Warwickshire
The Warwickshire Union of Golf Clubs was formed in 1906 so it’s been looking after the interests of golfers in the region for over a century. There are currently just under 50 clubs affiliated to the Union which itself is one of ten Unions in membership of the Midland Golf Union. Warwickshire Ladies’ County Golf Association was established in 1900, with eight clubs represented on the inaugural committee. The following year, there were fifteen regions participating in county golf throughout England and Wales and Warwickshire ladies played matches against Gloucestershire, Kent, Lincolnshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Yorkshire. The 18 holes that stand head and shoulders above all others in the county are the Brabazon at The Belfry, scene of four Ryder Cup matches between 1985 and 2002. Often ranked within the Top 100 courses in Great Britain & Ireland, the layout is one of three courses that are set out within the 550-acre grounds of a 324-bedroom hotel. Our Warwickshire Best in County golf course rankings were updated in September 2023. Click here to read the story.
The Belfry (Brabazon)
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
The Belfry (Brabazon)
The Brabazon course at The Belfry doesn’t need introducing. This course has played host to more Ryder Cups than any other course on the planet – four in total.
Sutton Coldfield Golf Club
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Sutton Coldfield Golf Club
Sutton Coldfield Golf Club co-hosted the English Amateur Championships in 2010 and this free draining heathland layout is unusually configured with consecutive par fives at the 5th, 6th and 7th holes.
Forest of Arden (Arden)
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Forest of Arden (Arden)
Despite the fact that the Arden is a modern golf course, Steel has blended the layout nicely into the natural landscape here at the Forest of Arden
Ladbrook Park
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Ladbrook Park
The 144-acre undulating parkland course at Ladbrook Park Golf Club was designed by Harry Colt and features a canny brook which for the unwary golfer comes into play on 11 holes.
Copt Heath
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Copt Heath
Founded in 1907, Copt Heath Golf Club is a mixture of park and heathland with holes lined by mature and grand trees waiting to catch the wayward drive.
Robin Hood
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Robin Hood
Founded in 1893, Robin Hood Golf Club moved to its present location in 1913 allowing its members to enjoy a course fashioned by Harry Colt. Recent bunkering improvements have elevated this mature parkland layout to a new level.
Handsworth
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Handsworth
Founded in 1895, Handsworth Golf Club moved to its present location the following year. “Skilfully remodelled by Mr. Colt in 1920,” wrote Darwin. “Since the soil is good and light, Handsworth makes a capital winter course.”
