At the centre of the San Vigilio park stands a 12th-century Benedictine abbey, and all around it 36 holes: here, in 2020, the 77th Italian Open was played. The resort, now the Garda Hotel San Vigilio Golf and also known as Chervò, covers 110 hectares between Pozzolengo and the shores of Lake Garda.
At a glance
- 36 holes: three championship nines (Benaco, San Martino, Solferino) and Pozzolengo, 9 par 3s
- Designed by Kurt Rossknecht; 77th Italian Open (2020) and European Nations Cup (2023)
- 110-hectare park around a 12th-century Benedictine abbey
- Open all year; hotel, spa and San Vigilio restaurant at the resort
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Architect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benaco (Red) | 9 | 36 | 3,427 m | — |
| Solferino (Yellow) | 9 | 36 | 3,370 m | — |
| San Martino (White) | 9 | 35 | 2,910 m | — |
| Pozzolengo (Executive) | 9 | 27 | 1,025 m | — |
- ✓ Driving range
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Golf academy
- ✓ Golf carts
- ✓ Trolleys
- ✓ Club rental
- ✓ Pro shop
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Hotel on site
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Chervò Golf San Vigilio, Pozzolengo
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The courses at Chervò Golf San Vigilio: 27 championship holes and 9 executive
The design is by Kurt Rossknecht, and the course has 36 holes across four nine-hole courses that can be combined at will. The three championship nines are the Benaco (red course, par 36, up to 3,427 metres), the Solferino (yellow, par 36, up to 3,370 metres) and the San Martino (white, par 35, up to 2,910 metres). From the official scorecards: the Benaco has a course rating of 73.6 and a slope of 123 from the men's championship tees, the Solferino 72.8 and 128, the San Martino 70.6 and 126.
The fourth, the Pozzolengo, is a nine-hole executive course of par 3s (par 27, 1,025 metres from the men's tees) designed for the short game and for beginners. The Benaco has two par 5s, the 2nd and the 9th, both at least 475 metres from the championship tees; the San Martino opens with a par 5 of 490 metres.
Playing at Chervò Golf San Vigilio as a guest
The resort is open all year. Green fee rates can be consulted and booked on the club's portal, which does not display them in a readable form on the website: for this reason we do not list the amounts. For information, contact the golf office (+39 030 91801).
You can rent golf bags, electric and manual trolleys and golf carts; a mobile buvette service brings snacks and drinks directly onto the course, so play is not interrupted. Members get a 10 per cent discount on the green fees of the players they accompany. The website does not state a minimum handicap.
The club: abbey, clubhouse and major tournaments
The 110-hectare park was created around a 12th-century Benedictine abbey, the historic heart of the resort (the Lombardy tourist board dates it to 1104). The course dates, according to the same source, to 2008.
In 2020 it hosted the 77th Italian Open, in 2023 the European Nations Cup; the president Pietro Apicella received the Pallina d'Oro 2021 from the Italian Association of Golf Journalists. The resort also states that it has been recognised several times by the World Golf Awards as Italy's best golf resort and that its clubhouse has been named the best in the country.
The clubhouse has a two-storey lobby with a fireplace, the San Vigilio restaurant, a large pro shop, locker rooms and bag storage, plus a conference centre seating 300. The resort includes a 4-star hotel, apartments and a spa of more than 1,000 square metres; the Golf Academy offers courses for all levels.
Fun facts about Chervò Golf San Vigilio
- An abbey among the fairways. The park grew up around a 12th-century Benedictine abbey.
- Nine par 3s. The Pozzolengo course has nine holes, all par 3s.
- Two names. The resort, formerly Chervò, is now the Garda Hotel San Vigilio Golf.
- Snacks on the course. The mobile buvette reaches players between one hole and the next.
Practical information
Campo a 27 buche Championship · 27 holes
Parkland Gently rolling Water hazards Difficulty: Challenging ●●●●○ Opened 2008
Architect: Kurt Rossknecht
9 holes
Parkland Flat Difficulty: Easy ●○○○○
Tees, ratings and lengths
Campo a 27 buche Championship · Benaco/Solferino
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red (Men) | 36 | 72.4 | 121 | 3,427 m |
| Yellow (Men) | 36 | 71.0 | 126 | 3,370 m |
| White (Men) | 36 | 69.8 | 125 | 2,910 m |
| Blue (Men) | 27 | — | — | 1,025 m |
Campo a 27 buche Championship · San Martino
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (Men) | 35 | 70.6 | 126 | 2,910 m |
| Yellow (Men) | 35 | 69.8 | 125 | 2,846 m |
| Blue (Women) | 35 | 71.8 | 124 | 2,535 m |
| Red (Women) | 35 | 69.2 | 119 | 2,375 m |
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Men) | 27 | — | — | 1,025 m |
| Red (Women) | 27 | — | — | 885 m |
Visitor information
- ✓ Visitors welcome every day
- • Booking required
- • Handicap certificate required
- • Handicap limit: 36
- • Soft spikes required
- • Dogs allowed on a leash
- • Mobile phones not allowed on the course
- • GPS devices allowed
Rules may differ between courses: check with the club.
Practice facilities
- ✓ Driving range (40 bays, 15 covered)
- ✓ Practice area
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Pitching green
- ✓ Practice bunker
Club services
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Birdie card
- ✓ Clubhouse
- ✓ Credit cards accepted
- ✓ Dog-friendly parking
- ✓ Guest locker room
- ✓ Indoor pool
- ✓ Children's playground
- ✓ Meeting room
- ✓ Outdoor pool
- ✓ Pro shop
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Sauna
- ✓ Snack bar
- ✓ Trolley charging station
- ✓ Caddie
- ✓ Club rental
- ✓ Electric cart rental
- ✓ Electric trolley rental
- ✓ Trolley rental
Club founded in 2008
