
Terme di Saturnia Course
Terme di Saturnia Golf Club
About this course
Terme di Saturnia occupies rolling Tuscan countryside near the ancient thermal springs that give the resort its name, roughly midway between Grosseto and the Umbrian border in southern Tuscany. Designed by Ronald Fream and opened in the early 1990s, the course reflects the American architect's approach to integrating golf into dramatic natural settings while maintaining playability for resort guests of varying abilities. The property sits at moderate elevation with views across the Maremma region toward distant hills and medieval villages. The routing works through a landscape of gentle valleys and wooded areas, with several holes playing along or across natural drainage corridors. Fream incorporated the existing topography rather than imposing severe earthwork, resulting in a layout that feels settled into its surroundings. The course features strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on several holes, though the design generally offers recovery options and multiple routes for different skill levels. Native vegetation, including olive trees and Mediterranean scrub, frames many holes and reinforces the regional character. The golf club operates as part of the larger Terme di Saturnia resort complex, which centers on the thermal spa facilities that have drawn visitors since Roman times. The combination of golf and thermal bathing attracts an international clientele, particularly from northern Europe. The course serves primarily as a resort amenity rather than a tournament venue, emphasizing the experience of playing golf in the Tuscan landscape alongside the wellness offerings that define the property.
Quick facts
- Location
- Saturnia, Toscana, IT
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Ronald Fream
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,755 metres
Getting there
The journey to Terme di Saturnia Golf Club begins most commonly at Rome Fiumicino (FCO), roughly two hours north by car, though Florence's Peretola airport serves as an alternative gateway for those approaching from the north. The drive south from Rome traces the ancient Via Aurelia before turning inland into the Maremma, where the landscape gradually shifts from coastal plains to the rolling, mineral-rich hills of southern Tuscany. As the road climbs toward Saturnia, the air grows noticeably warmer and faintly sulfurous - a reminder that this corner of Tuscany has been shaped by volcanic forces for millennia - before the final approach reveals the resort's thermal springs and fairways carved into terrain that has drawn travelers seeking restoration since Etruscan times.
FAQ
Common questions about Terme di Saturnia
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Terme di Saturnia was designed by Ronald Fream.
Yes. Terme di Saturnia is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Terme di Saturnia is 72.
Terme di Saturnia plays 5,755 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Terme di Saturnia is a 18-hole course.



