City golf club will not move to fourth home
27th January, 2012 by Alistair Dunsmuir
One of the most famous golf clubs in England will stay in its present location – less than two miles from the centre of Birmingham – after it negotiated a long-term lease to stay on the valuable site.
Edgbaston Golf Club, which describes itself as ‘Birmingham’s most prestigious golf club’ has moved twice before. In 1896 it was based at Warley Woods, but moved to Tennal Hall in 1910, and then again to its present location at Edgbaston Park in 1937, when it was opened by the then prime minister, Neville Chamberlain. Had the club not agreed the lease extension with Calthorpe Estates, it would probably have had to move again.
Adam Grint, general manager of Edgbaston Golf Club, said: “We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to continue occupation of this unique city centre golfing location.
“Agreeing a lease of 99 years represents an enormous milestone for us and secures the longevity and existence of this premier private members’ club for future generations.
“In recent years we have invested heavily in the course, introducing a new drainage and irrigation system, which is helping to put Edgbaston on the radar as a winter golf destination for visiting golfers and societies. The greens have never been in better shape and we have a thriving club that continues to attract more players, and in particular juniors and young professionals from the local residential and business community.”
