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.
The championship course, 7,302 yards, Harry Colt's 1926 masterpiece refined by Ernie Els, hosts the BMW PGA Championship annually.
Colt's original 1924 design at 6,201 yards, a more accessible but equally clever test requiring precision over distance.
Opened in 1990, designed by John Jacobs with Gary Player and Bernard Gallacher, a modern parkland layout at 7,004 yards.