It is one of the oldest and most prestigious courses in Italy. Survived two world wars and attempts to "enhance" repeatedly announced by the State. Now the Alberoni Golf Club is under threat ... from otters. The invasion of large rodents is causing chain damage. The "holes" are dug under the trees and cause them to collapse. An emergency that the members and management of the Golf club have to face. Otters generally prefer freshwater streams and dry land swamps. But the golf club area borders on ponds and ponds, and rodents have proliferated in recent years. An invasion that players and golfers don't even notice.
The activity of the Golf club continues, despite the slight decrease in registered members, today about 200. With the presidency of Paolo Fancesco Lo Bue, the participation of young people was encouraged, who can register at reduced rates. The Golf club is a green oasis in the Alberoni area between the sea and the lagoon. Founded in 1928 by Giuseppe Volpi di Misurata, the inventor of the Biennale and Porto Marghera, it is said that American guests of the Excelsior hotel, such as the great Henry Ford, sought a golf course that did not exist on the Lido.
23 years later, in 1951, the course was enlarged to the current 18 holes, attracting international champions. A sporting reality of excellence, which wants to continue expanding. To do this, he will have to limit the nutria in the meantime.The New Venice).