MAGGIORE MAJOR
23rd - 28th May 2021
Immerse yourselves in the Italian Lakes and their unrivalled beauty in the Spring.
Join us for five nights in a castle and five days surrounded by the stupendous scenery of the Italian Lakes,
with golf at some of Italy's most exclusive Golf Clubs - and more than a little Italian cuisine!
First Prize: £400 Holiday voucher
Second Prize: £200 Holiday voucher
Third Prize: £100 Holiday voucher
The Tournament Hotel - Palazzo Dal Pozzo
We shall be staying in a palace beside a castle, just above the still blue waters of Lake Maggiore. The Palazzo Dal Pozzo is the sister hotel to the Castello dal Pozzo, a pair of historic buildings. They sit side-by-side in their own park, dominating the little village of Oleggio Castello on the hillside above the pretty lakeside town of Arona on the lakeshore below.
The Palazzo has well appointed bedrooms, two good restaurants, a wine-bar and (at last!) their outdoor pool is now finished and ready to refresh after a long morning on the golf course.
For dining out and playing on the lake it is only a mile down the hill to Arona where there are many restaurants, caffés, shops and bars around the central piazza, plus the embarcadero to board the frequent ferries that skim over the waters of Lake Maggiore up to Isola Bella and Stresa or over to Angera.
The Tournament Schedule
Sunday 23rd May
Check-in at the Palazzo dal Pozzo***** an historic palace and castle on the hilltop above Arona looking out over Lake Maggiore. Competitors will be staying in the Palazzo (there are only eight rooms in the Castello). See below for more details about the hotel and travel information.
Evening: Reception, tournament registration and welcome dinner in the Palazzo's Le Fief restaurant (wines included).
Monday 24th May
Morning: First competition round at Castelconturbia G.C.
One of Piemonte's most exclusive Golf Clubs dating all the way back to 1898. Nowadays it has 27 heavily wooded holes styled by Robert Trent Jones Snr. around the delightful yellow ochre Clubhouse. Castelconturbia has twice hosted the Italian Open.
Castelconturbia G.C. is about half-an-hour from the Palazzo.
Afternoon and evening: at leisure.
Tuesday 25th May
Morning: Second competition round at Iles Borromées G.C.
A more recent addition to the Lake Maggiore golf scene that rides around the hills and forests of the National Park between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. A few climbs and descents create some spectacular holes and wonderful views of the Alps and the lakes. Here, buggies are included for all by the way.
Iles Borromées G.C. is about twenty minutes from the Palazzo.
Afternoon and evening: at leisure.
Wednesday 26th May
A full day off to relax and soak up the beauty of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding hills.
In Arona or Stresa you can catch the frequent ferries out to Lake Maggiore's islands - Isole Bella, Madre and Pescatore for a stroll through their palaces and gardens or savour the flavours of one of their many restaurants.
You could also head off for a tour of the lakeshore or up and over through the national park to charming little Lake Orta.
Thursday 27th May
Morning: Third competition round at Bogogno G.C.
Designed by Robert van Hagge in 1997 Bogogno feels a lot older due to the dense mature woodland that lines every hole. There are two excellent courses around the fashionable rose Clubhouse; we will be playing the Bonora layout, which wanders through the forest and far from the Clubhouse down to the river and back again.
Bogogno G.C. is about half-an-hour from the Palazzo.
Evening: Reception and prize-giving dinner in the Castello dal Pozzo - a unique opportunity to dine in a genuine Italian castle!
Check-out and departure.
Or why not stay a few extra nights and discover more of what the Italian Lakes have to offer?!?
Entry Fee per person - £875.00
• Five nights accommodation in the Palazzo dal Pozzo*****
• Buffet breakfasts
• Three rounds of competition golf
• Palazzo - reception and welcome dinner on Sunday evening (wines included)
• Castello - reception and prize-giving dinner on Thursday evening (wines included)Travel arrangements
Flights and hire-cars 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 the cheaper they will be!
If you prefer to take the scenic route and drive down from Calais over the spectacular Alpine passes, we can advise on the best routes, arrange stopovers and book your Channel crossings (at our advantageous rates).
Extra nights
£90.00 per person per night
Room upgrades
Junior Suites & Suites are available - please enquire for prices.
Flights and Hire-cars to Lake Maggiore
The closest airport to Lake Maggiore is Milan Malpensa, from here it will take about half an hour to get to the Castello dal Pozzo. Milan's other airport, Linate, is a little further away, but still an easy drive that should take no more than an hour.
Flights: Easyjet, British Airways, Alitalia and many other airlines offer flights from all over Europe to Milan: 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:
Renault Megane (suitable for two): £215.00
Opel Zafira (for four): £270.00
Unlimited mileage and standard insurances included.
Map
For a map of Lake Maggiore and the courses please click here.
