Golf Club Montecatini Terme is a hillside Tuscan course where the landscape dictates the strategy. Established at Pievaccia in 1980, the 18 holes move among olive trees, cypresses, woodland and natural changes in elevation above Montecatini Terme. Florence Airport is approximately 48km away by road, while the club’s small Foresteria and restaurant allow golfers to stay and dine beside the first tee.

The par-72 layout measures roughly 5,857 metres from its longer regular tees. Architect Marco Croze routed it to follow the ridges and valleys rather than flattening the site. It is not a course that relies on extreme length. Sloping fairways, doglegs, small undulating greens and carries across folds in the ground place greater value on accuracy and judgement. A drive on the correct side can leave a clear view and a level stance; a ball only a few metres away may finish below the player’s feet or behind the corner of a dogleg.

Water appears selectively rather than on every hole, which makes the encounters more memorable. The back nine includes several strong decisions, and the closing par three plays across water towards a green beneath the clubhouse. The elevated restaurant terrace provides a natural viewpoint over the finish and the wider countryside. Golfers who are less comfortable on steep ground may wish to consider a buggy, subject to current availability and course conditions. Allowing a little extra time for the round also makes the gradients easier to enjoy.

Four sets of tees help visitors choose a workable challenge, but patience remains essential. Uphill shots can play longer than the number, downhill approaches may release, and the lie often changes how aggressively a player can aim. The reward is a round with genuine local character rather than a flat layout transplanted into Tuscany.

The clubhouse restaurant serves seasonal Tuscan food and welcomes hotel guests and visitors, making a leisurely meal part of the experience. Rooms and suites are available a short walk away through the Foresteria. The club normally closes on Tuesdays, so both golf and dining hours should be checked when shaping the itinerary.

Montecatini suits golfers who enjoy technical courses, dramatic countryside and a relaxed club atmosphere. It can anchor a quiet one-centre stay or sit between visits to Florence, Lucca and Pisa. We can create the missing standalone course page, match the tee choice and transport to the group, and combine it with the Foresteria or another Tuscan hotel for the right level of comfort.