Riva dei Tessali Golf Club occupies a distinctive position along the Ionian coast of Puglia in southern Italy, situated near the historic town of Castellaneta. The course was designed by Italian architect Marco Croze and opened in the early 2000s as part of a larger resort development. The layout takes advantage of the region's characteristic Mediterranean landscape, with fairways routed through native vegetation including olive groves, Mediterranean scrub, and pine stands that provide both definition and natural beauty to the playing corridors. The course plays across gently rolling terrain with views toward the Gulf of Taranto. The design incorporates strategic bunkering and water features on several holes, while the routing allows prevailing coastal breezes to influence play throughout the round. The layout offers variety in hole lengths and angles, with doglegs and elevation changes that require thoughtful club selection and course management. Several holes play along elevated ridges that provide broader vistas of the surrounding Puglian countryside. As part of a resort property, Riva dei Tessali serves both visiting golfers and members, functioning as one of the region's primary golf facilities in an area where the game remains less common than in northern Italy. The club provides access to Puglia's golf offerings for travelers exploring the region's trulli architecture, baroque towns, and coastal attractions. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities typical of Mediterranean resort courses.