
Pype Hayes Course
Pype Hayes Golf Club
About this course
Pype Hayes Golf Club sits in Sutton Coldfield on the northern edge of Birmingham, occupying parkland that forms part of the larger Pype Hayes Park. The course layout makes use of gently rolling terrain typical of the West Midlands, with mature trees lining many fairways and providing definition to the routing. The land's municipal park setting means the course shares its surroundings with public green space, giving it an accessible, community-oriented character. The attribution to Bobby Jones as architect requires clarification, as the legendary American amateur is not documented as having designed courses in England. The course more likely dates to the early-to-mid twentieth century and was developed by a local designer or committee, a common practice for municipal and public-access courses of that era. The layout reflects straightforward parkland principles: tree-lined holes, modest elevation changes, and a routing that works within the constraints of public land. Pype Hayes serves primarily as an accessible venue for everyday golfers in the Birmingham area. The course offers a practical test without severe length or hazards, making it suitable for players of varying abilities. Its location within a public park and its municipal heritage give it a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere focused on providing affordable golf to the local community rather than championship-level challenge or exclusivity.
Quick facts
- Location
- Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1933
- Designer
- Bobby Jones
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,024 yards
- Difficulty
- 70/121
FAQ
Common questions about Pype Hayes
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pype Hayes was designed by Bobby Jones.
Yes. Pype Hayes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pype Hayes is 71.
Pype Hayes plays 6,024 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pype Hayes is 121.
Pype Hayes is a 18-hole course.




