Hillsborough Golf Club

What Hillsborough Golf Club does

Hillsborough Golf Club is a private members' golf club founded in 1920, operating an 18-hole, 6,254-yard, par-71 course on elevated ground in Sheffield, UK, with panoramic views of the city. It serves four distinct customer segments: subscription members across multiple tiers, walk-up visitors paying green fees, corporate and group society bookings, and event/catering customers using the clubhouse. The club's revenue mix is diversified across annual membership subscriptions (Full 7-Day £1,455, 5-Day £1,025, Flexible £590, plus additional categories and joining fees), seasonal green fees ranging from £15 to £75, society packages priced at £33-£62.20 per golfer with a 25-golfer minimum, open competition entry fees, clubhouse catering, buggy hire, and — as of March 2025 — simulator sessions on a Foresight Sports Falcon unit.

The operating technology stack is conventional for a UK private club: the intelligentgolf platform (v10.1.2) handles member services, tee-time booking, and competition management, and the Foresight Sports Falcon simulator provides shot-tracking and indoor play. The club is affiliated with England Golf and SafeGolf, providing handicap certification, competition framework access, and safeguarding compliance, and it participates in distribution partnerships (Snainton Golf Deals, County Card), a passive fundraising channel (EasyFundRaising), and a B2B hole-sponsorship programme. Greenkeeping staff are developed through Askham Bryan College.

Commercially, the business is structured as a private members' club with no external funding, no disclosed ownership changes, and a small headcount (11-50 employees). Pricing is anchored to annual subscription tiers with one-off joining fees, supplemented by usage-based fees for visitors and groups, and ancillary venue income. The strategic posture in 2024-2025 has been incremental revenue diversification — chiefly the simulator launch and partnership-driven visitor acquisition — rather than geographic or capacity expansion.

Name

Hillsborough Golf Club

Legal name

Hillsborough Golf Club

Website

https://hillsboroughgolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hillsborough Golf Club is a 1920-founded private members' golf club in Sheffield, UK, operating an 18-hole course for members, green-fee visitors, society groups, and event customers via subscriptions, usage fees, catering, and a recently launched indoor simulator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Golf course operations
• Society golf packages
• Open golf competitions
• Clubhouse hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions across multiple categories including Full 7 Day, 5 Day, Flexible (points-based), Junior, Young Adult, Intermediate, Senior, Student, Practice & Social, Business, and Corporate memberships. Payment options include pay in full, Fairway Credit instalments, and split payment.
2. Green Fees: Fees charged to visitors and guest members for playing the course. Rates vary by season (summer/winter), time of day (AM, PM, twilight), day of week, and visitor category (adult, junior, member guest).
3. Society Packages: Pre-booked group golf days with catering packages. Midweek and weekend options available with three tiers (Par/Birdie/Eagle and Fitzpatrick/MacKenzie/Willett). Prices scale based on group size.
4. Open Competition Entry Fees: Fees for participating in open competitions open to golfers from affiliated clubs. Includes team events like AmAm formats and pairs competitions.
5. Clubhouse Catering & Bar: Food and beverage sales including pre-round refreshments, post-round meals, Sunday lunches, and fine dining. Catering services for functions, weddings, and special occasions for up to 120 guests.
6. Simulator Sessions: Paid sessions on the Foresight Sports Falcon golf simulator. Members receive exclusive discounted rates. Generates additional revenue while providing all-weather practice option.
7. Buggy Hire: Electric buggy rental at £30 per round for all visitor categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hillsborough Golf Club operates an 18-hole members golf course in Sheffield offering annual memberships, visitor green fees, society day packages, open competitions, a Foresight Sports Falcon golf simulator, and clubhouse catering and event-hosting services. The course spans 6,254 yards off White Tees (5,544 for Ladies) at par 71 and is complemented by a Pro Shop, practice facilities, function rooms for up to 120 guests, and member benefits across partner courses in Yorkshire.

Product overview

Hillsborough Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club offering a unified portfolio centered on its 18-hole golf course complemented by supporting services. The core product is the golf course itself, enhanced by a recently announced Foresight Sports Falcon golf simulator for year-round practice. Membership programs provide recurring revenue with tiered access options. Society packages and open competitions drive visitor and event revenue. Supporting services include clubhouse/catering facilities, professional shop, and event hosting capabilities for weddings and functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hillsborough Golf Course 18-hole parkland golf course at 6,254 yards off White Tees (5,544 yards for Ladies), par 71, set in the Sheffield hills with panoramic views over the Steel City and Peak District. Available to members and paying visitors seven days a week, subject to tee sheet availability.
• Membership Programmes Annual subscription memberships in categories including Full 7-Day (£1,455 + £580 joining), 5-Day (£1,025 + £380 joining), Flexible Points (£590 + £210 joining), Junior, Young Adult, Intermediate, Senior (age-tiered), Student, Practice & Social, Business (£1,745 + £580 joining), and Corporate (25 or 50 round packages). Includes WHS handicap maintenance, weekly club competitions, member guest-rate green fees, reciprocal play at partner courses, and clubhouse discounts.
• Visitor Green Fees Pay-as-you-go green fees for non-members and members' guests, with rates varying by season (summer / winter), time of day (AM, PM, twilight), and day of week. Examples: 18-hole summer weekday AM £50, weekend AM £75, twilight from £40; winter weekday AM from £30. Junior visitor rates and member guest rates are published separately. Buggy hire at £30 per round.
• Society Day Packages Pre-booked golf day packages for organised groups (minimum 25 golfers for headline pricing). Midweek tiers: Par (£33pp, 18 holes), Birdie (£40.25pp, with bacon butty and hot drink), Eagle (£53.20pp, with Fish & Chips meal). Weekend tiers: Fitzpatrick (£42pp), MacKenzie (£49.25pp), Willett (£62.20pp). Group sizes 9-15 and 16-24 priced higher. Catering and tee times coordinated centrally.
• Open Golf Competitions

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• England GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body affiliation providing official handicap maintenance through WHS system, competitive event framework, and credibility for the club and its members.
• SafeGolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety partnership promoting safe golf practices and environments. Displayed as partner logo on website homepage.
• EasyFundRaisingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline shopping donation platform allowing supporters to raise funds for the club when making purchases from participating retailers. The retailer makes the donation, not the shopper.
• Snainton Golf DealsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing members with discounted green fees at 15 golf courses under the Snainton agreement. Members simply present membership number when booking.
• Yorkshire Union Golf County CardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCounty card programme providing members with discounted golf across 139 Yorkshire golf courses. Discounts often reduce to member guest rates.
• Askham Bryan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining provider for greenkeeping staff development programme. Joe Riley achieved Level 2 Greenkeeping qualification through this partnership.
• IntelligentgolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering booking systems, competition management, member services, and online payments (version 10.1.2).
• Hole SponsorsminorOthersBusiness sponsors supporting individual holes including AC Bathrooms and Heating, DataGraphic, Reynolds Associates, Mailway, RBM. Visibility on website and course.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Topgolf Entertainment Group: Tech-enabled golf entertainment operator built around simulator bays, food, and social dining. Relevant emerging comparator given Hillsborough's investment in the Foresight Falcon simulator as an all-weather, entertainment-oriented revenue line.

Direct peers

• Lindrick Golf Club: Yorkshire-based historic members golf club (founded 1891) that hosted the 1957 Ryder Cup. Operates the same members-club playbook with tiered subscriptions, society packages, and open competitions - direct comparability on heritage positioning and North of England catchment.
• Hillside Golf Club: Classic members golf club on England's Lancashire coast, host of Final Open Qualifying and multiple amateur championships. Comparable on members-club structure, function hosting, and tournament open events catering to visiting golfers.
• Hallamshire Golf Club: Sheffield-based private members golf club operating an 18-hole course. Direct local competitor sharing the same catchment, customer profile, and members-club model including catering, society packages, and tournament hosting.
• Woodhall Spa Golf Club: Lincolnshire-based members golf club operating the National Golf Centre, with two 18-hole courses and an open events programme. Comparable on multi-revenue-stream members-club model including green fees, society packages, and F&B.
• Ganton Golf Club: Yorkshire members golf club with an elite pedigree (hosted 1949 Ryder Cup, multiple amateur championships). Comparable members-club operating model with tiered subscriptions, society days, and an extensive open events calendar.

Broad incumbents

• Foxhills Club & Resort: Surrey-based members club and hotel resort combining golf with hotel, leisure, and extensive F&B/event facilities. Comparable on combining golf course operations with clubhouse functions and corporate event hosting at a more diversified, multi-facility scale.
• Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club: One of the UK's most prestigious Open Championship venues, operating as a private members club in Lancashire. Adjacent geographic and category incumbent at a higher tier, offering perspective on premium positioning of established North of England clubs.
• Royal Birkdale Golf Club: Elite Open Championship rota member club on the Lancashire coast. Functions as an adjacent industry benchmark for pricing, society packages, and brand reputation at the top end of the North of England members-club market.

Regional players

• Saunton Golf Club: Devon-based members club operating two 18-hole links courses with a comparable tiered-membership, society, and open-events structure. Geographic peer with strong overlap in operating model but operates outside Hillsborough's primary catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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