As you know rental homes in Sunningdale and the Wentworth Estate are very sought after.
Since the purchase back in 2014, the new Chinese owners have made little change to this long established country club but today it has been announced that revolution is underway.
The Wentworth Club, home to the annual PGA Championship, has always been frequented by the rich and famous, not to mention the odd Royal, with full membership for a couple commanding a first payment on joining of nearly £39,000.
Those who weren't full Wentworth Members could however also come and pay and play as corporate guests. But from 1st April 2017 this club will become "fully private" using a debenture scheme.
James Wyatt, Partner at Barton Wyatt, Wentworth resident and Club Member, comments:
"At the lively AGM, 400 members were informed that in 2017 they will have to pay a debenture of £100,000 and annuals subs of £16,000. Membership will be offered only if the Wentworth board members approve the 'application'. New members will pay a debenture of £125,000.
This marks a massive change to the existing club set up, but the Chief Executive Steven Webster told us that the club need significant investment in the golf courses, clubhouse and tennis club.
However, the current Captain slammed the owners lack of communication with the members, explaining that members wanted value for money - and for the Club to be inclusive not exclusive.
Over the years, we have seen plenty of changes at Wentworth, and very few of those changes have been popular at first glance. But it is clear that Wentworth members after 2017 will have rather more space to themselves".
For more details on the changes coming to The Wentworth Club contact James Wyatt on 01344 843000.
Barton Wyatt provide luxury and select Property for sale in Ascot. James Wyatt MNAEA, MARLA, TRC, REALTOR ® is a partner at Barton Wyatt Estate Agents Surrey. Tel: 01344 843000
