Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club

What Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club does

Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club Ltd. is a member-owned private golf club operating since 1930 on a freehold ~90-acre site at 1156 Victoria Road, West Ryde, NSW, approximately 10 minutes from Parramatta CBD and 20 minutes from Sydney CBD. Its core product is a par-71, 18-hole Ross Watson-designed championship course (6,040 metres from the back tees), supplemented by practice facilities (19th practice hole, grass range, putting and chipping greens), a Golf Shop with custom fitting and a GC Quad simulator with Swing Catalyst, PGA-accredited tuition, and the on-site Villaggio Italian and Mediterranean restaurant.

The club generates revenue through a tiered membership model (Full Playing, Six Day, Five Day, Partner, Under-35 cadet/junior/colt/intermediate, and Social tiers, with $5,150 entrance fees for playing categories), visitor green fees, corporate golf day packages, weddings and private functions in the Tudor (up to 220 guests), Fairway and Board rooms, function-room hire, golf-shop retail, lessons, and simulator sessions. Distribution is direct — through the General Manager and Events Manager — supported by the website, RPGC Bulletin email newsletter, and an active Instagram presence.

The company is governed by an elected Board of Directors (President Steven Helmich, Captain Martin Kenny, Treasurer Ken Donley) with operational management by General Manager Grant Haywood, supported by department heads across Golf Operations, Clubhouse Operations, Events/Hospitality and Finance. The entity is ABN 68 000 000 058, holds no parent or external equity, and operates alongside a separately constituted philanthropic Foundation (Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club Foundation) processing tax-deductible donations via the Australian Sports Foundation.

Name

Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club

Legal name

Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club Ltd.

Website

https://rydeparramatta.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club is a member-owned private 18-hole golf club in West Ryde, NSW, founded in 1930 on freehold land, serving members, corporate event clients and wedding couples with a Ross Watson-designed course, on-site Italian dining, function venues, and PGA-accredited coaching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Corporate golf events
• Wedding venue
• Club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from $10 (Social) to $5,150 (Full Playing), with entrance fees of $5,150 for standard memberships. Multiple tiers including Full Playing, Six Day, Five Day, Partner, and various age-based categories for under-35s. House support charges included.
2. Green Fees and Visitor Play: Non-members can play the course for green fees. Playing membership is maintained at conservative levels to ensure ample opportunity for members.
3. Dining - Villaggio Restaurant: Italian and Mediterranean inspired eatery open to members and visitors. Generates revenue through food and beverage sales, with special promotions like BOGOF deals, pizza nights, and event catering.
4. Corporate Golf Days: Comprehensive corporate event packages including golf, catering, signage, carts, and hospitality. One of the primary business revenue streams.
5. Weddings and Events: Wedding ceremonies and receptions hosted in Tudor Room (up to 220 guests), Fairway Room, or Board Room. Includes all-inclusive packages and personalized event planning.
6. Golf Shop Sales and Services: Golf equipment, apparel, club fitting, and repair services. Stocks major brands including Footjoy, Callaway, Mizuno. Custom fitting free for members.
7. Golf Lessons and Programs: Private tuition from PGA professionals (Anthony Summers, Glenn Kelly, Martin Dive) and Junior Golf Development Program. Individual and group lessons available.
8. Function Room Hire: Meeting and function spaces including Tudor Room ($1,000/day), Fairway Room ($400/day), and Board Room ($300/day). Various setup configurations available.
9. Golf Simulator Sessions: Practice sessions and warm-up sessions on the GC Quad simulator. Priced per player per hour, with multi-player discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club operates a private, member-owned 18-hole championship par-71 golf course on approximately 90 acres of landscaped grounds in West Ryde, NSW. The club sells golf memberships, pay-as-you-go green fees, corporate golf day packages, wedding and function hire, golf lessons, simulator sessions, and retail through its on-site Golf Shop and Villaggio Italian/Mediterranean restaurant.

Product overview

Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club is a private golf club offering a suite of integrated golfing and hospitality services. The core offering is the Ross Watson-designed 18-hole championship par-71 golf course, supplemented by Villaggio (an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant), Corporate Golf Days, Wedding Packages, Meetings & Functions venues, a Golf Shop with custom club fitting and a GC Quad golf simulator, Golf Lessons & Programs (including a Junior Development Program), Practice Facilities, and Membership Programs with reciprocal club arrangements. The Club also operates a philanthropic Foundation. The Clubhouse hours vary by day (10:30am to 7pm-10pm), and the course operates from 6am to 6pm daily.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Villaggio: Italian and Mediterranean inspired eatery located at Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club, open to members and visitors. Offers pizzas, pastas, seafood, steaks and more.
• Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club Foundation

Quantifiable outcome

• ABIA Top 10 Nationally since 2010 for weddings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sekisui House AustraliacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of community corporate golf day supporting local charities including @parrawomensshelter, @westryderovers, @stmichaelsmeadowbank, @ermington_united_official, @findyafeet, and #melroseparkpublicschool. Event confirmed for 2026 with community focus.
• TOA Samoa (Tongan Rugby League Team)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosting members of TOA Samoa official team during NRL Pacific Championships. Goodwill gesture supporting international sporting teams.
• International Reciprocal ClubscoreOthersReciprocal playing rights at international clubs: Woodbrook Golf Club (Dublin, Ireland), Rangatira Golf Club (Hunterville, NZ), Titirangi Golf Club (Auckland, NZ). Members receive letters of introduction to visit.
• Australian Reciprocal Golf Clubs (NSW)coreOthersNSW reciprocal clubs: Duntryleague Golf Club (Orange), Kooindah Waters Golf Club, Nelson Bay Golf Club, Port Macquarie Golf Club. Members can play at these clubs with letter of introduction.
• Australian Reciprocal Golf Clubs (Victoria)coreOthersVictoria reciprocal clubs: The Eastern Golf Club (Yering), Heidelberg Golf Club, The Kew Golf Club, Keysborough Golf Club, Ranfurlie Golf Club (Cranbourne).
• Australian Reciprocal Golf Clubs (Other States)coreOthersTasmania: Riverside Golf Club, Launceston Golf Club. WA: Lakelands Country Club, Melville Glades Golf Club, Mount Lawley Golf Club. Queensland: Caloundra Golf Club, Gailes Golf Club, Pacific Golf Club, Townsville Golf Club, The Brisbane Golf Club. ACT: Yowani Country Club. NT: Darwin Golf Club.
• Australian Sports FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTax-deductible donations processed through Australian Sports Foundation for Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club Foundation. Individual or recurring donations accepted.
• PGA AustraliacoreOthersGolf operations managed by PGA-accredited professionals including Glenn Kelly (25+ years PGA member), Anthony Summers, and Martin Dive. Junior Golf Development Program conducted by PGA professionals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Australian Golf Club: Premier Sydney private golf club with 18-hole championship courses and strong membership economics. Direct competitor in the Sydney premium private club segment, also hosting major tournaments and offering diversified hospitality, dining, and corporate event services.
• The Lakes Golf Club: Sydney-based private golf club with 18-hole championship course, clubhouse, and event facilities. Comparable in product offering (memberships, corporate golf, weddings) and in its positioning as a premium Sydney alternative.
• Concord Golf Club: Sydney private golf club with championship course, active membership community, and on-site hospitality. Overlapping geographic catchment (inner-western Sydney) and comparable member services including corporate golf days and clubhouse dining.
• Royal Sydney Golf Club: One of Australia's most prestigious private golf clubs in Sydney, featuring championship courses, clubhouse dining, and active event hosting. Comparable tier of membership pricing, similar heritage, and overlapping corporate-event and wedding offerings.
• New South Wales Golf Club: Sydney harborfront private golf club with championship course and premium clubhouse facilities. Directly comparable in target market (affluent Sydney members and corporate clients), pricing tier, and event/wedding revenue diversification.

Regional players

• St Michael's Golf Club: Sydney metropolitan private golf club. Comparable in operating model — membership-based, championship course, F&B and event revenue — but serves a different sub-catchment, making it a regional rather than head-to-head peer.
• Riverside Golf Club (Tasmania): Tasmanian private golf club and reciprocal partner of Ryde-Parramatta. Comparable in private-club operating model and member services, though smaller scale and serving a different state.
• The National Golf Club: Victoria-based multi-course private golf club (Mornington Peninsula). Comparable operating model with three 18-hole courses, strong membership tiers, and tournament pedigree. Regional peer given geographic non-overlap with Ryde-Parramatta.
• Indooroopilly Golf Club: Brisbane-based private golf club with 36 holes, strong membership tiers, and active event hosting. Comparable in member-owned private club structure and corporate golf / wedding offerings, but serving Queensland catchment.
• Royal Adelaide Golf Club: Historic South Australian private golf club hosting major championships. Comparable in heritage, tournament hosting, and member-owned cooperative structure, though operating in a different Australian state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/rydeparramattagolfclub
• Xx.com/rydeparragc
• Facebookfacebook.com/RydeParraGC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ryde-parramatta-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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