The Belfry is one of the world's most prestigious golf resorts, after an old Warwickshire hotel was turned into the headquarters for the Pro Golf Association in 1977.. Its farmland became a … After considerable international interest from investors, the Belfry has been acquired by KSL Capital Partners, owners of Club Corp which owns or operates a network of more than 150 golf and country clubs, business clubs, sports clubs and alumni clubs in 24 states, the District of Columbia and two foreign countries. The subsidiary of Singapore-based property firm Frasers Centrepoint Limited (FCL), snapped up the 29-strong group of hotels from US-based private equity firm, KSL Capital Partners, which in the UK owns the 27-strong Village Urban Resorts and the hotel and golf course complex the Belfry, in Sutton Coldfield, West Mildands. De Vere Group chief executive Andrew Coppel said the company was 'delighted' to be back at the Belfry and was looking forward to re-establishing the hotel's status as a top golf resort. The Belfry Hotel & Resort features 319 bedrooms and suites, 2 restaurants and 2 bars, Bel Air Nightclub, 22 conference and event suites, a state-of-the-art leisure club and a luxury spa, PGA golf academy, onsite golf shop and 3 world-class golf courses, The Brabazon, PGA National and The Derby, which are all set in 550 acres of north Warwickshire countryside. The Belfry reserves the right to amend any tee time. The Belfry hotel and golf resort near Sutton Coldfield has been bought by a US private equity firm after more than seven months on the market. He said: "De Vere and The Belfry have a proud history together and share a golfing heritage. Pace of play: All golf is played in four balls and each round of golf should be completed within the following times: The Brabazon 4.5 hours, PGA National 4.25 hours, The Derby 4 hours. The House Collection was launched in 2012 by three former members of the senior management team at legendary golfing hotel the Belfry in Warwickshire - David Toulson-Burke, Jonathan Baker and Ian Cross. Part of this included a focus on expanding into the luxury market with its portfolio of signature hotels known as The Cairn Collection. The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel situated in the heart of the country in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire, and is home to 319 luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars including Ryder Grill and The Brabazon Bar, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and The Belfry … The private equity firm, which specialises in travel and leisure businesses, said it was planning to 'invest heavily' in the portfolio which comprises 12 hotels under the Malmaison brand and 14 under Hotel du Vin and will push forward with expansion by opening Malmaison Dundee in 2013 and a Hotel du Vin in St Andrews next year as well as look at growing both brands further. Colorado and New York-based KSL Capital Partners announced it has bought the 550-acre resort at Wishaw for an undisclosed sum through Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. Quinn buys Belfry golf course for €270m Thu, Feb 10, 2005, 00:00 The acquisitive Quinn Group has bought the De Vere Belfry golf course for €270 million, it emerged today. The Belfry reserves the right to make all groups into four balls.