Lakelands Golf Club

What Lakelands Golf Club does

Lakelands Golf Club is a private, member-supported golf club operating an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature championship course in Merrimac, Gold Coast, Queensland. The course, rated 74 from the black tees and 72 from the blue tees, was established on 17 February 1997 as the first Jack Nicklaus signature-designed golf course in Australia after Nicklaus spent 25 years site-selecting, and currently ranks 56th in Australian Golf Digest's Top 100 Australian Golf Courses. The club is open to the public for daily tee-time play at $140-$160 per player (inclusive of shared motorised cart) while also offering annual memberships (7 Day Full, 5 Day Full, Junior, and Associate tiers) with handicap registration, PIP insurance, F&B discounts, and a 15-day advance booking window.

The facility is operated as an integrated golf and hospitality destination rather than a standalone course, generating revenue across at least seven streams: green fees, membership subscriptions, individual and group PGA-certified lessons (including coaching from former top-50 world ranked professional Michael Sim), range ball sales and pre-paid packages, the on-site Signatures Restaurant and Bar, function venue hire across three event spaces (Augusta Room, Boardroom, Nicklaus Room), and corporate golf day bookings for 17+ players through a dedicated corporate golf department. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer, combining a self-serve public online booking portal, email and phone-led booking channels for functions and membership, and organic social engagement on Facebook and Instagram.

The ownership group also controls Peregian Springs Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast, suggesting a multi-property operating model, though Lakelands itself has no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or capital-raising activity. No revenue, headcount growth, or expansion financials are publicly disclosed.

Name

Lakelands Golf Club

Legal name

Lakelands Golf Club

Website

https://lakelandsgolfclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lakelands Golf Club operates the first Jack Nicklaus signature-designed championship golf course in Australia, located in Merrimac on the Gold Coast. It serves individual golfers, members, corporate groups, and event bookers through green fees, memberships, PGA-certified lessons, dining, and function venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Recreation Facility

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), 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

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Golf membership services
• Corporate golf events
• Golf instruction
• Function venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Gold Coast

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Daily play fees for visitors with pricing varying by day of week. Green fees include shared motorised cart.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual memberships including 7 Day Full Membership, 5 Day Full Membership, Junior Memberships, and Associate Membership. Includes handicap and PIP insurance, F&B discounts, and member rates.
3. Golf Lessons: Individual and group lessons with certified PGA of Australia Professionals.
4. Range Balls: Practice range balls sold individually or in prepaid packages for members and public.
5. Restaurant and Bar: Signatures Restaurant and Bar open to public, members, and their guests. Provides dining and beverage services.
6. Function Venue Hire: Event spaces including Augusta Room, Boardroom, and Nicklaus Room for corporate events, social events, and celebrations.
7. Corporate Golf Events: Corporate golf days and group bookings for 17+ players with dedicated event coordination services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lakelands Golf Club operates an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature championship golf course—the first in Australia—located in Merrimac on the Gold Coast. The club sells daily green fees, multi-tier annual memberships, PGA-certified golf lessons, on-site dining at Signatures Restaurant and Bar, corporate golf days, and function venue hire across multiple event rooms.

Product overview

Lakelands Golf Club is a premier golf destination featuring a Jack Nicklaus signature championship golf course (rated 74/72), complemented by Signatures Restaurant and Bar for dining, professional golf lessons with PGA-certified coaches, corporate and social function facilities across three event spaces, and various membership options. The club operates as an integrated hospitality and recreation facility offering golf, dining, events, and professional instruction as a unified experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jack Nicklaus Championship Golf Course An 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature championship golf course rated 74 from the black tees and 72 from the blue tees, ranked 56th in Australian Golf Digest's Top 100 Australian Golf Courses. Open to the public daily with green fees that include a shared motorised cart.
• Signatures Restaurant and Bar On-site dining venue in the clubhouse serving breakfast and lunch daily, featuring views of the 10th hole and Gold Coast skyline. Open to members, public, and their guests.
• Golf Lessons with PGA Professionals Individual and group golf lessons delivered by certified PGA of Australia professionals including Michael Sim, Wayne Armstrong, Anne Wilson-Lawrence, and Jenny Jones. Lessons include on-course and short-game masterclass formats.
• Function Rooms and Venue Hire Multi-award-winning event venue featuring Augusta Room (110 pax banquet), Boardroom (12 pax), and Nicklaus Room (40 pax) available for corporate events, weddings, celebrations, and conferences.
• Corporate Golf Events Corporate and group golf day bookings for 17 or more players, including a complimentary event coordinator, team draws, and on-course novelty events.
• Golf Membership Subscriptions Annual memberships including 7 Day Full Membership, 5 Day Full Membership, Junior Memberships, and Associate Membership, with benefits such as reserved tee times, 12-month handicap and PIP insurance, F&B discounts, motorised cart inclusion, and flexible payment plans via Pay As You Golf.
• Driving Range and Range Balls Full-length driving range open from 6am Wednesday to Monday, with single baskets, twin baskets, and pre-paid range key packages (50 or 150 baskets) available to members and the public.
• Golf Shop On-site pro shop offering golf equipment, apparel, and accessories for members and visitors.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Peregian Springs Golf ClubminorOthersLocated on the Sunshine Coast, Peregian Springs Golf Club is the 2nd course owned in Australia by Lakelands Golf Club Owner. This indicates common ownership between the two golf courses.
• First Aid AEminorOthersSupplier of first aid and training to Lakelands Golf Club.
• Signature Waterfront ApartmentsminorOthersSignature Waterfront Apartments are located on site, in the vicinity of Lakelands Golf Club. Described as the ideal holiday destination with peace of mind and comfort.
• Pay As You GolfminorOthersPayment plan provider for membership fees. Both 7 Day and 5 Day Full memberships are available with flexible payment plans through Pay As You Golf.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Pines Resort Golf Course: Public-access championship golf course on the Gold Coast, also serving corporate golf events, F&B, and resort guests. Directly comparable on geography, customer segments (Gold Coast visitors, corporate groups), and product mix (green fees, memberships, events).
• Peregian Springs Golf Club: Sunshine Coast golf club under common ownership with Lakelands (per Lakelands' ownership commentary). Directly comparable on operations and ownership economics, differing only by geography (Sunshine Coast vs. Gold Coast).
• Robina Woods Golf Club: Public Gold Coast golf club offering memberships, green fees, lessons, and function hire. Closely comparable on operating model and local competitive dynamics.
• Hope Island Golf Club: Championship public-access course on the Gold Coast with strong corporate-golf day business and clubhouse dining. Comparable to Lakelands in target segments and operational model.
• Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club: Premium members-and-visitors golf club on the Gold Coast featuring two championship courses, function venues, and F&B outlets. Closely comparable on course quality positioning, venue hire, and corporate golf clientele.
• Palm Meadows Golf Course: Championship-length public golf course on the Gold Coast open 7 days, offering memberships, lessons, and corporate bookings. Directly comparable in business model and target customer to Lakelands within the same catchment.
• Emerald Lakes Golf Club: Public Gold Coast golf and country club offering green fees, memberships, lessons, restaurant, and corporate events. Directly comparable on product breadth, pricing tier, and visitor profile.

Broad incumbents

• Glades Golf Club: Premium Gold Coast championship course operated within the broader Golf Central / PGA / Troon-managed portfolio of Australian courses. Comparable on premium positioning, F&B, and corporate events, though part of a wider multi-club operator.

Regional players

• Pelican Waters Golf Club: Premium public championship course on the Sunshine Coast, similar in positioning to Lakelands with full memberships, F&B, and function venues. Comparable product offering but serves a different primary catchment.

Others

• Golf Australia (Australian Golf Digest Top 100 affinity): Industry body and Top-100 ranking publisher in which Lakelands sits at #56. Inclusion in this ranking pipeline is a comparable peer benchmark for industry recognition and tourism demand drivers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lakelandsgolfclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakelandsgc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lakelands-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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