Started as a private club in 1925 it is close to one of the most famous hotels in the world, the Villa d'Este of Cernobbio (Como). The club has seen an incredible parade of crowned heads, famous actors and business leaders pass through its unforgettable 18 holes .

Many of the most important players in the world of golf have passed through Montorfano, attracted by the beauty of the course and clubhouse. The course was designed by James Peter Gannon, a golfer priest who later became one of the best golf architects of the early 1900s. 12 editions of the Italian Open were hosted here. Another event they hosted was the  International Amateur Championship, which saw numerous men's and women's editions take place in Villa d’Este.