Como Classic 2024
May 5th - 10th
Immerse yourselves in the Italian Lakes and their unique scenery next Spring. Join us for five days on the shores of Lake Como surrounded by the enchanting scenery of the Italian Lakes, with golf at three of Italy's most exclusive Golf Clubs: what could be better?
The competition is open to all Golf Club members with an official Handicap: winners will be decided by the highest aggregate, Betterball, Stableford score* over the three days of the tournament.
*Full Handicap allowance.
First Prize: £400 Holiday voucher
Second Prize: £200 Holiday voucher
Third Prize: £100 Holiday voucher
This year our Italian Lakes tournament takes us back to Lake Como and the medieval town of Como perched on the southern shores of the lake. The courses are three of Italy's finest; beginning with one of Italy's timeless classics Villa d'Este, then on to the specimen trees and rhoddodendrons of Barlassina before a final day at the Italian Open course at Monticello: quite a trio.
In between there will be a full day off for sightseeing, and relaxing, although with so much to do in the region twenty-four hours may not be long enough!
The tournament hotel - Albergo Terminus****
For the five nights of the event we shall be staying in the finest Como hotel on the waterfront - the Albergo Terminus****. A recent conversion of an old lakefront residence, it nowadays offers the best rooms and location in Como.
The Tournament Schedule
Sunday 5th May
Check-in to the Albergo Terminus****
Afternoon: free to investigate your new surroundings, head over the road to hop on the Como ferries, stroll through the park along the lakeshore or the narrow streets of the old town all around the hotel, or just relax in the hotel garden.
Evening: Reception, tournament registration and welcome dinner at the Albergo Terminus (wines included).
Monday 6th May
Morning: First round of the competition at Villa d'Este.
A short trip up to golf heaven at Villa d'Este above the lake. An ultra-traditional Club with a fascinating course that twists through the forest around the delightful Clubhouse. Lunch on the terazza after your round is a treat.
The course is about fifteen-minutes from the hotel.
Afternoon and evening: Free.
Tuesday 7th May
Morning: Second competition round at Barlassina G.C.
A trip south towards Milan to a wonderful woodland course through avenues of specimen trees and bursts of rhododdendrons (that should be at peak flower in early May). Level going, so easily walked.
The course is about thirty-minutes from the hotel.
Afternoon and evening: at leisure.
Wednesday 8th May
A full day off to relax and soak up the beauty of Lake Como and the surrounding hills.
The old medieval walled town of Como with its marbled cathedral is perfect for casual strolling, cappucino tasting (with or without dolcetta) and of course designer shopping for a very easy morning.
After which, you can hop on one of the hydrofoils that skim across the water up to the picture-postcard town of Bellagio.
In the evening why not jump on the funicular up to Brunate for stunning views of the lake and the distant Alps at the northern end of Lake Como?
Alternatively, a day out in Milan is very easy on the direct trains from Como's central station.
Or if three days of golf is not enough for you then consider the drive over to Bergamo to play their wonderful Alpine course and visit the delightful old hilltop town.
Too much to do really for just one day!
Thursday 9th May
Morning: Third and Final competition round at Monticello G.C.
One of Como's swankiest Golf Clubs where Ferraris and Lamborghinis vie for pride of parking place at the weekends. There are two outstanding courses: the long Rosso or the slightly shorter Blu: either of which will be a fitting setting to determine our 2024 champions.
Evening: Reception and prize-giving dinner at the Albergo Terminus (wines included).
Friday 10th May
Check-out and departure.
Or why not stay a few extra nights and discover more of what the Italian Lakes have to offer?!? Maybe head over to Lake Garda or Lake Maggiore or even further East over to Verona and Venice...
Entry Fee per person - £ 1,290.00
• Five nights accommodation at the Albergo Terminus Hotel**** in Como
• Buffet breakfasts
• Three rounds of competition golf
• Reception and welcome dinner on Sunday evening (wines included)
• Reception and prize-giving dinner on Thursday evening (wines included)
Flights and hire-cars or transfers are not included
We can book these for you or advise on the best available routes and fares for you to book yourselves. As you are no doubt aware, the sooner you book your flights the cheaper they will be!
Extra nights and room upgrades |
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Extra nights - £ 165.00 per person per night |
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Room upgrades - please ask! |
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Flights and Hire-cars to Lake Como
The closest airport to Lake Como is Milan Malpensa (or Linate), the next nearest is Orio al Serio (Bergamo in Ryanairspeak). From Malpensa it will take about half-an-hour to get to Como and it's a straightforward run on the autostrada; from the other airports it will take about an hour to get to the town of Como.
Flights: Easyjet, British Airways, Alitalia and a few others offer flights from all over the UK to Malpensa: please let us know if you would like us to advise on the best routes for you?
Hire cars
Whether you ask us to book your flights or arrange these yourselves, we can organise a hire-car to be ready and waiting for you at the airport.
Costs for a five-day rental will be in the region of:
Renault Megane (suitable for two): £ 375.00
Opel Zafira (for four): £ 425.00
Unlimited mileage and standard insurances included.
Chauffeured transfers
If you would rather not drive on holiday (which is quite a common sentiment!) then we have the perfect solution for you - our reliable local transfer company. They will be delighted to chauffeur you around in style. Just ask Laura to make the arrangements for you when booking your tournament places.
Map of Lake Como
For a map of Lake Como and the courses please click here.
