What Golf Nazionale does

Golf Nazionale is a private Italian golf club (società sportiva dilettantistica) founded in 1988 and located in Sutri, in the Lazio region approximately 40 km north of Rome. The venue sits within centuries-old oak forests in the Tuscia region and is structured around an 18-hole championship course (6,462 meters, Par 72) designed by George and Jim Fazio and David Mezzacane, complemented by a 3-hole executive course, grass practice range, driving range, putting green, and pitching/chipping area. The playing surface uses next-generation Bermuda Grass adapted to the Mediterranean climate as part of an eco-sustainability initiative.

The club operates a full hospitality stack beyond golf play. La Foresteria offers 20 rooms with private bathrooms and modern amenities adjacent to the first tee. Il Ristorante serves traditional Italian cuisine and artisanal pizzas across a 150 sqm terrace and 325 sqm portico with 135 parking spaces. Supporting facilities include a Pro Shop retailing premium golf brands (Adidas, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Ping, Mizuno), a gym with golf-specific training, and dedicated private-event spaces equipped for weddings, corporate events, and team building. Operations are integrated through ChronoGolf (online tee-time booking), GesGolf (tournament management), and Lightspeed Golf (club operations).

The business model combines recurring and episodic revenue streams. Recurring revenue comes from green fees, membership play, foresteria lodging, restaurant and F&B, and Pro Shop retail. Episodic revenue comes from tournament-hosting contracts and private-event bookings (weddings, anniversaries, graduations, corporate functions). Customer segments span professional golfers and national-team training camps, amateur enthusiasts, stay-and-play golf tourists combining play with visits to Rome, Lake Bracciano, and local thermal baths, and private-event clients. The club's market positioning is anchored by its Top Ten Italian ranking and a championship hosting track record that includes the 1991 World Cup, 2023 Junior Ryder Cup, and 2024 Ladies Italian Open.

Name

Golf Nazionale

Legal name

Golf Nazionale Sutri

Website

https://golfnazionale.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf Nazionale is a private Italian golf club in Sutri, 40 km from Rome, operating a championship 18-hole course designed by the Fazio and Mezzacane, a 20-room foresteria, restaurant, pro shop, and event facilities serving professionals, amateurs, stay-and-play tourists, and private-event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Resort

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf resort accommodation
• Golf club hospitality
• Private event venues
• Golf practice facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutri

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Golf Nazionale Sutri operates an 18-hole Championship golf course (Par 72, 6,462 meters) designed by George and Jim Fazio and David Mezzacane, set in centuries-old oak forests 40 km from Rome. The integrated resort offering includes a 20-room foresteria, Italian restaurant with artisanal pizza, pro shop, gym, practice facilities, and private event venues. The club targets professional golfers, national teams, amateur enthusiasts, golf tourists, and private event clients.

Product overview

Golf Nazionale Sutri is a premier golf club offering an integrated golf and hospitality experience. The core offering is the championship 18-hole golf course (Par 72, 6,462 meters) designed by George and Jim Fazio and David Mezzacane, complemented by La Foresteria (20-room accommodation), Il Ristorante (Italian restaurant with artisanal pizzas), Pro Shop (golf equipment retail), Palestra (fitness facility), and Eventi Privati (venue for private events). Supporting facilities include Campo Pratica (practice course), Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching and Chipping Area, Caddy Master services, and locker rooms. The club integrates with Chronogolf for online booking, GesGolf for tournament management, and Lightspeed Golf for club operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Il Campo 18 Buche (Championship Course) Championship 18-hole golf course designed by George and Jim Fazio and David Mezzacane, spanning 6,462 meters with Par 72, featuring Bermuda Grass turf and embedded in centuries-old oak forests. Hosted major tournaments including the World Cup 1991, Junior Ryder Cup 2023, and Ladies Italian Open 2024. Includes a 3-hole executive course. Intended for professional golfers, national teams, amateur enthusiasts, and golf tourists.
• La Foresteria 20-room accommodation facility adjacent to the Club House near the first tee. All rooms include private bathroom, television, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and Smart TV. Located 30 minutes from Rome. Targeted at golf tourists and stay-and-play guests seeking on-site lodging.
• Il Ristorante Restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine alongside modern dishes, with à la carte menu and artisanal pizzas in the evening. Features a 150 sqm terrace, 325 sqm portico and piazza, and reserved parking with 135 spaces. Available for private events. Serves members, guests, event clients, and walk-in diners.
• Eventi Privati (Private Events) Private event venue offering multiple indoor and outdoor spaces including Club House salon, Torretta room, billiard and card rooms, restaurant sala, breakfast room, and gym with locker rooms. Equipped with microphones, projector, and audio system. Suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, corporate events, and weddings.
• Pro Shop Retail store offering golf equipment, technical apparel, and casual sportswear for men, women, and children. Carries brands including Adidas, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Ping, and Mizuno. Serves club members, visitors, and golf tourists.
• Palestra (Gym) Gym facility with latest-generation equipment for cardio-fitness, muscular strengthening with free weights and isotonic machines, and explosive power development for golf. Offers group yoga sessions. Serves club members, guests, and athletes.
• Caddy Master Services Golf services including equipment preparation, cleaning, and storage; golf car rentals; electric and manual trolley rentals; and club rental with advance reservation recommended. Serves players during their round.
• Practice Facilities (Campo Pratica, Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching and Chipping Area) Grass practice field with numerous covered stations featuring synthetic mats (Campo Pratica), open to all and used by professionals, National Teams, and golf school students. Additional practice facilities include driving range, putting green, and pitching/chipping area for golf skill development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked among Top Ten Courses in Italy
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Ladies Italian Open 2024coreOthers · 1 January 2024Hosted the Ladies Italian Open 2024 professional women's golf tournament, showcasing ongoing commitment to professional golf events.
• Junior Ryder Cup 2023flagshipOthers · 1 January 2023Hosted the Junior Ryder Cup 2023, a premier youth international golf competition between USA and Europe, demonstrating continued elite tournament capabilities.
• World Cup 1991flagshipOthers · 1 January 1991Hosted the prestigious World Cup international team golf championship in 1991, marking a major milestone in the club's history and establishing its credentials as a world-class championship venue.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PGA Catalunya Resort: Spanish championship golf resort with two courses, hotel and residences near Barcelona. Comparable as a European championship venue with integrated hospitality, positioned in the same premium international stay-and-play segment.
• Royal Park I Roveri: Italian championship golf club near Turin, hosted the Italian Open multiple times. Comparable as a top-ranked Italian members-and-visitors championship venue with elite tournament credentials in the same premium Italian course category.
• Verdura Resort (Rocco Forte Hotels): Sicilian luxury golf resort with two 18-hole championship courses, a hotel, spa, and multiple F&B outlets. Comparable as a Southern European luxury stay-and-play golf venue competing for the same international golf-tourism demand, though at significantly larger scale.
• Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: Italian championship golf club near Rome that hosted the 2023 Ryder Cup. Highly comparable as a top-tier Italian championship course hosting flagship international events, located within the broader Rome catchment that Golf Nazionale also serves.
• Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort: Premium Italian golf resort with an 18-hole course, hotel, spa and wellness facilities in Tuscany. Directly comparable to Golf Nazionale in that both combine a championship Italian course with integrated hospitality and a leisure/tourism value proposition for international golfers.
• Circolo del Golf Roma: Historic private golf club in Rome area (founded 1903). Comparable as a long-established Italian championship-caliber course within the greater Rome/Lazio market, competing for member and visitor rounds in the same regional catchment.
• Finca Cortesin: Andalusian championship golf resort with hotel, spa and beach club, hosted the Solheim Cup. Comparable as a Southern European elite championship venue with integrated luxury hospitality competing for the same premium golf-tourism demand.
• Golf Club Punta Ala: Tuscan championship golf course on the coast with strong tournament pedigree. Comparable as an Italian championship course attracting international golf tourists, sharing a similar Tuscany-adjacent leisure tourism profile.

Broad incumbents

• Le Golf National (France): French national championship venue that hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup and is the home of the French Golf Federation. Comparable as a flagship European championship venue with elite tournament credentials, though operated at a national-federation scale rather than as an independent resort.

Emerging players

• Costa Navarino (Greece): Mediterranean luxury golf and resort destination in Greece with multiple courses, hotels and wellness facilities. Comparable as a Mediterranean integrated golf-resort competing for European golf tourism, though at a larger and more recently developed scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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