Governance
Board of Directors
The Golf Club Varese Board of Directors, composed of experienced and passionate members, guides the activities of one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the region with dedication and expertise.
Umberto Gandini
President
Fabio Fedi
Vice President
Federico Dal Verme
Vice President
Alessandro Casale
Councilor
Gregorio Clerici
Councilor
Alessandra Ferraris
Councilor
Ferretto Ferretti
Councilor
Lorna Jessica Gonzalez
Councilor
Riccardo Nicora
Councilor
The share capital was 50,000 liras (50 shares of 1,000 liras each) and the shares were subscribed by entrepreneurs from Milan (including Piero and Alberto Pirelli) and Varese (primarily the Mazzuchelli, Trolli and Cattaneo families), the most important local bank of the time (Credito Varesino) and Ferrovie Nord Milano.
The purpose of the Society was !to operate in Luvinate the practice of the game of golf.” To this end it was decided to purchase the complex known as the “Monastery of St. Antonino,” which included, in addition to the monastery with cloister, also cottages and land dehgradant towards Lake Varese “in order to have a golf course and a worthy clubhouse.”
The properties were purchased in 1931 by the Pious Institute of the Sons of Providence, and the design for the construction of the golf course was entrusted to the architectural firm of Englishmen Gannon and Bladford. In two years ,from 1931 to 1933, 9 holes were built (the current 1,2,10,11, 12,13(par 4), 16(par 5), 17,18). Architect Ulrich was then commissioned to adapt the existing building structures into suitable premises for a new golf club. The Church became the ClubHouse, the locker rooms were placed in the monastery, and the turret known as the Abbess’s became the Golf Secretariat’s room.
The building complex and 9-hole golf course was opened in 1934.
After World War II, in 1955 , on the insistent advice of Ettore Muzio, then Secretary of the Golf Club, the Golf Real Estate Company acquired more land and it was decided to build 9 more holes, entrusting the design to Swiss architect Peter Harradine. In 1957, the second nine holes were finished and a new course order was established, which then has been maintained to this day.
During the following years, a restaurant hall was built in one wing of the building complex, designed by architect Ravasi, and then the upper part of the old building was renovated and used as an assembly hall and for social activities, designed by architects Crespi and Spampinato of Gallarate.
The Golf Real Estate Company after the war became the Varesina Società per Azioni del Golf.
The share capital is 376,070 euros fully paid up.
Carlo Mascioni
President
Enrico Nicolini
Vice President
Stefano Castelnovo
Councilor
Sergio Ercoli
Councilor
Francesca Longari
Councilor
Laura Porrini
Councilor
Giampaolo Prevosti
Councilor
Visit the Arboreal Park
Visit the Golf Club Varese Arboreal Park and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Explore the shady paths surrounded by ancient trees, admire the variety of plant species, and enjoy a quiet moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city. An unforgettable experience for nature lovers and golf enthusiasts.