Black Diamond Golf Club

What Black Diamond Golf Club does

Black Diamond Golf Club is a privately held, single-venue 18-hole championship golf club located in Pontypool, Ontario, Canada, situated within the Ganaraska Forest and the foothills of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The course was designed by architect Jack Lally and spans 6,886 yards with five sets of tees, a par-72 layout, over 70 bunkers, a double green, elevation changes, and water hazards. The physical asset is complemented by a fully licensed clubhouse with a banquet facility accommodating up to 180 seated guests, a pro shop carrying brands such as Titleist, FootJoy, Cobra Golf, Under Armour, and Puma, and instruction from PGA of Canada professionals.

The club generates revenue across eight streams: green fees and cart rentals (priced $52–$111 CAD across weekday/weekend, twilight, senior, junior, and walking tiers), annual memberships ($999–$1,999 CAD, currently sold out with a 2027 waitlist), food and beverage (restaurant, bar, and event catering), event hosting (weddings and corporate tournaments of 4–144 players), pro shop retail, private and semi-private golf lessons, club rentals, and gift cards. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: tee times are booked 24/7 via the Tee-On online platform or by phone, while weddings, tournaments, and memberships are sold by the COO/GM and Director of Food & Beverage. Marketing channels include Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, an E-Club email newsletter, and a website featuring photo galleries and customer testimonials.

The customer base is fragmented across recreational golfers, golf members, couples booking weddings and special occasions, and corporate or group tournament organizers. Operating geographies are limited to Ontario, Canada. Ownership and corporate structure are not publicly disclosed; leadership consists of a small executive team headed by Wayne Ritchie (COO/GM and Executive Golf Professional), with six named professionals across golf operations, F&B, culinary, and the pro shop. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no patents, trademarks, or certifications.

Name

Black Diamond Golf Club

Legal name

Black Diamond Golf Club

Website

https://blackdiamondgolfclub.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course & Event Venue

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 industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Event venue hosting
• Wedding venue services
• Golf membership programs
• Clubhouse dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontypool

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Cart Rentals: Revenue from green fees for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, with cart rental as an add-on. Pricing varies by weekday/weekend and time of day (regular, twilight, super twilight rates).
2. Golf Memberships: Annual and seasonal memberships offering unlimited or weekday-only play, cart memberships, and range memberships. Membership categories include Single and Couple options at various price points.
3. Food and Beverage: Restaurant and bar services within the fully licensed clubhouse. Revenue from dining, catering for events, and bar sales. Private events and weddings generate significant F&B revenue.
4. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate tournaments (4-144 players), and other private events. Includes event coordination, catering, and venue rental.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Retail golf merchandise including equipment (Titleist, FootJoy, Cobra Golf) and apparel (Under Armour, Puma). Pro shop discounts of 10-20% for members.
6. Golf Lessons: Private and semi-private golf instruction from PGA of Canada professionals. Pricing varies by instructor (Wayne Ritchie vs Mark Crumplen) and member/non-member status.
7. Club Rentals: Golf club rentals arranged through the Pro Shop on the day of play for an additional fee.
8. Gift Cards: Prepaid gift cards for green fees, merchandise, and dining available through the online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Black Diamond Golf Club operates an 18-hole, par 72 Jack Lally-designed championship golf course in Pontypool, Ontario, offering green fee play, annual and seasonal memberships, PGA of Canada golf lessons, leagues, and a Hole-in-One recognition program. The venue also operates a fully licensed clubhouse with restaurant, bar, banquet facility (capacity up to 180 seated guests), a pro shop carrying premium golf equipment and apparel, and full-service wedding and corporate tournament event hosting with on-site coordination.

Product overview

Black Diamond Golf Club is a traditional golf club offering a single, unified golf and hospitality experience built around its 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course. The club's product portfolio centers on the core golf course (designed by Jack Lally), complemented by supporting services including a golf shop/online store, clubhouse dining, wedding and event venues, various membership programs, tournament hosting, golf lessons from CPGA professionals, and organized leagues. The club also operates a tee time booking system and maintains a Hole in One Club recognition program. These offerings are interconnected through a shared membership program and event coordination services, creating a comprehensive golf lifestyle destination rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 18-hole, par 72 championship course with 6886-yard layout and 5 sets of tees
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlackDiamondGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/BlackDiamondGC
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackdiamondgolfclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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