Verdura Resort, Sciacca, Sicily
Verdura East Course
The flagship championship layout at Verdura Resort — Kyle Phillips' East Course runs along the Sicilian coastline with the Mediterranean as a constant companion, delivering one of the most visually spectacular resort golf experiences in Europe.
About the Course
Verdura East Course
The Verdura East Course was designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2009 as the flagship layout of the Verdura Resort — a Rocco Forte property set within 230 hectares of private estate on the south-west coast of Sicily. It is consistently ranked among the finest resort courses in Europe and stands as one of the most visually spectacular golf experiences on the Mediterranean.
The East Course runs along the Sicilian coastline, with the azure Mediterranean as a constant companion throughout the round. Phillips used the natural terrain to create a routing of great variety and visual drama — from the opening holes that establish the coastal character to the closing stretch that delivers some of the most memorable golf in Italy. The course plays to 7,100 yards from the championship tees and demands both power and precision.
The conditioning at Verdura is exceptional — the resort's commitment to course quality is evident in every aspect of the playing experience. The East Course is the centrepiece of the Verdura golf programme, paired with the West Course for a complete championship rotation within the same estate.
By the Numbers
Course Statistics
Based on course length, terrain & layout
Handicap index suggested for full enjoyment
The Course
Why It Stands Out
Mediterranean Coastline Setting
The East Course runs along the Sicilian coastline with the Mediterranean as a constant companion — a setting of extraordinary natural beauty. The azure sea, the Sicilian light, and the natural terrain create a golf experience of great visual drama and emotional resonance.
Kyle Phillips Masterwork
Kyle Phillips is one of the most respected course architects of his generation, responsible for Kingsbarns in Scotland and a number of Europe's finest layouts. The East Course represents his finest work in the Mediterranean — a design of great intelligence and visual beauty.
Rocco Forte Five-Star Integration
The East Course is part of the Verdura Resort — a Rocco Forte five-star hotel of exceptional quality. The integration of championship golf with one of Europe's finest luxury hotels creates a resort experience that is unmatched in the Mediterranean.
Complete Estate Programme
The East Course is paired with the West Course and the clifftop Par-3 Course within the same 230-hectare estate. The complete golf programme — three courses, one resort, one seamless experience — is the defining characteristic of the Verdura collection.
The Course
Course Views
Extend Your Itinerary
Verdura Resort, Sicily
The East Course is the flagship of the Verdura estate. The West Course and Par-3 Course are on the same property — creating a complete three-course programme within one seamlessly managed Sicilian resort.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
The East Course is the centrepiece of our Verdura collection. We arrange tee times, accommodation at the Rocco Forte resort, and every detail of the routing across Sicily's finest golf estate.
To explore how East Course fits into a wider route, visit our The Verdura Collection page.
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Play the East Course
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