The Belfry
Introduction '''The Belfry''' is a golf resort and hotel in Wishaw, Warwickshire, close to Sutton Coldfield, England, located approximately 8 miles from the centre of Birmingham. It was acquired by KSL Capital Partners in August 2012.The resort has three golf courses. The Brabazon Course is the main tournament course, and the others are the PGA National and The Derby. The headquarters of The Professional Golfers' Association are also located there, along with a 4-star hotel, tennis courts and a leisure spa.The Belfry has hosted the Ryder Cup on four occasions and has staged numerous European Tour events.In 2013, The Belfry underwent a comprehensive £26 million renovation of all bedrooms, meeting rooms, public spaces and other amenities. There was also a general uplift on the whole grounds appearance, including a new lobby entrance. The hotel remained open during the renovations and they were successfully completed. Further work has since been undertaken to improve other areas of the resort, including the spa. Sam's Bar, named after Scottish golfer and 2002 Ryder Cup Captain Sam Torrance, was also refurbished and renamed to Sam's Club House.The Belfry won the World's Best Golf Hotel 2019 at the World Golf Awards, Abu Dhabi.
Awards The Belfry has won a number of awards including:* England's Leading Golf Resort 2015* England's Leading Golf Resort 2011* England's Leading Golf Resort 2004
Ryder Cup YearWinner Score2002  Europe15½12½1993  United States15131989  Europe ''Tie; Europe retains Cup''14141985  Europe16½11½
European Tour YearTournamentWinner2023  Betfred British Masters   Daniel Hillier2022 Betfred British Masters   Thorbjørn Olesen2021 Betfred British Masters  Richard Bland2020 ISPS Handa UK Championship  Rasmus Højgaard 2008 Quinn Insurance British Masters  Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño 2007 Quinn Direct British Masters  Lee Westwood 2006 Quinn Direct British Masters  Johan Edfors 2003 Benson & Hedges International Open  Paul Casey 2002 Benson & Hedges International Open  Ángel Cabrera 2001 Benson & Hedges International Open  Henrik Stenson 2000 Benson & Hedges International Open  José María Olazábal 1992 Murphy's English Open  Vicente Fernández 1991 NM English Open  David Gilford 1990 NM English Open  Mark James 1989 NM English Open  Mark James 1983 State Express Classic  Hugh Baiocchi 1982 State Express English Classic  Greg Norman 1981 State Express Classic  Rodger Davis 1980 Mazda Cars English Classic  Manuel Piñero 1979 Lada English Golf Classic  Seve Ballesteros
References
External links *  The Belfry Official site