Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Verdura Resort lies on the south west coast of Sicily near the fishing town of Sciacca. Spread over 230 hectares of stunning Mediterranean landscape, the resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is home to the Rocco Forte Sicilian Open and offers all its golfing guests and families an unparalleled modern five star experience on the largest island in the Mediterranean.

Verdura’s golf facilities include two outstanding 18-hole championship courses and a par three, nine hole executive course, which were all created by world acclaimed architect Kyle Phillips. The world class practice facilities here include a double ended driving range and Italy’s first European Tour Performance Institute approved golf academy.

Established among Europe’s premier golf destinations, the resort’s other sports and lifestyle facilities include six tennis courts, a two-tiered infinity pool, an award-winning spa spanning over 40,000sqm, a football pitch and various water sports, which are available on the private beach. In addition, guests also have the opportunity to sample, on and off-site, a taste of the gastronomy, wine, history and culture that has made Sicily famous across the world.