Verdura Resort, Sciacca, Sicily
Verdura Par-3 Course
Perched on the clifftops above the Mediterranean — the Verdura Par-3 Course is one of the most visually dramatic short courses in Europe, offering panoramic sea views from every hole and a refined interlude between championship rounds.
About the Course
Verdura Par-3 Course
The Verdura Par-3 Course was designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2009 as the third golf offering within the Verdura Resort estate. Set on the clifftops above the Mediterranean, it is one of the most visually dramatic short courses in Europe — a nine-hole par-3 layout that offers panoramic sea views from every hole and a playing experience of great beauty and refinement.
The course plays to approximately 1,200 yards and features nine holes of varying length, each framed by the azure Mediterranean and the dramatic Sicilian coastline. The clifftop setting creates a series of visually spectacular tee shots — the sea visible beyond every green, the Sicilian light playing across the water throughout the round.
The Par-3 Course serves as a refined interlude between championship rounds on the East and West courses — a shorter, more relaxed experience that allows players to enjoy the extraordinary setting of the Verdura estate without the demands of a full championship layout. It is equally suited to non-golfers in the group, offering an accessible and visually spectacular introduction to golf at Verdura.
By the Numbers
Course Statistics
Based on course length, terrain & layout
Handicap index suggested for full enjoyment
The Course
Why It Stands Out
Clifftop Mediterranean Drama
The Par-3 Course is set on the clifftops above the Mediterranean — a setting of extraordinary visual drama. The azure sea, the dramatic Sicilian coastline, and the warm afternoon light create a golf experience of great beauty that is unlike anything else in European resort golf.
Panoramic Views from Every Hole
Every hole on the Par-3 Course offers panoramic views across the Mediterranean — the sea visible beyond every green, the Sicilian light playing across the water throughout the round. It is one of the most visually spectacular short courses in Europe.
Accessible to All Abilities
The Par-3 Course is accessible to all abilities — from scratch players seeking a scenic warm-up to non-golfers in the group experiencing the Verdura estate for the first time. Its shorter format and relaxed character make it the perfect complement to the championship courses.
The Perfect Programme Interlude
Within the Verdura collection programme, the Par-3 Course serves as a refined interlude between championship rounds on the East and West courses — providing variety, a change of pace, and a different perspective on the extraordinary Sicilian estate.
The Course
Course Views
Extend Your Itinerary
Verdura Resort, Sicily
The Par-3 Course is the scenic interlude of the Verdura estate. The East and West championship courses are on the same property — creating a complete three-course programme within one seamlessly managed Sicilian resort.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
The Par-3 Course is the scenic highlight of our Verdura collection. We arrange tee times, accommodation at the Rocco Forte resort, and every detail of the programme across Sicily's finest golf estate.
To explore how Par-3 Course fits into a wider route, visit our The Verdura Collection page.
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