Bespoke itineraries for the world's most discerning travellers.
La Dolce Vita Golf Travel designs private golf experiences that reveal Italy's soul, from the Ryder Cup fairways of Marco Simone to the coastal links of Sicily, from vineyard-draped greens of Tuscany to the mountain courses above Lake Como.
Every journey is personally crafted for guests who value insider access, cultural depth, and the art of Italian living.
"The finest golf journeys are not measured in handicaps or yardage, but in the moments that linger long after you've left the course."
Leaf Through Our BrochureCurated itineraries, short escapes, grand journeys and once-in-a-lifetime Orient Express experiences , each privately arranged and infinitely tailored.
Exclusive stays at three iconic Rocco Forte hotels. From the Ryder Cup fairways of Marco Simone to the Mediterranean links of Verdura and the Art Nouveau grandeur of Villa Igiea.
Hotel de Russie · Verdura · Villa Igiea (Rocco Forte)
From the Ryder Cup fairways of Rome through cypress-framed greens of Florence to the mountain courses above Lake Como, the definitive Italian golf odyssey.
Leon's Place · Grand Hotel Baglioni · Palace Hotel Como
Eternal Rome and the green heart of Italy through golf, art and flavour. From Marco Simone and ancient Acquasanta to championship Antognolla, paired with Vatican treasures and Perugia chocolate.
Grand Hotel Palace 5★ · Brufani Hotel 5★
Ten days from the Alps to the Adriatic. Championship golf in Turin, Verona and Venice paired with Franciacorta sparkling wines, Gianduiotto chocolate and three of Italy's most storied cities.
Principi di Piemonte · Due Torri · Baglioni Luna (all 5★)
Stay where the 2023 Ryder Cup teams resided, tee it up where Europe and America went head-to-head, and explore the Eternal City at your own pace.
Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria 5★
Two nights at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in the UNESCO Val d'Orcia, then two on the Tyrrhenian coast, paired with private golf, Brunello tasting, and Pienza heritage.
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco & Argentario Golf Resort 5★
One of Europe's finest golf resorts on Sicily's unspoiled southwest coast. Two championship courses, the Irene Forte Spa, and curated excursions to Agrigento and Palermo.
Verdura Resort 5★
Three of Lake Como's most storied courses in four lakeside nights. Villa d'Este, La Pinetina and Monticello, framed by cypress, mountains and mirror-still water.
Metropol & Suisse Hotel 4★
Four days, three nights — Italy's first luxury rail cruise, reimagined for the discerning golfer.
A unique encounter between sport and slow travel — Italian elegance, both on and off the green.
Guests are accompanied by an internationally renowned professional golfer, dine each night on menus by three Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck, and step off in private transfers to Italy's most storied courses.
A four-day rail cruise across Northern Italy aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express, paired with rounds at Royal Park I Roveri, Franciacorta and Castiglion del Bosco — accompanied by an internationally renowned professional golfer and gourmet dinners by Heinz Beck.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express · Orient Express La Minerva, Rome
From the Adriatic fairways of San Domenico to the Sangiovese vineyards of Castiglion del Bosco and the hills of Antognolla or Argentario — a four-day Orient Express golf cruise through the soul of Southern and Central Italy.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express · Orient Express La Minerva, Rome
Linger in the Eternal City. Three nights at the new Orient Express La Minerva, a private Trastevere food tour with priority access to Rome's oldest wine cellar, and unhurried days in the heart of the centro storico.
La Minerva Roma 5★ by Orient Express
La Dolce Vita Golf Travel is a boutique golf travel designer with deep roots in Italy and the international golf travel market. Founded by Italian executives with over two decades of cross-cultural leadership across Europe and Asia, the firm bridges Italy's extraordinary, yet often underleveraged, golfing heritage with the world's most discerning travellers.
We do not sell packages. We design private, bespoke golf journeys — each one shaped around the guest's playing ambitions, cultural curiosities, and appetite for authentic Italian living. From the storied fairways of Rome's oldest clubs to the rolling vineyards of Tuscany, from the volcanic craters of Castel Gandolfo to the coastal links of Sicily, every itinerary is a masterwork of personal attention, insider access, and quiet excellence.
Our clientele includes senior executives, family offices, private members' clubs, luxury travel advisors, and corporate hospitality directors from the United States, Asia-Pacific, and Australia. Many arrive seeking the Ryder Cup legacy at Marco Simone — and leave having discovered an Italy they never imagined.
Long-standing relationships with Italy's most prestigious private golf clubs, including those that do not accept public play. Introductions no booking engine can open.
Every journey is designed by a single, dedicated advisor. From tee-time sequencing and caddie selection to private vineyard lunches and after-hours museum access, nothing is templated.
We speak the language of our guests, literally and figuratively. Fluent across English, Italian and Japanese hospitality protocols.
Five-star and boutique luxury properties, Michelin-starred dining, private aviation and chauffeur services, and hand-selected local experts who share our standard.
Italy is not merely a destination, it is a philosophy of living. La Dolce Vita Golf Travel translates that philosophy into a golf experience of rare depth and personal meaning.
Golf is the thread, but never the limit. Private vineyard visits, sunset sailing, after-hours gallery access, wellness retreats — each journey extends into experiences that make Italy unforgettable.
"Together with a circle of friends who share the same passion, we founded La Dolce Vita Golf Travel to craft the most extraordinary golf journeys. Every itinerary you'll find here is one we would happily play ourselves. If a journey speaks to you, write to us — we read every enquiry and will personally shape your trip, from the first tee to the last espresso."
RITA D'ADAMO
CO-FOUNDER · LA DOLCE VITA GOLF TRAVEL
"La Dolce Vita Golf Travel gave us an Italy we never knew existed. Every detail — from the private tee times to the candlelit dinner inside a 16th-century cloister — was beyond anything we'd imagined."
Mr. R. · Singapore
Family Office Principal · March 2026
"Marco Simone was the reason we came. The vineyard lunch above Lake Bracciano was the reason we'll be back. Effortless from first email to final transfer."
Dr. & Mrs. H. · New York
Private Members' Club Guests · October 2024
"I have used five DMCs across Europe in the past decade. None matched this level of personal attention. A single advisor, every detail considered, no surprises."
Mr. Lim · Singapore
Senior Executive · May 2025
Four letters per year. New itineraries, unique opportunities, and quiet notes from Italy. No noise.
Every great journey begins with a conversation. Tell us about your golfing aspirations and we will design something extraordinary.
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