Sutton Coldfield Golf Club, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Sutton Coldfield Golf Club is generally recognised as one of the most prestigious clubs in the Midlands. The current course was originally designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie (a partner in the renown in Colt, MacKenzie and Alison design partnership) the work was completed in 1924 using the same principles used later at Augusta National and Royal Melbourne. Sutton Coldfield provides a good combination of woodland and heathland golf. Mature oaks provide tight lines on holes nearer the clubhouse, whilst in mid-round the fairways are more open but fringed with thick gorse and heather. The nature of the heathland makes this course one of the best if not the best all year free draining course within a radius of 50 miles. In November each year, two substitute holes of a similar standard to the remainder of the course, replace the 2nd and 9th holes which are subject to weather problems. For example, in February 2002 some 90mm of rain fell on the course which was only closed for two days ... temporary greens were not used at all during this time. Visitors are welcome at all times except when there is a club competition, or Tuesday mornings which is reserved for members.

Clubhouse with Bar, Catering, Looker Rooms with Shower facilities. Professional Shop. Golf Practice Facilities.