Wentworth is a lucrative golf club located in Virginia Water, Surrey, which has hosted the BMW PGA Championship every year since 2005.
Before the 2005 edition of the BMW PGA Championship, Wentworth was the venue for the event’s previous iterations: the Volvo PGA Championship and Whyte and Mackay PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy, Billy Horschel, Shane Lowry, Tyrrell Hatton, Francesco Molinari, and Luke Donald are all previous winners at the famous Surrey venue.
Now the European Ryder Cup headquarters, Wentworth is regarded as one of England’s golfing jewels, and here, The Golfing Gazette tells you all you need to know about the 63-hole resort.
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Wentworth Golf location
Where is Wentworth Golf Club?
Wentworth is located in Virginia Water, Surrey. The nearest clubs include Sunningdale, Queenwood and Foxhills.
Nearest airport to Wentworth Golf Club
London Heathrow is the nearest airport to Wentworth, just 10.3 miles away. Depending on traffic, the journey takes 20 minutes.
Nearest train station to Wentworth Golf Club
The closest train station is Virginia Water, although fans can travel to Ascot or Sunningdale and pick up the free shuttle bus.
Wentworth Golf Club housing estate
The estate surrounding Wentworth Golf Club is lucrative, and several high-profile celebrities live there. Sir Elton John, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Sir Nick Faldo, and Sir Cliff Richard have all called the estate home.
How to play Wentworth Golf Club
Is Wentworth Golf Club private?
Yes, Wentworth is a private members club.
Wentworth Golf Club green fees
Wentworth Golf Club doesn’t allow outsider green fees. Members or guests are the only ones eligible to play. To play the infamous West Course, guest green fees start at £195 in the winter and £360 in the summer. The cost includes a caddie.
How much is membership at Wentworth Golf Club?
The membership price rose considerably in 2015 after a Thai consortium, Reignwood, bought Wentworth.
The debenture is £175,000, while the annual subscription is £16,000.
How many courses does Wentworth Golf Club have?
Wentworth has four courses: the West Course, where the BMW PGA Championship is played; the East Course; the Edinburgh Course; and the Executive Course.
Tournaments at Wentworth Golf Club
BMW PGA Championship
The BMW PGA Championship is the DP World Tour’s flagship event and is held at Wentworth every year.
Ryder Cup
Wentworth held the tenth Ryder Cup in 1953. The USA ran out narrow winners, beating Europe by a point.
HSBC Match-play
The European Tour’s 2006 HSBC World Match Play was held at Wentworth. Paul Casey ran out victorious in a field which included Tiger Woods.
Wentworth Golf Club course record
The West Course record is 62, which has been recorded three times.
Who designed Wentworth Golf Club?
Harry Colt and Ernie Else designed the West Course. Colt also designed the East Course.
John Jacobs designed the Edinburgh Course.
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