Sir Edward Cecil Guinness (the future 1st Earl of Iveagh) purchased the property from Samuel Bircham, son of Francis Bircham.
1906
Rupert Guinness leased the Burhill mansion (and land for two 18 hole golf courses) to a syndicate of local businessmen.
1940
The Ministry of Aircraft Production requisitioned the Club for use of a workforce of 200, headed by Barnes Wallis, creator of the famous ‘Bouncing Bomb’ whilst working at Burhill club.
1947
The Burhill Clubhouse was restored to the members.
1982
Hoebridge opened.
1991
Wycombe Heights joined BGL Golf.
1992
Thornbury Golf and lodge joined BGL Golf.
1992
Ramsdale joined BGL Golf.
1997
Birchwood Park joined BGL Golf.
1999
Building of the New Course at Burhill Club commenced. Work also began on the restoration of the mansion.
2001
The New Course at Burhill Club opened with the Clubhouse being officially re-opened by the 4th Earl of Iveagh on 3rd September.
2001
Abbey Hill joined BGL Golf.
2003
The Shropshire joined BGL Golf.
2006
Redbourn and Aldwickbury Park joined BGL Golf.
2011
Mr Mulligan's first site open at Abbey Hill, Milton Keynes.
2012
Mr Mulligans opened at Hoebridge in Woking.
2014
BGL Golf emerges as the world’s first multisite operator to become GEO Certified at all its venues. Mr Mulligans opened at J32, Castleford & Ramsdale in Nottingham.
2016
Burhill Golf Club hosts the Open Qualifier for the next 4 years. Mr Mulligans opened at Stevenage and Sidcup.
2017
Birchwood Park’s £5million Health & Fitness Club development launched.
2017
Mr Mulligans opened at Tonbridge and Cheltenham.
2018
Mr Mulligans opened at Newcastle, Milton Keynes (indoor), Bournemouth and Birmingham.
2019
Mr Mulligans opened at Basildon in July & BUNKERS! Swansea opened in December 2019.
2021
BGL partnered with ITV to open Ninja Warrior UK venues at Southampton and Sheffield and begin to roll out many more.
2022
Ninja Warrior UK, Milton Keynes opened in February 2022. The expansion plan for Adventure Leisure and Ninja Leisure continues with multiple new venue openings planned for the year.
