GOLF LIFE 2011 PARTNER

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1 GOLF LIFE 2011 PARTNER

2 OUR LOCATION IN BASSANO DEL GRAPPA 2

3 GOLF Life&Culture 3

4 DAY 1 MORNING Arrival in Treviso Venezia Verona Airport Leave by GT-Bus or car for Bassano Arrival in Bassano Belvedere Hotel Lunch in a tipical Bassano Restaurant AFTERNOON Tour in the Center of Bassano with guide Visit to Bassano s Civic Museum with guide Visit to Distilleria Grappa Poli with guide EVENING Dinner in a tipical Bassano Restaurant BASSANO DEL GRAPPA Bassano del Grappa is an old town, is on the the River Brenta at the foot of the mountains, near the entrance to the valley between Monte Grappa and the Altopiano di Asiago. Bassano Is a town with a long cultural and artistic tradition. The old town centre, with its fine Piazzas, churches. Towers and monuments, grew up around the Medieval nucleus on Colle di S. Maria: the Castle and the ancient Parish Church, Pieve di S. Maria, the duomo of the town which houses a precious 18 th Daci organ and fine baroque altars. 4

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6 Il Ponte degli Alpini This bridge, that today is the symbol of Bassano, was designed by Andrea Palladio in Built almost entirely of wood, that should be able to withstand the force of the River in flood, it has been destroyed several times by both floods and wars but always rebuilt to the original design. Once called Ponte Vecchio, it was re-named Ponte degli Alpini in 1948, in honur of the Alpini who helped rebuilt it after WWII. Look north from the bridge, at the magnificient panorama of the Prealpi. 6

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9 La Distilleria della Grappa Poli Artisan distillery solely owned by the Poli family, founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the hearth of Veneto, the most typical region for Grappa production. Nearby Venice, at the foot of Monte Grappa, lies the enchanting town of Bassano del Grappa, the "capital" of the most Italian distillate. In Bassano del Grappa, in front of the historic wooden bridge "Ponte Vecchio", the Poli Distillery invites you to visit the Poli Grappa Museum. In the Poli Grappa Museum the history of distillation and the history of Grappa are illustrated with elegance and efficacy in a small but suggestive area, by means of a brief but detailed educational tour.2 9

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11 Il Museo Civico A must for any visitor. Since 1840, the Museum has been housed in the old monastery buildings of the Convento dei Minori, adjacent to the Church of S. Francesco. The Museum has an archaeology section, with a large collection of Greek and Apulian pottery and ceramics; an art collection of more than 500 paintings dating from 13th 20th century an important section, with 17 canvases, is dedicated to Jacopo Bassano; and the whole façade of 11

12 Casa dal Corno, which has removed from its original site and brought to the Museum in The section on Antonio Canova holds about 2,000 drawings, his writings, letters, library and sketches, many plaster models and a unique series of monochromes. The Museum also houses a collection of 4,000 drawings and 30,000 prints, amongst which is the Remondini collection: Remondini, a printing and engraving firm, produced copperplate engravings for over 200 years between the 18th and 20th centuries. Viale dei Martiri and the Castello superiore This Viale is dedicated to the memory of the 31 Resistence fighters who were hanged there, in 1944, by the Nazis as a reprisal for the activities of local Partisans. The old Walls, which once stretched from Porta delle Grazie to the Castle, were demolished on the 20 th of September The view from the Viale is one of the most beautiful panoramas Bassano can offer: it encompasses the fields, the river and the foothills in front of a backdrop of dramatic mountains: northeast Monte Grappa range; northwest the Asiago plateau. Castello superiore, the original nucleus of the town, probably built by the Bishops of Vicenza to defend the city from invaders (10th cenury). 12

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15 DAY 2 MORNING Leave by GT-Bus for Castelfranco Veneto Arrival in Ca Amata Golf Club in Castelfranco Veneto Lunch in Golf Club AFTERNOON Leave by GT-Bus for Bassano del Grappa Arrival in Belvedere Hotel Free pre dinner in centre of Bassano EVENING Dinner in a tpical Bassano restaurant GOLF CLUB CA AMATA Castelfranco Veneto 15

16 GOLF CLUB IN A ROMANTIC 18TH CENTURY SETTING The course is set within the park surrounding the Villa Ca Amata, one of the finest example of 18 th century venetian architecture. Particular care has been taken in the choice of vegetation and plants complementing the villa. Due to the number of lakes on the course, a canal system was created that highlights eleven of the eighteen playing holes. These lakes and canals incorporate beautiful landscaping elements such as low walls, small bridges and cascades typical of the loveliest and most romantic parks, which create absolutely spectacular sorroundings. 16

17 THE GOLF COURSE The course is spread over a huge area: 75 hectares of land. The course mixes tight tree lined fairway s that require precision, with wider, more generous fairway s that encourage more powerfull hitting. The greens can be either very spacious or extremely small and technical, with severe slopes which make this a challenging course for even the most experienced of golfers. Long par 4s alternative with shorter holes inviting the player to take risks and enjoy a very interesting round of golf. The golf Club Ca Amata has practice range (also with covered bays), practice putting green, practice bunker, practice chipping green and approach green. Thanks to the mild climate and fast-draining soil, it is possible to play here all year round. 17

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19 CASTELFRANCO VENETO Castelfranco Veneto is the town of Giorgio Zorzi known as Giorgione, one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance. Only a few miles from Bassano del Grappa, Asolo and Treviso, and a short distance from Venice, you can wander through Palladian villas and Valdobbiadene s Prosecco hills, and quite easily get to Padova to admire Giotto s paintings. 19

20 DAY 3 MORNING Leave by GT-Bus for Asolo Arrival in Asolo Golf Club Lunch in Golf Club AFTERNOON Leave by GT- Bus for Bassano del Grappa Arrival in Belvedere Hotel Free pre dinner in centre of Bassano EVENING Dinner in a tipical Bassano Restaurant ASOLO GOLF CLUB 20

21 Being close to Vicenza, Treviso, Padova, Venice and even Austria, Asolo is a must course to play when exploring this superb region of Veneto. We might add Asolo to this list of famous cities, with Fortress and places, and Bassano del Grappa, famous for its little painted houses and porcelain and Grappa liqueur! The golf course is spread over a very beautiful and uncluttered site and will shortly comprise three combinable 9 hole courses to form several different 18-hole layouts. Stan Eby from European Golf Design designed this course, which is in the difficulties it presents, playable by golfers of all abilities. 21

22 Welcome to the Asolo Golf Club, where, in an atmosphere of courtesy and professionalism you will find, in addition to a golf course with 27 holes, the Ret Golf School, the clubhouse with a restaurant, "28 th Hole", an American bar, conference games and television, large and well equipped conference room, a wellness center with sauna, massage, gym, jacuzzi and relaxation area, outdoor heated swimming pool with bar and a spacious solarium, 2 tennis courts, a golf soccer. Three courses, 27 holes of a different shape and difficulty, provide a serious challenge to every player. The busiest route is a combination red / green. 22

23 TECHNICAL DATA Three nines hole courses, 18 par 72 holes measuring 6,239 meters and 9 par 36 holes, measuring 3,116 meters. Each of the three nines is unique in its design and playing difficulty, thus making sure each player is faced with exciting challenge. The red and green nines are the most demanding because of their 73,5 Course Rate and their 139 Slope Rate; inaugurated in

24 FACILITIES Driving range, Pitching green, 2 Putting greens, Chipping green, Golf carts, Club, Bag and Trolley hire, RET Team Golf school, Pro shop, Outdoor swimming pool, Sunbathing area, American-style bar, Restaurant, Locker rooms, Game room with Satellite TV, Conference centre, Sauna, Gym equipped with Techno Gym fitness equipment. 24

25 DAY 4 MORNING Leave by GT-Bus for Asolo Arrival in Asolo Visit to Asolo with giude Lunch in Asolo AFTERNOON Leave by GT-Bus for Bassano Arrival in Bassano Free afternoon in Bassano EVENING Dinner in a tipical Bassano Restaurant ASOLO 25

26 Acelum, today s Asolo, was already inhabited by the ancient Veneti before becoming a Roman town. Indeed, it was mentioned by the elder Pliny in Naturalis Historia. In 1489 the Lordship of Asolo was given to Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, as recompense when she agreed to secede the island of Cyprus to the Venetian Republic. Thus the town became the centre of a Royal Court, a very small court, but one renowned for its refinement and for quality of the artists who visited there: amongst whom was Bembo, who wrote Asolani. During the 19 th century the English Romantic poet Robert Browning lived in Asolo where he wrote Asolando. Since then many other writers and artists, attracted by the beauty of the place have chosen the town for rest and inspiration : the US poet and writer, Eugene Benson; Henry James; Carlo Scarpa, an architect; writers Ernest Hemingway and Giosuè Carducci, the painter Filippo the Pisis and, musicians, Igor Stravinsky and Gian Francesco Malipiero. Eleonora Duse too, loved staying in Asolo and is even buried here in the cemetery of S. Anna. Asolo, dominated by the Rocca, has conserved its medieval atmosphere. The winding streets are flanked by porticoes, arcaded pavements, and by ancient buildings some of which are still frescoed. 26

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29 DAY 5 MORNING Free morning in Bassano with traditional city market Free lunch in Bassano AFTERNOON Leave for Treviso Venezia Verona Airport Optionals: it is possible to insert others two days for full week. 29