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Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel 5*
Verdura is one of those places that makes you double-check you're still in Europe. Set on Sicily's south-west coast, it's a proper five-star beach resort, but with two championship courses designed by Kyle Phillips, the same man behind Kingsbarns and The Grove. The vibe is modern Mediterranean, but the golf nods to classic links ideas, with strategy, shaping and wind all playing their part.
It's no surprise Verdura is rated among the best golf resorts in Europe. You get the full package here: serious golf, slick service, a huge spa and enough dining options that the group chat won't spiral into arguments by night two. Add in ocean views, sunshine that doesn't feel like a UK summer and a beach that's genuinely on your doorstep, and it's easy to see why golfers come back.
The property has picked up plenty of recognition over the years, including Italy's Best Golf Hotel at the World Golf Awards, which tells you pretty much everything you need to know.
Who is this for?
Golfers, couples and groups who want a premium Mediterranean golf break with two top-class courses, five-star facilities and easy downtime between rounds.
Who is it best for?
Players who enjoy strategic, links-influenced design and anyone who wants golf and spa time in equal measure, without having to choose one over the other.
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Golf Courses at Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel 5*
Verdura Links Course
According to Kyle Phillips, the architect of this gem, “What makes Verdura’s Links Course such a special experience is not only the fact that it is, simply put, an amazing golf course; but more importantly that I am able to share my vision with players who will be able to realize and fully immerse themselves in it around every corner.”
The new 9th hole on Verdura's Links Course is ridiculously fun! If you manage to get your tee shot just right, then you'll be in a great position. You can hit it short and lay up or go for the green if you're feeling confident. Just make sure not to get anywhere near the bunker on the right side because your ball will end up in the water. If the traps aren't scary enough for you, throwing in an ocean breeze with waves crashing right behind the green isn't exactly calming.
Be sure to take your camera on the golf course with you, some of the views from the ocean holes will be the best snap of your holiday!
Verdura Golf Club is ranked as one of the best courses in Italy
| Par | 73 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Kyle Phillips |
| Opened for play | 2009 (2019 redesign) |
| Black | 7,396 yards |
|---|---|
| White | 6,973 yards |
| Yellow | 6,571 yards |
| Blue | 6,150 yards |
| Red | 5,396 yards |
Verdura Shore Course
The Verdura Shore Course opens with three lengthy par-four holes, followed by the first of five par-threes. Such an opening can be quite intimidating!
Challenging greens are intended to challenge golfers’ skills at every turn. These greens are filled with obstacles that may require three putts, but the greens are still actually larger than most so they will not be too difficult to master.
The front nine of this course works its way up through the estate and it eventually circles back after players complete most of the initial challenges. The back nine is different in that it takes golfers on a ride down to the Mediterranean Sea along with some exceptional views of the ocean below. Throughout the round there are many points where you look over your shoulder just in time to catch sight of majestic waves crashing into rocky cliffs.
With dramatic coastline vistas and impressive natural landscapes, Verdura has been created with tournament golf in mind, however given the range of tees on offer golfers can play the courses at a length suitable to them.
| Par | 70 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Kyle Phillips |
| Opened for play | 2009 |
| Black | 7,160 yards |
|---|---|
| White | 6,815 yards |
| Yellow | 6,501 yards |
| Blue | 6,056 yards |
| Red | 5,379 yards |
Accommodation at Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel 5*
Verdura's 203 rooms and suites are exactly what you want after 18 holes in the Sicilian sun: calm, spacious and built around the view. Most rooms come with a terrace or balcony looking out over the Mediterranean, with proper five-star touches throughout. You've got a range of options, from Deluxe Rooms through to the Presidential Suite, so whether it's just the two of you or a bigger group with different budgets, there's something that works.
Food & Drink
Food and drink is a real strength here. There are four restaurants and five bars dotted around the resort, many with terraces that are made for a post-round drink. Fulvio Pierangelini oversees the cooking, with Zagara covering Mediterranean favourites and Amare down on the beach for seafood when you want dinner with your feet almost in the sand. You've also got Liola for more relaxed trattoria-style meals, plus lighter options for breakfast, snacks and clubhouse lunches at Torre Bar.
Leisure Facilities
If not everyone in the group is golfing every day, you're covered. The spa is one of the big selling points, with a wide treatment menu that leans into local Sicilian ingredients. There are 11 treatment rooms plus outdoor treatment space, so you're not fighting for slots. Add the beach, pools and plenty of space to switch off, and it's a venue that works brilliantly for mixed groups where half want to play 36 holes and the other half want to do absolutely nothing.
