The West Midlands brings together Ryder Cup golf at The Belfry, heathland rounds at Sutton Coldfield and Enville, and countryside resorts where you can play two different courses without changing hotels. The right choice depends on whether you want a headline championship round, a traditional club visit or a straightforward overnight golf break.
Here are ten venues worth considering, covering the wider West Midlands region, including Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. Use the comparisons below to choose your courses, then explore our golf breaks in England for accommodation and golf packages.
Where should you start? Choose The Belfry for Ryder Cup history, Forest of Arden or The Warwickshire for contrasting courses at one resort, and Hill Valley for a Shropshire escape. Sutton Coldfield, Little Aston, Kings Norton, Enville and Blackwell suit golfers building a tour around individual club rounds. JCB has restricted access and needs a different approach.
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These four venues combine a hotel with more than one course. A resort stay can simplify a two-round trip, but the course named in your package matters: a round on The Brabazon, for example, is a different booking from a round on The Belfry’s other layouts.
| Venue | Golf available | Why choose it? |
|---|---|---|
| The BelfryNorth-east of Birmingham | The Brabazon, PGA National and Derby: three 18-hole courses | A Ryder Cup venue with scope to combine a headline round with another course. |
| Forest of ArdenMeriden, Warwickshire | Arden and Aylesford: two 18-hole courses | Tournament pedigree on the Arden and a shorter alternative on the Aylesford. |
| The WarwickshireNear Warwick | Earls and Kings: two 18-hole courses, plus the nine-hole Castle course | Two distinct full-length layouts and a shorter option for practice or developing players. |
| Macdonald Hill ValleyWhitchurch, Shropshire | Emerald and Sapphire: two 18-hole courses | A countryside base with a substantial difference in length between its two courses. |
Four resort venues for a West Midlands golf break
1. The Brabazon at The Belfry
The Brabazon Course is the obvious starting point for golfers who want to play holes they recognise from television. Four Ryder Cups have given it a place in golfing history, with the short, tempting 10th and the demanding finish at the 18th providing much of the drama.
Its appeal goes beyond the famous shots. Water, bunkering and the positioning of the greens make club selection important throughout the round. Take tees that match your game rather than allowing the occasion to dictate them.
Trip fit: Make the Brabazon your centrepiece, then consider the PGA National or Derby for another round. Compare The Belfry golf packages and confirm which courses are included.
2. Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
The Forest of Arden golf courses offer 36 holes across two layouts. The Arden is the main championship test, with an English Open and British Masters history, mature oaks and water hazards that reward a considered approach.
The par-69 Aylesford is shorter than the par-72 Arden, making it a useful contrast on a two-round stay. Shorter does not mean you can ignore placement: its smaller greens still ask for controlled approaches.
Trip fit: A convenient choice for a varied overnight break near Birmingham Airport and the NEC. View Forest of Arden golf breaks to compare the accommodation and course combinations.
3. The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club
The Warwickshire is particularly useful when your group wants variety without driving between rounds. Its Earls course places an emphasis on accurate driving through tree-lined holes, with water adding to the decisions. The Kings has broader fairways and a more open, American-style parkland feel, although its lakes and undulating greens still demand attention.
The nine-hole Castle course adds a shorter option for developing golfers or an extra session working on approaches. Away from golf, nearby Warwick gives you another reason to extend the stay.
Trip fit: Choose a golf break at The Warwickshire if playing two different 18-hole courses is a priority.
4. Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
Hill Valley sits in Shropshire near the Welsh border. Its Emerald course is the longer challenge, combining rolling ground, mature trees and water. The closing hole keeps you thinking to the end, with water influencing both the tee shot and the approach.
The par-66 Sapphire is considerably shorter than the par-73 Emerald. That makes it worth considering for a less demanding round in terms of distance, though compact greens and awkward approaches still test your control.
Trip fit: Explore Hill Valley golf and hotel packages for a stay focused on the resort itself. It is farther from Birmingham than the other three options, so allow for that when planning arrival-day golf.
Five clubs to consider for a West Midlands golf tour
A club round offers a different experience from a hotel golf package. The following venues are worth researching for their courses, with visitor bookings subject to each club’s playing days, availability and requirements. An overnight stay elsewhere does not automatically include access to these clubs.
5. Sutton Coldfield Golf Club
Sutton Coldfield brings heathland character to a trip based around Birmingham. Set within Sutton Park, the course benefits from free-draining ground and a landscape that feels removed from the nearby city. Alister MacKenzie redesigned the course in 1919; the club later co-hosted the 2010 English Amateur Championship.
It is a strong choice if you want a traditional round alongside a resort visit. The turf is part of its appeal, but winter conditions and any playing restrictions should still be checked before travelling.
6. Kings Norton Golf Club
South of Birmingham, Kings Norton has three nine-hole loops that combine into different 18-hole rounds. That flexibility makes it an interesting option for a society day or a longer visit where you want more than one circuit of the same course.
The setting around Grade II-listed Weatheroak Hall adds character to the day, while a separate nine-hole par-three course offers a shorter test. Check the visitor arrangements for your chosen date, particularly if your group needs multiple tee times.
7. Little Aston Golf Club
Little Aston is a traditional private club in the Sutton Coldfield area, offering parkland golf and a distinctive putting course beside the clubhouse. It suits golfers who want to spend a full day enjoying one club rather than move between venues.
Allow time for the putting course and a relaxed finish after your round. Visitors are welcomed by arrangement, with certain days reserved for members, so establish availability before organising accommodation around it.
8. Enville Golf Club
Near Stourbridge, Enville offers two 18-hole courses: the Highgate and the Lodge. Both combine heathland with woodland, making this one of the most appealing choices in the region for golfers who enjoy tree-lined holes and a game built around positioning.
The sandy ground is another attraction, though it cannot guarantee conditions on a particular date. For a 36-hole visit, ask about access to both layouts and leave enough time for lunch and the second round rather than treating it as a quick add-on.
9. Blackwell Golf Club
Blackwell, in Worcestershire, is a compact 18-hole layout with five par threes that put the emphasis on good iron play. The routing brings you back close to the clubhouse after each nine, and the short transitions between holes make the round feel pleasantly connected.
It is worth considering for a smaller group that values a traditional club atmosphere. Visitor rounds and societies require prior arrangement; secure the golf before fixing the rest of your itinerary.
10. JCB Golf & Country Club: understand the access first
Robin Hiseman’s design at JCB has become one of Staffordshire’s most recognisable courses. Its island-green 17th is a striking par three, while the scale of the course provides a very different experience from the region’s older club layouts.
JCB is a private club with invitation-only membership. Members can host invited guests, and the lodges serve members and their guests. Treat it as an invitation-led opportunity rather than a standard visitor tee time or publicly bookable stay-and-play break. Arrange access before making any travel plans around a round here.
Where to stay and how much travel time to allow
If your priority is two rounds and an easy overnight stay, start with the four resorts above. Another option farther west is Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, which combines an 18-hole course with a Shropshire hotel base near Ironbridge.
Indicative driving times from central Birmingham
Use these broad estimates to plan the shape of your trip. They assume generally clear roads, are not live route timings, and exclude stops, check-in and practice time.
- The Belfry: approximately 25–40 minutes.
- Forest of Arden: approximately 30–45 minutes.
- The Warwickshire: approximately 40–60 minutes.
- Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort: approximately 50–70 minutes.
- Macdonald Hill Valley: approximately 75–100 minutes.
Allow extra time around Birmingham’s motorway junctions and for weekday traffic. For a club tour, group rounds geographically: Sutton Coldfield and Little Aston fit the northern side of Birmingham, while Kings Norton and Blackwell suit a route to the south. Hill Valley works better as its own countryside stay than as a quick transfer from a Birmingham city hotel.
Choosing a golf package
Compare the named courses, number of rounds, room arrangements and meals before deciding on price alone. For a group, agree whether everyone wants the toughest course or whether a shorter second round would make the trip more enjoyable. Add buggies, practice time and any off-site rounds to the conversation when you enquire.
West Midlands golf courses: frequently asked questions
Which West Midlands venues offer hotel stays and golf together?
The Belfry, Forest of Arden, The Warwickshire and Macdonald Hill Valley all combine hotel accommodation with multiple golf courses. Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is another option with an 18-hole course. Check the individual package to see which rounds, meals and extras are included.
Which courses should less experienced golfers consider?
Hill Valley’s shorter Sapphire course and Forest of Arden’s Aylesford are worth comparing if distance is a concern. The Warwickshire’s nine-hole Castle course provides a shorter alternative to its full-length layouts. Course length is only one factor: suitable tees, confidence around hazards and any handicap requirements also matter.
Can visitors book a round at JCB?
JCB operates as a private club with invitation-only membership and access for invited guests. It should not be treated as a normal public tee-time booking. Confirm an invitation and the club’s arrangements before booking travel or accommodation.
When is the best time for a West Midlands golf break?
Late spring through early autumn offers longer daylight for two-round trips. Golf is also played outside that period, but weather, maintenance, ground conditions and buggy restrictions can affect your plans. For a winter visit, ask about current course conditions rather than relying on a general promise of year-round play.
Is this guide limited to Birmingham and the West Midlands county?
No. It covers the wider West Midlands region, including courses in Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire. Some venues are close to Birmingham; others, particularly Hill Valley, need a longer journey. Choose your hotel around the courses you most want to play.
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