Studley Wood Golf Club

What Studley Wood Golf Club does

Studley Wood Golf Club operates a single 18-hole Par 73 parkland golf course on 177 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, approximately 5 miles from Oxford city centre. The course, designed by Simon Gidman in 1995, features 14 lakes and 44 acres of ancient woodland at its core, and is supported by a 15-bay flood-lit driving range, TaylorMade and Mizuno custom fitting studios, and a clubhouse with restaurant, bar, and function room. The club is operated by Studley Wood Golf Ltd as a predominantly members' facility with eight distinct membership tiers (including 7-day, 5-day, age-based Cadet, Student, Junior, Country/Overseas, flexi-points Club, and Summertime seasonal), priced from £204 (Junior) to £1,900 (7-day) per year.

Revenue is generated across six streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions; usage-based visitor green fees bookable via the BRS Golf platform; food and beverage from the clubhouse restaurant; transaction-based event hire (weddings, funerals, corporate conferences, society golf days for up to 120 guests); pro shop retail and custom fitting operated by AB Golf; and entry fees for 40+ annual open competitions. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, augmented by event-driven marketing for open competitions, society packages, and corporate memberships. The customer base spans individual golf members, corporate and society groups, visitors and day golfers, private event clients (including weddings and funeral receptions), charity organisations, and conference/meeting clients, with formal affiliations to England Golf, BB&O county union, and SafeGolf.

Name

Studley Wood Golf Club

Legal name

Studley Wood Golf Ltd

Website

https://studleywoodgolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studley Wood Golf Club operates an 18-hole parkland golf course in Oxfordshire, UK, serving individual members, corporate groups, visitors, and private event clients through membership subscriptions, green fees, F&B, event hire, and a pro shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Course Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Corporate golf days
• Golf course services
• Event venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees charged for various tiers including 7-day, 5-day, Cadet, Student, Junior, Country/Overseas, Club, and Summertime memberships. Membership year runs 1st May to 30th April with pro-rata charging for mid-year joins.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Green fees charged to non-member visitors booking tee times from 11am (12pm on weekends) up to four days in advance.
3. Food and Beverage: Clubhouse restaurant and bar serving breakfast, hot and cold meals, snacks, and daily specials. Opening hours 8am-3pm Monday-Sunday. Members receive up to 20% discount.
4. Event Hire and Catering: Function room hire for special occasions including parties, funerals, conferences, and corporate events. Upstairs Function Room accommodates 60 (sit-down) or 120 (buffet). Clubhouse facilities hold up to 150 for full sit-down dinner.
5. Pro Shop and Golf Services: Pro shop managed by AB Golf offering equipment, accessories, clothing, and custom fitting services. Golf lessons and teaching services available from golf professionals.
6. Open Competition Entry Fees: Entry fees for open competitions including Summer Scramble (£60 per player), Men's Pairs (£90 per pair), Mixed Pairs, and Senior Pairs events. Includes catering as part of entry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Studley Wood Golf Club operates an 18-hole Par 73 parkland golf course set in 177 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, providing membership subscriptions, visitor green fees, clubhouse food and beverage, function room hire for private events, and a pro shop with golf lessons and custom fitting services. The club caters to individual golfers, corporate groups, society days, and private celebrations including weddings and funerals, supported by a 15-bay flood-lit driving range and affiliations with AB Golf, TaylorMade, and Mizuno.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Membership Subscriptions Annual membership subscriptions across multiple tiers (7-day from £1,900, 5-day from £1,420, Cadet 18-21 from £732, Student, Junior from £204, Country/Overseas from £1,344, Club flexi-points from £660, Summertime from £1,560, Corporate from quote-based) providing access to the 18-hole course, competitions, driving range, restaurant discounts, and reciprocal playing rights. Membership year runs 1st May to 30th April with pro-rata mid-year joins.
• Visitor Green Fees and Tee Times Green fees charged to non-member visitors booking tee times through BRS Golf online platform or telephone reservations. Available from 11am on weekdays and 12pm on weekends, bookable up to four days in advance.
• Clubhouse Restaurant and Bar

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 club competitions annually for member engagement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Simon Gidman (Golf Course Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Simon Gidman designed the 18-hole Par 73 golf course in 1995. His original design created a stimulating challenge that meanders through undulating countryside with 14 lakes and 44 acres of ancient woodland at its core. The course is known for its mature feel and distinctive hole characteristics.
• AB Golf (Adam Bishop Golf)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAB Golf manages the Pro Shop at Studley Wood with specialist knowledge of golf club, accessory and clothing market. Offers the highest level of fitting carts with the biggest selection of golf clubs in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Holds custom fitting events for leading brands including TaylorMade, Mizuno, PXG, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Cobra, Titleist and Callaway.
• TaylorMadecoreTechnology or IntegrationTaylorMade Performance Studio established at Studley Wood for custom fitting of the latest equipment using state-of-the-art launch monitors in conjunction with AB Golf.
• MizunocoreTechnology or IntegrationMizuno Fitting Centre at Studley Wood offering custom fitting services with launch monitor technology in partnership with AB Golf.
• SafeGolfcoreOthersSafeGolf is a partnership of UK golf bodies including England Golf, Wales Golf, Scottish Golf, PGA, Ladies European Tour, Golf Foundation, GCMA, BIGGA, and The R&A, committed to promoting a safe and positive environment. Studley Wood Golf Club is an affiliated member and has adopted safeguarding policies for children, young people, and adults at risk.
• England GolfcoreOthersStudley Wood Golf Club is affiliated with England Golf, sharing the belief that golf belongs to everyone with equal opportunity for all who play and aspire to play. Adopts England Golf's EDI principles and safeguarding initiatives.
• Berks Bucks & Oxon Golf (BB&O)coreOthersStudley Wood operates within the BB&O region. The club runs junior classes and camps in conjunction with BB&O, with coach Andy Charlton serving as a BB&O coach looking after county players. Junior Golf Academy operates in partnership with Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Golf Union.
• 8 Partnered Golf CoursesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor7-day full members receive reciprocal playing rights on 8 quality partnered golf courses for greatly reduced green fees, providing added value to membership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Frilford Heath Golf Club: Long-established multi-course members' club near Oxford offering 18-, 27- and 45-hole layouts, memberships, visitor play and society packages. Closest direct competitor in scale and membership model within the Oxfordshire catchment.
• The Oxfordshire Golf Club: Premium private-feel golf club in Oxfordshire with a championship course, memberships, society days, corporate golf and on-site food and beverage. Direct competitor for Studley Wood's members and corporate clients in the same Oxfordshire catchment.
• Temple Golf Club: Members' golf club in Hurley, Berkshire with course, clubhouse F&B, competitions and society days. Comparable private-club operating model within the wider Thames Valley region overlapping Studley Wood's catchment.
• Goring & Streatley Golf Club: Members' golf club on the Oxfordshire/Berkshire border with parkland course, clubhouse and society days. Comparable private-club model competing for the same regional catchment south of Oxford.
• Henley Golf Club: Members' club in Oxfordshire with 18-hole course, clubhouse, competitions and society/corporate packages. Overlapping catchment and similar private-club offering to Studley Wood.
• Huntercombe Golf Club: Private members' parkland golf club in Oxfordshire with course, clubhouse, competitions and society play. Direct competitor for Studley Wood's members and society packages in the same county.
• Burford Golf Club: Members' golf club in the Cotswolds edge of Oxfordshire with 18-hole course, clubhouse and society packages. Comparable private-club offering competing for West Oxfordshire members and visitors.
• Sonning Golf Club: Historic members' golf club in Berkshire with mature parkland course, clubhouse F&B, competitions and society play. Comparable private-club model within the wider Thames Valley region.
• Badgemore Park Golf Club: Members' parkland golf club near Henley-on-Thames offering course, clubhouse, society days and corporate golf. Closely comparable operating model and regional catchment to Studley Wood.

Broad incumbents

• Wentworth Club: One of the UK's most prestigious private golf clubs with three championship courses, full clubhouse, memberships, corporate hospitality and high-end event hosting. Comparable business model to Studley Wood but at vastly larger scale, premium positioning and broader brand reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/studleywoodgolfclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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