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Golf Club La Rocca   
 

Established in 1985, La Rocca Golf Club sits on the hills that dominate Parma's plain, close to the ducal village of Sala Baganza. This is a technical and moderately difficult course set amidst oak and acacia woods and artificial lakes. The course, 18 holes, par 71, S.S.S. 71, covers 6,076 metres. In the surrounding area, in addition to Parma's monuments and museums that are only 13 km away, there are a number of interesting places such as Torrechiara Castle, Fontanellato, Colorno, Soragna and Canossa fortresses. The neighbouring Boschi di Carrega Regional Park boasts a huge variety of flora and fauna in 1,000 hectares of woods and glades. There's golf, art, history, ecology and excellent Parmesan cuisine in the ancient "Casinetto", which is now the club restaurant.

TECHNICAL DATA: 18 holes, par 71, 5.932 metres, inaugurated in 1985, designed by Marco Croze, 295 metres above sea level

FACILITIES: driving range, pitching green, putting green, chipping green, golf carts, club and trolley hire, pro-shop, golf instructors, bar, restaurant, car park, locker rooms, TV lounge.

SEASON: open all year round, closed Mondays (except bank holidays) and the month of January.

HOW TO GET THERE: 13 km from Parma. Follow directions for Collecchio, Fornovo and Sala Baganza.

NEARBY: Parma (13 km), Salsomaggiore (20 km), Piacenza (40 km), Bologna airport (100 km), Milan airport (110 km).

NOT TO BE MISSED: The city of Parma, home to 'Piazza del Duomo', the cathedral, the Baptistery, 'Madonna della Steccata', St. John the Evangelist's church, the University, Regio Theatre, the National Archaeological Museum, the National Gallery and the Doges' Palace.