San Domenico Golf

Where the undulating Puglian countryside meets the azure waters of the Adriatic, San Domenico Golf creates a breathtaking setting between the ancient ruins of Egnathia and the charming marina of Savelletri. This prestigious links course, masterfully designed by London’s European Golf Design, has rightfully earned its place among Italy’s finest golfing destinations.

The course presents an exquisite challenge, with strategically placed bunkers and a layout intelligently oriented to harness the maestrale wind that sweeps in from the sea. As you navigate through gentle slopes and weave between centuries-old olive trees, each hole reveals stunning new perspectives—from glimpses of the ancient city of Egnathia to sweeping views across the shimmering Adriatic.

Located just steps from the Savelletri coastline, the elegant Clubhouse offers spectacular panoramas in every direction: azure waves following the gentle curves of the greens, enchanting views of Egnathia’s ancient ruins, endless horizons of millennial olive groves, and the distant rooftops of Borgo Egnazia. The course’s proximity to the sea adds an extra dimension of challenge, with coastal winds that can play either ally or adversary depending on the hole.

San Domenico Golf harmoniously integrates with Puglia’s natural landscape, enhanced by olive trees of rare beauty and punctuated by the colors and fragrances of typical Mediterranean vegetation—thyme, rosemary, and sage perfuming the air as you play. Even the turf has been meticulously selected: Bermuda grass for fairways, fescue for roughs, and classic Pencross variety for the greens. Fast surfaces combined with challenging slopes and strategic bunkers offer all players the perfect terrain for one of Italy’s most stimulating golf experiences.

This temple of golf, envisioned by Lawyer Sergio Melpignano, has successfully brought world-class international golf to Puglia, hosting champions like Martin Kaymer and Rafa Cabrera Bello.

After challenging yourself on this remarkable course, relax with a coffee, browse the pro shop, or savor Mimina’s traditional Puglian cuisine served with the region’s warm hospitality—the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable day of golf in one of Italy’s most beautiful settings.