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Golf & Golfing in Italy

Information for the golfer on golfing in Italy: the Golf Federation, the requirements to play (the handicap system, medical certificates) with information on who to contact locally.

Golf in Italy dates back to Roman times when a similar game, paganica, was played with a stick and a leather ball stuffed with feathers.

The first golf course, the Circolo Golf di Roma, opened just outside Rome in 1903, and in 1927 the Italian Golf Federation, Federazione Italiana Golf, was formed.

Italian Golf Federation

The aim of the federation is to promote, organise and control golf activities in Italy. The federation organises national competitions, courses and training schemes, coordinates the various activities and also ensures that the rules set by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) are respected.

  • For the golf rules from the R&A: Click here 
  • Federazione Italiana Golf
    At: Viale Tiziano, 74, 00196 Rome
    Tel: 06 3231825
    Fax: 06 3220250
    e-mail
    Website
Requirements to Play

Before playing, a medical certificate is required from a doctor, stating that the player's physical condition allows them to play golf socially and in competitive matches.

To join official competitions a player must have a club membership, although this is not necessary to play a private course as a visitor for the price of the green fees. A handicap card may be required. Private clubs have the right to limit the number of visitors playing a course. It is advisable to book a tee time in advance for busier courses. There are some public courses open to all (a greens fee will be required).

Italy follows the handicap system set out by the European Golf Association (EGA). Therefore if the golfers home country is a member of the EGA, the handicap is transferable. However, if from elsewhere, the Italian club will reassess the handicap and assign an equivalent.

  • For information on the EGA handicap system: Click here 
  • To learn about the member federations of the EGA: Click here 

To establish a handicap in Italy the player must undertake a course with an instructor, then pass an exam comprised of a theoretical test and three rounds of golf. Some courses might not be accredited so it is advisable to check with the regional golf committee regarding which golf clubs are registered.

Local Information

Lazio

Local golf federation for the Lazio region:

  • Federgolf Lazio
    At: Via Emanuel Gianturco 5. int. 1, 00196 Rome
    Tel: 06 3614248 / 339 472 4781
    Fax: 06 322 26236.
    Website
  • Lazio Golf (in Italian) is a portal with all the events, news and information for golfers in Lazio

Liguria

There is no regional federation in Liguria.

Lombardy

  • Lombardy Golf Federation
    At
    : Via G.B. Piranesi 44/b, 20137 Milan (MI)
    Tel: 035 204 629
    Fax: 035 204 633
    e-mail 
    Website 
  • To find golf clubs in the Lombardy region: Click here

Tuscany

  • Federgolf Toscana
    At: Via Faentina 171, 50139 Florence (FI)
    Tel: 055 579 407
    Fax: 055 552 2066
    e-mail 
    Website (in Italian)
  • To find local golf clubs in the Tuscany region: Click here 

Umbria

  • Federgolf Umbria
    At
    : C/O Studio Cesarini, Corso del Popolo 37, 05100 Terni
    Tel: 0744 426 210
    Fax: 0744 436 603
    e-mail
    Website
  • For a list of golf courses in the Umbria region: Click here
Further Information
  • Golf Italy (in Italian) is a portal for golfers in Italy with tips, news and advice
  • Golf Italiano (in Italian) is a network for all the various regions
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