The Belfry Golf Club
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The Belfry, North Warks is a 54 hole club with the par 72 (7235 yard) Brabazon, par 72 (7053 yard) PGA & par 70 (6099 yard) Derby. A resort parkland golf course designed by Dave Thomas & Peter Alliss
54 holes | Par Brabazon 72, PGA 72, Derby 70 | Brabazon 7235, PGA 7053, Derby 6099 yards | Resort | Parkland
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Address: Lichfield Road, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, B76 9PR United Kingdom
Tel: 01675 238 600
Golf Pro: Chris Reeve | Tel: 0844 980 0555
Website: http://www.thebelfry.co.uk
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Midweek Guide: Brabazon: £160.00 per round; PGA: £80.00; Derby: £45.00 *
Weekend Guide: Brabazon: £160.00 per round; PGA: £80.00; Derby: £45.00 *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 24
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: Brabazon: £160.00 per round; PGA: £80.00; Derby: £45.00 *
Weekend Guide: Brabazon: £160.00 per round; PGA: £80.00; Derby: £45.00 *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.84
AVERAGE RATING 4.3
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Tim B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2019
Disappointing
We booked this the night before over a few beers and prior to making our minds up I saw The Derby described as "a good muni course at best" which we ignored but transpired to be spot on. Great condition but a hugely uninspiring course. Facilities obviously fantastic, staff also fantastic.(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.1)
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Christopher W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 14 2019
Very average course to be associated with the Belfry. Condition average at best
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 98 Handicap: 14.4)
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 98 Handicap: 14.4)
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Neil T rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 20 2018
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Jon S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 19 2017
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Leigh B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 5 2017
The greens are currently in a terrible state. I have played this course for many years. The fairways are in really good condition but serious effort needs to take place to get the greens to a standard which any golfer would deem acceptable.
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Ian W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2017
The Belfry complex is amazing. However got to say that i didn't really enjoy the PGA national. It's probably just due to a bad round, but a number of our group did comment on the vast number of divots. The courses are all heavily played so i guess it's to be expected.
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 12)
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 12)
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Ainsley S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 11 2017
This review is for the PGA National.
I have to admit, I was very looking forward to playing the PGA National. With a course the PGA put it's name to and somewhere as grand a location as the Belfry, with all it's Ryder Cup pedigree, expectations were high.
Arriving at the Belfry it doesn't do anything to dampen those expectations, the complex is very impressive and the golf shop is well worth 10 minutes. The history is well displayed and there is a comfortable bar area for a pre-game coffee. The coffee is very expensive though at £3.95 a cup. Although of decent quality.
We headed off to the range, which it describes as "World Class" It's a decent range and the golf balls are generally better quality than your average range. But there was no real targets to aim for. No flags, no chipping baskets etc.
The PGA National itself was very disappointing. The course was very wet and bar the first two holes and the last three, the course is very dull. I can see what they have tried to do with the inland links. But the grass is poor quality and reminiscent of a sheep field that's mown well.
The Greens are good, they are fast and plenty of borrow. But you have to hit the middle or they will definitely horse shoe out.
My biggest issue with the round was the speed of play, over 25 minutes per hole wait. There was no evidence of The Belfry marshalling slow play. They even let a four ball out with two people sharing a bag.
In my view the whole experience is ruined by corporate traffic. Golfers who don't play regularly but want to take part in team/ business days who don't stand a chance on a course like this. They then wait for golfers to clear the green 200 yards away and can only reach 120 at best.
The course itself needs some maintenance, the ball cleaners do not have water in, the tee boxes covered in broken tee pegs. Cans of stella laying on the fairway.
It's not what you expect and if I had paid £80 for this round instead of the £45 winter fee I would have been very upset.
In summary, the course is trading on it's name, if you get a deal then go for it. if not, stick to your local club. it's probably better.
N.B There was a trolly ban when we played, which was completely understandable with how wet the course was. If it's been raining, pack a small carry bag as well just in case. There was a lot of people lugging around heavy trolly bags which also slowed down play.
I have to admit, I was very looking forward to playing the PGA National. With a course the PGA put it's name to and somewhere as grand a location as the Belfry, with all it's Ryder Cup pedigree, expectations were high.
Arriving at the Belfry it doesn't do anything to dampen those expectations, the complex is very impressive and the golf shop is well worth 10 minutes. The history is well displayed and there is a comfortable bar area for a pre-game coffee. The coffee is very expensive though at £3.95 a cup. Although of decent quality.
We headed off to the range, which it describes as "World Class" It's a decent range and the golf balls are generally better quality than your average range. But there was no real targets to aim for. No flags, no chipping baskets etc.
The PGA National itself was very disappointing. The course was very wet and bar the first two holes and the last three, the course is very dull. I can see what they have tried to do with the inland links. But the grass is poor quality and reminiscent of a sheep field that's mown well.
The Greens are good, they are fast and plenty of borrow. But you have to hit the middle or they will definitely horse shoe out.
My biggest issue with the round was the speed of play, over 25 minutes per hole wait. There was no evidence of The Belfry marshalling slow play. They even let a four ball out with two people sharing a bag.
In my view the whole experience is ruined by corporate traffic. Golfers who don't play regularly but want to take part in team/ business days who don't stand a chance on a course like this. They then wait for golfers to clear the green 200 yards away and can only reach 120 at best.
The course itself needs some maintenance, the ball cleaners do not have water in, the tee boxes covered in broken tee pegs. Cans of stella laying on the fairway.
It's not what you expect and if I had paid £80 for this round instead of the £45 winter fee I would have been very upset.
In summary, the course is trading on it's name, if you get a deal then go for it. if not, stick to your local club. it's probably better.
N.B There was a trolly ban when we played, which was completely understandable with how wet the course was. If it's been raining, pack a small carry bag as well just in case. There was a lot of people lugging around heavy trolly bags which also slowed down play.
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Alistair W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 26 2016
A course that definitely thinks it is better than it actually is. Nice layout, American style layout, was interesting but not as exciting as I hoped it to be. Like a nice Wavendon.
(Round played: Nov 2014 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.7)
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James D rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 7 2014
Very short boring course with few challenging holes - greens where good though
(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 99 Handicap: 13.2)
(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 99 Handicap: 13.2)
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Matthew S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 14 2014
didn't enjoy the course - greens had been laid with sand and were inconsistant
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 111 Handicap: 22.9)
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 111 Handicap: 22.9)
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Graham L rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2014
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Matthew H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2013
Lovely course to play, but extremely slow.
You are waiting on every Tee.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 110 Handicap: 24.6)
You are waiting on every Tee.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 110 Handicap: 24.6)
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Andrew T rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 29 2013
Course felt outdated and tired but some refurbishment works are currently being undertaken, unfortunutly i bought a sandwich off the guy who goes round with drinks and found it had signs of mold on the bread, but i had a great round and the sun was shining on the back 9 where i played my best golf in years. played a 4 ball so not cheap with buggies,
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 88 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 88 Handicap: )
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James M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2013
Fairly ordinary course. Fairly good condition fairways, poor bunkers and good greens. Enjoyed the days golf but would not pay even half of rock up price, lots of deals available online.
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 92 Handicap: 16)
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 92 Handicap: 16)
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Steve L rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 19 2013
Very windy day and very sandy - wish I had put a bucket and spade in the bag!
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 110 Handicap: )
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