WilcoYHF Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi All,I'm moving to Birmingham from Dublin in the next month. Can anyone recommend some golf clubs in the west midlands to me. I'd say price is the biggest factor I wouldn't be too keen on paying more than £700 for membership. Also if anyone knows of any clubs that have fees for under 30's that would be great.Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 There are lots of options for you but as I said in the other thread some more info would be useful about where you will be working before I could recommend (I have played about 90% of the courses in the West Mids over the years) If you prefer not to say too much about your personal circumstances on the thread feel free to PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Boldmere is cheap as chips . It's not the greatest course mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Lickey Hills up by me is alright, nice surroundings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villamark Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Brother is a mamber of Gay Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilcoYHF Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'll probably get an apartment in the city centre and I'll be working throughout the greater Birmingham area. Anywhere within a radius of 30 miles/30 mins drive would be fine. Cost is the main priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Copt Heath - ok if you are 70+ Shirley - snooty Lickey Hills - municipal but nice and challenging £12 per round Belfry - over rated Forest of Arden - Arden course lovely back 9, not cheap Little Aston - exclusive expensive Edgbaston - historic elegance Stonebridge - affordable not bad Barston - as above Olton - ok Robin Hood - ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted January 15, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 15, 2013 Handsworth, if you can get the invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 DON'T go to Purley Chase over by Nuneaton. The place is still operational but looks like wasteground. Grass on the fairway is close to a foot long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'll probably get an apartment in the city centre and I'll be working throughout the greater Birmingham area. Anywhere within a radius of 30 miles/30 mins drive would be fine. Cost is the main priority. 30 mins out of the city centre is probably about 2 miles on a bad day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Edgbaston is gorgeous - don't play much myself but had a few rounds there with a friend a while ago. I think it was around £500 a year 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Edgbaston is very nice and close to city centre. Don't know about fees though I would think not too cheap. Ask Johnny Giles he is a member there! Moseley is also a nice course, again not too far out of city centre. A bit further south you have gay hill, kings norton, ladbrook park. All lovely courses, gay hill used to have good social too. I could go on as there are lots of options but if I were you I would pay and play quite a few to begin with then go for your own preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 15, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 15, 2013 There are loads of options - play a few then decide. What's your rush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilcoYHF Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I will definitely be playing a few first before choosing one just trying to find out which clubs have the best reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Can recommend Fulford, Edgbaston, Copt Heath, Ladbrook and Olton. Shirley appear to have a great offer on at the moment too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted January 16, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 16, 2013 Forest of Arden was always lovely back on he day but its years since I've played golf up in the midlands. Always hated the belfry but that's probably because I always played so badly there (and I'm guessing it doesn't meet you "affordable" criteria anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Forest of Arden is still a great day out (Arden Course) Belfry over rated, surly staff and grubby changing rooms for the money you pay Gay Hill is a good shout for about £24 / round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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