Akarana Golf Club

Name

Akarana Golf Club

Legal name

Akarana Golf Club Inc.

Website

https://akaranagolf.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Recreation

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Basketball Leagues (MPAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course facilities
• Corporate golf events
• Golf coaching services
• Function venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions ranging from $65 (Social) to $2,495 (Full Playing), with various tier categories including Six Day, Weekday, 9-Hole, Junior, and Veteran memberships. Monthly direct debit options available.
2. Green Fees: Per-round green fees charged to visitors: $130 for non-affiliated visitors, $100 for NZ affiliated visitors, $80 for member guests. Junior rates available at $45 for 18 holes. 9-hole options also available.
3. Golf Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories through the on-site pro shop.
4. Food & Beverage: Bar and cafe operations including The 19th Hole Cafe upstairs and the Heineken Sprig Bar downstairs. Catering services for events and functions.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Hole sponsorship and corporate partnership programs that provide marketing exposure to the golfing community.
6. Venue Hire: Function and event venue hire for meetings, corporate events, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and other private functions. Capacity up to 100 delegates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Akarana Golf Club operates an 18-hole par-70 golf course in Mt Roskill, Auckland, and sells annual memberships (Full Playing, Six Day, Weekday, 9-Hole, Junior, Social, Veteran), visitor green fees, golf shop retail, professional coaching through Wheelhouse Golf, hospitality through The 19th Hole Cafe and bar, and venue hire for functions and corporate events.

Product overview

Akarana Golf Club is a traditional golf club offering a comprehensive golf and hospitality experience. The core product is the 18-hole golf course with associated services including a pro shop, bar and cafe, coaching programs, and venue hire. The club operates a DotGolf-powered online tee booking system for member and visitor reservations. Membership programs range from Full Playing ($2,495/year) to Social ($65/year), with additional revenue from green fees, equipment hire, and functions. Coaching is delivered through partnership with Wheelhouse Golf, while hospitality is managed through The 19th Hole Cafe and bar facilities. The club also runs seasonal Twilight Golf series and provides meeting/function venue hire for up to 100 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Akarana Golf Course (18-hole, par 70)
• Golf Membership Programs
• Visitor Green Fees
• Golf Shop (Pro Shop)
• The 19th Hole Cafe and Heineken Sprig Bar
• Functions & Venue Hire
• Coaching Programs (Wheelhouse Golf)
• Twilight Golf Series
• Golf Equipment Hire
• Reciprocal Club Play Network

Quantifiable outcome

• All 32 bunkers now have new drainage and high quality sand
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Barfoot & ThompsonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuckland's leading real estate company with 1,700 salespeople in over 70 branches. Sponsors Hole 1 at Akarana Golf Club. Barfoot & Thompson is New Zealand's largest privately owned real estate company.
• BetterCo.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness advisory and accounting firm specializing in SME business matters. Headquarters in Newmarket Auckland. Sponsors Hole 3.
• ASAP FinanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment finance solutions provider for Kiwi businesses and individuals. Sponsors Hole 4.
• CrediFlex (Mat Wood)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew Zealand's leading commercial and asset finance brokers. Sponsors Hole 5. Contact Mat Wood for financing needs.
• Legacy ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding service specialists across diverse construction sectors. Sponsors Hole 6.
• MacrennieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial building contractor with over 40 years experience. Sponsors Hole 7.
• SpaceworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInterior design firm with 21+ years experience designing spaces. Sponsors Hole 8.
• EZGOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading electric golf cart and utility vehicles provider in NZ. Sponsors Hole 9.
• Forsyth BarrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInvestment advisory firm with financial advisers Mark Richardson and Scott Ellis. Sponsors Hole 10.
• Leader ScaffoldingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScaffolding, propping, and mobile scaffold platform solutions in Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Sponsors Hole 11.
• Neville Newcomb InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance brokers providing personalized insurance service. Sponsors Hole 12.
• Nu Green Solutions NZ LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy solutions provider for commercial and industrial clients across NZ and Australia. Sponsors Hole 13.
• Total Infrastructure LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCivil construction provider and market leader. Sponsors Hole 14.
• Summerset at Heritage ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetirement village operator with over 7,000 residents across multiple villages. Sponsors Hole 15.
• Iconiq FireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPassive fire building compliance specialist. Sponsors Hole 16.
• Fresh & CleanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCleaning services provider. Sponsors Hole 17.
• AlscominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinen, uniform, floorcare, first aid and hygiene supplies rental services. Sponsors Hole 18.
• Tass PrintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting services provider offering 20% discount to Akarana members and affiliates.
• The ClubroomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustom pro shop offering premium golf equipment and expert advice. Located at the club.
• Allan Scott WinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily of winemakers since 1975. Sponsors Akarana Twilight Golf series.
• Wheelhouse GolfmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional golf coaching program available at Akarana. Provides world-class junior coaching program and one-on-one coaching with top coaches.
• Reciprocal Golf Clubs (20+ clubs)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFree or discounted golf at 20+ reciprocal golf clubs in NZ (Cambridge, Rotorua, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, etc.) and internationally (Australia, Malaysia, Fiji, Canada, Norfolk Island).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Titirangi Golf Club: West Auckland 18-hole members' golf club with a similar heritage profile and member-driven operating model. Competes directly with Akarana for Auckland-resident members and corporate golf day bookings; comparable mix of membership tiers, green fees, pro shop, and clubhouse hospitality.
• Manukau Golf Club: South Auckland 18-hole members' golf club with traditional subscription tiers, green fees, and clubhouse facilities. Direct competitor to Akarana within the Auckland metropolitan catchment for both members and casual green-fee visitors.
• Royal Auckland Golf Club: Established Auckland membership golf club and one of Akarana's most direct competitors. Both operate as traditional 18-hole members' clubs serving the Auckland metropolitan market with subscription tiers, green fees, clubhouse F&B, and pennant competition participation. Akarana's course superintendent George Flynn began his career at Royal Auckland, underscoring direct market overlap.
• Pukekohe Golf Club: South Auckland 18-hole members' golf club with similar subscription, green-fee, and event-revenue mix. Direct prior employment of Akarana's Course Superintendent (George Flynn) as Course Manager confirms close operational and geographic comparability with Akarana.
• Muriwai Golf Club: West Auckland links-style golf club with membership and visitor green-fee model comparable to Akarana. Competes for Auckland golfers and tourist play, with overlapping clubhouse and event offerings.
• Whitford Park Golf Club: East Auckland 18-hole course offering a comparable mix of membership tiers, visitor green fees, pro shop, and clubhouse hospitality. Direct competitor for Auckland metropolitan membership and corporate event business.
• Waitemata Golf Club: North-West Auckland 18-hole members' club with similar operating model, including green fees, membership subscriptions, clubhouse bar/cafe, and competitive events. Overlaps with Akarana for both Auckland members and weekend green-fee players.
• The Grange Golf Club: Central Auckland 18-hole private members' club with subscription tiers, clubhouse amenities, and competitive pennants participation. Overlaps directly with Akarana's urban-Auckland membership positioning and member demographic.
• Gulf Harbour Country Club: North Auckland (Hibiscus Coast) country club operating an 18-hole championship course with full membership, hospitality, and event hosting. Comparable scale and service mix to Akarana, particularly for corporate and tournament business on the North Shore.

Regional players

• Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary: Taupo-based destination golf resort with 18-hole championship course, accommodation, restaurant, and conferencing. Comparable to Akarana's golf-and-hospitality model but operating at a destination rather than metro scale, serving some of Akarana's reciprocal-play members when traveling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AkaranaGolf
• Xx.com/AkaranaGolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akarana-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 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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