5 nights at the Grand Hotel Parma, breakfast, 2 green fees

Golf Holiday in Parma: 5 Nights at Grand Hotel Parma with 2 Green Fees at Golf Club Matilde di Canossa

Discover golf, great food and authentic Italian charm in Emilia-Romagna

Italy has far more to offer golfers than its famous courses around Lake Garda and Tuscany. For those looking to combine enjoyable golf with exceptional food, historic surroundings and a relaxed atmosphere, Parma is a destination well worth discovering.

This five-night golf holiday at the Grand Hotel Parma includes daily breakfast and two rounds at Golf Club Matilde di Canossa, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience one of Italy's most rewarding regions.

Located in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, Parma is internationally renowned for Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham and its outstanding culinary traditions. Add an enjoyable golf course and a comfortable hotel, and you have all the ingredients for a memorable Italian golf break.

Grand Hotel Parma – An elegant base for your Italian golf holiday

The Grand Hotel Parma provides a stylish and comfortable setting for a golf holiday that combines time on the fairways with the pleasures of Italian city life.

Start each morning with breakfast before heading out for a round of golf or spending the day exploring Parma's historic streets, impressive architecture and welcoming cafés.

One of the attractions of staying in Parma rather than at a traditional golf resort is the freedom to enjoy the destination beyond the course.

After golf, you can wander through the city, stop for an aperitivo or discover a family-run trattoria serving some of the finest regional dishes in Italy.

Five nights provide plenty of time to enjoy both included rounds of golf while leaving room for sightseeing, leisurely lunches and excursions into the surrounding countryside.

Golf Club Matilde di Canossa – Two rounds, one rewarding golfing challenge

Located near Reggio Emilia, Golf Club Matilde di Canossa offers an attractive 18-hole course set amongst gently rolling countryside.

The layout rewards thoughtful course management, accurate shot-making and a sensible approach to risk and reward.

Water hazards, varied holes and strategic challenges ensure that golfers need more than distance off the tee to produce a good score.

Rather than simply reaching for the driver on every hole, players will benefit from considering the best position for their approach shots and avoiding unnecessary trouble.

What makes this golf package particularly appealing is the inclusion of two green fees at the same course.

Your first round gives you the opportunity to discover the layout, assess the hazards and learn how the greens respond.

By the time you return for your second round, you will have a much better understanding of where to attack and where a more conservative approach could save valuable shots.

For golfers who enjoy the strategic side of the game, playing the same course twice can be far more rewarding than simply ticking another course off the list.

Parma – A golfer's paradise for food lovers

Few Italian cities offer quite the same combination of culinary heritage and relaxed sophistication as Parma.

After a day on the golf course, there is something particularly satisfying about sitting down to freshly prepared pasta, traditional Parma ham and aged Parmigiano Reggiano, accompanied by a glass of local wine.

The city itself is also well worth exploring. Parma Cathedral, the magnificent Baptistery and the famous Teatro Regio provide plenty of cultural interest.

If you feel like venturing further afield, Modena and Reggio Emilia make excellent day trips, while the surrounding countryside offers opportunities to discover the region's traditional food producers.

Your golf holiday package includes

• 5 nights at Grand Hotel Parma
• Daily breakfast
• 2 green fees for 18 holes at Golf Club Matilde di Canossa
• Free time to explore Parma and the Emilia-Romagna region

Jochen Gehlert's Personal Golf Tip

"My advice is to approach your two rounds at Golf Club Matilde di Canossa with slightly different objectives.

During your first round, concentrate on learning the course rather than chasing a particularly low score. Pay attention to the best landing areas, the position of the hazards and the approach shots that give you the greatest chance of finding the greens.

When you return for your second round, put that knowledge to good use. You may find that a more conservative tee shot or a better angle into the green makes all the difference to your score.

And one more tip away from the fairways: make sure you reserve at least one evening for a proper dinner in Parma. Visiting this part of Italy without experiencing its wonderful food would be missing half the pleasure of the trip."

Who is this Parma golf holiday ideal for?

This five-night golf break is an excellent choice for couples, friends and golfers who appreciate a relaxed balance between quality golf, comfortable accommodation and authentic Italian experiences.

It is particularly appealing to those who prefer a destination with character rather than a conventional stay-and-play golf resort.

Five nights, two rounds of golf and the opportunity to experience one of Italy's great culinary regions – a golf holiday in Emilia-Romagna that offers plenty to enjoy both on and off the course.