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San Domenico Golf Club , Puglia
WHERE TO PLAY :
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club – the official venue of the 2023 Ryder Cup
Play on the 2023 Ryder Cup course at the Marco Simone Golf Club . Having been completely renovated to host this year ’ s competition , the Club is situated just half an hour ’ s drive from the Eternal City of Rome . The course lies within 350 acres of stunning Roman countryside , complete with a restored 11th century castle set amongst the rolling fairways and undulating greens .
WHERE TO STAY :
Hotel Hassler , Rome
Head to the iconic Hotel Hassler , the only hotel located at the top of the Spanish Steps with unparalleled views of Piazza di Spagna and many of the domes and churches of the Eternal City . Renowned for the best service in Rome , the hotel ’ s iconic guest book includes Audrey Hepburn , who visited just after winning her Oscar for ‘ Roman Holiday ’, Princess
Diana , the Kennedy Family . The 13 suites and 79 rooms have a contemporary and sophisticated style , with reference to the building ’ s Belle Epoque history , a perfect balance between past and future .
Book it : Hotel Hassler offers rooms from £ 750 per night based on two adults sharing a room , excluding breakfast . hotelhasslerroma . com
Green Fees : Green fees start from € 190 for the Ryder Cup Course .
WHERE TO PLAY :
San Domenico Golf Club , Puglia
With the Adriatic Sea to one side and olive groves to the other , the San Domenico Golf Club features a classic links course . Wining through gentle slopes , zigzags among centenary olive trees , the championship course offers players glimpses of the ancient city of Egnathia . Designed by architect Andy Haggar according to the highest USGA standards , San Domenico Golf is a magnificent Mediterranean course that measures over 6,300 metres with a par 72 .
WHERE TO STAY :
Borgo Egnazia , Puglia
Borgo Egnazia is located in Savelletri di Fasano , between the brilliant-blue sea and olive tree fields , and within a short drive of local towns such as Ostuni and Lecce . The perfect destination for authentic , local experiences , the property is inspired by the shapes , materials and colours of a typical Apulian village and is a tribute to traditional architecture and the surrounding countryside and coastline . Aside from San Domenico Golf Club , its facilities include two private beaches , three outdoor pools , an exquisite spa , and many food options including a traditional Apulian trattoria and a Michelin-starred restaurant , Due Camini .
Book it : Borgo Egnazia offers double rooms in La Corte from € 329 per night on a B & B basis . borgoegnazia . com
Issue 59 2023 THE ART OF LUXURY