Golf Courses Near Birmingham

The Belfry, near Sutton Coldfield, is the best-known golf venue in the Midlands. Its Brabazon Course, designed by Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss, opened in 1977. The Belfry has hosted the Ryder Cup four times, in 1985, 1989, 1993 and 2002, which is more than any other venue. It is also home to the PGA's headquarters, and it now has three courses. For more big-event venues, read our guide to championship golf courses.

Around Sutton Coldfield and Cannock Chase, the sandy soil, pine and heather recall the Surrey heathland. Little Aston, at Streetly, opened in 1908 on a course by Harry Vardon. Beau Desert, near Cannock, is a heathland course by Herbert Fowler, who also designed Walton Heath. Sutton Coldfield Golf Club is one of the older clubs in the area. Visitor access varies, so check each club first. For options to the north-west, see golf courses near Wolverhampton.

Most courses around Birmingham are parkland, with trees framing the holes. Our guide to the best parkland golf courses explains the style. In Warwickshire, Stratford-on-Avon Golf Club suits a day that mixes golf and sightseeing.

For public golf, Cocks Moors Woods, in Kings Heath, is run by the city council. Our pay and play guide explains how booking works, and our driving range guide is a good first step for newcomers.

Birmingham sits at the centre of the road and rail network, which makes it a handy base. East of the city, see golf courses near Coventry and golf courses near Leicester. For the north-west, see golf courses near Manchester, and for the south-west, golf courses near Bristol.