Victoria Golf Club

What Victoria Golf Club does

Victoria Golf Club (VGC) is a private, members-only golf club founded in 1893 and headquartered at 1110 Beach Drive in Oak Bay, Victoria, British Columbia. It operates the oldest 18-hole golf course in Canada at its original location and the second-oldest in North America, a links-style layout with five holes running along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, supported by a 1928 Clubhouse registered as a Canadian Historic Place. The club runs an integrated hospitality operation including an 18-hole championship course, a 150-yard driving range, a short-game area and an 18-hole putting course, a Foresight GC Quad indoor simulator with Ping nFlight custom fitting, Macan's Pub & Dining Room, the Dining Room, and The Lookout concession.

The club monetizes through tiered membership subscriptions (Active, Intermediate ages 19–28, Junior ages 4–18, Social) with monthly dues from $80.14 to $250.62 and entrance fees from $300 to $27,000, alongside a $5,000+ GST non-refundable waitlist deposit. Supplementary revenue comes from guest green fees ($35–$400 seasonally), the award-winning Pro Shop (2025 PGA of BC Pro Shop of the Year), private and group instruction, corporate team-building camps, F&B across three outlets, social events, and event hosting. A selective admissions process reviewed by the Membership Committee and Board of Directors, word-of-mouth referrals, and a reciprocal network of 30+ premier clubs worldwide underpin the go-to-market motion.

In 2006 VGC became the first Canadian club to adopt a dedicated Chick Evans Scholars caddie program, with 11 former caddies subsequently receiving full university scholarships. The club is staffed by 51–100 employees, including multiple PGA of Canada-certified professionals, and is governed by a Board of Directors with member-elected ownership.

Name

Victoria Golf Club

Legal name

Victoria Golf Club

Website

https://victoriagolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Victoria Golf Club is a private 1893 members-only golf club in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC, operating Canada's oldest 18-hole course at its original location, with dining, an award-winning Pro Shop, PGA-led Academy, and a global reciprocal club network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf 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

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf membership
• Golf instruction
• Club dining services
• Corporate golf events

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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. Membership Dues: Recurring monthly and annual membership fees from Active, Intermediate, Junior, and Social members. Monthly dues range from $80.14 to $250.62 depending on membership category and age. Entrance fees range from $300 to $27,000.
2. Green Fees and Guest Play: Non-member guests pay green fees ranging from $35 (Junior winter) to $400 (Visitor summer). Power cart rentals available at $14-28 per player.
3. Pro Shop Retail: Retail sales of name-brand golf apparel for Men and Women, footwear, equipment, accessories, and souvenirs. Awarded 2025 Pro Shop of the Year by PGA of BC.
4. Golf Instruction and Academy: Revenue from private lessons, group programs, corporate programs, and academy instruction by PGA professionals.
5. Food and Beverage: Dining Room, Macan's Pub & Dining Room, and The Lookout concession generate food and beverage sales. Social events include Prime Rib Night, St. Patrick's Day Party, BBQ Night Buffet, Indian Night, Vinos & Tapas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Victoria Golf Club operates an 18-hole links-style seaside golf course with five holes along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, supported by a registered Canadian Historic Place clubhouse (1928). The club sells Active, Intermediate, Junior, and Social memberships and offers guest play, PGA-led instruction via the VGC Academy, an award-winning Pro Shop, multi-venue dining (Macan's Pub & Dining Room, The Lookout), and private event hosting.

Product overview

Victoria Golf Club is a private golf club offering a comprehensive portfolio of golf and hospitality services. The core offering is an 18-hole links-style golf course (founded 1893) supported by the award-winning Pro Shop for retail, VGC Academy for golf instruction using Foresight GC Quad Simulator technology, and dining facilities including Macan's Pub & Dining Room and the Lookout. Additional services include Evans Scholars Foundation (caddie scholarship program), live webcams, event venue rental, and multiple membership tiers (Active, Intermediate, Junior, Social). The Club also maintains extensive practice facilities and offers reciprocal access to golf clubs worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Macan's Pub & Dining Room: The club's pub and dining facility featuring local craft beers, fine scotch, wine selection, and classic pub fare along with an ever-changing fine-dining menu.
• Evans Scholars Foundation

Products and services

• Victoria Golf Club Course An 18-hole links-style seaside golf course with five holes along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, providing year-round playable conditions due to the mild Vancouver Island microclimate. Available to Active, Intermediate, Junior members and their introduced guests via paid green fees; non-members play as Visitors at seasonal rates.
• Membership Programs Multi-tier private club memberships including Active (Ages 19-23 and 24-28), Intermediate, Junior, Social, and Active Waitlist categories, each with specified entrance fees, monthly dues, capital reserve fees, and privileges such as unlimited golf, practice facility access, clubhouse dining, guest hosting, and reciprocal club privileges.
• VGC Academy Lessons PGA of Canada-led golf instruction for adults, juniors, and corporate groups including private lessons (30/45/60 min), group programs, coaching packages (2/5/10-hour blocks), specialty clinics (Spring Full Swing, Women's Spring Tune-Up, Gateway to Golf), and corporate team building camps (Half Day and Full Day formats). Instruction is delivered using the Foresight GC Quad indoor simulator, Ping nFlight custom fitting system, and Mitchell Lie-and-Loft Machine.
• Pro Shop / Back Shop Retail Award-winning (2025 PGA of BC Pro Shop of the Year) golf retail storefront offering name-brand apparel for men and women, footwear, equipment, accessories, and souvenirs. Staffed by PGA-certified retail specialists with a frequently refreshed selection and club storage services.
• Club Dining (Macan's Pub & Dining Room and The Lookout) Multi-venue member dining including Macan's Pub & Dining Room (classic pub fare plus an ever-changing fine-dining menu with local craft beers and fine scotch), the formal Dining Room with wine display, and The Lookout concession overlooking the course. Supports a recurring social calendar such as Prime Rib Night, St. Patrick's Day Party, BBQ Night Buffet, Indian Night, and Vinos & Tapas.
• Private Event Hosting and Venue Rental Event hosting services in the registered Canadian Historic Place clubhouse for weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, accessed via the VGC Event Inquiry form and required to be sponsored or hosted by a member.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 on Vancouver Island, #4 in BC, #23 in Canada (2018 SCOREGolf Top 100)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Capilano Golf and Country ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership allowing members to play at partner courses. Located in West Vancouver, BC.
• Gorge Vale Golf ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Victoria, BC.
• Point Grey Golf ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Vancouver, BC.
• Uplands Golf ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Victoria, BC.
• Shaughnessy Golf and Country ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Vancouver, BC.
• Royal Colwood Golf ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Victoria, BC.
• Marine Drive Golf ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Vancouver, BC.
• Bruntsfield Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Royal Selangor Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Royal Ottawa Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Ottawa, Ontario.
• Weston Golf and Country ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Ontario.
• The London Hunt and Country ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in London, Ontario.
• Beaconsfield Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Quebec.
• Credit Valley Golf and Country ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Ontario.
• Lambton Golf and Country ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Toronto, Ontario.
• Westmount Golf and Country ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Kitchener, Ontario.
• Ashburn Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Ashburn, Ontario.
• Mad River Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Ontario.
• Concord Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Sydney, Australia.
• Lake Karrinyup Country ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Perth, Australia.
• Victoria Golf Club (Australia)coreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Melbourne, Australia.
• Oahu Country ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Victoria Country Club (Texas)coreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Victoria, Texas.
• Portland Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Portland, Oregon.
• The Pacific ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Newport Beach, California.
• Seattle Golf ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Seattle, Washington.
• Royal Auckland Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Auckland, New Zealand.
• Christchurch Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
• North Shore Golf ClubcoreOthersFull reciprocal club with equal privileges. Located in Auckland, New Zealand.
• The Gog Magog Golf ClubcoreOthersReciprocal club partnership. Located in Cambridge, England.
• Evans Scholars FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational scholarship program for caddies established by Chick Evans in 1930. VGC became first Canadian club to adopt dedicated Evans Scholarship caddie program in 2006. Program awards full tuition and housing scholarships to high-achieving caddies with financial need. Over 100,000 golfers support the program nationally. VGC has had 11 former caddies receive full scholarships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marine Drive Golf Club: Private members club in Vancouver, BC that shares reciprocal access with VGC. Comparable in offerings (golf, dining, events) and member demographics.
• Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club: Elite private club in Vancouver, BC and reciprocal partner. Comparable in prestige, membership structure, and target demographic (high-net-worth BC golfers).
• Uplands Golf Club: Private members club also located in Victoria, BC and a reciprocal partner of VGC. Direct competitor for Victoria-area golfers, social members, and event hosting.
• Capilano Golf and Country Club: Premier private club in West Vancouver, BC, part of VGC's reciprocal network. Directly comparable premium private-club experience serving affluent BC golfers.
• Royal Colwood Golf Club: Another historic, members-only 18-hole championship course in the Victoria, BC area on Vancouver Island. Competes directly for the same local member base, reciprocal partnerships, and corporate-event dollars.
• Gorge Vale Golf Club: Private members golf club in Victoria, BC, part of the same reciprocal network. Comparable in target market (Vancouver Island private club members) and offerings.
• Point Grey Golf Club: Private Vancouver, BC club on the reciprocal list. Direct peer in the BC premium private club segment with similar membership and F&B model.

Emerging players

• The National Golf Club of Canada: Top-ranked Canadian private course in Woodbridge, Ontario. Comparable premium private-club experience with strong tournament pedigree, providing a national-level peer benchmark for VGC.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Montreal Golf Club: One of Canada's most prestigious historic private clubs and the oldest golf club in continental North America (1873). Comparable as a heritage, members-only Canadian golf institution with similar high-tier pricing and reciprocal network position.
• St. George's Golf and Country Club: Elite private club in Toronto area, part of the broader Canadian premium-club peer set. Comparable in membership exclusivity, F&B, and event-hosting business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VGC1893
• Facebookfacebook.com/VictoriaGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/victoria-golf-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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