
| Percorso Executive (par 3) | 9 | — | — | — |
- ✓ Driving range
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Golf academy
- ✓ Golf carts
- ✓ Trolleys
- ✓ Pro shop
- ✓ Restaurant
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Castello di Tolcinasco Golf & Country Club, Pieve Emanuele
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The course at Castello di Tolcinasco: 36 holes signed by Arnold Palmer
The layout bears the signature of Arnold Palmer and was designed to host major tournaments. Three championship nines, Blue, Yellow and Red, are interchangeable and can be combined into 18-hole rounds; to these is added a nine-hole par-3 executive course. The Blue and Yellow combination is the championship course that, according to the ranking site Top100GolfCourses, has hosted five editions of the Italian Open since 2004.
The club stresses two design choices. Water is limited to 11 lakes spread across the course, without becoming an insurmountable hazard, while sand appears in the bunkers around fairways and greens and, in some places, takes the place of the rough as so-called “wild sand”. The course also uses bermuda grass, which the club cites as a choice that significantly reduces water consumption and plant-protection treatments.
The par and the lengths of the course are not published on the club’s website.
Playing at Castello di Tolcinasco as a guest
The club is closed on Mondays and the golf course is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Tee times are booked online on Chronogolf.
The 2026 price list distinguishes two seasons. In high season (1 March–14 July and 1 September–31 October) the 18-hole green fee costs €70 on weekdays and €100 at weekends; nine holes €40 and €50. In low season (1 November–28 February and 15 July–31 August) 18 holes cost €50 during the week and €80 at weekends; nine holes €35 and €40. The executive course costs €35 in high season and €30 in low; for juniors the rates range from €25 to €50.
The golf cart costs €50 for 18 holes and €30 for nine, the pull trolley €8. The practice range with Toptracer costs €25. A Family Promotion with a 5% discount is available. The website gives neither a minimum handicap nor guest rules: it is best to ask at the secretary’s office.
The club: castle, practice range and facilities
The club was opened in 1993 and is built around a sixteenth-century castle, whose first two floors now house the social club. The practice range has 50 open bays and 10 covered ones and three putting greens, and in 2023 it was awarded best practice range at the Italian Golf Awards.
The MAIO Restaurant Club House and a lounge bar serve golfers and guests; the offer is completed by a pro shop, the Golf Academy, the Youth Club and Children’s Campus, as well as the resort’s spa, outdoor pool, gym and tennis courts.
Practical information
Red-Blue-Course · 18 holes
Flat Water hazards Difficulty: Easy ●○○○○
Architect: Arnold Palmer
Yellow-Blue-Course · 18 holes
Architect: Arnold Palmer
Campo a 9 buche Executive Route · 9 holes
Tees, ratings and lengths
Red-Blue-Course
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Men) | — | — | — | 6,253 m |
| Red (Women) | — | — | — | 5,853 m |
Yellow-Blue-Course
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Men) | — | — | — | 6,322 m |
| Red (Women) | — | — | — | 5,487 m |
Visitor information
- ✓ Visitors welcome every day except Monday
- • Booking required
- • Handicap certificate required
- • Soft spikes required
Rules may differ between courses: check with the club.
Practice facilities
- ✓ Driving range (15 covered bays)
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Practice bunker
- ✓ Ball tracking system
Club services
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Clubhouse
- ✓ Credit cards accepted
- ✓ Drinks cart
- ✓ Guest locker room
- ✓ Children's playground
- ✓ Meeting room
- ✓ Outdoor pool
- ✓ Pro shop
- ✓ Restaurant (closed on Monday)
- ✓ Snack bar
- ✓ Caddie on request
- ✓ Electric cart rental
- ✓ Trolley rental
Club founded in 1991
