Wentworth faces exodus of founding members after hiking annual fees by 50 per cent
Players predict only a handful will stay at prestigious golf club following Chinese owners decision to raise fees to £20,000-a-year
Wentworth has been beset by rows since its sale in 2014 for £135million to Reignwood
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Wentworth, one of England’s most prestigious golf clubs, is facing an exodus of its ‘founding’ members after its owners announced a 50 per cent hike in fees to £20,000 a year.
Some members had already decided to quit and look for new clubs to join and will not wait for the rise in fees to kick in at the start of next year.
Wentworth hacked and personal details of entire member list thought to be stolen
Sir Michael Parkinson, Kevin Pietersen and Anton Du Beke are believed to be on the list of golfers whose details have been stolen
16 January 2021 • 5:28pm
One member said: I am absolutely livid. This is a fantastic list for a potential gang of burglars
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The personal details of wealthy tycoons, sports stars and celebrities have been stolen in a cyber attack on England’s most prestigious golf club.
Wentworth’s membership database was stolen by “an unauthorised third party”, the golf club has admitted in an email sent out last week and seen by The Telegraph. The club has offered “our profuse apologies” for any worry or inconvenience.