Northamptonshire County Golf Club

What Northamptonshire County Golf Club does

Northamptonshire County Golf Club (NCGC) is a private members golf club founded in 1909 in Church Brampton, Northamptonshire, UK. It operates a championship 18-hole heathland course originally designed by Harry S Colt (also the architect of Wentworth and Sunningdale) with notable alterations by James Braid in 1947, complemented by a 6-hole par-3 Colt Course, a 300-yard driving range, a 290-yard practice ground, and four practice putting greens. The club is designated an R&A Open Qualifying Venue and an England Golf Championship Venue, is consistently ranked among England's Top 100 courses, and is GEO Certified for sustainable course management.

The club generates revenue from diversified streams: annual membership subscriptions across tiers from £85 (Junior) to £2,000 (Full Playing) with a £3,000 entry fee for new Full Playing members; visitor green fees; open competition entry fees (£20–£280 per team/player); coaching and lessons from a team of six PGA professionals using FlightScope X2, TrackMan 4, Foresights GC Quad, GASP, and Explanar technologies; pro shop retail through Foremost Golf with Click and Collect ecommerce; society and group bookings; and an annual PGA Charity Pro-Am with a £6,500 professional prize fund. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across the website, intelligent-golf platform, online competition entry, and on-site facilities. The club runs a Ladies Section with 100+ members and a Junior Academy for ages 7-18, signalling a structural focus on pipeline development.

Commercially, NCGC pursues a hybrid GTM combining direct-to-consumer membership acquisition, event-driven conversion through open competitions, and community-led referrals via ladies and junior sections. The Intelligent Golf platform underpins membership management, competition administration, and World Handicap System synchronisation. The customer base is concentrated in the East Midlands and surrounding region, with named professional endorsements from European Tour players Andy Sullivan and Paul Broadhurst (2016 British Seniors Open champion, 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship). The club is privately held by its members, with no disclosed funding, M&A, or external ownership changes.

Name

Northamptonshire County Golf Club

Legal name

Northamptonshire County Golf Club

Website

https://countygolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northamptonshire County Golf Club is a private members club founded in 1909 in Church Brampton, UK, operating a championship Harry S Colt-designed 18-hole heathland course, a par-3 Colt Course, and extensive practice facilities. It serves regional golfers, visitors, juniors, and ladies through memberships, coaching, competitions, society bookings, and a Foremost Golf-linked pro shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club Services

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 Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Golf coaching lessons
• Open golf competitions
• Golf course facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Church Brampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from £400 to £2,000 depending on category (Full Playing, Intermediate, Country, 5-Day, 9-Hole, Junior). Entry fees of £3,000 apply for new Full Playing members. Recurring annual subscription revenue from loyal member base.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Non-members pay green fees to play the course, a key revenue stream from the Open Qualifier venue and Top 100 course reputation attracting regional visitors.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of clothing, golf equipment, and gifts through the on-site Pro Shop. Member of Foremost Golf providing access to comprehensive product range. Offers Click and Collect ecommerce through Foremost Golf.
4. Golf Coaching and Lessons: Professional golf instruction from PGA-qualified coaches including individual lessons (30 minutes to 2 hours), junior lessons, group academy programs (Ladies 6 Week, Junior 8-10 Week ProSwing Academy), and course coaching sessions.
5. Open Competition Entry Fees: Fees ranging from £20-£280 per team/player for various open competitions including Men's, Ladies', Junior, Mixed, and Pairs events throughout the year.
6. Society Bookings: Group bookings for societies (5+ players) seeking exclusive access to the championship course for corporate events, stag/hen parties, or group outings.
7. PGA Charity Pro AM Events: Annual charity Pro-Am tournament generating revenue through team entry fees (£6,500 professional prize fund based on 40 teams), hole sponsorship, and associated hospitality services. Features on-course refreshments, meals, and branded prizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northamptonshire County Golf Club operates a private members' golf club centered on an 18-hole championship heathland course designed by Harry S. Colt, complemented by a 6-hole par-3 Colt Course, extensive practice facilities, a Pro Shop, clubhouse with dining, and a calendar of open competitions. The club sells annual golf memberships across multiple tiers, coaching lessons from PGA professionals, visitor green fees, society packages, and hosts an annual charity Pro-Am tournament.

Product overview

Northamptonshire County Golf Club offers a single golf club experience centered on its championship 18-hole course, complemented by a par-3 Colt Course, extensive practice facilities, professional coaching services, and comprehensive membership options. The club provides golf retail through its Pro Shop, hosts open competitions and charity events, and maintains a clubhouse with dining facilities. Junior and Ladies academies support beginner development, while PGA professionals deliver individual and group lessons using advanced technology including FlightScope, Trackman, and GASP swing analysis systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole heathland golf course ranked in the UK's top 100, designed by Harry S. Colt with later modifications by James Braid. Designated as an R&A Open Qualifier course and England Golf Championship Venue, available to members and visiting golfers via green fees.
• Colt Course (Par 3) A 6-hole par-3 course with holes varying 75-103 yards, featuring artificial grass tees and greens for all-year-round use. Designed as an ideal learning environment for juniors and beginners while offering experienced golfers a true test of scoring ability.
• Pro Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Paul Broadhurst won 2016 British Seniors Open and 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foremost GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Pro Shop is a long-standing member of the Foremost Group of Professionals, providing access to a comprehensive range of golf equipment and clothing. Foremost's Click and Collect ecommerce platform enables customers to order products online and collect at the pro shop.
• The R&AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club is designated as an R&A Open Qualifying Venue, hosting regional qualifying events for The Open Championship. This partnership confirms the course meets championship standards and attracts competitive golfers.
• England GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated England Golf Championship Venue hosting regional and national amateur competitions. Supports World Handicap System synchronisation and governance.
• GEO Foundation (Golf Environmental Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub maintains GEO Certified status demonstrating commitment to sustainable golf course management and environmental practices.
• Prostate Cancer UKcoreOthersPrimary charity beneficiary of the annual PGA Charity Pro Am. Club has supported the charity for multiple years and funded guide dog naming through fundraising efforts.
• Alzheimer's Research UKminorOthersCharity beneficiary of 2025 Charity Pro Am event alongside Prostate Cancer UK.
• RSPCAminorOthersCharity beneficiary of 2024 Charity Pro Am event.
• Guide Dogs for the BlindminorOthersCharity supported in 2022 with funds used to name guide dogs including Queenie.
• David Williams Financial AdvisorsminorOthersSponsor of the club, logo displayed on sponsors page.
• Target FurnitureminorOthersSponsor of the club, logo displayed on sponsors page.
• PHM AccountantsminorOthersSponsor of the club, logo displayed on sponsors page.
• HORTS Estate AgentsminorOthersSponsor of the club, logo displayed on sponsors page.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• The Belfry: Major UK golf resort with multiple championship courses including the Ryder Cup-host Brabazon course. Broader scale and resort/hotel integration differentiate it, but it overlaps with NCGC on championship hosting, coaching, and society bookings.
• Royal Birkdale Golf Club: Open rota venue on England's northwest coast and one of the world's most respected championship courses. Comparable in hosting The Open Qualifying and member-club structure, though at a significantly larger scale.
• Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club: One of England's Open rota championship courses with elite private members access. Significantly higher national profile than NCGC but comparable on membership model, heritage (est. 1886), and championship-hosting credentials.

Direct peers

• Saunton Golf Club: Devon-based private members club consistently ranked in England's Top 100 with championship pedigree. Comparable heritage, multi-course offering, and member/visitor mix to NCGC.
• Wentworth Club: Surrey-based private club whose West Course was designed by Harry S Colt. Operates as a premier members club with championship hosting, top-ranked heritage, and multi-tier membership — directly comparable architecture and operating model to NCGC.
• Walton Heath Golf Club: Surrey heathland club with two Top 100-ranked courses and a history of hosting The Open and US Open qualifiers. Comparable prestige, age (founded 1903), and members-club operating model.
• The Wisley Golf Club: Private members club in Surrey offering championship-level heathland golf with Top 100 ranking. Comparable in scale, membership pricing, and visitor experience to NCGC, both targeting premium regional golfers.
• Ganton Golf Club: North Yorkshire private members club ranked in England's Top 10 and host of major amateur championships. Highly comparable on prestige, membership model, and championship-hosting status.
• Nottinghamshire Golf Club (Hollinwell): East Midlands private members club explicitly referenced as a benchmark for NCGC course quality. Operates a similar Top 100-level heathland layout in the same regional market with comparable membership structure.
• Sunningdale Golf Club: Elite private members club in Surrey also designed by Harry S Colt and consistently ranked in the UK's Top 5. Shares the same architectural heritage, championship pedigree, and high-fee membership model as NCGC, making it the most directly comparable peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/countygolfclub
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Compliance4 records

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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