Home of the Betfred British Masters and four-time host to the Ryder Cup, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in the Midlands, has raised £110,000 in its first-ever Belfry Classic Golf Day, more than double its target.
The money raised will be used to support two charities, Hospitality Action and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
The exclusive event held on 22 May saw celebrities from across the worlds of sport and entertainment – including Olympic gold medallist, Sir Steve Redgrave, Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders actor, Nigel Boyle, football legend, Alan McInally, and influencers, F0urBr0thers follow in the footsteps of golfing giants, and play in a four-ball formation on the resort’s championship Brabazon course.
Hosted by sports presenter, journalist and broadcaster, Dan Walker, the invite-only event was complemented by an array of onsite activities.
This included ‘Beat the Pro’ with professional golfer and European Tour alum, Robert Rock; ‘Hole in One’, giving guests the chance to win a golf buggy from John Deere; and ‘Curry on the Course’, providing Indian cuisine from gourmet restaurant, Five Rivers À La Carte.
The Belfry Classic, which was sponsored by Turkish Airlines and Elliott Group, also included a gala dinner designed by celebrity chef and Great British Menu winner, Tom Shepherd, who showcased his winning “No Ordinary Schoolboy” dessert.
Charlotte Taylor, senior corporate Partnerships Executive at MND Association, said: “So much hard work clearly went into the day, and it showed. The Belfry hospitality really is something, easily the best golf day ever!”
Hospitality Action added: “This inaugural event was the perfect blend of golf, networking and celebration. Thanks to everyone at The Belfry who worked so hard to make the day possible. It was truly a day to remember.”
Set to become the go-to event of the golfing calendar, the next Belfry Classic Golf Day will take place on 21 May 2026.
Chris Eigelaar, resort director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, said: “We were overwhelmed by the phenomenal response we received from everyone who took part in our first-ever Belfry Classic. We’re immensely proud of what we achieved and are already looking forward to making the 2026 Belfry Classic even bigger and better.”
