Arcot Hall Golf Club

What Arcot Hall Golf Club does

Arcot Hall Golf Club is a private members golf club located in Dudley, Cramlington, Northumberland, England, operating an 18-hole parkland course designed by the celebrated Scottish architect James Braid. The club describes itself as a century-old prestigious private setting and positions the course itself — maintained via a programme of aeration, topdressing, drainage and agronomist-supervised improvements — as its primary product. The physical asset base includes a clubhouse with The Stag Bar, the Arkkatu Kitchen restaurant, an indoor swing studio fitted with a FlightScope radar launch monitor, and function rooms available for private hire.

Name

Arcot Hall Golf Club

Legal name

Arcot Hall Golf Club

Website

https://arcothall.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Leagues & Series (MPAKAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Parkland golf course
• Golf club membership
• Golf tuition services
• Clubhouse dining
• Golf event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cramlington

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. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from £725 to £930 for various categories including 7-day, 6-day, and 5-day full membership, intermediate rates based on age, and country/distant member options. Membership runs from 1st April to 31st March annually.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Revenue from non-member visitors paying green fees to play the course. Open events scheduled throughout 2026 with various formats.
3. Pro Shop Sales: PGA Professional Kris Bengtsson operates the pro shop as his own business (KrisBeng GOLF), stocking equipment from Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, UnderArmour, ProQuip and other brands.
4. Restaurant Catering: Arkkatu Kitchen restaurant operating within the clubhouse, open to both members and the public, serving meals throughout the week with Sunday lunch service.
5. Room Hire: Main lounge hire at £50 (free to members) for private events up to 80 people, smaller upstairs lounge at £25 (free to members) for up to 36 people.
6. Golf Tuition: PGA Professional coaching services including individual lessons (30 min £25, 60 min £45, 9-hole playing lesson £60) and Get Into Golf group programs (£30 for 5 weeks).
7. Swing Studio Hire: Indoor swing studio hire at £20 per 60-minute session, equipped with Flight Scope launch monitor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arcot Hall Golf Club operates a private 18-hole James Braid-designed parkland golf course in Northumberland, offering annual memberships, visitor green fees, PGA Professional golf tuition, an indoor swing studio with launch monitor technology, an on-site restaurant and bar, clubhouse room hire for events, and a branded pro shop retailing golf equipment. The club serves members and visiting golfers with competitive leagues, open competitions, and reciprocal playing arrangements with neighbouring golf clubs.

Product overview

Arcot Hall Golf Club is a private golf club in Northumberland offering an 18-hole James Braid-designed parkland golf course as its core product. The club's portfolio includes a PGA Professional-managed Pro Shop (KrisBeng GOLF), Arkkatu Kitchen restaurant, newly launched Indoor Swing Studio with FlightScope launch monitor technology, and golf tuition services. Additional offerings encompass membership packages at various tiers, room hire for events, and The Stag Bar clubhouse. The club supports members through online booking via BRS Golf, World Handicap System integration, and digital course resources including 3D flyovers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course An 18-hole parkland golf course designed by James Braid, featuring 18 distinct holes with varying pars, distances, and challenges including water hazards, doglegs, and bunkers. The course has a Course Rating of 71.1 and Slope Rating of 139 from the white tees, and is maintained to the highest standards through an ongoing programme of aeration, topdressing, drainage work, and agronomist-supervised improvements. Open to members and visiting golfers via green fees and open competitions.
• KrisBeng GOLF Pro Shop An on-site golf retail shop operated as an independent business by PGA Professional Kris Bengtsson with support from Sales Assistant David Dunworth. Stocks golf equipment and apparel from leading brands including Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, UnderArmour, and ProQuip. Open Monday-Friday 8am-2pm, Saturday 8am-1pm, and Sunday 8am-2pm. Customers can also order online through the shop's own website at krisbenggolf.co.uk.
• Arkkatu Kitchen Restaurant On-site clubhouse restaurant offering seasonal menus including weekday meals, Saturday service, and a popular Sunday lunch service with two sittings. New Spring/Summer 2026 menu launching with expanded weekday and Saturday offerings. Open to both club members and the general public, listed on TripAdvisor with 5-star reviews for food quality.
• Indoor Swing Studio An indoor practice facility equipped with FlightScope launch monitor using radar technology to track ball flight data during swing practice, target sessions, or virtual golf rounds. Available for hire at £20 per 60-minute session. Provides enhanced accuracy with more data points compared to former systems for members and visitors seeking swing analysis and practice.
• Golf Tuition and Academy PGA Professional coaching services delivered by Kris Bengtsson, including individual lessons (30 min at £25, 60 min at £45, 9-hole playing lessons at £60), group sessions, and the Get Into Golf beginner programme for adults aged 18+. The 5-week beginner programme costs £30 (saving 25%) and includes equipment, delivered in partnership with England Golf.
• Golf Membership Annual membership subscriptions providing access to the 18-hole James Braid-designed course and clubhouse facilities. Membership year runs 1st April to 31st March. Categories include 7-day, 6-day, and 5-day full memberships, intermediate age-based rates from age 19 to 30, junior membership at £34/year, country membership at £526/year, distant membership at £377/year (over 100 miles), and social non-golfing membership at £25 one-time. Full members also receive reciprocal free play at Eaglescliffe and Bishop Auckland Golf Clubs.
• Room Hire and Event Hosting Clubhouse facilities available for private hire including the main lounge and bar (capacity up to 80 people, £50 hire fee, free for members) and the smaller upstairs lounge (capacity up to 36 people, £25 hire fee, free for members). Suitable for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Christmas parties, meetings, conferences, and first aid courses. Catering options available through the Arkkatu Kitchen.
• The Stag Bar A newly refurbished clubhouse bar offering refreshments and food directly accessible from the course. Golf shoes and pets welcome. An adjacent lounge is available for private functions. Operated as part of the clubhouse hospitality offering for members and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Men's team achieved promotion to Division 1 in Newcastle & District Golf League (2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eaglescliffe Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal playing arrangement allowing Arcot Hall members to play at Eaglescliffe Golf Club free of charge (excluding Lifestyle Members). This partnership enhances member value by providing access to another quality golf course in the region.
• Bishop Auckland Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal playing arrangement allowing Arcot Hall members to play at Bishop Auckland Golf Club free of charge (excluding Lifestyle Members). This partnership provides additional playing opportunities for members across the region.
• England Golf - Get Into Golf ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcot Hall participates in England Golf's Get Into Golf initiative offering beginners aged 18+ the chance to try golf in small group sessions with equipment provided. PGA Professional Kris delivers the programme at £30 for 5 weeks.
• TitleistminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTitleist golf equipment stocked in the KrisBeng Golf Pro Shop. Part of the product range offered alongside Ping, TaylorMade, UnderArmour, and ProQuip.
• PingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPing golf equipment stocked in the KrisBeng Golf Pro Shop. Part of the product range offered alongside Titleist, TaylorMade, UnderArmour, and ProQuip.
• TaylorMademinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaylorMade golf equipment stocked in the KrisBeng Golf Pro Shop. Part of the product range offered alongside Titleist, Ping, UnderArmour, and ProQuip.
• ProQuipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProQuip golf equipment stocked in the KrisBeng Golf Pro Shop. Part of the product range offered alongside Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, and UnderArmour.
• UnderArmourminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnderArmour golf apparel stocked in the KrisBeng Golf Pro Shop. Part of the product range offered alongside Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, and ProQuip.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Auckland Golf Club: Reciprocal playing partner with Arcot Hall; another UK private members golf club with similar community focus, membership tiers, and competitive league participation. Directly comparable in scale and offerings.
• Matfen Hall Golf Club: Northumberland golf club attached to a country hotel, offering comparable parkland golf experience. Same regional market and member demographic in Northumberland.
• Close House Golf Club: Premium Northumberland golf club and resort offering similar parkland golf experience with hotel and dining amenities. Comparable in terms of course quality, although larger resort-style operation.
• The Northumberland Golf Club: Historic private members golf club in close proximity to Arcot Hall, located in the Newcastle/Northumberland region. Same target market, membership model, and competitive league circuit.
• Slaley Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa: Major Northumberland golf resort with multiple courses. Comparable in the Northumberland golf market with similar member/visitor split, though operates at a larger resort scale with hotel integration.
• Eaglescliffe Golf Club: Reciprocal playing partner with Arcot Hall; a comparable UK private members golf club offering similar membership and green fee structures. Same business model and customer base in the North of England.
• Gosforth Golf Club: Another regional private members golf club in the Newcastle area, comparable in size and offerings. Competitor in local league circuits and for the same member demographic.

Others

• BRS Golf: Technology provider used by Arcot Hall for online tee time booking and visitor competition management. Not a competitor but an ecosystem partner that enables direct-to-consumer booking functionality for the club.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Emerging golf entertainment venue with multiple UK locations offering tech-enabled golf entertainment. Represents a different but adjacent business model targeting casual golfers and social occasions, potentially competing for leisure spending.

Broad incumbents

• QHotels Golf Collection: A larger UK hotel and golf collection operating multiple golf courses across the country with resort amenities. Comparable in golf course operations but at a broader portfolio scale with integrated hotel offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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