Brickendon Grange Golf Club

What Brickendon Grange Golf Club does

Brickendon Grange Golf Club (BGGC) is a private members golf club located in Brickendon, Hertfordshire, England, operating an 18-hole par-71 parkland course designed by C.K. Cotton across 160 acres of mature countryside approximately five miles north of the M25. Founded in 1966 after 16 members acquired the 19th-century Brickendon Grange estate and manor house for £46,500 in 1964, the club today serves more than 600 individual members across men's, ladies', seniors', and juniors' sections, plus visitor golfers, golf societies, corporate clients, and wedding/private event customers. Core facilities include the parkland course, a clubhouse with the Grange Suite (up to 132 seated/200 buffet, opened May 2019 following a £1.3M redevelopment) and the historic Oak Room (up to 32 guests), a fully stocked Pro Shop, and the Coaching House indoor swing studio fitted with a SkyTrak launch monitor for technology-driven swing analysis and custom fitting.

The club generates revenue across seven primary streams: tiered annual membership subscriptions (7-day, 5-day, 3-day, midweek, lifestyle, social, and junior categories, currently offered with no joining fee), visitor green fees, society and corporate golf day packages, pro shop retail and equipment services, PGA-led coaching and studio hire, wedding and private function hire with bespoke catering, and on-site food and beverage. Distribution is direct via the club's own website, phone, and email enquiry channels, with supplementary reach through Hitched and Bridebook wedding marketplaces, the Pro Shop's Instagram account, and reciprocal playing arrangements with four partner UK clubs. Strategically, BGGC has positioned itself as "more than just a golf club," leveraging the award-winning 17th hole ("Ace of Herts," voted UK's Best Amateur Golf Hole 2016 and 2017), England Golf Junior Hub Club status, and a diversified event-hosting business to compete in the Hertfordshire leisure and weddings market.

Operationally, BGGC is owned by its 600+ members via the Brickendon Grange Ltd vehicle, with no external equity backing, subsidiaries, or disclosed parent entity. Management is led by General Manager Stephen M Bryan and Head PGA Professional George Hewitt, supported by a PGA Assistant and Pro Shop staff. The club holds England Golf "Safe Golf Respect in Golf" affiliation, a 4.7/5 Google review rating, and a series of recent accolades (Hitched 2022, Bridebook 2022-2023, Wedding Industry Awards 2025 Highly Commended, England Golf Junior Programme nomination 2025), signalling a stable, quality-led operating posture rather than a high-growth or venture-backed profile.

Name

Brickendon Grange Golf Club

Legal name

Brickendon Grange Golf Club

Website

https://bggc.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brickendon Grange Golf Club is a private members golf club in Hertfordshire, England, operating an 18-hole C.K. Cotton parkland course, a clubhouse with event venues, a pro shop, and a SkyTrak-equipped Coaching House, serving 600+ members, visitors, societies, corporate clients, and wedding customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Apparel Retail (Men’s/Women’s/Youth) (CRAMAGAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Corporate golf days
• Wedding venue hire
• Golf coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hertford

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Annual and multi-year membership subscriptions across multiple categories including 7-day, 5-day, 3-day, midweek, lifestyle, social, and junior memberships with tiered pricing based on playing privileges and age
2. Visitor Green Fees: Green fee charges for visitors and societies playing the 18-hole par 71 course, with various pricing for weekdays, weekends, and society packages
3. Pro Shop Retail and Services: Golf equipment, clothing, and accessories retail along with services including club repairs, re-gripping, custom fitting, and equipment hire (buggies, trollies)
4. Golf Days and Societies: Corporate golf days, society bookings, and charity events with catering packages including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options
5. Wedding and Event Hosting: Wedding receptions, private functions, conferences, and celebrations of life in Grange Suite (up to 132 seated) and Oak Room (up to 32 seated) with bespoke catering
6. Golf Coaching and Studio Rental: PGA professional coaching services, studio rental for The Coaching House, and custom fitting sessions
7. Food and Beverage: Bar and restaurant services including daily specials, catering for events, with membership discounts on food and drink

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Brickendon Grange Golf Club is a private members' golf club operating an 18-hole C.K. Cotton-designed par-71 parkland course set across 160 acres of mature Hertfordshire countryside, with a 19th-century manor clubhouse. It sells golf memberships, visitor green fees, society and corporate golf days, wedding and private event hosting in the Grange Suite and Oak Room, on-site pro shop retail and custom fitting, and PGA professional coaching delivered through an indoor Coaching House swing studio equipped with SkyTrak launch monitor technology.

Product overview

Brickendon Grange Golf Club operates a single golf club venue offering an integrated portfolio of products and services centred around its 18-hole C.K. Cotton parkland golf course and 19th-century manor clubhouse. The core offerings include the golf course itself, a fully stocked Pro Shop with custom fitting capabilities, and the Coaching House swing studio featuring SkyTrak launch monitor technology. Clubhouse facilities comprise the Grange Suite (opened 2019, £1.3M investment) for large events up to 200 guests, and the historic Oak Room for intimate gatherings up to 32 guests. Revenue streams include membership subscriptions (7-day, 5-day, 3-day, weekday, lifestyle, and social categories), visitor green fees, society and corporate golf days, wedding and private function hire, and food and beverage sales. The club also runs a junior golf programme recognised by England Golf as a Junior Hub Club, alongside weekly 'swindle' competitions for members across multiple days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Membership Private members' golf club offering 7-day, 5-day, 3-day, weekday, lifestyle, social, and junior membership categories to individuals and families seeking recurring access to the 18-hole parkland course, competitions, reciprocal golf at four partner clubs, and clubhouse social benefits.
• 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course An 18-hole par-71 parkland course set within 160 acres of mature Hertfordshire countryside, featuring the award-winning 17th hole 'Ace of Herts', offered to visiting golfers and society groups on a green-fee basis.
• Visitor Green Fees

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted 'Best Amateur Golf Hole in Great Britain' two consecutive years (2016 & 2017)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement where 7-day members can play for free at this Bedfordshire club. Part of reciprocal club network providing members additional golfing opportunities.
• Saffron Walden Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement where 7-day members can play for free at this Cambridgeshire club. Part of reciprocal club network providing members additional golfing opportunities.
• Gerrard's Cross Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement where 7-day members can play for free at this Buckinghamshire club. Part of reciprocal club network providing members additional golfing opportunities.
• The Dyke Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement where 7-day members can play for free at this Sussex club. Part of reciprocal club network providing members additional golfing opportunities.
• Foremost Buying GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationPro Shop is part of the Foremost buying group enabling competitive pricing and access to extended product range through their single order site for brands not stocked in pro shop.
• Green KingminorOthersPreferred supplier listed on website
• Ros KerryminorOthersPreferred supplier listed on website
• Number 8 EventsminorOthersPreferred supplier listed on website
• England GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated club with Safe Golf Respect in Golf status; Junior Hub Club recognition; championship venue designation

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Grove: Hotel resort with championship golf course near London/M25, competing for corporate golf days, weddings, and high-end society business — comparable market position but operates at a larger, hospitality-led scale.
• Foxhills Club and Resort: Larger Surrey country club and resort offering 18-hole golf plus extensive hotel, spa, F&B, and wedding facilities — broader portfolio but overlapping in weddings, corporate events, and members-golf space.
• Wentworth Club: Iconic UK private members golf club with three championship courses, premium clubhouse, and high-end corporate/wedding event trade — establishes the upper bound of the prestige and pricing tier Brickendon Grange competes within.

Direct peers

• Royal Blackheath Golf Club: Historic UK private members golf club with tiered subscriptions, clubhouse hospitality, and a similar calendar of member competitions, society days, and private functions — comparable in operating model and product mix.
• The Wisley Golf Club: Premium private members parkland golf club in Surrey offering similar tiered memberships, an 18-hole championship course, clubhouse events, and a pro shop — the closest comparable in scale, geography (south-east England), and operating model to Brickendon Grange.
• Frilford Heath Golf Club: Private members golf club in Oxfordshire with multiple courses, tiered memberships, clubhouse hospitality, and active society/corporate golf day business — directly comparable revenue mix and member-owned structure.
• West Sussex Golf Club: Premier private members downland/parkland course in West Sussex with comparable membership tiers, a strong clubhouse offering for weddings and corporate entertaining, and a pro shop with coaching — similar scale and target customer.
• The Berkshire Golf Club: Premium private members club in Berkshire with two 18-hole courses, tiered subscriptions, clubhouse F&B, and event hosting — comparable in tier, target customer, and prestige positioning within the south of England golf market.
• Gerrard's Cross Golf Club: Reciprocal partner club of similar size and tier, private members parkland course in Buckinghamshire with comparable membership structure, function rooms, and society/corporate golf day trade.
• Saffron Walden Golf Club: Reciprocal partner and comparable private members parkland club in Essex/Cambridgeshire border with tiered memberships, pro shop, and event hosting — similar operating footprint and member economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brickendongrangegolfclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/brickoproshop
• Xx.com/BrickendonGolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brickendon-grange-golf-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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