Wentworth Club has firmly stated that it is not being sold to the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Rumors recently suggested a sale might be happening, especially after Eddie Pepperell mentioned on his BBC podcast ‘The Chipping Forecast’ that PIF was buying the club. However, Wentworth, owned by the Reignwood Group since 2014, insists these claims are false.
In an exclusive chat, they emphasized there’s no plan to sell the historic British club. “Wentworth Club can today confirm that these rumors are unfounded,” said the Wentworth Board.
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The board made it clear: “Wentworth Club is not for sale.” After COVID-19, many showed interest in purchasing the club, but Reignwood remains committed to its long-term investment. When asked about seeking extra funds or talking with PIF, they simply replied, “No.”
Fans might wonder why there’s so much buzz around this news.
Reignwood has poured over £20 million into upgrades since acquiring Wentworth. They’ve revamped both the West course and clubhouse and are now renovating the East Course designed by Harry Colt. A new par 3 course and a state-of-the-art academy are also in progress.
Hosting over 100,000 spectators annually for events like the BMW PGA Championship makes Wentworth proud of its place in golf history. Just two months ago, Billy Horschel secured victory with a playoff eagle against Rory McIlroy—a thrilling moment on their iconic West course.
Reignwood aims for Wentworth to become “the world’s premier private golf and country club.” Their membership model uses six-figure debentures to fund projects and currently supports nearly 800 members.
Since taking over Wentworth Club, Reignwood Group has been fine-tuning its brand while focusing on sustainability and nurturing future athletes through initiatives like the Wentworth Foundation.
What do you think about all these changes at Wentworth?
