A Birmingham golf club has carried out a £1.6 million refurbishment of its clubhouse.
Walmley Golf Club, in Sutton Coldfield, has revamped its changing rooms and bar and extended the balcony out and around the end of the building to provide views across the course and New Hall Valley.
The clubhouse was constructed in 1965 and has only received minimal upgrades since then.
The addition of energy-saving measures, including sensor lighting, a new boiler and insulation, will reduce the club's bills while a lift and refurbished disabled toilets will also help to make the space more accessible. Walmley Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course which dates back to 1902.
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The business is primarily run by volunteers but employs 14 and has several part-time hospitality staff.
The club currently has around 650 members but the team hopes the revamp will enable it to grow its membership base by at least 80 over the coming year.
Chairman Andy Mitchell said: "The feedback from members on the new facilities has been overwhelmingly positive.
"The club is a key social destination for our members, especially local families and seniors, and has been hugely important in providing opportunities for socialisation post-pandemic when many were feeling quite isolated.
"Walmley Golf Club's board act as custodians to the club and it's our responsibility to ensure it prospers so it's there for the next generation to enjoy."
The renovation work was carried out with a £500.000 funding package from Lloyds Bank in addition to existing capital and loans from members.
Relationship manager Lewis Sheen added: "Walmley Golf Club's vision is to be recognised as a premiere and progressive venue and we're pleased to be supporting them in this goal.
"The club has faced challenges in previous planning applications and our support has been critical to ensuring these important works could still take place.
"We're proud to be by the side of Walmley Golf Club as it creates an inclusive space for all its members to enjoy."
