Players can catch glimpses of the lakes and in the distance, the central Alps. The motto of the Club "Far and Sure" signifies a challenge to the Golfer's distance and accuracy. The Club was founded in 1903 when an Englishman, Mr. Wyatt, while searching for a tranquil place to enjoy playing golf was struck by the beauty of the surrounding area. Together with a small group of fellow golfers, the location was chosen and the official "Inauguration" was on 10th January 1907 at the Victoria Hotel in Menaggio.

The course was completely re-designed in 1965 by John Harris under the auspices of the then president, Antonio Roncoroni. British tradition still prevails on the course due to its numerous and sometimes difficult hazards. The Club House contains a great many old golfing prints. One of the examples is of Tom Morris, "a Great" of St. Andrews, which was given to Antonio Roncoroni in 1985 by R.A.L. Burnett, historian of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club to cement their long friendship.

The library in the Club House is an historical one. The entrance door is made of heavy dark wood and placed against the walls are glass enclosed shelves containing what is considered the most precious concentration of golf publications in the world. There are over 1200 volumes of which 180 are registered by hand in a well preserved catalogue. Amongst these famous text, leather bound with gold lettering are: "How to Play Golf" by Henry Vardon (1912), "The Rules of Golf" by Norman Lockyer (1896), "The Art of Golf" by Sir. W.G. Simpson (1887) as well as "Murder on the Links" by Agatha Christie (1923).

Menaggio Golf Club is typically alpine in nature with its 18 Holes running up and down according to its natural terrain. Some holes are steep and some fairways narrow. The greens are decidedly undulating and the length of the course is 5476 meters.

How to get there:

From the autostrada Milano-Como, exit Como Nord. Continue towards Cernobbio and then onto Menaggio. At the traffic lights in Menaggio, bear left towards Porlezza/Lugano and continue for 4 km until you come to a sign on your left, indicating the Golf Club.

If you would like to play at the Club:

Mid-week daily Green Fee - EU55
Weekends & Bank Holidays Green Fee - EU 70
9 Holes after 5pm Green Fee - EU 35
9 Holes (Weekends & Bank Holidays) after 5pm Green Fee - EU 45
x10 Green Fees (Mon - Fri) - EU 450
x10 Green Fees (Weekend's & Bank Holidays)- EU 550
x10 Green Fees for 9 Holes (Mon - Fri) after 5pm - EU 300
x10 Green Fees for 9 Holes (Weekends & Bank Holidays) after 5pm - EU 350
Daily Buggy Hire - EU 36
Daily Club Hire - EU 15