We’ve just come off the back of Team Europe getting an absolute drubbing in The Ryder Cup but maybe it’s got your juices flowing to get out on the golf course?
If so, we’re very fortunate in the Birmingham area to be surrounded by some incredible courses steeped in history, natural oases in the city and perhaps surprisingly great value at some fantastic establishments.
Here at We Love Brum we want to count you down our Top tracks in the area so you can be best informed to play some of the best courses the Midlands, and for that matter the whole country has to offer!
The Belfry –Brabazon
The biggest event in golf has been hosted in Sutton Coldfield more times than anywhere else with The Belfry hosting The Ryder Cup four times.
The course itself is famous for the iconic drivable 10th over water and the memorable 18th on to a three tiered green and the overall experience with service and the prestige of the place is just impressive.
The cost of a pint and a portion of chips in Sam’s Bar is more than most places in London but if you’ve saved up your pennies or better yet someone has got you a round as a gift, you can’t knock The Belfry experience walking in the footsteps of Ryder Cup legends, but keep in mind a good set of clubs will aid you greatly on this course so its important to make sure what’s in the bag is up to standard!
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Lichfield Rd, Sutton Coldfield B76 9PR
Sutton Coldfield Golf Club
Outside of the Surrey sand-belt you don’t find many top quality heathland golf courses in the UK but Sutton Coldfield is just that.
Founded in 1889 it’s a little ‘traditional’ shall we say but if you’ve got £80 it’s worth a pop as a visitor.
Look out for the local rule around cow dung from the free roaming cattles. We’re talking proper old school golf and probably the polar opposite of The Belfry but that’s not to say it’s not a fantastic experience, because it really is.
110 Thornhill Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B74 3ER
Edgbaston Golf Club
Smack bang in the middle of town if you’re looking for quality golf somewhere local to the city this is for you.
Standard fees are £110 for visitors in midweek. Aside from the golf which is top notch the oasis in the middle of Brum is a pleasure in times where we’ve been locked away in our houses for so long and some of us city folk have been starved of a bit of nature.
The impressive clubhouse was mentioned as far back as The Doomsday Book of 1086 so there’s a history lesson to be had too if that’s your thing!
25 Church Rd, Birmingham B15 3TB
Forest of Arden Golf Club
Although a little outside of Birmingham being four miles west of Coventry the Forest of Arden is a modern course that fits perfectly into its natural surroundings.
Over the years it’s hosted countless European Tour events and the golf course is a challenge for all types of golfers from scratch players to beginners.
It’s owned by Marriott and there are plenty of stay and play deals to be had on their website if you fancy an overnight stay with a partner or a social golfing trip with a few beverages in between!
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham CV7 7HR
Copt Heath Golf Club
A fantastic course just outside of Solihull that hosts Open Qualifying as well as prestigious Junior events.
The R&A don’t pick any old course for their Open Qualifying and you’re in for a real treat even if you’re not looking to qualify to go and play with Rory and the boys for the Claret Jug!
Aside from the excellent clubhouse the course is a real challenge for all golfers despite not being overly long off the tee requiring accuracy off the tee.
Visitor prices start at £105 per person and after your session you are more than welcome to sit and enjoy their wonderful bar area.
1220 Warwick Rd, Knowle, Solihull B93 9LN
Ladbrook Park Golf Club
Another Solihull gem and another Harry Colt designed golf course in the area.
The parkland layout always tends to be in great condition and the club as a whole is very friendly with smiling faces greeting you and none of that sometimes stuffy golf stereotype we think of.
It offers a great variety of options for visitors depending on when you plan to play and who you play with so it represents excellent value too if you’re a bit flexible and aren’t always looking to play on a Saturday morning.
Poolhead Ln, Tanworth in Arden, Solihull B94 5ED
Robin Hood Golf Club
Another day, another Harry Colt design in the Solihull area, he really got around the Midlands didn’t he!
Robin Hood Golf Club boasts some of the best greens in the Midlands and rather unusually back-to-back Par 5s on both nines so best to get your scoring done there, especially if you’re a big hitter.
Weekdays are £50 for 18 holes, whilst it’s £60 for a weekend which is worth it when you consider the significant investment in recent years which has improved the course no-end and got it into our Top Six courses around Birmingham which is no mean feat!
