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Wentworth Club - West Course

The iconic championship course that hosts the BMW PGA Championship and demands reverence from every golfer who steps foot on Burma Road.

About the Course

Wentworth's West Course stands as one of Europe's most prestigious golf experiences, a masterpiece first crafted by Harry Colt in 1926 and refined by Ernie Els with a £13 million makeover. Set within a magnificent 700-hectare estate adorned with rhododendrons, ancient woodland of pine and birch, and the iconic castellated clubhouse, this isn't merely a golf course—it's a pilgrimage. The routing meanders through a tony Surrey heathland landscape, with dramatic elevation changes, strategically placed bunkers, and the infamous par-5 closing holes that have decided European Tour championships for decades. The West remains utterly uncompromising: long at 7,302 yards from the back tees, featuring SubAir technology that keeps greens lightning-fast year-round, and demanding both precision driving through corridor-like fairways and exceptional course management. Every hole tells a story, from the signature par-3 2nd with its dramatic valley approach to the thrilling par-5 18th that fronts water—a finishing stretch that epitomizes championship golf.

Why It's Great for Groups
  • Hosts the annual BMW PGA Championship, Europe's flagship professional tour event, making it hallowed ground for every European golfer
  • Original Harry Colt design meets modern excellence—the West remains a true test despite contemporary upgrades and now features cutting-edge SubAir greens technology
  • Unmatched exclusivity and service standards: a magnificent 1920s clubhouse, mandatory caddies, and white-glove treatment that defines refined golf
  • The dramatic par-5 closing stretch (17-18) is one of professional golf's most thrilling finishes, where tournament victories are decided
  • Walking through fairways shaped by generations of golfing legends—Seve, Faldo, McIlroy, and countless others have etched their names into this course's lore
Courses on Property
West Course18 holes · Par 73

The championship course, 7,302 yards, Harry Colt's 1926 masterpiece refined by Ernie Els, hosts the BMW PGA Championship annually.

East Course18 holes · Par 68

Colt's original 1924 design at 6,201 yards, a more accessible but equally clever test requiring precision over distance.

Edinburgh Course18 holes · Par 72

Opened in 1990, designed by John Jacobs with Gary Player and Bernard Gallacher, a modern parkland layout at 7,004 yards.

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Key Details
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Green Fees
$265–$487/person est.
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Walking Friendly
Cart recommended
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Caddies Available
Yes
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Best Time to Visit
Late summer through early autumn (August-September) offers the best weather and course conditions, though the peak BMW PGA Championship week (typically May) is when the West is at tournament-ready perfection. Spring (April-May) and early autumn (September-October) provide pleasant weather with fewer crowds. Avoid winter months (November-February) when conditions are damp and daylight limited. The course closes periodically for maintenance.
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