Founded in 1889 by the British who were staying in Florence, the Golf Club Ugolino is the oldest Italian golf association.
The course homed the first national competitions and was noticeably enlarged during the 30's, for want of the local Tourist Association which saw in this sport a great tourist attraction. The Ugolino was born in 1933 on the Via Chiantigiana, projected by the English architects Blandford and Gannon, who made a wonderful course par 69, but really hard because of a number of slopes and natural hurdles. In the 60's the course was extended to a par 72. The Ugolino Golf Club is an essential part in the history of Italian golf.