Sidmouth Golf Club

What Sidmouth Golf Club does

Sidmouth Golf Club is a private members' golf club established in 1889 in Sidmouth, Devon, United Kingdom, operating as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC). Its core asset is an 18-hole championship course designed by the renowned architect JH Taylor in 1890, situated along the Jurassic Coast (the UK's first natural World Heritage Site) with panoramic views across Lyme Bay and the Devon/Dorset coastline. The club operates from a single headquarters at Cotmaton Road (EX10 8SX) with 11–50 employees and is governed by a board that includes a Club Manager, Chairman/Marketing Director, Course Manager, President, Captains, and a PGA Professional Coach.

The business is built around the golf course and a clubhouse complex housing the View 66 restaurant and bar (operated by a third-party hospitality partner), a Foremost Golf-branded pro shop, and structured coaching facilities. Supporting technology includes BRS Golf for online tee-time booking, the ClubV1 Members Hub for membership administration, and a Vercel-hosted website with Google Analytics tracking. The club offers a Foremost Golf pro shop, a three-month Golf Academy programme limited to 40 individuals per year at £160, and corporate coaching led by PGA professional Duncan Arnold.

Revenue is generated across seven streams: annual membership subscriptions with eight tiers ranging from £62.50 (clubhouse only) to £840 (full playing), with intermediate, flexible, country, junior, and CASC-discounted tiers; visitor green fees from £15 (junior) to £40 per person; society and group packages priced £30–£50 per person for groups of 8+; corporate membership and golf days sold via direct outreach by the Club Manager; food and beverage revenue shared with View 66; pro shop hardware sales; and buggy hire (£17.50 members, £35 non-members). Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via website and walk-ins, BRS Golf online booking, third-party platforms (Golf Empire, TripAdvisor), and direct enterprise sales to local businesses including WBW Solicitors, Deer Park Country House, and The Victoria Hotel.

Name

Sidmouth Golf Club

Legal name

Sidmouth Golf Club

Website

https://sidmouthgolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sidmouth Golf Club is a private members' golf club in Sidmouth, Devon, operating an 1890 JH Taylor-designed 18-hole course on the Jurassic Coast, serving individual members, visitors, society groups, corporate clients, and junior academy participants with membership, green fees, F&B, and pro shop services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Course Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course hospitality
• Society golf days
• Corporate golf events
• Junior golf academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Sidmouth

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from £62.50 (clubhouse only) to £840 (full playing membership), with intermediate rates for younger age groups and CASC discounted rates.
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees ranging from £15 (junior) to £40 per person (one or two players), with discounted rates for three or fourballs, county card holders, and member's guests.
3. Food and Beverage (View 66): Restaurant and bar services operated by View 66, open to members and non-members, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday lunches with catering revenue shared with the club.
4. Society and Group Golf Days: Packages for visiting societies and groups of 8+ players, with optional dining. Packages range from £30-£50 per person including golf and food.
5. Corporate Membership and Events: Corporate partnerships and packages including golf days, coaching, and brand exposure opportunities for local businesses.
6. Pro Shop Sales: Fully stocked Foremost Golf shop with equipment, clothing, footwear, and accessories. Access to thousands of additional items via click and collect service.
7. Buggy Hire: Golf buggy rental at £17.50 for members and £35 for non-members.
8. Academy Program: Three-month golf academy program with group tuition, playing sessions, and mentoring. Limited to 40 individuals per year at £160.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sidmouth Golf Club operates an 1890 JH Taylor-designed 18-hole golf course overlooking the Regency town of Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coast in Devon. The club sells memberships, visitor green fees, society and corporate golf day packages, a junior golf academy, buggy hire, open competitions, and clubhouse hospitality through the View 66 restaurant and bar, plus a Foremost Golf-branded pro shop.

Product overview

Sidmouth Golf Club operates a single unified offering built around its 1890 JH Taylor-designed 18-hole golf course overlooking the Jurassic Coast, supplemented by the View 66 restaurant and bar in the clubhouse, a Foremost Golf-branded pro shop, and a structured Golf Academy programme. Visitor and membership services include green fee play, multiple membership tiers (Full, Intermediate, Flexible, Country, Clubhouse, CASC), society and group golf day packages, corporate membership packages, buggy hire, and open competitions. These components are integrated through ClubV1 Members Hub for membership administration and BRS Golf for tee time and open event bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• View 66: The club's bar and restaurant facility offering dining with views across the course and Jurassic Coast.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course The JH Taylor-designed 18-hole championship course (established 1890) overlooking Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coast, with undulating fairways and panoramic sea views across Lyme Bay and the Devon/Dorset coastline. Available to members, visitors, societies and corporate groups via tee time booking.
• Membership Subscriptions Annual golf club membership tiers including Full (£840), Intermediate aged 30–39 (£630), 25–29 (£420), 19–24 (£210), Flexible (£315 + green fees), Junior from £30, Country (£630), Clubhouse-only (£62.50), and CASC discounted rate (£520), valid for the membership year May 2026 – April 2027.
• Visitor Green Fees Pay-as-you-go visitor green fees for the 18-hole course ranging from £15 (junior) to £40 per person (one or two players), with reduced rates for three- or fourballs, County Card holders, member's guests, and flexible members.
• Society & Group Golf Days Tailored golf day packages for visiting societies and groups of eight or more players, including The Early Bird (£30–£35/person), The 1889 (£35–£40/person), and The JH Taylor (£45–£50/person), each combining 18 holes with catering and clubhouse hospitality.
• Corporate Membership Packages Corporate partnership packages tailored for local businesses, including client golf days, hosted corporate events, PGA coaching with Duncan Arnold, and brand profile opportunities (e.g., scorecard sponsorship) within the club.
• View 66 Restaurant & Bar Clubhouse bar and restaurant operated by View 66, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday roasts, and a wide range of beverages, with a balcony overlooking the 18th green and panoramic views of the course and Jurassic Coast. Open to members and non-members daily.
• Golf Academy Programme Structured three-month golf academy programme priced at £160, offering ten 60-minute group sessions with PGA coach Duncan Arnold, four on-course playing sessions, mentor rounds, social events, rules and etiquette sessions, and equipment provided. Limited to 40 individuals per year.
• Foremost Golf Pro Shop Fully stocked golf shop offering equipment, clothing, footwear, and accessories from Ping, Callaway, FootJoy, Motocaddy and Titleist, with access to thousands of additional items via Foremost Golf click-and-collect service.
• Open Golf Competitions Annual open competitions open to visitors and members, including Seniors' Open (28 April), Sheila Faulkner Charity Day (30 May), Junior Open (21 July), and Team Open (29 August), listed via the Golf Empire third-party platform.
• Buggy Hire Golf buggy hire service priced at £17.50 for members and £35 for non-members. Buggies must be pre-booked, driven by persons aged 18+, and are not permitted on tees or greens.

Quantifiable outcome

• First representation in Basil Steer Trophy county competition for under-18s in 40 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• WBW SolicitorscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026New partnership with WBW Solicitors announced January 2026. WBW's logo appears on club scorecards used daily by members and visitors. Partnership reflects shared values around community, heritage, and supporting local people. Marked by photo of Club Manager Simon Knowles and Club Captain Paul Lewis with WBW representatives Christina Richards and Alexandra Croft.
• Deer Park Country HousecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Club Championship, Friday Stableford competition, and hole 3. Deer Park Country House logo appears on scorecards and promotional materials.
• Luka GlobalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTeamwear sponsor and sponsor of hole 11. Provides branded teamwear for club and hole branding.
• Northcott Brothers / AJ WakelysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of The Northcotts Classic competition and hole 10. Local business partnership.
• Otter Vale Motor ServicessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Monday Stableford competition. Local business support.
• The Victoria HotelsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of hole 17, one of Sidmouth's premier luxury hotels. Partnership connects golf with local hospitality.
• Downes Crediton Golf ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement allowing members discounted play at partner club. One of five reciprocal arrangements.
• Holsworthy Golf ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement allowing members discounted play at partner club. One of five reciprocal arrangements.
• Launceston Golf ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement allowing members discounted play at partner club. One of five reciprocal arrangements.
• Okehampton Golf ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement allowing members discounted play at partner club. One of five reciprocal arrangements.
• Stinchcombe Hill Golf ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement allowing members discounted play at partner club. One of five reciprocal arrangements.
• View 66coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house hospitality operator running the club's bar and restaurant. View 66 provides all food and beverage services, opens daily to members and public, hosts events, and sponsors hole 9. Partnership essential to club's visitor and social experience.
• Foremost GolfsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier partnership providing fully stocked pro shop with equipment, clothing, footwear, and accessories. Access to thousands of additional items via click and collect.
• ClubV1 Members HubsupportingTechnology or IntegrationClub management platform used for membership administration, member communications, and online member portal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Exeter Golf and Country Club: Long-established Devon members club (founded 1895) offering golf, leisure, and dining. Highly comparable private-members structure, multiple membership tiers, and corporate/society business within the same regional catchment.
• Saunton Golf Club: Two 18-hole links courses in North Devon operating as a private members club. Closest direct peer to Sidmouth: similar UK coastal location, comparable heritage (founded 1897), member-plus-visitor model, and similar society/group business.
• Royal North Devon Golf Club: Oldest links course in England (1864), operating as a private members club. Comparable on heritage positioning, JH-Taylor-era course pedigree, and the members-plus-visitor revenue model, though with stronger competitive pedigree.
• Burnham and Berrow Golf Club: Somerset links course founded in 1890 with members and visitors. Comparable heritage-era private club operating green fees, society packages, and reciprocal-style reciprocal arrangements in the West Country region.
• Downes Crediton Golf Club: Devon parkland course and one of Sidmouth's reciprocal partners. Directly comparable on membership tiers, visitor pricing, and society packages within the same Devon market.
• East Devon Golf Club: Clifftop 18-hole links course a short distance from Sidmouth on the Jurassic Coast. Most direct geographic competitor, sharing the same course character, visitor/membership mix, and Devon regional market for green fees and society days.
• Teignmouth Golf Club: South Devon coastal 18-hole course with member and visitor play. Comparable Devon-based competing course competing for the same local membership pool and tourist visitor traffic along the south coast.
• Woodbury Park Golf Club: Devon-based 18-hole championship course with hotel and F&B offering. Comparable to Sidmouth's society/corporate package model, with a similar tiered membership structure and visitor green-fee business in the same Devon market.

Others

• Foremost Golf: Pro-shop supplier network of which Sidmouth is a member retailer. Relevant ecosystem peer given Sidmouth's pro-shop revenue stream depends on Foremost's product access and click-and-collect fulfillment.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Porthcawl Golf Club: Premier Wales-based links course and one of the UK's top-ranked clubs. Comparable on coastal-links product, heritage positioning, and visitor play, but operates at a higher prestige tier than Sidmouth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SidmouthGolf
• Xx.com/sidmouthgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sidmouthgolfclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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