Verdura Golf and Spa Resort has been rated as Italy's best by Rolex Top 1000 Golf Courses Guide.

Verdura’s Championship West Course plays along the coastline with dramatic beachside holes.

The West Course actually incorporates more coastal land than the East Course, but a number of its early holes stretch consecutively along inland and a few fairways are a little tight given the exposed nature of the site. The beachside holes are its star attraction, golfers get their first glimpse of the sea at the 8th and 9th before returning for a four hole encore from the 15th.

The West’s final four holes are considered the best with spectacular backdrop views over the Mediterranean. The final two holes hug the cliff tops and the threatening 18th tee is reminiscent of the final hole at Pebble Beach!