Hintlesham Golf Club

What Hintlesham Golf Club does

Hintlesham Golf Club is a privately owned golf and hospitality venue operated by the Roblin family since 2006, situated on 150 acres of Suffolk countryside near Ipswich, United Kingdom. The venue operates a single integrated 18-hole, par 72, 6,580-yard parkland course and clusters four revenue streams around it: golf operations (green fees and membership subscriptions), food and beverage (clubhouse restaurant, bar, Sunday lunch, and afternoon tea), weddings and private events (Cedar, Maple, Orchard, and Winter packages accommodating up to 150 guests), and corporate golf days (hosting up to 120 players for groups including Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Ipswich Town Football Club). Supporting services include PGA-led golf tuition, a pro shop, and the on-site Suffolk Golf Trolley Workshop operated by PGA professional Phil Westley.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with bookings taken by phone (01473 652761) or website contact forms, supplemented by walk-in trade to the clubhouse. The venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, has won three consecutive Hitched Wedding Awards (2024–2026), and maintains an England Golf affiliation and Golf Mark accreditation. The Intelligent Golf platform (version 10.1.2) provides the website, membership management, and World Handicap System synchronisation. The clubhouse is open to non-members and non-golfers, with the F&B and special events calendar explicitly designed to attract local footfall beyond the membership base.

The business is privately held with no external investment or parent company. Leadership comprises Henry Roblin (Director of Golf) and Deborah Roblin (Club Director), supported by long-tenured staff including Head Greenkeeper Scott Thompson (since 2007) and PGA professionals Phil Westley and Kevin Carpenter (since 2006). Operations are concentrated in a single Suffolk location with no disclosed expansion into additional geographies.

Name

Hintlesham Golf Club

Legal name

Hintlesham Golf Club

Website

https://hintleshamgolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hintlesham Golf Club is a privately owned 150-acre golf and hospitality venue in Suffolk, UK, offering an 18-hole course, weddings, corporate events, F&B, and PGA-led tuition to members, visitors, and non-golfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Parkland golf course
• Wedding venue hire
• Corporate golf days
• Clubhouse dining services
• Golf club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Golf Operations: Revenue from green fees charged to visitors playing the 18-hole, par 72, 6,580-yard parkland course, as well as membership subscriptions from club members.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from the award-winning clubhouse restaurant, bar snacks, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, and special event dining. Open to members and non-members alike.
3. Weddings & Private Events: Revenue from wedding packages (Cedar, Maple, Orchard, and Winter Wedding packages), private dining bookings, and special occasion celebrations hosting up to 150 guests.
4. Corporate Events: Revenue from corporate golf days, charity events, and team-building activities for groups of up to 120 players, including catering and post-round dining.
5. Golf Trolley Workshop: Revenue from golf trolley repair and maintenance services operated by PGA professional Phil Westley, serving electric trolley brands including Motocaddy, Powakaddy, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hintlesham Golf Club operates an 18-hole par 72, 6,580-yard parkland golf course on 150 acres of Suffolk countryside, providing green fees, memberships, and PGA-led golf lessons. The clubhouse also functions as a wedding and events venue offering multiple wedding packages, private dining rooms for up to 150 guests, corporate golf days for up to 120 players, food and beverage service, and ancillary services such as the on-site Suffolk Golf Trolley Workshop.

Product overview

Hintlesham Golf Club is a traditional golf club and hospitality venue offering a single integrated portfolio of services rather than a software product. The core offering includes an 18-hole golf course and PGA-led golf lessons. The venue operates parallel hospitality streams: wedding services (with Cedar, Maple, and Orchard packages), private dining and events (The Orchard Room and Cedar Suite), and corporate golf days. Supporting services include a club restaurant and bar, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, and a golf trolley workshop. The club uses the intelligentgolf website platform for membership management. All services are provided on-site at the 150-acre Suffolk countryside venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course Par 72, 6,580-yard parkland golf course suitable for players of all abilities, located on 150 acres of Suffolk countryside. Available via green fees for visitors and annual memberships for regular golfers.
• Golf Lessons PGA-accredited golf tuition offered by professionals including Phil Westley (AA PGA Professional) and Kevin Carpenter (PGA Professional), serving juniors, beginners, elite amateurs, and fellow professionals.
• Wedding Services Full wedding venue hire including civil ceremony licensing (up to 100 guests), wedding breakfast (up to 120 guests), and four wedding packages: Cedar, Maple, Orchard, and Winter Wedding (from £3,995). Recognised through consecutive Hitched Wedding Awards in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
• Private Dining & Events Private room hire for events including The Orchard Room (up to 50 guests) and The Cedar Suite (up to 100 guests, combinable for up to 150). Covers private dining, parties, corporate events, and special occasions.
• Food & Drink Clubhouse dining featuring Sunday lunch (two courses £28, three courses £32), afternoon tea, bar snacks, and full drink menus including wine, cocktails, spirits, and after-dinner options. Open to non-members.
• Corporate Golf Days Corporate golf event hosting for groups of up to 120 players, including company events, society days, and charity golf days, with catering and post-round dining. Has hosted clients including Ipswich Town Football Club, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
• Suffolk Golf Trolley Workshop Golf trolley repair and maintenance service run by Phil Westley, servicing electric trolley brands including Motocaddy, Powakaddy, Hillbilly, Golf Stream, Powerhouse, and Powerbug. Basic service costs £30.
• Christmas Events Seasonal Christmas celebrations including Christmas Party Nights (£64 per person), Festive Lunch (two courses £28, three courses £32), Christmas Carol Lunch (£40 per person), and Christmas Day dining (£115 per person). Available across November-December 2026 dates.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Intelligent GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntelligent Golf provides the club's website platform and membership management system. The website is built on the Intelligent Golf platform (version 10.1.2), and the membership system handles online information, competition management, and World Handicap System synchronisation for playing members.
• England GolfcoreOthersEngland Golf is the governing body for golf in England. Hintlesham Golf Club is affiliated with England Golf, displaying their logo and operating under their handicapping system.
• Golf MarkcoreOthersGolf Mark is an accreditation scheme for golf clubs demonstrating commitment to offering quality facilities and services. Hintlesham displays the Golf Mark logo on their website.
• Wedding Suppliers NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe club maintains a curated list of recommended wedding suppliers including The Bridal Lounge, Primrose Cakes, Neil Baxter Wedding Photography, Andy Chambers Photography, Bushfire Photo & Film, Big Fish Photography, Little Guest Creche, Vintage Dreams Wedding Cars, Juniper Flowers, Harper Rose, Happy Everly After Stationery, Dynamic Fireworks, ExtravOranganza, All Seasons Marquees, Suffolk Furniture Hire, Flame Entertainment, DJ Lee J Entertainments, The Sax Walker, Suffolk Escapes, and Meadow Valley Lodges.
• Kevin Carpenter (KC Golf Show)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKevin Carpenter is a PGA golf professional at Hintlesham since 2006 who performs an interactive trick shot show at corporate golf days. His KC Golf Show has performed at European Tour events and provides entertainment for corporate events at the club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wentworth Club: One of the UK's most prestigious private golf clubs with three championship courses, large event and hospitality functions, and corporate entertaining. Comparable golf club + events positioning, but at a substantially higher prestige and price tier.

Others

• Intelligent Golf: UK golf club management software provider whose platform (version 10.1.2) Hintlesham uses for its website, membership management and handicapping. Ecosystem partner and infrastructure provider rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Royal Norwich Golf Club: Norfolk-based private golf club with wedding venue, restaurant and corporate event offering. Comparable East-of-England regional golf club with wedding and hospitality services competing for overlapping Norfolk/Suffolk demand.
• Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa: Suffolk-based golf, hotel, spa and wedding venue located within 20 miles of Hintlesham. Comparable regional golf + wedding + corporate events offering, with the addition of on-site hotel rooms, and a direct local competitor for Ipswich/Suffolk demand.

Direct peers

• The Grove (Hotel & Golf Resort): Up-market Hertfordshire golf resort and hotel hosting weddings up to 200 guests, corporate events and championship golf. Comparable premium multi-revenue golf and event venue, differentiated by on-site accommodation.
• Brocket Hall: Hertfordshire historic estate with two championship golf courses, wedding packages, corporate golf days, restaurant and event spaces. Directly comparable premium English country estate mixing golf, weddings, F&B and corporate hospitality.
• East Sussex National Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort: East Sussex golf resort with two 18-hole courses, wedding venue hosting 100+ guests, restaurant and corporate event facilities. Comparable regional UK golf club + wedding venue model serving corporate and consumer segments.
• Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club: Marriott-branded Hertfordshire country club with 18-hole championship golf course, weddings for 100+ guests and corporate golf days. Directly comparable in offering golf plus wedding and corporate hospitality in the South-East of England.
• Stoke Park: Buckinghamshire luxury golf, spa, wedding and corporate events venue with 27 holes and large function suites. Highly comparable premium English country club combining golf with weddings and corporate hospitality at the top end of the market.
• Foxhills Club & Resort: Surrey-based golf, leisure, wedding and corporate events venue with multiple courses and large function capacity. Highly comparable multi-revenue model mixing golf, weddings, F&B and corporate days at a single UK countryside estate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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