Shirley Golf Club

read moreHere at Shirley Golf Club we have designed a scheme that makes playing golf more accessible and affordable. This scheme is more cost effective than paying green fees, trying to find a game at the last minute, and you can enjoy the benefits of being a member rather than just a visitor. Competitions are arranged for this membership category to provide an introduction to our full members and to encourage competitiveness. You can enjoy the clubs facilities without restriction and will be actively encouraged to do so.

read moreFull details can be found on each event's entry form. You can select and pay for your preferred tee time online. When booking a team event, you are required to enter the names and CDH numbers of all players and pay online. If you encounter any problems, please email the contact name listed next to each open. The result of each event will be posted shortly after conclusion. We also host a number of golf events that are FREE to enter for members and visitors during the playing season, which will be published here.

read moreThe academy is based at Shirley Golf Club located in the River Blythe Valley just 500 yards from junction 4 of the M42. Here at the academy we aim to deliver the very best service in golf instruction and custom fitting using the latest technology. We endeavour to provide a diverse range of instructional programmes to suit every players needs, from the absolute beginner to the avid competitor. With the facilities on offer and the help of our P.G.A qualified coaches you are able to build a better golf swing and have your equipment customised to your specific needs for improved performance.

read moreThe system's integrated drawing tools and comparison options allow you to understand your golf swing at a whole new level and compare yourself to some of the games greatest players! The VFit™ systems in place at the academy provide a comprehensive set of tools for our fitters to track each player's club head, shaft or ball performance. Shot plotting with 13 different colours make tracking average values easy. The software's built in functions also allow the creation of models demonstrating optimum ball performance.

read moreBeware of a slice off the tee as you will be caught up behind large trees. Approach shots landing short of the long narrow green tend to kick to the right, shots sent out to the left may find the water which borders this first hole.

read moreJoseph Leek, a low handicap golfer, Eric (my beloved father) and Reginald Leek were longstanding members of North Worcestershire Golf Club at a time when most clubs had a quota on the number of Jewish golfers they would admit, some clubs certainly but furtively had a nil quota. Joseph Leek moved to live in Solihull, almost opposite a well-known established golf club, very convenient you might think, although his application was backed by two members - it was rejected. In those days circa 1950 a system of blackballing was used in clubs, each membership interviewer had a black and a white ball, the black was put anonymously into the bag if you rejected the applicant, no comeback and no reason was forthcoming or deemed necessary.

read moreThe children each receive a Junior Golf Passport outlining and certifying the various elements of the course, and are given a "Special Golfers" cap with their star performer awarded a gold certificate. Each year a School Group is chosen to receive an engraved School of the Year Trophy. The continuity of the programme has been assured by the generosity of our club members and local and national funders. We also benefit from the help of the English Federation of Disability Sports, the Golf Foundation and England Golf.

read moreWe have an excellent mix of both competitive and social golf members of all abilities, in both our men's and ladies' sections. Our excellent clubhouse facilities are available to all members and their family and friends are always welcome at the club. The club has a varied and well supported social calendar which is open to all. Payments can be made by Direct Debit over 12 months or pro rata depending on the type of membership. For those wishing to join as full members, any joining fee may be paid in four annual payments.