Quilchena Golf & Country Club

What Quilchena Golf & Country Club does

Quilchena Golf & Country Club is a private members' golf and country club operating in Richmond, British Columbia, in the Metro Vancouver area. The club was founded approximately 100 years ago and relocated to its current Richmond site in 1956, where it operates an 18-hole championship golf course (Par 73, 6,781 yards) on a 120-acre property along with supporting clubhouse facilities. Core offerings include tiered private memberships (Social, Junior, Unlimited Full Play and others), with Social Membership priced at a $6,980 entrance fee plus $295 in monthly dues, plus event hosting (weddings and corporate functions), full food and beverage service, golf instruction (including the ACE Performance Center utilizing TrackMan and Foresight GC Quad technology), and a golf shop. Quilchena holds the distinction of being the first club in British Columbia to issue a transferable membership, and maintains a reciprocal network of more than 20 partner clubs across multiple jurisdictions.

The club operates under a society structure (Quilchena Golf and Country Club Society) governed by its membership, and has historically reinvested in the property, including a $5.2 million course enhancement and irrigation modernization completed between 2004 and 2009, and recovery from a 2022 cart shed fire. Operational staffing is lean at approximately 20-25 employees. The business model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues, initiation/transfer fees, non-dues revenue from events, F&B, instruction, and retail, plus tournament-hosting revenue from bodies such as Golf BC. Forward visibility is supported by multi-year tournament hosting commitments, including the 2025 BC Junior Boys Championship and the 2026 BC Men's Mid-Amateur Championship, alongside 2025 centennial programming.

Quilchena serves affluent Metro Vancouver individuals and families as members, corporate clients booking events and tournament rounds, and wedding/social event customers. The competitive set is BC's private members' golf clubs, where its 100-year heritage, transferable membership program, reciprocal club network, and Richmond location near Vancouver International Airport are the primary points of differentiation.

Name

Quilchena Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Quilchena Golf and Country Club

Website

https://qgolfclub.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quilchena Golf & Country Club is a 100-year-old private members' golf and country club in Richmond, BC, operating an 18-hole championship course with full hospitality, event hosting, F&B, instruction, and retail for affluent Metro Vancouver members and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Golf instruction
• Wedding venue hosting
• Corporate event hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Multiple membership tiers including Unlimited Full Play, Full Play, Weekday Play, Intermediate, Junior-Intermediate, Corporate, Social, and Junior programs. Revenue generated through initiation fees and recurring monthly/annual dues.
2. Event Hosting (Weddings & Corporate Events): Venue rental and catering services for weddings, celebrations, meetings, and corporate events. Accommodates up to 240 guests with various banquet rooms and event spaces.
3. Golf Shop Retail: Retail sales of golf apparel (FootJoy, Adidas, Callaway, Ashworth, Sunice, NikeGolf, Travis Mathew) and equipment (Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping, Adams Golf), plus custom club fitting services.
4. Golf Instruction: PGA-certified golf lessons including private, semi-private, group, and playing lessons along with junior clinics and video analysis.
5. Food & Beverage: Dining room, lounges, and patio dining serving West Coast contemporary cuisine. Also offers dining memberships for non-golf members at $500 + GST annual fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Quilchena Golf and Country Club operates a private members' club delivering a championship 18-hole golf course (Par 73, 6,781 yards) on 120 acres in Richmond, BC, supported by member dining, on-site golf retail, PGA/LPGA instruction, tournament hosting, and wedding and corporate event venue services. Revenue is generated through multiple membership tiers, initiation fees and recurring dues, venue rental and catering, retail sales, and lesson fees.

Product overview

Quilchena Golf and Country Club is a private golf and country club offering a unified portfolio of golf and hospitality services. The core offering is the championship 18-hole golf course (Par 73, 6,781 yards) on 120 acres in Richmond, BC. Supporting this are the Golf Shop (retail and custom fitting), Golf Instruction (lessons by PGA/LPGA professionals), Tournament Hosting, Reciprocal Golf Privileges (access to 20+ clubs), Wedding & Events venue services, and Food & Beverage (Quilchena Grill dining). Membership programs provide tiered access to these services through various categories including Unlimited Full Play, Full Play, Weekday Play, Intermediate, Junior-Intermediate, Corporate, Social, and Junior Programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Course conditions rated among the best in British Columbia
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pitt Meadows Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower Mainland reciprocal golf partner. Quilchena members enjoy full or limited reciprocal privileges.
• Beach Grove Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower Mainland reciprocal golf partner in Delta, BC.
• Richmond Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower Mainland reciprocal golf partner in Richmond, BC.
• Swaneset Bay Resort & Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLower Mainland reciprocal golf partner in Pitt Meadows, BC.
• Uplands Golf CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVancouver Island reciprocal partner in Victoria, BC.
• Gorge Vale Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVancouver Island reciprocal partner in Victoria, BC.
• Bear Mountain Golf ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVancouver Island reciprocal partner in Victoria, BC.
• Crown Isle Resort & Golf CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVancouver Island reciprocal partner in Courtenay, BC.
• Nanaimo Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVancouver Island reciprocal partner in Nanaimo, BC.
• Kelowna Golf & Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior BC reciprocal partner in Kelowna, BC.
• Rivershore Golf LinkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior BC reciprocal partner in Kamloops, BC.
• Vernon Golf & Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior BC reciprocal partner in Vernon, BC.
• The Wascana Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide reciprocal partner in Regina, Saskatchewan.
• Pine Ridge Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide reciprocal partner in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Pymble Golf SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldwide reciprocal partner in Sydney, Australia.
• Castle Hill Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldwide reciprocal partner in New South Wales, Australia.
• Crail Golfing SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldwide reciprocal partner in Crail, Scotland.
• Terminal City ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Club reciprocal partner established 1892 in Downtown Vancouver. Members gain access to elegant dining, fitness centre, and pool.
• The Vancouver ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Club reciprocal partner with 125+ year legacy in downtown Vancouver. Offers dining, event spaces, accommodations, and exclusive wine bottlings.
• The Union Club of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Club reciprocal partner in Victoria, BC established 1913. Beaux-Art Renaissance architecture with 22 guest rooms and suites overlooking Inner Harbour.
• The Boulevard ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Club reciprocal partner on Toronto waterfront. Offers aquatics, badminton, tennis, fitness, and lakeside dining with complimentary access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marine Drive Golf Club: Private golf club in Vancouver, BC, with a long-established championship course and full club facilities. Directly comparable private club competing for Metro Vancouver golfers and corporate memberships.
• Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club: Historic private golf and country club in Vancouver, BC, founded in 1911, offering a championship course, clubhouse, and full member amenities. A direct peer competing for the same affluent Metro Vancouver private club membership base.
• Pitt Meadows Golf Club: Private golf club in Pitt Meadows, BC, and an existing Lower Mainland reciprocal partner of Quilchena. Comparable private club profile with membership tiers, course, and clubhouse facilities.
• Furry Creek Golf & Country Club: Semi-private/semi-public golf facility on the Sea-to-Sky corridor north of Vancouver with clubhouse, dining, and event venues. Comparable BC private golf and country club experience serving affluent Greater Vancouver golfers and event clients.
• Capilano Golf & Country Club: Premier private golf and country club in West Vancouver, BC, with a championship course and full country club amenities. Directly comparable to Quilchena as a competing Metro Vancouver private club serving affluent golfers, families, and corporate members.
• Vancouver Golf Club: Private golf club in Vancouver, BC, founded in 1910, offering a classic parkland-style championship course and club amenities. Directly comparable private club in the same Metro Vancouver market as Quilchena.
• Richmond Country Club: Private golf and country club located in Richmond, BC, directly in Quilchena's home market. Comparable private club competing for Richmond-based members and corporate entertainment.
• Kelowna Golf & Country Club: Private golf and country club in Kelowna, BC, and an existing Interior BC reciprocal partner of Quilchena. Comparable private club with full membership, F&B, and event offerings.
• Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club: Private golf and country club in Pitt Meadows, BC, with a championship course, clubhouse, and event hosting. Directly comparable to Quilchena and already a reciprocal partner.

Broad incumbents

• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Large US-based operator of private golf and country clubs, city clubs, and stadium clubs. Comparable business model (membership dues, F&B, events, golf operations) but operates at portfolio scale across North America rather than as a single BC venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QuilchenaGolf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/quilchenagolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/QuilchenaGolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quilchena-golf-and-country-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/quilchenagcc

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Investors

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