Whittington Heath Golf Club

Tamworth Rd,

Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9PW

  • Office

    +44 (0)1543 432 317
  • Pro shop

    +44 (0)1543 432 261
  • Fax

    +44 (0)1543 433 962
  • Golf pro

    Mike Raj (Club Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined heathland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland and open rural countryside.

  • Designer:

    Current design by English course architect Harry Colt (1927).

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6510
6135
5686
Par
70
70
72
SSS or slope
71
70
72

Location

Latitude:

52.662625

Longitude:

-1.783497

How to get there:

2.5 mi SE of Lichfield / 20 mi N of Birmingham centre.

Whittington Heath Golf Club

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1886

Whittington Heath Golf Club is home to a well-rated and pleasantly testing golf course. This tree-lined heathland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge and usually good upkeep contribute to the appeal of this well-crafted design. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

List of courses: Around Birmingham, Eng

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays; only members and their invited guests on weekends.

Must book in advance. Proof of handicap required.

Green fees

Contact club for green fee details.

Other information

Players generally walk this course. One golf cart is available for hire for medical reasons.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

Whittington Heath Golf Club is located just outside the city of Lichfield, which is noted for its impressive three-spired medieval cathedral. The city is also the birthplace of Samuel Johnson ("Dr Johnson"), the writer, poet, essayist and moralist who wrote the first authoritative Dictionary of the English Language.

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