The Cervino Golf Course is in the shadow of the Alps and is Europe’s highest golf
course. Recently expanded to eighteen holes the course was built by Donald Harradine
in 1955. Located in Italies Valle d’Aosta and close to the Matterhorn the recent
expansion was in response to its popularity of golfers. The addition is designed by Luigi
Rot Caremoli, an Italian architect. Not only are they adding nine holes they are rebuilding
two holes from the existing nine. New bunkers are being strategically added. As the
newest nine holes are at the foot of the Matterhorn they are quite flat.
The project when completed will have the eighteen hole golf course at over five
thousand meters in elevation. The Cervino Golf cours is a par sixty-nine with a 129 slope
rating. This is a wonderful place to play golf as it is in a natural setting where you may
be playing in ice and snow. Natural elements are features on every hole that include
flowers, trees, rocks, ditches and the river. Built to USGA specifications it is the first
eighteen hole golf course in Valle d’Aosta.
Both families who enjoy golfing together as well as avid golfers look to Europe for some
of the most exciting, fun and action courses. European golf courses are destinations that
are both popular and exclusive and provide you the opportunity to experience the real
pleasure of the game of golf. You will follow in the footsteps of many current and former
golfing greats on the European courses.
The Ballybunion Golf Club is in Country Kerry, Ireland and ranked one of the top golf
courses in Europe. There are actually two courses the Cashen Course and the Old
Course. If you choose to travel to Ireland to play one of these courses you will not be
disappointed. Established in 1893 the Old course is located on the Oceanside and is
one of the most beautiful courses you will play. Features of the course include uphill
and downhill spots but is really identified by the natural and wild landscapes. There are
challenging contours that make this center of tournaments for the world class golfers.
This course challenges the experienced golfers as it is difficult to master. In 1982 the
Cashen opened to the general public. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and featured
in golfing magazines.
If you are looking for some of the best golf courses in the world start in Europe.