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The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The only golf club to host the Ryder Cup four times: 1985, 1989, 1993, and 2002, on the Brabazon Course that Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas laid out in the 1970s. The land was a Knights Templar manor until 1277; Jimmy Burns opened a 59-room hotel here in 1960. Seve Ballesteros drove the par-4 10th in 1978, a shot the house still talks about.
- 468 rooms
- Opened 1960
- Neighborhood: Wishaw
- Architect: Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas
About The Belfry Hotel & Resort
- Originally a 13th-century manor of the Knights Templar until they were expelled from England in 1277.
- The only golf venue in the world to host the Ryder Cup four times, in 1985, 1989, 1993, and 2002, on the Brabazon Course designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas.
- Seve Ballesteros famously drove the par-4 10th hole during the 1978 Hall International, a shot still celebrated in Belfry golf lore today.
History
Originally a 13th-century manor of the Knights Templar, the property was converted into a hotel with 59 rooms in 1960 by Jimmy Burns. It gained global fame as the only venue to host four Ryder Cups (1985, 1989, 1993, 2002) following its redevelopment into a premier golf destination in the 1970s. Recently expanded with the addition of the Brabazon House wing, it remains a cornerstone of European golf history.
Restaurants and bars
- Brabazon Bar — Bar
- Sam's Bar & Kitchen — Bar · Burgers, sharing plates and lighter bites
Experiences
- Sam's Terrace Sessions — Live music, sunset views and summer drinks on Sam's Terrace with an outdoor bar, held every Saturday.
- Corporate & Group Golf Days — Corporate golf days at The Belfry, with golf on The Brabazon and England's Best Golf Course.
Amenities
- Three world-class golf courses including the legendary Brabazon course
- The Belfry Spa offering luxury treatments and thermal experiences
- The Ryder Grill and multiple on-site bars and restaurants
- Extensive leisure club with a swimming pool and fitness facilities
- State-of-the-art events and conference spaces
- Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging points
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Kids' club
- Pet-friendly
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