Mona Vale Golf Club

What Mona Vale Golf Club does

Mona Vale Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club established in 1927 and located at 3 Golf Avenue, Mona Vale, on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The club operates a Par 72, 18-hole championship golf course with 180-degree oceanfront views and, following a 2024 rebuild, a newly renovated clubhouse housing members' locker rooms, a cafe/eatery, bar, deck, and conference facilities. Its core offering is golf access, delivered through tiered annual memberships (7-Day at $4,475, 6-Day at $3,823, Intermediate from $2,271, Junior from $705, Cadet at $376, Fairway at $605, Fairway Gold at $2,005, and Social at $50) plus public social tee bookings, with reciprocal access to 15+ affiliated clubs across Australia, the UK, and France. New one-off entrance fees ($1,925-$5,000) take effect 1 August 2026.

Beyond golf, MVGC monetises its venue through food and beverage (a clubhouse eatery open daily plus The Mona Social bar and bistro tenancy operated by The Boathouse Group), pro shop retail, PGA Professional coaching led by Gerard Kelly, and outdoor event hire for 30-90 guests (corporate functions, weddings, birthdays) under a weather-resistant pergola. Technology is limited to a MiClub-hosted website with 24/7 online social tee booking, members login portal, event inquiry forms, and online gift voucher sales. The club is governed by a member-elected Board (President Louise Gillespie, Vice President Peta Gilliland, Captain Graeme MacDougal) and operates with 11-50 employees, with no external parent or venture ownership.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: members are acquired through word-of-mouth, reciprocal club affiliations, introductory programs (Fairway tier currently on hold until August 2026), and junior clinics, while public golfers, dining guests, and corporate event bookers are attracted via the website, Instagram, email newsletters, and on-site signage. Demand is currently outstripping supply, with 7-Day, Cadet, and Fairway Gold memberships at or near capacity and active waitlists.

Name

Mona Vale Golf Club

Legal name

Mona Vale Golf Club

Website

https://mvgc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mona Vale Golf Club is a private member-owned golf club on Sydney's Northern Beaches operating an 18-hole championship course, tiered annual memberships, public tee bookings, F&B (including The Mona Social by Boathouse Group), coaching, and event hire from a 2024-rebuilt clubhouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Recreation Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Championship golf course
• Golf coaching lessons
• Club dining services
• Event venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Mona Vale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Annual membership fees for various categories including 7-day, 6-day, intermediate, junior, cadet, and social memberships. Playing membership prices based on 12-month period from August 1st to July 31st.
2. Green Fees and Public Golf: Revenue from public social tee bookings for non-members playing the golf course.
3. Food and Beverage: Cafe/restaurant dining, bar sales, and dinner service Thursday-Sunday. Members receive 10% discount on food and beverage.
4. Event Hire: Outdoor pergola space hire for events including weddings, birthdays, corporate functions with catering options including canapes, platters, and sit-down menus.
5. Pro Shop: Golf equipment, apparel, club hire, and motorised cart hire. Members receive discounts on select items.
6. Coaching and Lessons: PGA Professional coaching services and introductory programs for beginners.
7. Vouchers: Online sale of gift vouchers for rounds of golf, lessons, and clubhouse credit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mona Vale Golf Club operates an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course on Sydney's Northern Beaches, offering tiered playing memberships (7 Day, 6 Day, Intermediate, Junior, Cadet, Fairway, Social), public social tee bookings, PGA Professional coaching, an on-site pro shop, clubhouse dining, and event/function hire for weddings, corporate functions and private celebrations. A 2024-renovated clubhouse with panoramic ocean views anchors the venue alongside a partnership with The Mona Social (Boathouse Group) bistro.

Product overview

Mona Vale Golf Club offers a unified club experience centered around its Par 72 championship 18-hole golf course on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The club provides public golf access through online social tee bookings, various golf membership categories (7 Day, 6 Day, Intermediate, Junior, Cadet, Fairway, Social), and venue facilities including dining at The Clubhouse and The Mona Social restaurant partnership. Additional services include golf coaching, pro shop, reciprocal club access, and event/function hire with catering. The club operates a new clubhouse opened in 2024 featuring the eatery, bar, and expansive deck with panoramic views.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Memberships Annual playing and social memberships (7 Day, 6 Day, Intermediate, Junior, Cadet, Fairway, Fairway Gold, Social) granting golf course and clubhouse access, Golf Australia handicap and insurance, member discounts on food/beverage, and reciprocal club play rights.
• Public Golf (Social Tee Bookings) Public access green fee play on the 18-hole championship course booked online, with players arriving 10 minutes prior to booked time.
• Golf Coaching and Lessons

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Mona SocialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBar and bistro tenant operating on the upper level of the clubhouse. Styled as 'Boathouse meets Country Club' with large casual bar, tap beer, sports viewing, pool tables, and a la carte bistro. Head of Culinary Mark LaBrooy developed the menu with Head Chef Cameron Johnston. The venue combines bar, bistro, and clubhouse facilities.
• Art of KitchensminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 2) - Kitchen renovation business based on Northern Beaches
• Prestige Slate RoofingminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 1) - Roofing contractor
• Pittwater Tile RescueminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 5) - Tile and bathroom renovation service
• Hsquared MediaminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 7) - Media production company
• Jewel FinanceminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 9) - Financial services firm
• Strata PartnersminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 10) - Strata management services
• Beaches DentalminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 17) - Dental practice in Mona Vale
• Mother Nature's LandscapesminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 18) - Landscaping business
• DovidaminorOthersClock sponsor - Aged care and home care services for Sydney North Shore and Northern Beaches
• INCA DevelopmentminorOthersComing to Mona Vale (Hole 11) - Property development company
• Hain Property AdvisorsminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 14) - Property advisory services
• LUXE by itravelminorOthersHole sponsor (Hole 16) - Luxury travel advisory service
• Duntryleague (Orange, NSW)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal club arrangement. Members entitled to playing membership rights equivalent to home club for up to one month. No visitor fee or green fee charged; limit of 6 rounds per membership year.
• Bathurst Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal club in NSW. Woodward St, Orange NSW 2800.
• Tea Tree Gully Golf Club (SA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal club in South Australia.
• The Federal Golf Club (ACT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal club in ACT.
• The Sands Torquay (VIC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal club in Victoria. 2 Sands Boulevard, Torquay VIC.
• Harewood Downs Golf Club (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal club in United Kingdom. Cokes Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manly Golf Club: A neighbouring Northern Beaches Sydney member-owned 18-hole championship golf club serving an overlapping membership and event-booking market with a similar hospitality-adjacent business model.
• Elanora Country Club: A nearby Northern Beaches 18-hole championship member-owned club with similar F&B, events, and tournament operations against the same demographic of Sydney golfers.
• Cromer Golf Club: A Northern Beaches adjacent 18-hole member-owned club with similar tiered memberships, public play, pro shop, and clubhouse dining.
• Long Reef Golf Club: A Northern Beaches Sydney club with a coastal 18-hole championship course and a comparable membership, green-fee, F&B, and tournament business model.
• Warringah Golf Club: An 18-hole member-owned course on the Northern Beaches with similar public-access tee bookings, membership tiers, dining, and event-hire revenue mix.
• St Michael's Golf Club: A Sydney northern beaches-area member-owned 18-hole club with a comparable membership model, public access, clubhouse F&B, and event function offerings.
• Bonnie Doon Golf Club: A long-established Sydney-region 18-hole member-owned club with a multi-tier membership structure, reciprocal arrangements, and clubhouse dining comparable to MVGC.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Sydney Golf Club: An elite, private-only Sydney 18-hole club; a comparable category competitor but operating at a much higher prestige tier and without public play or active online tee-bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/monavalegolfclub
• Xx.com/mona_vale_gc
• Facebookfacebook.com/monavalegolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mona-vale-golf-club

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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