Wentworth Tee Times and Booking
Wentworth is one of England's most famous clubs, home of the BMW PGA Championship and headquarters of the DP World Tour, set in the Surrey pines at Virginia Water. It is also strictly private: there are no public tee times on the West Course. Here is the honest picture of how you actually get on, what it costs as a guest, and the handicap and dress rules to expect.
Photo: Wentworth Club via Google, by Mark Ren.
The short answer
There is no public tee sheet at Wentworth. The West Course is a private members amenity, so unlike a resort or a pay and play links you cannot simply book a time online. The three realistic routes onto the course are as the guest of a member, through an organized corporate or society day where the club offers one, or via the club's professional and tour connections. If you have a contact who is a member, that is by far the simplest path; if you do not, a corporate day or a carefully arranged introduction is the way in.
The course is worth the effort. The West, a Harry Colt design from 1926, was remodelled by Ernie Els in 2006 and refined again in 2010, and it hosts the BMW PGA Championship, the DP World Tour's flagship event, every year. The club, set among Surrey pines and heather at Virginia Water, is also the headquarters of the DP World Tour and has Ryder Cup history in its past. Everything below was checked in June 2026 against Wentworth Club information and is indicative, so always confirm the current visitor arrangements, fees and rules directly before you plan a trip.
How to get on, at a glance
Wentworth is private. Set your expectations to that, and here is the picture of the routes that exist.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Public green fees | None. The West Course is members and guests only |
| Main route in | As the guest of a member; the inviting member arranges the time and pays the guest fee |
| Other routes | Organized corporate or society days where offered; tour and professional connections |
| Guest fee | Seasonal and indicative, from around 195 pounds in winter to 360 pounds or more in summer, caddie typically included |
| Handicap | Required for the West Course, indicatively a maximum of 18 for men, with a certificate |
| Other courses | The club also has the East and Edinburgh courses |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Wentworth Club information and are indicative for the 2026 season. Arrangements change, so always confirm directly before planning. Ask us about playing Wentworth.
Getting on, step by step
Find your route in
Be honest about which path applies: a member you know, a corporate or society day, or a tour connection. Each leads to a different booking process, and there is no public alternative, so settle this first.
Let the member arrange the time
If you are playing as a guest, the member books the tee time and pays the guest fee, which is seasonal and typically includes a caddie. Agree the date and the format with them well ahead, especially around the BMW PGA Championship and busy summer weekends.
Have your handicap ready
The West Course expects a handicap, indicatively a maximum of 18 for men, with a current certificate. Carry proof, and confirm the requirement for your group before the day.
Dress to the standard
Expect a smart golf dress code in keeping with a championship members club: a collared golf shirt, tailored trousers or tailored shorts, and proper golf shoes, with smart attire in the clubhouse. Confirm the current policy before you arrive.
Consider an alternative if access is closed
If no route opens, Surrey and Berkshire are rich in heathland golf you can book. We can build a trip around the courses you can play and advise on any realistic Wentworth introduction.
On the day, and building a trip
If you do get on, savour it: the West is a strategic parkland and heathland test with a famous closing par 5 eighteenth that the tour plays for drama every May. For how the holes play, read the Wentworth West Course profile, and see the detail on cost in our Wentworth green fees guide. Whether or not Wentworth opens up, the wider region delivers, so plan through our guide to golf in England and let a tailored England golf holiday build the trip around the courses you can secure.
Plan a Wentworth golf trip
Wentworth is private, but we know the heathland of Surrey and Berkshire inside out and can advise on any realistic introduction. Tell us roughly when and how many are travelling, and a concierge builds a trip around the great courses you can play, with no obligation.
Wentworth access questions
Can the public play Wentworth?
No. Wentworth is a private members club and the West Course does not offer public green fees. The realistic ways to play are as the guest of a member, through an organized corporate or society day where available, or via the club's professional connections. If you do not know a member, a corporate day or a carefully planned introduction is the route in. Always confirm current visitor arrangements directly with Wentworth Club before planning a trip.
How much does it cost to play Wentworth as a guest?
Guest green fees on the West Course are seasonal and paid by the inviting member, running indicatively from around 195 pounds in winter to 360 pounds or more in summer, with a caddie typically included, and some packages quoted higher. Because access is through a member or a corporate day, the exact cost depends on the route and the time of year. Figures are indicative for 2026, so always confirm directly before booking.
Do you need a handicap to play Wentworth West Course?
Yes. The West Course requires a handicap, indicatively a maximum of 18 for men, and a current handicap certificate is expected. This is a championship layout that hosts the BMW PGA Championship, so the club protects its standards and pace. Carry proof of your handicap and confirm the current requirement directly before you play.
Which course is the BMW PGA Championship played on?
The BMW PGA Championship, the DP World Tour's flagship event, is played on Wentworth's West Course, a Harry Colt design from 1926 that Ernie Els remodelled in 2006 and refined in 2010. The club also has the East and Edinburgh courses and is the long standing headquarters of the DP World Tour. Access for visitors remains limited to members, their guests and organized days.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Access routes, handicap and championship history verified June 2026 from Wentworth Club information and recognized golf travel sources; guest fees are indicative for the 2026 season. Last reviewed June 2026.