The Kew Golf Club

What The Kew Golf Club does

The Kew Golf Club is a private members golf club located in Kew East, Melbourne, established in 1894. It operates an 18-hole, par-72 championship course measuring 6,179 metres and serves a membership base of individuals and families seeking a premium recreational and social golf experience. The club's offerings include structured membership tiers (7-day, 6-day, 5-day, 4-day, junior, and reciprocal categories), a Centre of Excellence featuring TrackMan and V1/Huddle coaching technology, a pro shop, and extensive event hosting for functions and weddings.

The club's business model is multi-revenue-stream: it generates income from entrance fees (up to $12,850), annual membership subscriptions (starting at $4,283 for 7-day access), green fees, coaching and lesson revenue, pro shop retail, functions and wedding hosting, and increasingly from travel experiences and reciprocal club access. Recent strategic initiatives include a travel experiences program (Adelaide 2026, Ryder Cup 2027), a reciprocal network of 20+ domestic and international partner clubs, the Yarra Courses Access Card, a junior development pathway, and a foundation for infrastructure reinvestment. The club is positioned as a heritage private institution with a long-tenured member community and a growing ecosystem of value-added services beyond traditional golf access.

Name

The Kew Golf Club

Legal name

The Kew Golf Club

Website

https://kewgolfclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Kew Golf Club is a private members golf club in Kew East, Melbourne, founded in 1894. It operates an 18-hole championship course and serves members through subscriptions, coaching, retail, functions, reciprocal club access, and travel experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Golf coaching
• Function hosting
• Golf retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Kew East

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions charged to members for playing rights and club access. Categories include 7-day, Young Adult, Junior, Provisional, and Social memberships. Collected via direct debit instalment plans.
2. Entrance Fees: One-time entrance fees charged upon joining. Full entrance fee for 2026/27 is $12,850 with instalment options available. Discounted rates for members under 40 years of age.
3. Green Fees and Cart Hire: Visitors and members pay green fees for course access. Additional revenue from golf cart hire at $50 per round, electric walk-behind buggies at $10 per round, and driving range balls at $8.50 for 40 balls or $13.00 for 80 balls.
4. Pro Shop Retail: Golf shop retail sales of clubs, apparel, accessories, bags, buggies, food and drinks. Operates both in-store and via online e-commerce platform.
5. Golf Coaching and Lessons: PGA professional coaching services sold in 30, 45, and 60-minute sessions. Also includes on-course lessons and club fitting services.
6. Functions and Events: Revenue from hosting private functions, weddings, corporate golf days, meetings and seminars. Catering, venue hire, and associated F&B services.
7. Travel Experiences: Organised golf travel packages including the Adelaide Experience at $3,899 per person (twin share) and Ryder Cup 2027 tours, generating revenue from tour packages.
8. Bridge Club Events: Monthly duplicate bridge evenings with dinner at $48.00 per person, generating revenue from food, beverage and event participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Kew Golf Club operates an 18-hole championship Par 72 private golf course and provides members and visitors with golf access, coaching through The Academy, an on-site Golf Shop, hospitality, and event/function services. The club combines membership-based recreation with retail, coaching, and venue hire for weddings, meetings, and corporate golf days.

Product overview

The Kew Golf Club is a traditional private golf club offering a unified portfolio of golf and hospitality services centered on its championship 18-hole Par 72 golf course (6,179 metres) along the Yarra River. The club provides Golf Shop retail operations, The Academy coaching program with PGA professionals and technology like TrackMan, practice facilities (driving range, short game area, putting green), and junior development pathways. Hospitality services include wedding receptions and private functions in multiple venue spaces (Dining Room, Wischer Room, Northern Lounge, Northern Terrace), corporate golf days, meetings and seminars with catering packages, and Bridge Club social events. The club offers membership across multiple categories with reciprocal arrangements at clubs across Australia and internationally. A travel experiences program organizes golf tours domestically and abroad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course An 18-hole Par 72 championship golf course measuring 6,179 metres, available to members and visitors for recreational play, competition, and corporate golf days.
• Golf Membership Subscription-based access to the club's golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse, and member amenities for individuals and families.
• The Academy Structured golf coaching and instruction service for members, visitors, and juniors seeking to improve their game.
• Golf Shop On-site retail outlet selling golf equipment, apparel, and accessories to members and visitors.
• Practice Facilities Dedicated practice area for members and visitors to warm up and work on their game ahead of play.
• Weddings Wedding venue and coordination service using the club's function spaces, grounds, and on-site catering.
• Functions Private function hosting service for celebrations and social events, supported by the club's hospitality team.
• Meetings & Seminars Corporate and private meeting and seminar venue hire at the club, with on-site catering available.
• Corporate Golf Days Hosted golf day packages for corporate groups using the club's course and clubhouse facilities.
• Junior Golf Program Junior-focused golf participation and development offering associated with The Academy.
• Bridge Club On-site social bridge club for members, operating as part of the club's social amenity offering.
• Travel Experiences Curated golf travel experiences offered to members through the club.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered regional and international.

• Eastern Golf ClubregionalOthersReciprocal arrangement allowing Kew members to play at Eastern Golf Club on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12.45pm and Sundays from 11.30am. Located at 215 Victoria Rd, Yering VIC 3770.
• Green Acres Golf ClubregionalOthersReciprocal arrangement allowing Kew members to play at Green Acres Golf Club on Mondays. Located at 51 Elm Grove, Kew East, VIC 3102.
• Heidelberg Golf ClubregionalOthersReciprocal golf access arrangement. Located at 8 Main Road, Lower Plenty, VIC 3093.
• Latrobe Golf ClubregionalOthersReciprocal golf access on Mondays and Thursdays, Tuesdays from 1pm. Located at Farm Road, Alphington, VIC 3078.
• Rosanna Golf ClubregionalOthersReciprocal golf access on Mondays, Wednesdays from 1pm, Friday in PM field, and Tuesdays/Thursdays after 4pm during daylight saving. Located at 54 Cleveland Avenue, Lower Plenty, VIC 3093.
• The Federal Golf Club (ACT)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf club arrangement. Located at Gowrie Dr, Red Hill ACT 2603.
• Bonnie Doon Golf Club (NSW)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf access. Located at Banks Avenue, Pagewood, NSW 2035.
• Killara Golf Club (NSW)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf access. Located at 556 Pacific Highway, Killara NSW 2071.
• Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club (NSW)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf access. Located at 1156 Victoria Road, West Ryde NSW 2114.
• The Brisbane Golf Club (QLD)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf access arrangement reinstated after greens replacement program completion. Located at Tennyson Memorial Ave, Yeerongpilly, QLD 4105.
• Mount Osmond Golf Club (SA)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf access. Located at 60 Mount Osmond Road, Mount Osmond SA 5064.
• Royal Hobart Golf Club (TAS)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf access. Located at Regal Court, Seven Mile Beach, TAS 7170.
• Mount Lawley Golf Club (WA)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf access. Located at Walter Rd, Inglewood WA 6050.
• Royal Fremantle Golf Club (WA)regionalOthersInterstate reciprocal golf access. Located at 359 High St, Fremantle WA 6160.
• Boulcott's Farm Heritage Golf Club (New Zealand)internationalOthersInternational reciprocal golf access. Located at Military Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington.
• Titirangi Golf Club (New Zealand)internationalOthersInternational reciprocal golf access. Located at Links Rd, New Lynn, Auckland 0600.
• Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club (Scotland)internationalOthersInternational reciprocal golf access. Located at Ness Road East, Fortrose, Scotland IV10 8SE.
• Newbattle Golf Club (Scotland)internationalOthersInternational reciprocal golf access. Located at 35 Abbey Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 3AD.
• Royal Colombo Golf Club (Sri Lanka)internationalOthersInternational reciprocal golf access. Located at 223 Model Farm Road, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka.
• The Royal Bangkok Sports Club (Thailand)internationalOthersInternational reciprocal golf access. Located at 1 Henri Dunant Street, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
• Spring Valley Golf ClubregionalOthersReciprocal rights allowing Kew members access on selected Mondays and Fridays from 11.00am. Same access extended to Spring Valley members at Kew.
• Riversdale Golf ClubregionalOthersReciprocal rights allowing Kew members access on selected Mondays and Fridays from 11.00am. Same access extended to Riversdale members at Kew.
• Woodlands Golf ClubregionalOthersReciprocal rights limited to Tuesdays and Fridays with a Member Introduced Green Fee payable. Max three visits per member per year.
• Yarra Courses Access Card ProgramregionalOthersYarra Courses Access Card allows Kew members up to three rounds per year at each participating Yarra Valley club at $40 each.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Victoria Golf Club: Sandbelt private club in Cheltenham. Co-member of Yarra Courses alliances with Kew and direct rival for Melbourne's private golfing member base, with similar heritage (founded 1898) and course quality positioning.
• Huntingdale Golf Club: Sandbelt private club in Oakleigh South sharing the Melbourne private golf catchment with Kew. Direct competitor for club championship reputation and member pennant participation in the Victorian golfing community.
• Royal Melbourne Golf Club: Australia's most prestigious private golf club, located in Black Rock. Closest peer in heritage (founded 1891), membership exclusivity, championship course quality, and Yarra-area private club profile. Kew members share the same metropolitan Melbourne private-golf competitive set.
• Kingston Heath Golf Club: Sandbelt private golf club in Cheltenham, consistently ranked among Australia's top courses. Direct competitor for Melbourne private members seeking elite championship golf, and a benchmark Kew positions against in member experience and reciprocal networks.
• Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club: Two-course private club on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula formed from merger of Peninsula and Kingswood. Similar member-gate structure, premium pricing, and championship pedigree, serving the same Melbourne private-golf market.
• The Australian Golf Club: Elite private club in Sydney with two championship courses. Comparable member-only model, premium entrance and annual fees, and similar metropolitan private-golf positioning; primarily competes for prestige rather than direct head-to-head membership.
• Yarra Yarra Golf Club: Private members club in Bentleigh East sharing the 'Yarra' brand heritage positioning with Kew. Both clubs compete for Melbourne's east/south-east private golf membership pool and participate in shared pennant and reciprocal programs.
• The National Golf Club: Multi-course private golf club on the Mornington Peninsula. Comparable premium private membership model and metropolitan Melbourne catchment, competing for affluent golfer members and corporate function bookings.

Regional players

• Royal Sydney Golf Club: Sydney's elite private golf club with reciprocal arrangement with Kew. Comparable heritage and exclusivity profile but serves a different Australian metropolitan market; functions as a regional rather than direct competitor.
• The Royal Adelaide Golf Club: Australia's oldest golf club (1865) with reciprocal arrangement with Kew. Comparable in heritage and private-club exclusivity, but operates in a different metropolitan market (Adelaide), making it a regional peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KewGolfClub
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgwgGVjsx54L-tlUFgTqCag/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
• Facebookfacebook.com/kewgolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/kew_golf_club
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kewgolfclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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