Clandeboye Golf Club

Name

Clandeboye Golf Club

Legal name

Clandeboye Golf Club

Website

https://cgc-ni.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clandeboye Golf Club is a private members golf club in Northern Ireland operating two 18-hole championship courses—the Dufferin and the Ava—set across 330 acres of woodland, serving members, visiting golfers, corporate clients, and wedding and event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Recreational Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH), Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Championship golf courses
• Golf club membership
• Golf coaching services
• Corporate golf events
• Wedding venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangor

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership packages including Full, 6-Day, 5-Day, Youth, and Junior categories, plus Social Membership. Levy and Golf Ireland fees also applicable.
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees for both Dufferin (£90-£100) and Ava (£70-£80) courses, with discounts for playing with members.
3. Corporate Golf Days: Bespoke corporate packages starting from £45 per person, including corporate events and team-building golf days.
4. Buggy and Equipment Rental: Visitor buggy rental at £30, with electric trolleys also available to hire.
5. Food and Beverage: Club restaurant and bars (The Bistro at CGC) offering breakfast, lunch, and dining experiences. Catering for weddings and events.
6. Pro Shop Sales and Coaching: Well-stocked golf shop, coaching services from PGA professionals (1 hour £40-£45, 30 mins £30-£35), club fitting service.
7. Society Bookings: Society rates for groups of minimum 12 players, with tailored packages available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clandeboye Golf Club operates two distinct 18-hole championship golf courses—the Dufferin Championship Course (6,550 yards, Par 71) and the Ava Course (5,725 yards, Par 70)—set within 330 acres of private woodland in County Down, Northern Ireland. The club sells annual memberships (Full, 6-Day, 5-Day, Youth, Junior, Social), visitor green fees, PGA professional coaching and club fitting through the Pro Shop, on-site dining at The Bistro, and hosts weddings and corporate golf days.

Product overview

Clandeboye Golf Club operates two distinct 18-hole championship golf courses—Dufferin Championship Course (6,550 yards, ranked #55 in Ireland) and Ava Course (5,741 yards, ranked #53 Most Fun in the UK)—set within 330 acres of stunning woodland. The club provides a comprehensive golf ecosystem including PGA professional coaching through the Jonny Caldwell Range Academy with Trackman Indoor Suite for data-driven improvement, an online tee time booking system for visitors, competition management with live scoring, and a fully-stocked pro shop. Off-course offerings include the Bistro restaurant, wedding and corporate event venue hire, and multiple membership tiers catering to all ages. The website runs on the Intelligent Golf platform with World Handicap System integration for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dufferin Championship Course

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Galway Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwinning arrangement allowing Clandeboye members to play Galway courses free of charge, participate in open competitions at member rates, receive 50% discount on buggy hire, and avail of member guest rate privileges. Available to all playing members subject to pre-booking with GUI number.
• Harewood Downs Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement allowing members of each club to have 1 complimentary round at the other club. Must contact Club Secretary in advance to avail of offer.
• Tourism Northern IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClub displays 'We're Good to Go' certification from Tourism Northern Ireland's COVID-19 support centre.
• Golf IrelandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf Ireland members receive 50% discount on advertised green fee rates. Golf Ireland fees of £26.50 for men and women are payable in addition to membership subscriptions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal County Down Golf Club: One of the most highly ranked links courses in the world and a fellow Northern Ireland premier golf club. Directly comparable to Clandeboye as a destination golf club operating multiple championship courses, hosting top amateur and professional events, and serving a similar membership and visitor market.
• Royal Portrush Golf Club: Host of The Open Championship and the most prominent members' golf club in Northern Ireland. Operates two championship courses (Dunluce and Valley) used by members and visitors, with a similar member-and-visitor revenue model and tournament-hosting credentials as Clandeboye.
• Galgorm Castle Golf Club: Northern Ireland parkland club with a championship course, member societies, and strong event/F&B offering. Comparable to Clandeboye as a multi-revenue-stream club (membership, green fees, weddings, corporate) targeting similar member and visitor segments.
• Ardglass Golf Club: A coastal links club in County Down serving both members and visitors with green fees, society bookings, and a clubhouse. Comparable to Clandeboye as a regional Northern Ireland golf club competing for the same domestic and inbound visitor golfer market.

Broad incumbents

• Lough Erne Resort: A Northern Ireland golf resort combining hotel, spa, and two golf courses (including a Nick Faldo-designed championship course). Overlaps with Clandeboye's golf, corporate, and weddings offering but adds lodging and a wider leisure portfolio, competing for stay-and-play and corporate golf clients.
• Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club: An Irish hotel, golf, and country club with a championship course, leisure facilities, and extensive F&B and event offerings. Comparable to Clandeboye in combining golf with corporate events, weddings, and hospitality revenue.
• Ballybunion Golf Club: World-renowned Irish links club with two courses and an international visitor base. Comparable to Clandeboye in relying on a championship-calibre course and tournament pedigree to drive green-fee and corporate revenue.
• Lahinch Golf Club: Long-established Irish members' links club with two courses and a strong tournament heritage. Comparable to Clandeboye as a multi-course members club pursuing green-fee visitor revenue and tournament-driven brand recognition.
• Portmarnock Golf Club: One of Ireland's most prestigious private members' links clubs. Operates a championship links course on a similar member-plus-visitor commercial model, and competes with Clandeboye for prestige corporate outings and high-end visitor play.

Others

• Intelligent Golf: UK/Irish golf club SaaS provider whose platform powers Clandeboye's website, member services, and World Handicap System integration. Listed as an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, but highly relevant context for understanding the club's digital infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClandeboyeGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/clandeboyegolfclubni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clandeboye-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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