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Course: 18 holes/ 6,200 m/ par 72/ + 18 holes/ 6,171 m/
par 72/
Region: Piedmont Year of construction: 1997
Designer: Robert Von Hagge
Designed by the American Robert von Hagge, the Circolo Golf Bogogno
stretches over two championship 18 hole, par 72 courses and combines
technical features of a high standard with the breathtaking natural
beauty of the place: 220 hectares of uncontaminated terrain that
include woods, lakes and streams, a majestic view over Monte Rosa
and a mild climate.
The Club House is centrally positioned with regard to the two
courses and has a large putting green. The double driving range
with its "approach area" is situated nearby. The elegant Club
House has been designed along the lines of the local country houses
in the district. There are 150 residential units divided up into
thr noshadeee distinct zones with villas measuring from 120 to
280 square metres and semi-detached villas measuring up to 100
square metres, all with private gardens, garages and panoramic
views.
The Course
There are two championship courses, the red one, measuring 5,900
metres, reminiscent of Scottish links and the blue one, measuring
6,260 square metres, inspired by the classical "nine out" and
"nine home" design. The first course has been operative for some
time, having hosted the Bogogno Invitational (Rocca-Canonica challenge)
as well as numerous other competitions; in 1998 the Circolo Golf
Bogogno has been chosen to host the international golf championships
in Italy. Thr noshadeee holes are ready on the second course and
1 is in the process of being built. The first 9 holes will be
playable in autumn of this year while all 36 holes will be operative
next autumn. In order to satisfy golfers of all levels, each hole
offers different play situations with the six tees per hole making
play even more stimulating.
Taken from Peugeot Golf Guide
In 1996, Bogogno immediately became established as one of
Italy's most spectacular courses, as one might expect from architect
Robert von Hagge, who seldom has much time for "minimalism". It
should be said though that the way he contours the terrain is
never gratuitous and is designed to vary the viewpoints, to add
difficulty and isolate holes when the terrain is flat. The visual
aspect is very important and if you look closely enough there
is almost a touch of Scotland here and there. However, this is
Italy and the land of drama, and the backdrop of the Alps and
Monte Rosa is enhanced by the graphic beauty of the course. Players
will find the wide open space they need to perform but can easily
fluff their lines. To keep your score down, you need nerves of
steel and a good measure of skill, as there is no shortage of
hazards in all shapes and sizes. A second 18 hole course will
be completing what is one of the country's finest golfs.
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