It took us two attempts, but we finally got to Edgbaston Golf Club for the NCG Top 100s Tour in 2024, and the sun was shining down!
Four weeks on from our original date at Edgbaston – one that had to be postponed due to torrential rain – we came back to the West Midlands, with the venue fitting in nicely with our other events in the region.
There are four sets of tees at Edgbaston, and although the Whites are only just over 6,100 yards, due to the curse being a Par 69, it puts up a tough test. It plays with a Course Rating of 71.0 – making it two shots harder than its par. From the Yellows, which comes in at 5,800 yards, the Course Rating of 69.3 is just above par.
The Ladies play from the Red tees at Edgbaston. At 5,400 yards, and as a Par 72, the layout has a Course Rating of 72.4 for the Ladies. There are three extra par 5s, with the 2nd, 8th and 10th all giving the ladies an extra shot. The Blues are the shortest tees, playing at just 4,330 yards and with a par of 65.
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What is the course like and what are the best holes?
When you see that the designer of a golf course is Harry Colt – no matter where that course is in the country – you know that it will be a great layout, and a solid test of anyone’s golf. That is exactly what the set up is like at Edgbaston, of course…
It is a course that is pretty, but difficult. In recent years, the bunkers have been restored to how Colt originally wanted them to be, while the greens are small, demanding efficient and accurate iron play and those who fail that test are going to find themselves among swales, run-offs, and fiendish places from which to try and find par.
The short 3rd hole is one of the best early on, with a long chute of birch trees on both side making you feel like you are somewhat trapped. It is played to an off-tilt green with bunkers perfectly positioned to find any shot that doesn’t safely come to rest on the putting surface. The tree-lined theme continues throughout the round, though some holes are much wider than you might give them credit for on the tee.
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The start of the back nine is arguably the toughest section on the course. The bunkers that lie 60 yards from the green catch out plenty at the 10th, a hole that comes in at 457 yards from the tips, while the next is described on the club website as the ‘easiest seven on the course’. It’s a par 4 of just 290 yards. You must hit over a lake and a brook on the sharp, dog-leg left par 4 13th, and it isn’t until the 17th than you play a par 5 – the only one on the course.
What did our competitors think of Edgbaston?
Looking for other opinions on Edgbaston? Check out what some of our players had to say about this stunning venue here:
“Although short, it is a great test and I thoroughly enjoyed it!” – Steve Saunders
“A great day out, and a great place to come and enjoy with some friends.” – Roy Parkes
What about the off-course facilities?
Although there is not a driving range at Edgbaston Golf Club, there is still plenty of space for you to warm up prior to taking to the course. There are a pair of hitting nets to warm up the swing, along with a great short game area that features a green with several flags to aim for, along with two bunkers of different heights and depths, to work on those sand saves. There is also a putting green, which offers subtle contours and a variety of putts, alongside the opening tee box.
The clubhouse is based inside the glorious Edgbaston Hall, which stands tall among the trees to make it a glorious setting. The inside is just as beautiful as the outside, and it is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a game of golf around Colt’s classic design.
How can you play at Edgbaston?
Tee times are available every day of the week for visitors at Edgbaston, apart from on Saturdays – due to it being the members’ competition day.
You can check out the green fees for a game at Edgbaston here, and you can book yourself in for a round by visiting the club’s booking site here.
Edgbaston is one of several cracking venues in the West Midlands. It is within six miles of the city centre of Birmingham, in close order of both Edgbaston Cricket Stadium and the Edgbaston Priory Club.
- You can play at Edgbaston on the NCG Top 100s Tour on May 7th. Click here to find out more.
- Edgbaston has been teamed up with Sherwood Forest and Beau Desert on the 2025 NCG Top 100s Tour. Check our Midlands Swing out here.
- Keep up to date with the ever-expanding 2025 NCG Top 100s Tour schedule here.
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Get in touch with Edgbaston
For more information about the club and course, visit the club’s website.
To get in touch with Edgbaston, you can call them on 0121 454 1736, or you can send them an email via this link. You can also get in touch the club via the contact form on their website, which can be found here.
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