Wentworth Members Threatened With Expulsion For Criticism

Thanks to reader DM for Anita Singh's Telegraph report on the members of Wentworth facing expulsion for comments critical of the club. Home to the BMW PGA Championship, the membership initially faced uncertainty when Thai billionaire Chanchai Ruayrungruang purchased the facility and made efforts to run off members. Dysfunction ensued.

Several went public with their concerns and the owner backed down. Now, after re-opening, the owner has issued a new rulebook. Sounds like a fun place!

A new rulebook states that anyone who makes comments “injuious to the character or interest of the club” on social media, the internet or to a newspaper or magazine could have their membership rescinded. Grievances can only be aired in private."

So, no one mention that you think the latest renovation of the renovation left a lot to be desired...

A spokesman said: “One rule has been amended to include express reference to current forms of media; as before the Club wishes for member complaints to be handled through the established internal channels, committees and consultative forums at the Club, rather than through the media."