Clearwater Golf Club

What Clearwater Golf Club does

Clearwater Golf Club is a privately-held championship golf resort located in Christchurch, New Zealand, at 40A Clearwater Avenue, seven minutes from Christchurch International Airport and 15 minutes from the CBD. The club has been operating since 2002 and serves individual golfers, members, corporate groups, and conference/event clients through an 18-hole Par 72 championship course designed by John Darby with Sir Bob Charles, complemented by a Par 60 executive course (30|30 Golf), three on-site dining venues (Lume Restaurant, The Sprig Bar and Cafe, The Player's Lounge), a pro shop with club fitting and instruction, and event facilities managed via the Peppers Clearwater Resort partnership that can host up to 240 delegates theatre-style and 144 guests in the Kaikainui Room wedding venue.

The business operates on a multi-stream revenue model: recurring membership subscriptions (individual, family, corporate) with Pacific Links International reciprocal access to 200+ courses in 26 countries; per-round green fees (NZ$195 for 18-hole walking, NZ$125 for 9-hole walking, junior rates available) plus equipment hire (carts, clubs, shoes, pull carts); corporate golf days for 60–72 players; conference and event venue hire with catering; on-site food and beverage; pro shop retail; and gift vouchers. Marketing channels are concentrated on direct website bookings, search, social media, professional golfer endorsements (Lydia Ko, Charley Hull), and reciprocal referrals through the Pacific Links network.

The club's competitive proposition rests on its championship pedigree (13 consecutive years hosting international professional golf, including 8 NZPGA Championships, 2 New Zealand Men's Opens, and 4 New Zealand Women's Opens), equal membership status across all members, and strategic location. Pricing is publicly listed in New Zealand Dollars and the venue is closed only on Christmas Day. No funding rounds, acquisitions, AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, or parent company are disclosed; the technology stack is limited to a website, member portal, and a third-party voucher system (Robovoucher).

Name

Clearwater Golf Club

Legal name

Clearwater Golf Club

Website

https://clearwatergolf.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clearwater Golf Club is a privately-held championship golf resort in Christchurch, New Zealand, operating an 18-hole Par 72 course, Par 60 executive course, dining venues, pro shop, and Peppers-operated conference facilities for members, visitors, corporate groups, and event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Resort Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf club membership
• Corporate golf events
• Golf resort hospitality
• Conference venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Daily play fees charged to visitors and members for 18-hole or 9-hole rounds. Includes walking rates and equipment hire options.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions for individual, family, and corporate categories providing year-round access, equal status, and Pacific Links network benefits.
3. Conference & Events: Venue hire and catering services for weddings, corporate retreats, meetings, seminars, and private functions. Catering for up to 240 delegates theatre-style.
4. Dining: On-site food and beverage revenue from Lume Restaurant, The Sprig Bar and Cafe, and The Player's Lounge.
5. Pro Shop Retail: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, shoes, bags and accessories, plus club fitting and repair services.
6. Equipment Hire: Rental of golf clubs, shoes, carts, and pull carts to visiting and member golfers.
7. Gift Vouchers: Prepaid gift vouchers for green fees, coaching, and dining experiences.
8. Corporate Golf Days: Hosted corporate golf events for 60-72 players including competitions, catering, and post-event dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clearwater Golf Club operates an 18-hole, Par 72 championship golf course in Christchurch, New Zealand, complemented by a Par 60 executive course, three dining venues (Lume Restaurant, The Sprig Bar and Cafe, The Player's Lounge), a golf retail shop, club fitting and coaching, corporate golf packages, conference and event facilities, and annual membership programs with worldwide reciprocal playing rights via the Pacific Links network.

Product overview

Clearwater Golf Club operates as a premier golf resort offering a unified portfolio of golf and hospitality services. The core product is the 18-hole Par 72 championship golf course with a par-60 executive option, complemented by three dining venues (Lume Restaurant, The Sprig Bar and Cafe, and The Player's Lounge), a retail golf shop with fitting services, corporate golf packages, conference facilities at Peppers Clearwater Resort, and membership programs with Pacific Links reciprocal golf access. The offering integrates golf recreation, dining, retail, events, and hospitality into a cohesive resort experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Peppers Clearwater Resort: Conference and event venue with accommodation facilities including hotel rooms, suites, and lakeside villas and apartments.
• Lume Restaurant
• The Sprig Bar and Cafe
• The Player's Lounge

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, Par 72 championship golf course with 6 tee choices, featuring links-style open play on the front nine and Florida residential course characteristics on the back nine, complemented by practice areas and modern electric golf carts. Open to members and paying visitors.
• 30|30 Golf (Par 60 Executive Course)

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 consecutive years hosting international professional golf tournaments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pacific Links InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClearwater was the first club in New Zealand to gain Pacific Links Affiliate Club status. Members enjoy worldwide playing rights at over 200 networked courses in 26 countries, often for cart hire cost only and generally 50% discount to other golfers. Members can book courses from Las Vegas to London including TPC courses in the USA, 15-60 days in advance.
• Peppers Clearwater ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeppers hospitality brand operates the conference facilities, accommodation (lakeside apartments), and restaurant services at Clearwater Resort. The venue accommodates up to 240 delegates theatre-style and includes the Kaikainui Room wedding venue.
• Sir Bob CharlesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolfing legend Sir Bob Charles co-conceived the Clearwater vision with course developer John Darby, creating an immaculately challenging golf course to delight players and test the world's best. He also pioneered the 30|30 Golf concept featuring the shorter Par 60 executive course.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Christchurch Golf Club: Local Canterbury competitor club offering championship-quality golf and membership; competes for the same Christchurch-based member and corporate demand as Clearwater.
• Royal Wellington Golf Club: Premier NZ championship club with traditional membership structure; comparable to Clearwater on NZ championship pedigree but anchored in a more traditional club model.

Direct peers

• Cape Kidnappers: Tom Doak-designed Top-100 destination golf resort in Hawke's Bay, NZ, operating a lodge-plus-golf-plus-events model directly comparable to Clearwater's resort-hospitality structure and championship pedigree.
• Kauri Cliffs: David Harman-designed destination resort golf course in Northland, NZ, with lodge, spa, and championship play—comparable as a premium NZ stay-and-play championship destination targeting international visitors.
• Tara Iti Golf Club: Exclusive members-only New Zealand championship course with limited visitor access and high-end positioning; comparable to Clearwater on championship pedigree, low-friction access, and premium pricing.
• Barnbougle Golf Links: Australian Top-10 destination golf operation with multiple courses, on-site lodging, and inbound tourism focus—comparable business model and member/visitor mix to Clearwater.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic US destination combining championship golf, hotels, F&B, and retail; benchmark for how a top-tier golf venue integrates hospitality and retail revenue streams à la Clearwater's multi-vertical model.
• Kingston Heath Golf Club: Top-ranked Australian championship club with multi-course estate and tournament history; comparable on championship pedigree and member-driven economics.
• TPC Sawgrass: Flagship TPC network property with premium membership, championship hosting, and reciprocal-network access; comparable to Clearwater's Pacific Links affiliation and championship strategy at significantly larger scale.
• St Andrews Links: Global benchmark championship-links venue with multi-course operations, heritage branding, and tournament pedigree; comparable to Clearwater's championship-and-hospitality positioning at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClearwtrGolfNZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClearwaterGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clearwater-golf-club-ltd

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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