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Golf
was first introduced in Varese in 1897 with a course, set
in the park surrounding the Grand Hotel Excelsior,
nowadays the residence of the Prefect. After being moved,
for a short time, in the picturesque Valganna, it
eventually settled, in 1934. The course, initially of 9
holes and extended to the present 18 holes in the mid
fifties, is a par 72 on a gently ondulating ground and,
at each hole, one can admire the wonderful view of Monte
Rosa, the Lake Maggiore, Varese and Monate , besides
Sacro Monte and Campo dei Fiori which shelter it from
cold north winds. Its wonderful Club House is located in
an ancient convent, built in the XIIth Century. In recent
years important restoration works have improved both the
receptivity and the comfort of the Club House. On the
course too important improvements have been made, just to
name one the automatic sprinkling system, with
computorized control which allows a perfect golf game in
every season. The
course
From the competition point view,
Golf Club Varese is among the top clubs in Italy in terms
of championship won by its members both in individual and
team events and many championship, national tournaments
and finals of important golf circuits have been played on
this course which represents an interesting challenge to
golf players of any skill. Hole number 10 is a very
spectacular hole, with a wonderful view of the Lake and
the Alps. The tee-shot is from the top of the hill; the
hole is not long, but with woods on both sides of the
fairway. An approach shot out of measure could be
severely punished.
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