The Belfry is Golfbreaks.com’s bestselling venue, and you can see why it’s so popular; fantastic golf, leisure and the infamous Bel Air all add up to make Belfry golf breaks a must for all golfers.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
Golf at The Belfry brings to mind The Brabazon, the adopted home of the Ryder Cup, and conjures up images of the dramatic approach over the lake on to the 18th green. It doesn’t stop there though, with the PGA National and Derby golf courses making this a golfing venue suitable for all types of player.
More information on golf coursesRenowned for having held the prestigious Ryder Cup Tournament four times, the standard of The Belfry golf courses need no introduction. The Brabazon and PGA National Courses provide guests at The Belfry golf club with the ability to follow in the footsteps of their golfing heroes, and the Derby golf course makes for a pleasant alternative to the two flagship rounds. With three quality courses to play, The Belfry really is a true golfer’s paradise.
Brabazon (The Belfry)
Home to some of the most dramatic golfing moments in Ryder Cup history, the Brabazon Golf Course first held the tournament in 1985, and has since gone from strength to strength. The Brabazon was designed by Dave Thomas and Peter Allis and is always kept in pristine condition with lightning-fast greens and treacherous bunkers adding to the challenge of the course layout.
The signature holes are the 10th and the 18th, with the short par-4 10th tempting players to hit the long-ball to the green and risk finding the water trap, and the 18th longer par 4 with a tricky tee shot over more water that threatens to ruin even the most accomplished golfers round.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 393 | 369 | 4 | 9 | 353 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | 330 | 321 | 4 | 17 | 297 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | 512 | 501 | 5 | 13 | 457 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | 407 | 389 | 4 | 3 | 353 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 388 | 359 | 4 | 11 | 326 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | 385 | 364 | 4 | 5 | 358 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 171 | 156 | 3 | 15 | 116 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 | 409 | 383 | 4 | 1 | 329 | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | 402 | 374 | 4 | 7 | 348 | 4 | 3 |
| OUT | 3397 | 3216 | 36 | | 2937 | 36 | |
| 10 | 301 | 284 | 4 | 8 | 262 | 4 | 16 |
| 11 | 399 | 365 | 4 | 16 | 337 | 4 | 6 |
| 12 | 188 | 179 | 3 | 6 | 147 | 3 | 14 |
| 13 | 363 | 350 | 4 | 18 | 328 | 4 | 12 |
| 14 | 183 | 166 | 3 | 14 | 143 | 3 | 18 |
| 15 | 500 | 488 | 5 | 2 | 432 | 5 | 10 |
| 16 | 405 | 388 | 4 | 12 | 346 | 4 | 4 |
| 17 | 545 | 530 | 5 | 10 | 469 | 5 | 2 |
| 18 | 441 | 418 | 4 | 4 | 388 | 5 | 8 |
| IN | 3325 | 3168 | 36 | | 2852 | 37 | |
| TOTAL | 6722 | 6384 | 72 | | 5789 | 73 | |
Derby (The Belfry)
The Derby Golf Course is a great addition to a golf break, although often overshadowed by its more famous sister courses, the 6,057-yard par-69 track is an enjoyable golf course and truly one that players of all standards can thoroughly enjoy.
Not being the longest course, The Derby golf course still requires you to think your way round, and makes a nice change to the Brabazon and PGA National courses if you are staying at The Belfry for a couple of nights, or more.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 0 | 294 | 4 | 7 | 270 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | 0 | 370 | 4 | 5 | 350 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | 0 | 151 | 3 | 17 | 116 | 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 0 | 367 | 4 | 3 | 361 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 398 | 4 | 1 | 381 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 334 | 4 | 11 | 319 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 | 0 | 192 | 3 | 13 | 177 | 3 | 13 |
| 8 | 0 | 352 | 4 | 9 | 323 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | 0 | 307 | 4 | 15 | 267 | 4 | 15 |
| 10 | 0 | 382 | 4 | 8 | 342 | 4 | 8 |
| 11 | 0 | 201 | 3 | 18 | 184 | 3 | 18 |
| 12 | 0 | 403 | 4 | 6 | 345 | 4 | 6 |
| 13 | 0 | 499 | 5 | 14 | 480 | 5 | 14 |
| 14 | 0 | 438 | 4 | 2 | 409 | 5 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 372 | 4 | 12 | 355 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 | 0 | 180 | 3 | 16 | 164 | 3 | 16 |
| 17 | 0 | 402 | 4 | 10 | 338 | 4 | 10 |
| 18 | 0 | 415 | 4 | 4 | 392 | 5 | 4 |
PGA National (The Belfry)
Making its name as the only PGA Branded course in England, the PGA National Golf Course is building a reputation as being one of the top in the country. A host to two European Tour Events, the golf course is well cared for and the greens make for tricky putts which can catch out the less proficient players.
The inland-style of the PGA National course presents numerous challenges, including water and bunker hazards throughout its length. Those that will triumph over this track will need great shot accuracy and a keen eye for reading the fast greens, making it a tough golf course for even the most consistent of players.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 344 | 331 | 4 | 17 | 315 | 4 | 17 |
| 2 | 521 | 487 | 5 | 7 | 449 | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | 181 | 158 | 3 | 15 | 143 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 388 | 360 | 4 | 13 | 335 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 432 | 384 | 4 | 1 | 351 | 4 | 15 |
| 6 | 424 | 411 | 5 | 9 | 397 | 5 | 5 |
| 7 | 439 | 412 | 4 | 5 | 390 | 5 | 11 |
| 8 | 204 | 187 | 3 | 11 | 163 | 3 | 9 |
| 9 | 426 | 380 | 4 | 3 | 354 | 4 | 7 |
| OUT | 3359 | 3110 | 36 | | 2897 | 37 | |
| 10 | 479 | 428 | 5 | 8 | 402 | 5 | 4 |
| 11 | 183 | 159 | 3 | 12 | 141 | 3 | 18 |
| 12 | 546 | 521 | 5 | 2 | 482 | 5 | 2 |
| 13 | 402 | 401 | 4 | 6 | 362 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 | 423 | 385 | 4 | 4 | 362 | 4 | 8 |
| 15 | 178 | 148 | 3 | 16 | 142 | 3 | 16 |
| 16 | 326 | 320 | 4 | 18 | 311 | 4 | 12 |
| 17 | 376 | 320 | 4 | 10 | 293 | 4 | 14 |
| 18 | 367 | 361 | 4 | 14 | 343 | 4 | 10 |
| IN | 3280 | 3043 | 36 | | 2838 | 36 | |
| TOTAL | 6639 | 6153 | 72 | | 5735 | 73 | |
Accommodation
The 4* Belfry Hotel is an independent property boasting 324 well appointed rooms and an impressive array of on-site facilities including a number of bars and restaurants, a great range of leisure and corporate facilities and even its own on-site club in the Bel-Air Nightclub.
More information on accommodationThe Belfry Hotel offers 324 spacious guestrooms, with all the facilities and comforts you would expect from the prestigious golfing resort. Despite being set in 550 acres of beautiful English countryside the venue is not at all isolated, being just 10 miles from Birmingham with great motorway access.
Similarly The Belfry Hotel offers more than just golf with its fantastic AquaSpa offering quality treatments such as the ‘Fire & Ice’ experience, and great facilities including an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, gym and tennis courts.
The Belfry also has numerous dining options, with Sam’s Bar and Grill, the Café Bar and the Atrium providing a more relaxed environment, or for the fine dining experience of The French Restaurant, guests can reserve a table overlooking the Brabazon Golf Course for the top cuisine The Belfry has to offer. And if you are looking to extend your golf break late into the night, the on-site Bel-Air nightclub is the perfect place to relax after a long day on the golf course.
Did you know
The Brabazon Course has hosted the Ryder Cup on an unprecedented four occasions and is now home to the Quinn Insurance British. As for venue as a whole, The Belfry employ over 600 staff to ensure their guests have the best service possible.
Location
The Belfry is located in Wishaw, Warwickshire right in the heart of England. Surrounded by pleasant countryside the venue is also just 10 minutes north of the Birmingham NEC Centre.
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