At Bellosguardo every hole is dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, according to the Tuscan tourist board, with an educational trail on his inventions: no coincidence, as the course lies in the hills above Vinci, the village where he was born. The layout of nine holes with double tees runs for about 5,815 metres among olive trees and vineyards.
At a glance
- 9 holes with double tees, about 5,815 metres, par 71 according to the club
- Hills of Vinci, among olive trees and vineyards; according to Visit Tuscany every hole is dedicated to Leonardo
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays; short breaks in August and February
- With a swimming pool, restaurant and a farm offering rooms, wine and olive oil
- ✓ Driving range
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Golf academy
- ✓ Golf carts
- ✓ Trolleys
- ✓ Pro shop
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Hotel on site
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The Golf Bellosguardo course: 9 holes among the olive trees of Vinci
The course occupies the hills overlooking Vinci: a layout of 9 holes with double starting tees, gently rolling, set among olive trees and vines. The club gives a length of about 5,815 metres and a par 71 over 18 holes, and describes it as one of the most fascinating courses in Italy: a verdict from the interested party, but backed up by praise from foreign golfers on Leading Courses.
The greatest curiosity is stated by the Tuscan tourist board: every hole is dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, with a trail through the life and inventions of the genius. The club’s website does not publish a hole-by-hole guide, and for this reason we do not give any details of the holes.
The club has a driving range, a putting green and a pitching green.
Playing Golf Bellosguardo as a guest
The course is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays: from April to October from 8.30 am to 6 pm, from November to March from 9 am to 5 pm (on Saturdays and Sundays from 8.30 am). There is a short break in August and another in February.
The daily price list published on the website, headed 2027, distinguishes high season (April–October) from low season (November–March): on weekdays the daily green fee costs €60 in high season and €50 in low season, at weekends and on public holidays €75 and €60. The afternoon rate and 9 holes cost €50 or €40 on weekdays and €55 or €45 at weekends and on public holidays; players from affiliated clubs pay €45 or €40, juniors €40 (€30 for nine holes). A golf cart costs €50 for 18 holes in high season (€45 in low season) and €40 for nine, an electric trolley €20 and a manual one €10. The website does not state a minimum handicap.
The club: farm, pool and golf school
On the estate stands the Fattoria Bellosguardo, with four rooms (sleeping up to eight) in Tuscan style; the farm produces red and white wines and extra virgin olive oil, which can be tasted and bought. The airports of Florence and Pisa are, according to the website, 30 and 40 kilometres away.
The swimming pool is open to members and non-members from Tuesday to Sunday. For learners there is the instructor Luca Ravinetto, a PGAI professional since 1997, with individual and group lessons for adults and young people; a trial package offers three one-hour lessons with access to the practice area for two months for €99, clubs included. In 2022 the club ranked fourth in Tuscany and first among the 9-hole courses in the Leading Courses Golfers’ Choice ranking; for 2026 it states that it is in the Italian top ten for facilities, surroundings, restaurant and value for money.
Practical information
Campo a 9 buche Golf Club Bellosguardo Vinci · 9 holes
Mountain Gently rolling Water hazards Difficulty: Challenging ●●●●○ Opened 2008
Architect: Alvise Rossi Fioravanti
Tees, ratings and lengths
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Men) | 71 | 72.8 | 129 | 5,815 m |
| Green (Men) | 71 | 69.2 | 121 | 5,148 m |
| Red (Women) | 71 | 72.9 | 125 | 4,891 m |
| Orange (Women) | 71 | 69.6 | 118 | 4,348 m |
Visitor information
- ✓ Visitors welcome every day except Monday
- • Booking required
- • Handicap certificate required
- • Handicap limit: 54
- • Soft spikes required
- • Dogs allowed on a leash
- • Mobile phones allowed on the course
- • GPS devices allowed
Practice facilities
- ✓ Driving range (8 covered bays)
- ✓ Putting green
- ✓ Pitching green
- ✓ Chipping green
- ✓ Practice bunker
Club services
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Birdie card
- ✓ Clubhouse
- ✓ Credit cards accepted
- ✓ Electric vehicle charging
- ✓ Guest locker room
- ✓ Children's playground
- ✓ Meeting room
- ✓ Outdoor pool
- ✓ Pro shop
- ✓ Restaurant (closed on Monday)
- ✓ Snack bar
- ✓ Trolley charging station
- ✓ Club rental
- ✓ Electric cart rental
- ✓ Electric trolley rental
- ✓ Trolley rental
Club founded in 2008
