6. Toscana Resort, Castlefalfi, Italy
In the heart of Tuscany, in the Municipality of Montaione
between Florence and Volterra, the Castelfalfi Estate has
always been a natural paradise, rich in tradition. Toscana
Resort Castelfalfi is a medieval village – that has not
forgotten its Etruscan origins – carefully restored to
maintain its original character and to welcome guests
looking for an authentic Tuscan experience. Tuscany is
a secret paradise for golfers. Many courses in the region
were developed in the nineties, taking advantage of the
natural landscape, and Castelfalfi is home to one of the
most spectacular in Italy and the biggest in Tuscany, the
Golf Club Castelfalfi. Nature, beauty, wellness, and sport:
all this in more than 9,400 square meters of hillsides and
meadow set amongst olive groves that characterize the 27
spectacular holes, which compose the 18-hole Mountain
Course and the 9-hole Lake Course.
5. Terre-Blanche, France
Terre Blanche’s unrivaled location enables guests to
experience the charm and character of Provence along
with the chic ambiance of the Côte d’Azur. Terre Blanche,
a European Tour Destination, was awarded ‘Best Golf
Hotel of the Year 2016’ by Luxury Travel Guide and
ranked as the number one golf resort in continental
Europe 2016-2017 by Golf World UK. These awards pay
homage to the resorts two 18-hole championship golf
courses ‘Le Châ- teau’ and ‘Le Riou’, designed by Dave
Thomas. The resorts’ state of the art courses and golf
facilities are considered by many to be Terre Blanche’s
pièce de résistance.
4. Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa is the only
golf resort in Sri Lanka. Spread across a vast coconut
palm plantation, the par-70, 18 hole golf course offers
spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, with distinctive
challenges for both beginners and seasoned players.
Designed by Rodney Wright, the globally celebrated
designer, the course offers lush fairways and challenging
bunkers, with the Dune Area featuring subtle elevation
changes and the Sapphire Mine showcasing generous
greens with an abundance of water features.
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