The successful staging of the Italian Challenge Open at the Argentario Golf Club last week has provided the Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, Autograph Collection with the perfect precursor to the Tuscan resort hosting the prestigious Italian Open on the DP World Tour in 2025.
The Italian Challenge Open, which took place from 19 to 22 September over the championship course at Argentario Golf Club, was won by 37-year-old Englishman John Parry by one shot from South Africa’s Justin Walters. It was Parry’s third win of the season, which earned automatic promotion to the DP World Tour and 56,000 Euros of the 350,000 Euros prize fund on offer at the 16th edition of the tournament.
Hosting this Challenge Tour event provided the Argentario Golf Club and the Resort some invaluable experience in putting on a professional golf tournament and accommodating the needs of the 156 players who played in the event during the week. This will no doubt prove enormously helpful when the Italian Open takes place at the Resort for the very first time in June next year.
“I could not be more proud to be hosting Italy’s National Open in 2025 and I know that the whole team at the Resort is also looking forward to being a part of this momentous week and to welcoming both players and spectators,” commented Augusto Orsini, owner of Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort and president of Argentario Golf Club, when it was announced that Argentario would be the venue for the Italian Open in 2025 last year.
“The Italian Open will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase our championship course and our golf and wellness resort as well as the region of the Maremma, which has so much to offer in terms of nature, cultural and historical cities, charming hilltop towns as well as a host of water sports, trekking and cycling options.”
Testament to the quality of the golf course at Argentario, it is the only one in Italy with the status of PGA National Italy, awarded by the Professional Golfers’ Association in 2019. The layout proved a strong test for the Challenge Tour professionals with its narrow and tree-lined fairways, small greens and a variety of water hazards that add to the technical difficulty of the layout, where the precision and golf course management are key to posting a good score.
Argentario has high hopes that Italy’s Matteo Manassero will be one of the participants in the Italian Open next year following a recent resurgence in form. Last year the 31-year-old won the Italian Challenge Open and followed it up with another trophy at the 2024 Jonsson Workwear Open on the DP World Tour. Then just last week he came joint 4th in the celebrated BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, England.
In addition to boasting a championship golf course, Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, Autograph Collection is a sanctuary for those seeking relaxation in nature, modern amenities, and the perfect blend of sports such as golf, wellness and cuisine in Italy.
Situated near Porto Ercole, the Resort is just 90 minutes from Rome International Airport and is easily accessible by car, train and even helicopter.
Rates at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, Autograph Collection start from €310 (UK£261) for a double room. For more information, please visit argentarioresort.it.
To book a Tuscan vacation, call the resort on t: +39 0564 810292 or e: booking@argentarioresort.it
About Argentario
The five-star Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, is an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing holiday that combines golf, wellness and gastronomy.
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Monte Argentario promontory, the resort is home to an eco-friendly golf course that meanders through cork-oak woods and olive groves. In 2019 it was awarded the status of PGA National Italy by The PGA, the only course in Italy to achieve the accolade.
The five-star hotel is a triumph of design and comfort throughout; a majestic entrance, a dramatic central stairway and huge windows are in stunning contrast to the intense blue Tuscan sky and Mediterranean landscapes whilst the 73 rooms and suites offer sleek, modern interiors that are beautifully appointed, all with private decked terraces.
The resort also offers a comprehensive spa and wellness centre and a range of sporting activities, while the Dama Dama Restaurant and Club House Restaurant serve delicious, healthy local cuisine prepared from locally sourced produce.
Nearby, the Argentario Golf Villas, exclusive bespoke luxury villas, boast ground-breaking design and views of the lagoon, sea and golf course that blend seamlessly into the landscape. Owners benefit from a range of amenities and services offered by Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, including 24-hour security, property management and a rental programme.
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