Pevero Golf Club -Italy
History of the Course:
The Pevero Golf Club is located in the picturesque coastal region of Costa Smeralda, on the Italian island of Sardinia. The fabulous 18-hole masterpiece course stretches from the gulf of Pevero to the bay of Cala di Volpe, providing spectacular views of the vast expanse of the blue Mediterranean Sea.
The Pevero Golf Course was designed in 1971 by world renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones. The Championship course is subtly crafted amidst the rugged and jagged coastline, surrounded by the pink granite boulders and rocks, winding its way through the Mediterranean scrubland and lakes.
The 6,107 metres, par 72 Championship golf course of the Pevero Golf Club consists of a natural layout on a daunting undulating terrain. The well-maintained course consists of long tees zones; naturally-contoured, quick, rolling carpet greens; lush green fairways; ‘70’ sand bunkers, along with the uneven terrain native vegetation and rocky outcrops as obstacles, with ponds and lakes forming the water hazards. Overall this course provides a formidable challenge to all levels of golfers, and an enthralling memorable golf experience, at this unique beautiful location.
The grand clubhouse Pevero Golf Club offers various services, including its ‘La Terrazza’ restaurant, bar, swimming pool, as well as provides breath-taking views of the lush green course in contrast to the blue sea beyond.
Course Trivia:
- The Pevero Golf Club is located on the Smeralda coast, which means ‘emerald’, and is so named because of the emerald blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, while its undergrowth consists of a sweet fragrance emitted from trees like the juniper and myrtle.
- The Pevero Golf Club has been host to numerous in-house, national and international golf tournaments including the prestigious Italian Open.
- The Pevero Golf Club rocky outcrops and boulders are formed over the years due to the influence of the famous north blowing mistral winds, rain and weather factors, carving the rock formations that form the obstacles on the course.
- The prestigious Pevero Golf Club offers various golf practice facilities including pitching and putting greens, pro-shop, golf lessons, and the Costa Smeralda Golf Academy.
- Amongst the famous holes at the Pevero Golf Club, all holes are very scenic, providing spectacular views, but its 384 yard, 4th hole begins over a valley that overlooks Corsica.
- Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. is the owner of the fabulous Pevero Golf Club.
