Yamba Golf & Country Club

What Yamba Golf & Country Club does

Yamba Golf & Country Club (YGCC) is a private members' golf and country club founded on 14 May 1956 and operating on a 76-hectare site at 28 River Street, Yamba, NSW, in a region designated Australia's No. 1 tourist town. The club runs an 18-hole championship course with Tif 328 greens across four configurations, a TrackMan virtual golf simulator studio (the only one on the NSW North Coast rendering 30+ world-class courses via drone-mapping), an on-site Pro Shop staffed by three PGA professionals, and the Seafire Restaurant and The Deck alfresco dining venues open seven days. A multi-award-winning functions operation hosts weddings in venues seating up to 200 guests, alongside corporate events, birthday parties, and the annual Westpac Helicopter Charity Golf Day, with the Ray White Yamba PRO AM anchoring the tournament calendar.

YGCC serves seven defined member segments — Golf Plus, Golf, Intermediate (17–23 in education), Junior (up to 16), Country (outside Northern Rivers LGA), Social, and Try 10 (beginners) — plus visitor golfers, wedding couples, function and corporate bookers, tourists, and local community groups via the ClubGRANTS program. Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions, daily green fees, food and beverage sales, venue hire and catering, TrackMan simulator sessions, Pro Shop retail, golf tuition, and tournament entry fees. Distribution combines on-site operations with online booking portals (miclu, NowBookIt, OnCourse Golf) and accommodation partnerships with The Sands Resort, The Cove, and Holiday Yamba that package golf with stays. The club is governed by an 8-person member-elected Board, with a management team covering clubhouse, golf operations, accounts, events, and marketing, and is recognised by the PGA of Australia (2020 National Pro Am of the Year) and multiple Wedding Industry Awards.

Name

Yamba Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Yamba Golf & Country Club Ltd

Website

https://yambagolf.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yamba Golf & Country Club is a private members' club operating a championship 18-hole golf course, TrackMan virtual golf simulator, Seafire Restaurant, and award-winning wedding and functions venue in Yamba, NSW, serving members, visiting golfers, tourists, and event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf club membership
• Virtual golf simulator
• Wedding reception venue
• Clubhouse restaurant dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Yamba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Annual membership fees across multiple tiers: Golf Plus ($1,270/year), Golf ($795/year), Intermediate ($260/year for ages 17-23 in full-time education), Junior ($60/year up to age 16), Country ($400/year for those residing outside Northern Rivers LGA), and Social ($10/year or $25 for 3 years). Golf Plus and Golf memberships provide access to competition and social golf, with Golf Plus including annual social green fees.
2. Green Fees (Visitor Golf): Daily green fees charged to visitors and non-members playing the 18-hole championship course. Competition green fees apply for members ($27 for Golf Plus members). Social green fees for non-members at $16. Try 10 membership ($185) provides 10 rounds for beginners who have never played before.
3. Seafire Restaurant & The Deck Dining: Seafire Restaurant and The Deck alfresco dining open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. All-day dining available on weekends. Revenue from food and beverage sales including daily specials, pub classics, cocktail menu, wine list, and function catering.
4. Weddings & Functions: Venue hire and catering for weddings (auditorium up to 200 guests, The Deck up to 110 seated/200 cocktail), special events (birthdays, engagements, anniversaries), corporate events, conferences, and memorial services. Revenue from venue hire, menu packages, and beverage packages.
5. TrackMan Virtual Golf & Golf Simulator Sessions: Virtual golf simulator sessions booked by the hour (0.5 to 2.5 hours) with pricing per number of players. Also includes tuition lessons with Head Pro Jamie Corkill ($55 half-hour, $90 full-hour). Par-Tee Time Package for kids' parties at $200 for up to 10 kids.
6. Pro Shop: Golf equipment, apparel, and accessories retail through the Pro Shop. Golf clubs and balls available for hire for simulator sessions. Pro Shop managed by Head Professional Jamie Corkill.
7. Stay & Play Packages: Golf getaway packages bundled with accommodation at partner resorts (The Sands Resort, The Cove). Starting at $283, including accommodation, 9 or 18 holes with cart, and exclusive F&B discounts at the club. Revenue shared with accommodation partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Yamba Golf & Country Club operates a private members' club built around an 18-hole championship golf course, complemented by a TrackMan virtual golf simulator, the Seafire Restaurant and The Deck dining, a multi-award-winning wedding and function venue, and a Pro Shop. Revenue is generated through annual golf and social memberships, daily green fees, simulator session bookings, golf tuition with PGA professionals, food and beverage sales, wedding and corporate function hire, equipment retail, and Stay & Play packages bundled with partner accommodation.

Product overview

Yamba Golf & Country Club operates a multi-service hospitality and sporting venue built around a championship 18-hole golf course (the core product), complemented by a TrackMan Studio virtual golf simulator, Pro Shop, and Seafire Restaurant dining facilities. The club generates revenue through membership programs (Golf Plus, Golf, Intermediate, Junior, Try 10, Country, and Social tiers), green fees from visitors and competition golf, and venue hire for weddings and corporate functions. Ancillary offerings include a My Golf Kids junior program, veterans golf, Stay & Play accommodation packages, golf clinics, and entertainment events such as live music, bingo, raffles, trivia, and Putt for Cash gaming. The product portfolio functions as a unified club ecosystem where the golf course and simulator serve as primary drawcards, with dining, functions, and membership creating recurring revenue streams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seafire Restaurant: The club's main restaurant offering dine-in and alfresco dining with views of the championship golf course. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.
• The Deck
• TrackMan Studio

Products and services

• Championship 18-Hole Golf Course
• TrackMan Virtual Golf Simulator
• Seafire Restaurant & The Deck Dining
• Wedding & Functions Venue
• Pro Shop
• Golf Membership Programs
• Stay & Play Package
• Junior Golf Program (My Golf Kids)
• Veterans Golf
• Virtual Golf Kids Parties (Par-Tee Time Package)
• Golf Clinics
• Golf Tuition with PGA Professionals Private golf lessons with Head Professional Jamie Corkill and PGA professionals Mackenzie Wright and Reilly Wunderlich. Half-hour $55, full-hour $90.

Quantifiable outcome

• PGA National Pro Am of the Year 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Holiday YambacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial accommodation partner for the Ray White Yamba PRO AM 2026. Provides discounted accommodation (code YAMBAPRO2026) for players and guests travelling to Yamba for the event. Supports event attendance and visitor conversion to the club's golf and function offerings.
• The Sands ResortcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred accommodation partner for Stay & Play golf packages. Offers golf getaway bundles including accommodation at The Sands Resort and 9 or 18 holes at Yamba Golf Club with cart, plus exclusive F&B discounts at the club (5% off restaurant/cafe, 15% off beverages).
• The CovecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred accommodation partner for Stay & Play golf packages. Offers golf getaway bundles including accommodation at The Cove Yamba and 9 or 18 holes at Yamba Golf Club with cart, plus exclusive F&B discounts at the club.
• Golf AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing the My Golf Kids program — a Golf Australia-endorsed 10-week beginner program for junior golfers at YGCC. Links Yamba Golf Club to the national governing body's junior development framework.
• Northern Rivers Veteran Golfers Association (NRVGA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNRVGA (Group 14) is an association of 14 golf clubs across the Northern Rivers region. Yamba Vets Golf is a member club. NRVGA organises Open Days at member clubs (cost ≤$45 including golf and lunch). Supports member recruitment and inter-club competition.
• Ray White YambacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNaming sponsor of the annual Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament. Provides financial support and brand association for one of the club's flagship annual events attracting 170+ golfers including PGA professionals.
• Stone & WoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament. Provides craft beer product for the event, aligning with the club's focus on quality local beverages for events.
• Mitre 10 YambaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament.
• Clarence Coast Air ConditioningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament.
• Bizprint YambaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament.
• Yamba PhysiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament.
• Yamba Aston MotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament.
• Ezygo CartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament. Provides golf cart fleet support for the event.
• Duncan's Carpet CleanersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament. Ran the Duncan's Carpet Cleaning Shootout with a $1,000 prize for the closest shot by a pro from the 10th tee to the 18th green.
• Coca ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament.
• Yamba Pumps and IrrigationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Ray White Yamba PRO AM tournament.
• Westpac Rescue Helicopter ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeneficiary of the annual Westpac Helicopter Charity Golf Day held at Yamba Golf Club. The service operates from 3 bases in Northern NSW providing emergency aeromedical services to 1.5 million people.
• Yamba Breakers Netball ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity club benefiting from Friday night raffle proceeds at YGCC. Supported as part of the club's community giving program.
• Yamba Surf Life Saving ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity club benefiting from Saturday night raffle proceeds at YGCC. Supported as part of the club's community giving program.
• Yamba Cricket ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity club benefiting from Sunday afternoon raffle proceeds at YGCC. Also hosted end-of-season presentation at the club in May 2022.
• TrackMancoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for the TrackMan Golf Simulator — the only TrackMan facility on the North Coast. TrackMan provides drone-mapping course rendering, high-definition graphics, and shot-tracking technology. YGCC's simulator offers 30+ world-class courses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Vintage Golf Club: Championship 18-hole golf course in the Hunter Valley, NSW, with function and wedding venue capabilities and on-site F&B. Comparable regional NSW positioning, multi-revenue model, and tournament hosting — directly relevant for benchmarking visitor play, weddings, and member tiering.
• Coolum Golf & Spa: Championship 18-hole golf course on the Sunshine Coast offering golf memberships, functions, and dining. Operates in a comparable tourism-driven regional Australian setting to Yamba, with overlapping member, visitor, and event revenue streams.
• Pacific Dunes Golf Club: Championship 18-hole golf course on the NSW North Coast (Coffs Harbour region) operating with a similar membership + visitor + functions model. Comparable scale, climate exposure, and target customer segments (regional members, visiting golfers, weddings) make it a close operational analogue to YGCC.
• Bonville Golf Resort: Championship 18-hole golf resort near Coffs Harbour, NSW, also positioned as a premier regional wedding and function venue with on-site dining and accommodation packages. Directly comparable to YGCC as another regional NSW golf club operating a multi-revenue model (golf, weddings, F&B, stay & play) targeting both members and destination visitors.
• Castle Hill Country Club: Multi-service country club in Sydney's Hills District offering golf, dining, functions/weddings, and social membership. Comparable to YGCC's integrated club model combining golf, F&B, events, and tiered membership structures under one venue.
• Brookwater Golf & Country Club: Championship 18-hole golf and country club in the Brisbane region offering membership tiers, weddings/functions, restaurant dining, and Pro Shop. Comparable in scale and product mix to YGCC and serves as a useful Australian benchmark for country club operations and F&B/wedding integration.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue offering point-scoring games, food and beverage, and social experiences in a casual, weather-independent format. Represents the secular shift in golf participation that traditional 18-hole clubs like YGCC must defend against, particularly for casual and corporate-event wallet share.
• X-Golf: Global indoor golf simulator franchise offering virtual course play, coaching, leagues, and F&B in a hospitality-led environment. Directly comparable to YGCC's TrackMan Studio business and represents the indoor golf entertainment category competing for casual play, lessons, and corporate events.

Regional players

• Royal Queensland Golf Club: Established Australian championship golf club in Brisbane hosting elite amateur and professional tournaments with full clubhouse, F&B, and event facilities. Relevant benchmark for championship-course positioning, tournament revenue (PRO AM, opens), and golf operations scale, though it operates at a materially larger scale than YGCC.

Broad incumbents

• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Large US-based operator of private golf and country clubs, city clubs, and stadium clubs with integrated golf, dining, and event programming. Provides a scaled-operator benchmark for member subscription economics, F&B attach rates, and function venue utilisation relevant to a multi-service club like YGCC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/yambagolf

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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