The Tuscan Secret: Why Argentario is the New Frontier for the Sporting Elite

In the world of professional sports and high-stakes business, the commodity most difficult to acquire isn’t a limited-edition timepiece or a bespoke supercar—it’s uninterrupted silence. For the discerning Sports World reader, the high-octane atmosphere of the French Riviera or the crowded shores of Amalfi can often feel like a continuation of the spotlight rather than an escape from it.

This is perhaps why a sophisticated segment of the global elite is increasingly turning its gaze toward the southern coast of Tuscany. Here, in the rugged, sun-drenched Maremma, the Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, Autograph Collection is emerging as a preferred sanctuary for those who seek the pinnacle of athletic facilities paired with total, unpretentious discretion.

The Legacy of the Green: More Than Just a Fairway

Argentario Golf Club offers a varied, spectacular, and technically challenging course, weaving in and out of natural Mediterranean vegetation and ancient olive groves. Set within a protected natural area, the layout is framed by the Orbetello Lagoon, the sea, and the undulating hillsides. This unique position creates a temperate microclimate, allowing for year-round play in an environment where eco-friendly maintenance ensures the game remains in harmony with the olive groves and the sea.

Argentario has transitioned from a hidden gem to a global benchmark for competitive sport. In June 2025, the Resort played host to the Italian Open on the DP World Tour. It wasn’t merely a tournament; it was a statement. 

As the only PGA National Golf Course in Italy, the 18-hole championship layout is designed to test the mettle of the world’s best while offering a sensory masterclass in Mediterranean landscape design.

For the athlete, the appeal lies in the technical precision. Thanks to the optional guidance of the expert eyes at the PGA Academy Italy and the TrackMan IIIe technology, the course allows for data-driven improvement in an environment where the only spectators are the local fallow deer.

The Science of Recovery: Elite Wellness

The modern high-achiever views “wellness” not as a spa day, but as a recovery strategy. The 2,700-square-metre Espace Wellness Centre is built on this very principle. While the aesthetic is one of glass, light, and white leather, the soul of the facility is the Wellbeing Method.

It offers personalised programmes that synchronise nutritional science with physical therapy. Whether you are recovering from a gruelling season or preparing for a new venture, the combination of Technogym-equipped hubs, bio-saunas, and specialised Kneipp circuits provides a holistic “reboot” that goes far beyond the surface. 

Beyond the gym, the estate features padel and tennis courts, a small football pitch, and miles of panoramic jogging trails that snake through the 77-hectare estate. Here, your training regimen never has to pause.

The Maremma Table: Authentic, Refined, Organic

Executive Chef Emiliano Lombardelli believes that “Farm-to-Table” is a baseline, not a boast. Following its recent 2025 restyling, the flagship Dama Dama Restaurant has become a temple of contemporary Tuscan cuisine. The menu is a rigorous selection of what the Maremma provides: organic produce from the Resort’s own gardens and the freshest catch from local waters and the Mediterranean.

For a more casual post-round debrief, the Club House Restaurant serves the kind of authentic, soul-restoring Italian fare that reminds you why you fell in love with this country. And for the evening’s final act? The Dragonfly Bar, with its signature design pieces, provides the perfect sanctuary for a glass of Sassicaia as the sun dips below the Tyrrhenian horizon.

The Ultimate Acquisition: The Luxury Villas

While the resort’s rooms and suites offer world-class hospitality, the true “Sports World” lifestyle is found in the Argentario Golf Villas. For the individual who values total autonomy, these villas represent a rare opportunity to own a piece of the Tuscan coastline. For the investor, the appeal is also the prestige. Ownership here means having a world-class DP World Tour venue as your “back garden.”

Perched on the hillside to maximise views of the lagoon and the sea, these residences are architectural triumphs that blend into the Mediterranean macchia.

• Seclusion & Service: Ownership provides the privacy of a stand-alone estate with the seamless 5-star services of the Autograph Collection hotel—from private chefs to bespoke concierge management.
• The Investment: As Tuscany’s “Silver Coast” continues to rise in profile among the global elite, these villas represent a stable, high-yield asset in a region that strictly limits new development to protect its natural beauty.
• A Bespoke Home: Each villa is a canvas of Italian craftsmanship, featuring expansive terraces, private hot tubs, and interior designs that range from minimalist-chic to eclectic-glamour.

“With Argentario Golf Villas, we have created a hospitality model that merges luxury and sustainability, delivering real value to the region,” notes Founder Augusto Orsini. This vision has turned the estate into an international benchmark for prestige, where architectural design meets environmental stewardship.

For the savvy investor, the numbers are as compelling as the architecture. With 18 villas already in private hands, the remaining residences—priced between €3.2 and €4.5 million—represent a rare asset class. Currently, the villas see an average occupancy exceeding 170 nights per year, commanding an average rate of €2,500 per night. The resort’s management model is designed for effortless ownership: owners receive a net 50% share of rental income, while the Resort manages all intricacies, from Marriott royalties and global agency fees to utilities and housekeeping. It is a seamless fusion of a high-yield investment and a world-class holiday home.

Concierge Spotlight: The Art of Connection

To truly savour the wilderness of the Silver Coast, the Resort offers a suite of five-star services designed to leave a lasting impression of nature’s beauty. For those drawn to the water, a partnership with an exclusive beach club on the Giannella Strip—just 10 minutes away—provides a peaceful retreat between the crystal-clear sea and fragrant Mediterranean pinewood.

Beyond the shore, guests can charter private boats to explore Argentario’s most striking, hidden coves. Whether choosing a sleek speed boat for a spirited day on the waves or a luxury yacht complete with a skipper and bespoke service, the Tyrrhenian Sea becomes a private playground.

Accessibility is equally seamless. While the Resort is a convenient 90-minute drive from Rome Fiumicino, arriving via the on-site heliport, guests can reach the estate while admiring breathtaking aerial views of the lagoon and Maremma countryside.

From wine tastings at world-class wineries to guided diving and horse riding through nature parks, from luxury shopping to tailored art tours, every experience is curated through a network of elite partners to ensure an authentic Tuscan encounter.

Sustainability as the New Standard

Argentario was a pioneer of “Eco-Luxury” long before it became a marketing trend. Its ISO 20121 certification for the Italian Open and the BioAgriCert-certified golf course prove that high-level sport and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive. 

When building the Resort, which was inaugurated in 2008, the owner, Augusto Orsini, restored an ecosystem, planting over 300,000 species to ensure that the Tuscany of tomorrow is as bright as the Tuscany of today.

Your Invitation to Maremma Tuscany

Whether you are looking for a summer sanctuary to recharge your batteries, a technical home base for your golf game, or a permanent Mediterranean residence that reflects your status and values, Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, Autograph Collection is more than a destination. It is a philosophy of living well.

The Maremma is waiting. The question is: are you ready to step away from the noise?

For private enquiries regarding villa acquisitions or bespoke stay arrangements, contact [email protected] or visit argentarioresort.it.