Blackwell Golf Club

18 hole Herbert Fowler & Tom Simpson designed course in the West Midlands. Founded 1893

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No two days better encapsulate the spirit of our club than the Blackwell Foursomes, and this year was another superb event.

Congratulations to the Wigorns on winning for the third time, defeating Deal in a thrilling final in which all three games went the distance.

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Preparations are underway for tomorrow's Blackwell Foursomes, our 5th hosting of the event.

The off-course experience is every bit as enjoyable as the golf these next few days, and we look forward to welcoming back eight clubs and societies we consider great friends.

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Our current 15th was originally our 1st green in the Harry Colt layout. A dramatic back-to-front camber punishes loose approach shots. A four here almost feels like a birdie.

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It's International Wine Day and we are proud to highlight our extensive cellar. With nearly two thousand bottles in stock, our selection heavily favours French clarets. A flat ten pound markup ensures our members receive remarkable value on every bottle.

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A prime example of why playing here feels effortless. Short walks from tee to green define our layout.

If you want to enjoy our peaceful parkland course this summer you can book using the link below - https://t.co/J1Ip55RXzy

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"As a club, it has no peer." Words used to describe us after Ran Morrissett's visit last year from Golf Club Atlas.

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It's just under one month until we host the fifth Blackwell Foursomes: our celebration of everything we love about the game. We're welcoming 48 golfers from clubs and societies around the UK and beyond for two days of matchplay golf, food, drink and camaraderie.

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Name a better clubhouse and course relationship. We’ll wait...

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Spring ASMR

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For those who can't remember what our 3rd looked like before our tree removal programme started, here you go. A before and after.

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One of Tom Simpson's original greens, our 14th offers the opportunity to use the contours to your advantage with the slope on the right side, but a mishit approach is quickly punished, especially when right of the green.

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12th at Augusta anyone?

Our members are often proud to cite the similarities our 13th hole shares with 'Golden Bell', having been played by Bobby Jones in 1930 after he lifted The Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool.

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One reason our clubhouse atmosphere is so well known? Its location on the course.

Overlooking the 9th and 18th greens, and sitting right between the 1st and 10th tees, there's always a buzz - before, during, and after the round.

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The best time of year has arrived. Longer days. Lighter evenings. And finally, enough daylight for a quick nine after work.

Just don't rely on our clock to get you to the tee on time. It is right twice a day, and frankly, that seems good enough for us.

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Our SI 1 and the beginning of a stretch where ball striking becomes crucial in maintaining a good score or closing out a match.

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This aerial of our 5th may soften the aggressive undulations of the green, but it clearly highlights the extensive tree removal over the back.

The view now opens beautifully down the 6th.

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Keeping a parkland course open and on full greens throughout winter is no small task.

Ben and his team have worked tirelessly against the elements to keep the course playable, all while overseeing a programme of bunker upgrades.

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Our tree removal programme is already paying dividends, as seen here on the 17th, catching the first light of the morning.

That extra sunlight will help us produce firmer greens with stronger, healthier grass coverage resulting in better playing surfaces throughout the year.

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Our opening stretch doesn't give you a moment to settle. Survive this stretch with your card intact, and you’re set for a great round.

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A view from our 1st green down the 16th. Eighteen months ago, this would have been hidden by trees. Just one more benefit of our tree removal programme.