Pachesham Golf Centre

What Pachesham Golf Centre does

Pachesham Golf Centre is a privately held, owner-operated pay-and-play golf facility located in Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom, on Oaklawn Road approximately one-quarter mile from Junction 9 of the M25. It is operated as a multi-revenue-stream leisure destination built around three physical assets: a 28-bay covered floodlit driving range fitted with TrackMan and TopTracer shot-tracking technology; a 2,041-yard, standard-scratch-71 six-hole golf course (the only one of its kind in Surrey, allowing 6, 12, or 18 holes in roughly 60–80 minutes); and a short game practice area with USGA-specification putting greens and a SAM Puttlab indoor putting studio. The centre serves families, beginners, experienced players, juniors, ladies, and corporate clients through a broad portfolio of offerings, including per-session range use, green fees, lesson packages with PGA Professionals, TrackMan-powered custom club fitting across nine equipment brands, and corporate golf days.

The business monetises through a combination of usage-based pricing (range sessions at £14/60 minutes, green fees at £22–£44 per group, individual and group lessons, SAM Puttlab sessions at £99–£165, custom fittings at £19.99–£29.99), prepaid bundles (5- and 10-session range packages with 10–20% discounts), an annual membership credit product (Super 6 Green Fee Credit Membership at £250 for 25 credits, 12-month validity), corporate day packages (£75–£150 per person, minimum 6 guests), and a third-party-operated retail shop (ForeFront Golf) selling equipment, clothing, and a regripping service. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-site walk-ins, phone reservations, and a Simply Book online booking system with 7-day advance reservations; marketing runs through Instagram, YouTube, email, and a Google Business profile with 197 reviews. Technology partners include TrackMan, TopTracer, SAM Putt, and nine equipment manufacturers; the facility adheres to England Golf safeguarding policies for junior operations.

Ownership rests with founder Phil Taylor, a Master Professional who designed and built the facility; Susanne Taylor handles corporate enquiries. There are no disclosed institutional investors, parent companies, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and the legal entity type is not stated in available materials. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, consistent with a mid-sized single-site operator, and no revenue, profitability, or utilisation metrics are publicly disclosed.

Name

Pachesham Golf Centre

Legal name

Pachesham Golf Centre

Website

https://pacheshamgolf.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pachesham Golf Centre is a privately owned, multi-revenue pay-and-play golf facility in Leatherhead, Surrey, operating a 28-bay TrackMan/TopTracer driving range, a unique six-hole golf course, a SAM Puttlab studio, PGA coaching, and custom fitting for families, beginners, corporate clients, and experienced golfers in the UK market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pay-and-Play Golf Facility

NAICS

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

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Equipment Repair, Regripping & Customization Services (CRAMAGAK), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Pay-and-play golf
• Golf driving range
• Golf coaching
• Custom club fitting
• Short game practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Leatherhead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Driving Range Sessions: Per-session usage-based revenue from covered, floodlit driving range bays equipped with TopTracer technology. Sessions priced at £14 for 60 minutes. Additional revenue from package sales (5-session and 10-session bundles) with 10-20% discounts.
2. Golf Course Green Fees: Pay-and-play green fees for 6-hole rounds. Pricing varies by player combination (adult/junior/senior). 2-ball rounds from £22-£26 depending on age mix.
3. Membership Credits: Super 6 Green Fee Credit Membership offering 25 prepaid single credits valid for 12 months. £250 per individual membership, non-transferable.
4. Golf Lessons and Coaching: PGA Professional instruction services including individual lessons (30/60/90 mins), lesson programmes (6 or 15 lesson packages), and group sessions for ladies, seniors, and juniors.
5. Club Fitting Services: Custom golf club fitting using TrackMan technology across multiple equipment categories. Fitting fees from £19.99 to £29.99 depending on scope.
6. SAM Putt Lab Services: Putter fitting and coaching sessions using SAM Puttlab system. 90-minute sessions at £99 with follow-up package at £165.
7. Corporate Golf Packages: Half-day (£75pp minimum 6 guests) and full-day (£150pp minimum 6 guests) corporate packages including coaching, golf, food and competitions.
8. Golf Shop Sales: Retail outlet managed by ForeFront Golf offering equipment and clothing from major brands, plus while-you-wait regripping service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pachesham Golf Centre operates a public pay-and-play golf facility in Leatherhead, Surrey, offering a 28-bay floodlit TopTracer/TrackMan driving range, a unique 6-hole golf course, short game practice area, SAM Puttlab putting studio, TrackMan-powered custom club fitting, a PGA Golf Academy, and an on-site golf shop. The centre serves families, beginners, experienced golfers, juniors, ladies, and corporate clients 7 days a week.

Product overview

Pachesham Golf Centre operates as a unified multi-facility golf destination offering Surrey's longest driving range (Toptracer/TrackMan technology, 28 bays), the only Super Six Hole Pay and Play Golf Course in Surrey (2041 yards), a Short Game Practice Area, SAM Putt Studio for putting analysis, a Golf Custom Fitting Studio powered by TrackMan, and a PGA Golf Academy with lessons for all ages. The centre also includes a ForeFront Golf Shop, membership programmes (Super 6 Green Fee Credit), corporate golf packages, and family-oriented group programmes (Get into Golf, Golf4Juniors, Golf4Ladies). Services are booked through a Simply Book online booking system, with facilities open 7 days a week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toptracer/TrackMan Driving Range A 28-bay covered floodlit driving range with TrackMan and TopTracer technology allowing golfers to track shots, play virtual courses, and access performance analytics from each bay. Sessions priced at £14 per 60 minutes, with 5-session and 10-session discounted packages.
• Super Six Hole Golf Course A full-length 6-hole pay-and-play golf course (2041 yards, standard scratch of 71) allowing golfers to play 6, 12, or 18 holes with a typical round time of 60-80 minutes. Green fees vary by player combination (adult/junior/senior).
• Short Game Practice Area USGA specification putting greens and a purpose-built short game area with space for pitching, chipping, and greenside bunker shots for practice and improvement.
• Golf Custom Fitting Studio TrackMan-powered fitting studio offering One Category, Two Category, and Full Bag Experiences covering woods, irons, wedges, and putters with partner-brand equipment (Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, Titleist, Yonex, Vokey, Scotty Cameron, Odyssey). Fitting fees range from £19.99 to £29.99.
• SAM Putt Studio Indoor putting studio with a USGA-specification putting green and SAM Puttlab high-speed camera system offering technical coaching, putter fitting sessions, and individual PDF feedback reports. 90-minute sessions at £99 with follow-up packages at £165.
• PGA Golf Academy Golf instruction programme run by PGA Professional instructors offering One2One lessons (30/60/90 minutes), lesson programmes (6 or 15 sessions), group sessions (ladies, seniors, juniors), and junior holiday camps.
• ForeFront Golf Shop On-site golf retail outlet offering equipment and clothing from major brands plus a while-you-wait regripping service. Operated by ForeFront Golf and serves as first point of contact for walk-in customers.
• Super 6 Green Fee Credit Membership Annual membership providing 25 prepaid single credits (Mem Pre Paid) for booking single member 6-hole green fees, member-with-paying-guest green fees, or pre-paid short game sessions. Priced at £250 per individual, valid 12 months, non-transferable.
• Corporate Golf Packages Bespoke corporate golf packages including Half-Day (from £75pp, min 6 guests) and Full-Day (from £150pp, min 6 guests) formats combining coaching, range tuition, putting/short game activity, golf, food, competitions, and prize presentation. Corporate membership options also offered.
• Get into Golf Groups Weekly group coaching sessions for beginners and improvers including Ladies Academy, Senior Sessions, and Junior Sessions, with small group sizes (max 5-6 pupils) for accessible learning environments.
• Golf4Juniors Programme Junior golf academy offering One2One lessons, weekly academy sessions, school holiday camps, and school group programmes for under-10s through teenagers, including girls-only sessions. Follows England Golf safeguarding guidelines.
• Range Packages Discounted driving range session bundles offering 10% savings on 5 sessions (£63) or 20% savings on 10 sessions (£112), valid for 6 months from purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 holes playable in 60 minutes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrackMancoreTechnology or IntegrationTrackMan provides the core technology for the 28-bay driving range, enabling shot tracking, virtual course play, and performance analytics. TrackMan technology is highlighted as a key differentiator for the facility.
• ForeFront GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForeFront Golf manages the on-site golf shop, providing retail operations, equipment expertise, and custom fitting services. Acts as the first point of contact for customers and handles bookings/enquiries.
• England GolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdopts England Golf safeguarding policies and guidelines for junior and youth golf operations. Children under 14 require adult accompaniment per England Golf guidelines.
• SAM PuttcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAM Puttlab technology provides indoor putting analysis with high-speed cameras for putting stroke evaluation and putter fitting. Key technology partner for the Sam Putt Studio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Foxhills Club & Resort: Established Surrey golf and leisure resort with multiple courses, coaching and corporate hospitality. Broader incumbent offering club-style facilities versus Pachesham's focused pay-and-play model.
• American Golf: UK's largest specialist golf retailer with stores and online, plus custom-fitting services across many brands. Comparable on the retail/club-fitting dimension of Pachesham's ForeFront Golf shop offering.

Direct peers

• Puttshack: Indoor tech-enabled mini-golf / competitive-socialising concept with UK venues. Competes for the same casual, group/corporate leisure pound that Pachesham targets with its range and short-game facilities.
• Silvermere Golf Club: Surrey-based public golf complex with driving range, course, lessons and club-fitting services. Directly comparable pay-and-play and tech-enabled offering in the same Surrey catchment.
• Topgolf: Multi-site entertainment-golf operator (UK venues in Surrey/Watford/Manchester) using Toptracer-enabled hitting bays with food & beverage and event programming. Directly comparable tech-enabled, casual-golf positioning targeting families and corporates.
• Hoebridge Golf Centre: Surrey-based public pay-and-play golf facility offering a floodlit driving range, golf course, lessons and family-friendly programming. Closest geographic and format competitor to Pachesham's 6-hole course + tech-enabled range model.

Regional players

• The Wisley Golf Club: High-end Surrey golf club near Pachesham. Operates in same geography but targets a different (more traditional, membership-led) customer segment, anchoring premium positioning in the region.
• Burhill Golf Club: Surrey-based golf and leisure operator with course, range, coaching and events. Overlapping geographic and product footprint, but more traditional membership orientation versus Pachesham's public pay-and-play focus.
• Trafford Golf Centre: UK pay-and-play golf centre with driving range, short game area and Toptracer-equipped bays serving the Manchester market. Comparable format and technology stack outside Pachesham's Surrey catchment.

Emerging players

• Swingers (Competitive Socialising): London-based competitive-socialising concept including golf-themed games. Adjacent emerging player competing for the same casual/corporate leisure spend and signalling where entertainment-golf demand is migrating.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/golf_pachesham
• Xx.com/PacheshamGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/PacheshamGolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pachesham-golf-centre-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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