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Golf
The
sweet round hills of Marche seem always dressed differently, wearing magic
clothes created by the enchanting loom of the peasants who weave their
geometric fantasies carving the land with their ploughs, spreading over
the vivid colours of the wheat, the maize, the luminous sunflowers.
That same natural roundness, covered by a regular grassy mantle, only
spotted of small ponds and short sandy patches- ideally becomes a ground
for lovers of a sport: the golf.
In
fact, in the last decade, addressing an increasing interest, few golf
clubs have been set up in the Marche, certified by the Federal Commission
that, based on international rules, supervises on the quality of such
structures - that have contributed to the success in the region of this
discipline (started around the 1300 in the Holland, exported first to
Great Britain as national sport and then all over the world), of its rules,
the various techniques and the particular terminology (often deriving from
English) used to describe the equipment and positions, shoots and portions
of the golf course.
The landscapes in which the Marche golf courses are positioned inspire
tranquillity and concentration to the players, looking for best shoot of
the day; the Golf Club of Vallugola, for instance, stretches over the
“Tenuta (estate) of the Ginestre”, on the top of the cape overlooking
the bay (in locality Fiorenzuola, within the protected area of the
“Monte San Bartolo). With its 3 holes only it is an excellent training
golf course for all those who want to get familiar with this sport, but
also a place to participate to test style, agility and precision in
organised tournaments.
Equally
lovely located on the hills near Pesaro is the golf course of
“Carignano” (near “Santa Maria dell’Arzilla), whose four holes are
included in the area of an excellent holiday farm (Agriturismo) not far
away from the local spa resort. The golf course of the city of Jesi is
instead located near the centre of the town and it offers a relaxing spot
useful to take a break from the daily routine, also organising courses
necessary to become a member of the Golf Federation. The promotional Golf
Club of Schito (close to Treia) has nine holes and it is attended by
numerous players who after the challenge of the game can enjoy
refreshments at the annexed restaurant.
The
Agrigolf of Civitanova Marche, harmoniously integrated in the estate of
the farm “Capparuccia”
has been designed by professionals taking into account innovative
environmentally friendly techniques. The six holes golf course, as well as
being an excellent challenge for the experts, are also suitable for
occasional players (supplied by the management of equipment free of charge)
and, thanks to local conventions, offers a superb occasion of recovery of
physical functionality for the disabled.
Here
we come finally to the pride of the golf activity in the Marche region,
that is the Conero Golf Club of Sirolo, which boasts a championship
distance of eighteen holes, nine holes suitable for beginners and a
training course. Equipped with a swimming pool, tennis courses and a
restaurant, this structure (hosting numerous high-level tournaments) also
comprises an elegant Club House with comfortable play and sitting rooms,
all enclosed in the most typical landscape of the region between the scent
of the sea and the breeze of the mountains.
© 2001
Liberation Ventures Ltd.
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