Haydock Park Golf Club

What Haydock Park Golf Club does

Haydock Park Golf Club is a privately-held members' golf club operating since 1877 from a single site at Golborne Park, Newton-le-Willows, North West England. Its core asset is an 18-hole parkland course designed by James Braid, described as relatively flat and walkable, with tree-lined fairways and small, well-protected greens. The club employs 11-50 staff and serves individual golfers, club members, golf societies, private event hosts, and corporate clients.

The commercial offering spans five recurring revenue streams: membership subscriptions across 7 Day, 5 Day, Ladies Lifestyle, Colt, Junior, and Social tiers (£94-£1,339 per season, with a £500 joining fee for full playing categories); per-round visitor green fees (£45 weekday, £55 weekend in Summer 2026); society packages from £40 per person with catering add-ons; function room hire for weddings, corporate meetings, and private events up to 120 guests; and a professional shop/performance centre operated by True Fit Golf Centre. Catering for events is provided by Scratch.

Operations are supported by the Intelligent Golf platform, which powers online tee-time booking, membership administration, competition management, and World Handicap System synchronisation. The club is registered under the UK Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) scheme and is affiliated with England Golf, SafeGolf, Lancashire Golf, and the Women in Golf Charter. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website, office enquiries, and on-site counters; there is no app, no API, and no documented technology partnerships beyond the core platform vendor. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or ownership changes are disclosed.

Name

Haydock Park Golf Club

Legal name

Haydock Park Golf, Ltd.

Website

https://haydockparkgc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haydock Park Golf Club is a private members' golf club in Newton-le-Willows, UK (Est. 1877) operating an 18-hole James Braid parkland course, with five membership tiers, visitor green fees, society packages, and event/hospitality hire for up to 120 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members Golf Club & Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private members golf club
• 18-hole parkland course
• Golf memberships
• Society golf packages
• Wedding and function venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton-le-willows

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees across multiple categories including 7 Day, 5 Day, Ladies Lifestyle, Colt, Junior, and Social memberships. Required joining fee for 7 Day and 5 Day members (up to £500, split over 5 years).
2. Green Fees: Per-person green fees for visitors playing 18 holes: £45 weekday, £55 weekend (Summer 2026).
3. Society Bookings: Golf only packages at £40.00 per person, with optional add-ons for food and beverages. Weekend bookings add £10.
4. Event and Function Hire: Function room hire for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, funerals, business meetings, and exhibitions. Catering provided by Scratch. Main suite accommodates up to 120 guests.
5. Professional Shop: State-of-the-art golf shop and performance centre operated by True Fit Golf Centre, stocking equipment and golf apparel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Haydock Park Golf Club operates an 18-hole James Braid-designed parkland golf course in Newton-le-Willows, offering full memberships (7 Day, 5 Day, Ladies Lifestyle, Colt, Junior, Social), visitor green fees, open competitions, society group packages, and a hospitality business comprising a function suite (up to 120 guests) for weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations, alongside an on-site Professional Shop and PGA coaching operated by True Fit Golf Centre.

Product overview

Haydock Park Golf Club is a golf club offering an 18-hole parkland course designed by James Braid. The core product is the golf course, complemented by membership packages (7 Day, 5 Day, Ladies Lifestyle, Colt, Junior, Social), open competitions, society packages, and hospitality services including function room hire for events. The Professional Shop operated by True Fit Golf Centre provides equipment and coaching. The club also runs a Get Into Golf beginner program. The website platform is powered by Intelligent Golf for membership management and competition administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course An 18-hole parkland golf course designed by James Braid, featuring tree-lined fairways, bunker-protected greens, and relatively flat terrain suitable for golfers of all ages and abilities; approximately 6,100 yards.
• Golf Membership Packages Tiered annual memberships providing full or partial course access, competition entry, member-section membership, and reciprocal playing benefits. Categories include 7 Day (£1,339 + £500 joining fee), 5 Day (£1,073 + £500 joining fee), Ladies Lifestyle (£1,073), Colt ages 18-29 (£380–£1,150), Junior ages 4-17 (£94–£190), and Social (£95), all per 2026/27 season.
• Open Golf Competitions Open-format golf competitions open to members and visitors, including Seniors Team Opens, 4BBB events, Ladies Team events, and the Newton Ram Open.
• Golf Society Packages Group golf booking packages with a golf-only rate of £40 per person and optional catering add-ons including bacon barms, sandwiches, and 1-, 2-, or 3-course meals; weekend bookings add £10 per person.
• Function Room Hire On-site event venue hire accommodating up to 120 seated guests with a private bar, suitable for weddings, christenings, anniversaries, corporate meetings, and exhibitions; in-house catering provided by Scratch.
• Wedding Packages Wedding celebration packages in Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, including dedicated coordinators, in-house catering, and venue hire at the club.
• Visitor Green Fee Bookings Pay-and-play 18-hole rounds available to non-members at £45 per person on weekdays and £55 per person on weekends (Summer 2026 prices), bookable online up to 5 days in advance.
• Get Into Golf Program Beginner golf program offering taster sessions and lessons to introduce new participants to the sport.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• England GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliation with England Golf for handicap management, competition administration, and governance. Club participates in Lancashire County events and national competitions.
• SafeGolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership committed to promoting a safe and positive environment for all participants in golf. Club has safeguarding policies for children and adults.
• Lancashire GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional golf governing body affiliation enabling participation in Lancashire County events and regional competitions.
• Association of James Braid CoursesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the association of courses designed by James Braid, providing reciprocal playing benefits for members.
• English County Card SchememinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScheme providing members access to play at 800+ golf courses across England under reciprocal arrangements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• England Golf: National governing body for amateur golf in England and an active affiliate of Haydock Park. Not a competitor but a strategic ecosystem participant that shapes handicapping, competition rules, and member acquisition channels.

Broad incumbents

• The Belfry: Large UK golf resort and hotel complex offering memberships, society packages, weddings, and corporate events. Wider portfolio player that overlaps with Haydock Park in hospitality, weddings, and society business but on a much larger scale.
• Gleneagles: Luxury Scottish golf resort with multiple courses, membership programs, weddings, and corporate hospitality. Overlaps with Haydock Park's wedding and corporate event functions but at a significantly higher price point and broader resort offering.

Direct peers

• Royal Birkdale Golf Club: Championship links club in NW England offering 7 Day/5 Day-style memberships, society bookings, and event hosting. Haydock Park competes with it for the same regional pool of golfers and corporate event clients.
• Hillside Golf Club: Historic parkland club near Southport with full membership tiers, open competitions, society bookings, and tournament-hosting credentials. Comparable on course profile, pricing structure, and membership model.
• Formby Golf Club: Premier heritage golf club in North West England with a similar members-and-visitors model, function room hire, and James Braid-era pedigree. Directly comparable to Haydock Park in geography, target customer, and product offering.
• Hesketh Golf Club: Historic members' club in Southport with comparable green-fee and society offerings. Competes for golf society bookings and individual members in the North West market.
• Worsley Golf Club: Parkland club in the Greater Manchester area offering membership tiers, society days, and event hire. Operates in the same local catchment as Haydock Park and competes for similar members and visitors.
• West Lancashire Golf Club: One of the oldest clubs in England with a similar members-and-visitors business model, function facilities, and reciprocal playing arrangements. Directly comparable heritage club competing in the same regional market.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venues targeting casual and beginner golfers in the UK. Competes for the entry-level and corporate entertainment spend that Haydock Park's Get Into Golf program and corporate event business also target.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HaydockParkGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/HaydockParkGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haydock-park-golf-club-company-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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