18-hole course par 72 and 6942yard long, and an 18-hole resort, par 64 and 4280 yards long.

Established in 1989 by the fashion designer Laura Biagiotti, Marco Simone Golf Club was created to be a golfing centre with 36 holes, suitable not only for relaxed play but also for international championships. The fairways and greens fit seamlessly with the natural framework of the countryside.

Marco Simone's most famous hole is the 146 mts long 2nd par 3 hole. Sloping bunkers protect the green and on its left flank, the waters of a pond perfectly mirror the imposing tower of the castle nearby It could be said that the tower comes in to play again on the 4th par 4 hole, 329 mts in length. The rising fairway in front of the tee position must be well negotiated, then once on the summit of the hilly fairway, the tower miraculously comes in to view behind the green, almost like a guiding light for a good approach shot, helping the player avoid a series of difficult sloping bunkers which protect the elevated green.

A surprising hole is the 9th, par 4, 356 mts in length, which from the tee position could seem like an easy proposition. But a bad drive creates a very problematic second shot to the green. The surprise comes in the form of the dogleg left, giving a view to an apparently inaccessible green far below, with rough and a transverse ditch in between. To the right of the green, bunkers, an extremely tricky water hazard, and the comforting sight of the clubhouse in the background. It is a beautiful hole to be enjoyed to the hilt, even if the outcome is not particularly brilliant.

The 18 hole executive course is obviously less demanding than the championship course but it also constitutes an excellent test of any golfers ability. The first 9 holes are laid out on undulating land while the 2nd 9 are panoramically situated on higher hilly ground.

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