Hockley Golf Club

What Hockley Golf Club does

Hockley Golf Club is a private members' golf club operating a single 18-hole championship downland course in Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, within the South Downs National Park. The course was designed by renowned architect James Braid and established in 1914; its free-draining chalk substrate supports year-round play, and the venue is home to the Delhi Cup (hosted annually since 1977) and sits on the Hampshire County Championship host rota. The club serves individual members, visitor golfers paying green fees (from £38-£95 per round), society and corporate groups on pre-packaged golf days (from £55-£70 per head), and tournament players across open competitions. It is operated by a General Manager, Course Manager, Head Professional, Golf Operations Manager, F&B Manager and Head Chef, with a PGA assistant leading the Women in Golf programme.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining recurring membership subscriptions, per-round green fees, packaged society/corporate bookings, clubhouse food and beverage, and on-site Professional Shop sales of equipment, apparel and hire services. Tee-time distribution runs through the Intelligent Golf online booking platform, phone reservations via the Professional Shop, and email enquiries for society bookings. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with no third-party reseller channels disclosed. Auxiliary initiatives include Project Neptune, a sustainability partnership with Inert Recycling Ltd and the South Downs National Park Authority that is building a rainfall-fed reservoir for irrigation and targeting 15%+ biodiversity gains. Marketing is primarily digital via the Squarespace-hosted website, email newsletter, and competition listings, with no disclosed paid acquisition, app presence or AI-driven pricing or demand-forecasting capability.

Name

Hockley Golf Club

Legal name

Hockley Golf Club Ltd

Website

https://hockleygolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hockley Golf Club is a 1914-established private members' golf club in Winchester, Hampshire, operating an 18-hole James Braid-designed championship downland course and serving members, individual visitors, and society/corporate groups through green fees, memberships, F&B and a Professional Shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club 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 primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Golf society packages
• Golf club membership
• Clubhouse hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fee Revenue: Per-play green fee charges for visitor golf, with different pricing tiers for advance bookings, regular play, and County Card holders.
2. Club Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions providing access to the course, clubhouse facilities, and member-only events and competitions.
3. Society and Corporate Packages: Pre-packaged golf days for groups including 18 holes, meals, and practice facility access at varying seasonal rates.
4. Food and Beverage: Clubhouse dining and fully licensed bar serving members and visitors before and after rounds.
5. Professional Shop Sales: Golf equipment, apparel, and accessories sales along with club rental, buggy, and trolley hire services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hockley Golf Club operates an 18-hole championship downland golf course designed by James Braid in 1914, located in Twyford, Winchester within the South Downs National Park. The club provides individual and society green fee play, annual memberships, professional coaching, a fully equipped Pro Shop, practice facilities, clubhouse dining and bar, and hosts open amateur competitions including the Delhi Cup.

Product overview

Hockley Golf Club is a single-venue golf club offering an 18-hole James Braid-designed championship downland course established in 1914. The integrated product portfolio includes the core golf course with associated practice facilities (grass driving range, chipping green, practice bunker, putting green, nets), a Professional Shop for equipment and services, visitor tee time booking via Intelligent Golf platform, society and group golf day packages, Open competitions including the historic Delhi Cup (since 1977), a Women in Golf Programme with structured membership pathways, and clubhouse amenities. The club also operates Project Neptune, a sustainability initiative for water management and biodiversity. All offerings are unified under the single Hockley Golf Club brand, centered on the championship course as the primary product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hockley Golf Club Championship Course An 18-hole championship downland golf course designed by James Braid in 1914, set in the South Downs National Park near Winchester, Hampshire, offering exceptional year-round playing conditions and outstanding greens. Used by members and visitors for green fee play.
• Club Membership Full club membership offering individuals and families access to the championship course, practice facilities, clubhouse amenities, and member-only competitions and events.
• Visitor Green Fee Play Pay-as-you-go green fee play for individual visitors with multiple pricing tiers including £95 advance booking, £38 member guest rate, and £65 County Card rate. Bookings via Intelligent Golf online platform or Professional Shop phone line.
• Society and Group Golf Packages Pre-packaged golf day experiences for societies and corporate groups including summer packages (18 holes, pre-round meal, practice facilities, from £70 per person) and winter group packages (full English breakfast, 18 holes, from £55 per person). Minimum player requirements vary by season.
• Professional Shop On-site full-service golf shop offering equipment, apparel, range balls, club and trolley rentals, and buggy hire, plus visitor assistance and coaching services.
• Practice Facilities Comprehensive practice amenities including a grass driving range, chipping green, practice bunker, putting green, and practice nets available for member and visitor warm-up and skill development.
• Open Competitions Prestigious open amateur competitions including the Delhi Cup (hosted since 1977), Mixed Open, Junior Open, Seniors Open, and Hockley Winter Foursomes. Open to talented amateur players from across the country.
• Clubhouse and 19th Hole Clubhouse facility providing comfortable seating, fully licensed bar, shower and locker rooms, and dining options for members and visitors before and after rounds. Social hub for the membership.
• Women in Golf Programme Structured women's golf programme with approximately 70 female playing members, led by PGA Assistant Professional Emma Allen. Includes coaching pathways from beginner through Academy Membership to full club membership, women-specific events, buddy systems, and county competition access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year-round playability maintained through free-draining chalk downland construction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Inert Recycling LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for Project Neptune sustainability initiative. Inert Recycling Ltd provides surplus soil from commercial and residential sites which is repurposed to form the reservoir and irrigation infrastructure for Hockley's water sustainability project. This gives surplus material productive use rather than landfill disposal.
• Hampshire Women's GolfcoreOthersAs a member of the women's section, members are automatically enrolled in Hampshire Women's Golf, enabling participation in individual and pairs competitions at clubs across Hampshire. Facilitates inter-club competition pathways for female members.
• South Downs National Park AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental stewardship partnership with the national park authority to ensure environmentally responsible operations within the South Downs National Park. Guides the club's five-year sustainability plan.
• The R&AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory to the R&A Women in Golf Charter, demonstrating commitment to supporting and advancing women's participation in golf at all levels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alresford Golf Club: Smaller Hampshire course in the Winchester area targeting similar local members and casual visitors; competes on price and convenience rather than championship pedigree.
• Blackmoor Golf Club: Premium Hampshire downland course with similar visitor and society business model, comparable green-fee pricing band, and shared appeal to James Braid / Harry Colt-era design enthusiasts.
• Royal Winchester Golf Club: Long-established private members' golf club located in the same Hampshire market as Hockley, offering a comparable 18-hole parkland/downland experience with membership and visitor green fees.
• Stoneham Golf Club: Well-regarded Hampshire downland golf club of comparable stature and pricing tier, competing directly for society and visitor bookings in the Southampton/Winchester corridor.
• Corhampton Golf Club: Hampshire-based private members' club with a similar downland-style course profile, competing directly for the same regional members, society business, and visitor green-fee spend.
• Hayling Golf Club: Established Hampshire members' club with championship heritage; competes for the same corporate society and event bookings in the Hampshire/Surrey coastal belt.

Broad incumbents

• Queenwood Golf Club: Ultra-premium UK private club representing the upper bound of membership and visitor pricing; useful comparable for prestige positioning and high-end society/corporate event pricing.
• The Berkshire Golf Club: Premium two-course private UK club offering a benchmark for championship-quality private club pricing, society packages, and tournament hosting standards in southern England.
• The Wisley (Royal Automobile Club): Upscale UK members' golf club with multiple courses, larger F&B and event operations; illustrates the broader upscale UK private club segment and benchmarks premium membership pricing.

Regional players

• Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club: Historic private club where Hockley's Course Manager Doug Tate began his career; comparable championship pedigree, membership structure, and tournament hosting in the Surrey market adjacent to Hampshire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hockleygolfclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/hockleygolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hockley-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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