1 Night, 2 Rounds
The Derby Course at The Belfry offers a delightful parkland experience appealing to golfers of all skill levels. Nestled in the heart of Warwickshire this course is easily accessible from Birmingham and surrounding areas.
While not as famous as its Ryder Cup hosting siblings it provides a solid test of golf. The course is a visually appealing layout with well maintained fairways and greens. It presents a fantastic option for those looking to add variety to their Belfry experience.
The course provides a pleasant parkland challenge with varied tee options to suit different handicaps and is known for its well designed layout offering a fair test for all golfers. The parkland setting features mature trees and strategically placed bunkers demanding accurate play.
1 Night, 2 Rounds
1 Night, 2 Rounds
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2 Nights, 2 Rounds
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3 Nights, 3 Rounds
3 Nights, 3 Rounds
The Dave Thomas designed Derby Course at The Belfry was opened alongside the Brabazon in 1977, and while it might not rank alongside the two championship courses at the resort, it’s an excellent alternative for higher handicappers, or for those looking for a more relaxing experience than a round on a long championship course.
With a par of 69 and a more manageable total yardage of 6,099 yards, the Derby can be enjoyed by any standard of golfer, with fewer hazards in play than on the PGA National and Brabazon Courses.
Did You Know? The Derby Course at The Belfry was named after the Earl of Derby. In a similar vein, the more famous Brabazon Course was named after Lord Brabazon of Tara.
Signature Hole – No. 16: Par 3, 180 yards (Yellow Tees)
The 16th on the Derby Course is a picturesque par 3 which demands a solid tee shot thanks in large part to the water hazard that guards the left hand side of the green, as well as the bunker that guards the right. The kidney shaped green offers many pin positions, some of which can be really treacherous if you have designs on taking on the pin. Playing safely for the centre of the green is the prudent play here and par is always a good score.
| Par | 69 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Peter Alliss & Dave Thomas |
| Opened for play | 1977 |
| Yellow | Par 69 | 6,057 yards | SSS 71 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Par 71 | 5,573 yards | SSS 71 |
Phillip
✓13 May 2026
We found the Derby course not to difficult and the layout was nice and flat making it a comfortable walk for myself being a senior citizen.
Gary
✓13 May 2026
Nice condition and we all enjoyed the round and the relaxed feeling we had playing it.
John
✓9 May 2026
This is a poor course and not up to the standard we expected at a resort such a the Belfry. A disapppinting day. We will not be returning to the Belfry
Allan
✓7 May 2026
Really good 👍
Andrew
✓3 May 2026
Again staff extremely helpful and telling us all about the course
Martine
✓3 May 2026
Nice course and well looked after, good to play this before you go on the PGA or Brabazon course!!
Trevor
✓1 May 2026
Vicki
✓29 Apr 2026
We had had a longish journey so a relatively straight forward course to start our stay was welcome.
Oliver
✓29 Apr 2026
Easy course but in lovely condition. Would recommend to anyone.
Kieran
✓27 Apr 2026
Perfect course to play for a warm up round. Forgiving and relaxed.
