Lanark Golf Club

What Lanark Golf Club does

Lanark Golf Club is a private members golf club founded on 4 October 1851 on Common Moor in Lanark, Scotland, and is recognised as the world's oldest inland golf course still playing on its original ground. The club operates an 18-hole, 6,428-yard par-70 moorland course originally laid out by Old Tom Morris and George Sayers and later refined by James Braid, alongside a 9-hole par-3 "Wee Course" designed for juniors, novices and experienced players. Supporting infrastructure includes a clubhouse overlooking the 18th green, practice facilities (short game area, sheltered driving range, two putting greens, indoor lesson area), a Pro Shop led by PGA Professional Graham Gormley, and outsourced catering operated by PD Catering. The club holds a No.33 ranking in Scotland's Top 100 Golf Courses and No.8 in the Top 100 under £65 in GB & Ireland by Today's Golfer Magazine.

The business runs a multi-stream revenue model anchored by tiered annual membership subscriptions ranging from £52.50 (social) to £1,098 (full, 2026 rate), with additional tiers for county/expatriate, 9-hole, youth and Lanark residenter members. Visitor revenue comes from green fees (£50–£120 per round depending on season and group size), society golf day packages (£66–£147 per person for groups of 8+), corporate sponsorship tiers (£2,500–£4,800 per annum), and Pro Shop services including lessons and TaylorMade custom fitting. Ancillary streams include trolley and buggy hire and a reciprocal arrangement with approximately 15 partner clubs offering 50% green fee reductions. Distribution is primarily direct, supported by BRS Golf online booking, ClubV1 Members Hub and HowDidiDo for handicapping and member management, plus Facebook and Instagram for marketing.

The club is independently governed by its members via a club council, holds no external parent or investor, and has not raised funding. Key personnel include Club Manager Andy Romer, PGA Professional Graham Gormley (Foremost Golf TaylorMade Fitter of the Year 2020), Catering Lead Paul, and Junior Convenor Graeme Bhatti. Recent strategic activity has focused on widening the membership funnel through junior pathway programs, residenter and youth pricing tiers, and packaging corporate and society groups, while leveraging the club's historical provenance and Top-100 rankings as the primary competitive differentiator.

Name

Lanark Golf Club

Legal name

Lanark Golf Club

Website

https://lanarkgolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lanark Golf Club is a private Scottish members club operating the world's oldest inland 18-hole moorland course (est. 1851) plus a 9-hole Wee Course, serving full, junior, social and residenter members, individual visitors, society groups and corporate sponsors via green fees, memberships and hospitality packages.

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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Private members golf club
• Moorland golf course
• Golf membership subscriptions
• Corporate golf hospitality
• Golf coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanark

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from £1098 for full members to £52.50 for social members, with various tiers including county/expatriate, 9-hole, and youth categories
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees ranging from £90 for a single round in summer to £50 in winter, with various group rates and special pricing for Lanark residents and James Braid rate holders
3. Corporate and Society Packages: Golf day packages for groups of 8+ ranging from £66-89 per person, plus corporate sponsorship packages named after historical figures (The Fallon, The Braid, The Old Tom Morris) ranging from £2500-4800 per annum
4. Pro Shop Services: Golf lessons at £25 per half hour, £40 per hour, junior lessons at £17.50 per half hour, and custom club fitting services
5. Catering Services: Restaurant and bar services operated by PD Catering, providing food service for members, visitors, and private functions including weddings and corporate events
6. Equipment Hire: Trolley hire (£5-12 per round), buggy hire (£35 per round), and club hire services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lanark Golf Club operates an 18-hole championship moorland course (6,428 yards, par 70) recognised as the world's oldest inland golf course (established 1851), alongside a 9-hole 'Wee Course' for beginners and juniors. The club sells tiered memberships, visitor green fees, society and corporate golf day packages, PGA professional coaching and custom club fitting, catering services, and reciprocal playing rights with partner clubs.

Product overview

Lanark Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club with two distinct courses: the 18-hole championship moorland course (6,428-yard, par 70) recognised as the world's oldest inland course dating to 1851, and the 9-hole 'Wee Course' for beginners and juniors. The club offers tiered membership programs including full, county/expatriate, 9-hole, junior, social, and residenter memberships, with annual subscriptions ranging from £52.50 to £1,098. Visitor services include green fee tickets, society packages, corporate sponsorship packages, and open competitions throughout the year. Supporting facilities include a Pro Shop with PGA coaching and custom fitting, catering services via PD Catering, practice areas, clubhouse amenities, and reciprocal arrangements with 15 partner golf clubs across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Wee Course: 9-hole par 3 course varying in length from 75 yards to 233 yards, designed for juniors, novices, and experienced golfers.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Course The main 6,428-yard, par 70 moorland course recognised as the world's oldest inland golf course, originally designed by Old Tom Morris and George Sayers with refinements by James Braid. Used by members, visitors, societies, and open competitions. Ranked No.33 in Scotland's Top 100 and No.8 in Top 100 under £65 in GB & Ireland.
• Wee Course (9-Hole Par 3) 9-hole par 3 course with holes from 75 to 233 yards, designed for juniors, novices, and experienced golfers as an accessible introduction to golf and a pathway to the 18-hole course.
• Club Memberships Tiered annual memberships including Full Membership (£1,098 for 2026, £600 joining fee), County and Expatriate (£549), 9-Hole Course (£230/£155 senior), Social (£52.50), Junior tiers (Under 16 £110 to Under 25 £549), and Residenter (Lanark residents £644/£491 senior).
• Green Fee Tickets Visitor pay-and-play green fees for the 18-hole course ranging from £50-120 in summer and £50 in winter, with special rates for James Braid rate holders (£50) and Lanark residents (£40); 9-hole Wee Course fees £5-15.
• Society and Golf Day Packages Group golf packages for 8+ or 16+ players including The Winston (£67-72), The Cameronian (£73-78), The Vassie (£78-83), The Claret Jug (£84-89), The Newlands (£90-95), and The Tinto two-round package (£127-147).
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages Annual corporate sponsorship packages named after historical figures: The Fallon (£2,500/year, 30 rounds, meeting room), The Braid (£3,700/year, 20 golfers, buffet), The Old Tom Morris (£4,800/year, 36 rounds, tee sponsorship).
• Pro Shop Coaching and Custom Fitting Golf instruction and equipment services by PGA Professional Graham Gormley, including individual lessons (£25/half hour, £40/hour), junior lessons (£17.50/half hour), club fitting using GCQuad and GC2 launch monitors, and loft & lie fitting.
• Open Competitions Annual calendar of open tournaments including US Masters Texas Scramble, Gents Seniors 4 Ball, Ladies Tri-Am Open, Lanimer Cup Mixed Open, Scot Golf Trophy, E G Steele Mixed Open, Tony Jacklin Junior Open, Gents Seniors Singles, and Newlands Trophy.
• Catering Services Restaurant and bar catering operated by PD Catering for members, visitors, and private functions including anniversaries, christenings, birthdays, corporate seminars and dinners, plus Christmas and New Year lunches.
• Reciprocal Club Playing Rights Reciprocal arrangements with up to 15 partner golf clubs across Scotland and northern England offering members 50% reduced green fees (up to 4 members at any one time).
• Clubhouse Facilities Clubhouse overlooking the 18th green with views of Lanark Loch, featuring upgraded lounges, dining room, large screen TVs, locker rooms (male, female, junior), and electric trolley storage.
• Practice Facilities Practice amenities including short game chipping and bunker area, sheltered driving range, practice nets, two putting greens, and indoor lesson area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course record of 62 held by Craig Maltman (pro) and John Bauer (amateur)

Segments6 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

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Auchterarder Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• Bathgate Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• Bothwell Castle Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• Downfield Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Located in Dundee.
• Glenbervie Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• Hamilton Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• Huddersfield Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Located in West Yorkshire.
• Peebles Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• Scotscraig Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• Strathaven Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• The East Renfrewshire Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Up to 4 members can utilise this at any one time.
• The Irvine (Bogside) Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Located in Ayrshire.
• Windermere Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Located in the Lake District.
• Largs Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal arrangement with 50% green fee reduction for members of both clubs. Located on the Firth of Clyde.
• DMAC DigitalminorOthersWebsite development and management partner responsible for building and maintaining the club's official website
• PD CateringminorOthersExternal catering company providing restaurant and bar services, private function catering, and special event dining including Christmas and New Year lunches
• Graham Gormley GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationPGA Professional operating from the Pro Shop providing coaching, custom fitting services using GCQuad and GC2 launch monitors, and individual lessons. Joined Lanark after nearly ten years at Carnwath.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peebles Golf Club: Borders-based Scottish private members club and Lanark reciprocal partner. Similar profile of tiered memberships, green fees, and society offerings for a comparable regional catchment.
• Scotscraig Golf Club: Historic Fife-based members club, one of the oldest in the world, and Lanark reciprocal partner. Comparable heritage positioning, members-only access, and championship pedigree make it relevant for comparing premium positioning.
• Glenbervie Golf Club: Scottish private members club in Stirling area, also a Lanark reciprocal partner. Operates a comparable moorland course with member tiers, reciprocal arrangements, and society/corporate packages targeting the same mid-tier UK golf market.
• Bothwell Castle Golf Club: Scottish private members golf club near Glasgow, listed as a Lanark reciprocal partner. Similar scale, business model, and Scottish moorland setting make it a direct comparable for members, green fees, and reciprocal economics.
• Strathaven Golf Club: Lanarkshire private members club and Lanark reciprocal partner. Comparable scale, customer base, and Scottish moorland course profile make it a tight comparable on member economics and operating model.
• Huddersfield Golf Club: English (West Yorkshire) private members club and Lanark reciprocal partner. Operates a similar tiered membership and society golf day model, broadening the UK regional peer set.

Broad incumbents

• Carnoustie Golf Links: Iconic Open Championship venue in Angus with multiple courses and major championship pedigree. Relevant incumbent comparable for pricing power, championship hosting economics, and brand positioning relative to a heritage Scottish club like Lanark.
• St Andrews Links: The Home of Golf, a publicly-owned multi-course complex in Fife with significantly larger scale and global tourism appeal. Serves as a benchmark for visitor economics, Open qualifying infrastructure, and prestige positioning that aspirational private clubs like Lanark reference.
• Royal Troon Golf Club: Prestigious Ayrshire links club and regular Open Championship host. Sets the upper-tier benchmark for Scottish private members clubs in terms of prestige, membership pricing, and visitor economics that inform Lanark's positioning context.

Others

• BRS Golf: Third-party golf booking platform used by Lanark for tee time reservations and member bookings. Industry tech infrastructure provider rather than a competitor; useful comparable for assessing the digital tooling layer underpinning UK golf club operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lanarkgolfclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/lanarkgolfclub
• Xx.com/lanarkgolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lanark-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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