Gosfield Lake Golf Club

What Gosfield Lake Golf Club does

Gosfield Lake Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club established in 1989 on 230 acres of North Essex parkland adjacent to the historic Gosfield Hall Georgian Manor House. Its core product is two golf courses: the 18-hole Championship Lakes Course (6,537 yards, par 72, designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Sir Henry Cotton) and the 9-hole Meadows Course (4,978 yards, par 66), the latter explicitly designed to onboard beginners before they progress to the championship layout. The club operates a digitised back office on the ClubV1/HowDidiDo platform for competition entry, handicap tracking, and tee-time booking, with physical PSI score-input pads in the men's changing room and clubhouse bar. No AI/ML capabilities or proprietary technology beyond standard sector SaaS are disclosed.

The business runs on a multi-stream revenue model. Membership subscriptions are tiered (£570-£1,155 annually for full Lakes 7-day down to £100 for under-11 juniors) and collected annually or via monthly standing order. Visitor green fees on the Lakes Course range £30-£70 depending on booking lead time and day, with Meadows fees from £13. Secondary revenue is generated from buggy hire (£30-£45), club competition entry fees (e.g., £90/pair Mixed Open, £180/team Ladies Open), PGA-level coaching from Club Professional Helena Holland, a Pro Shop stocking Callaway/Ping/Titleist/Cleveland equipment, and a sizable venue-hire vertical comprising weddings (dining 80-100, evening capacity 200), corporate functions, and conferences (30-40 delegates). Customer segments span experienced golfers, beginners/casuals, the "Gosfield Gentlemen" veterans (55+), ladies, juniors (5-18), golf societies, and wedding/event clients, served through dedicated phone lines, email channels, and the club website.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer with no third-party resellers. Tee times are sold via the Pro Shop up to five days in advance; members book via ClubV1; society and wedding enquiries route through dedicated coordinators. The club has raised over £100,000 since 1989 via the Sir Henry Cotton Bursary to fund junior golf development and hosts an annual Bursary Day tournament with up to 30 four-player teams. SafeGolf accreditation was achieved in 2026. Ownership is private and member-based with no disclosed parent company, venture, or institutional capital.

Name

Gosfield Lake Golf Club

Legal name

Gosfield Lake Golf Club

Website

https://gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gosfield Lake Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club operating an 18-hole Championship Lakes Course and 9-hole Meadows Course across 230 acres of North Essex parkland, serving regional golfers, societies, weddings, conferences, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Green fees and tee times
• Wedding venue hire
• Conference and function hire
• Golf professional coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Gosfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions for Lakes Course (7-day, 6-day, 5-day members) and Meadows Course membership. Includes monthly payment options via standing order. Intermediate and junior rates available.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Green fee revenue from visitor tee times on Lakes Course (£30-70 depending on pre-booking and weekday/weekend) and Meadows Course (£13-39). Twilight rates available.
3. Club Competitions: Entry fees for club competitions including medals, stablefords, and major trophies across men's, ladies, and mixed sections.
4. Wedding and Function Hire: Dining facilities for 80-100 people, evening functions up to 200 people, with private dining room seating 20. Catering from gourmet to carvery options with full bar service.
5. Conference and Seminar Hire: Separate meeting room available for up to 30-40 people for seminars and training days.
6. Buggy Hire: Buggy rental at £30 for 18 holes and £45 for 27 holes for members and visitors aged 18+.
7. Pro Shop Sales: Golf equipment, clothing, shoes, and club repair services. Brands include Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Cleveland, Benross, Wilson, Mizuno. Shoe delivery in 3 days.
8. Professional Coaching: Golf lessons from Club Professional Helena Holland, including playing lessons and range sessions for all skill levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Operates two golf courses — the 18-hole Championship Lakes Course designed by Sir Henry Cotton and the 9-hole Meadows Course — alongside a clubhouse offering Pro Shop retail, PGA professional coaching, wedding venue hire, corporate conference facilities, and private function catering on 230 acres of North Essex parkland adjacent to Gosfield Hall. The club runs member competitions across men, women, seniors, and juniors and supports a junior-development programme funded through the Sir Henry Cotton Bursary.

Product overview

Gosfield Lake Golf Club operates two golf courses: the 18-hole Championship Lakes Course (designed by Sir Henry Cotton) and the 9-hole Meadows Course for beginners. The club offers golf membership packages, green fee access, a Pro Shop with equipment and repair services, PGA professional coaching, and clubhouse facilities including wedding venues, conference rooms, and function hire. These offerings are coordinated through the Club V1 booking system for competitions and tee times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lakes Course 18-hole Championship golf course designed by US PGA and World Golf Hall of Fame member Sir Henry Cotton, set across 230 acres of mature North Essex parkland with streams, lakes, and tree-lined fairways; targeted at experienced club-level and competition golfers.
• Meadows Course 9-hole course designed for beginners, improvers, families, and juniors, complementing the Championship Lakes Course on the same parkland estate.
• Golf Membership Packages Tiered membership subscriptions — including 7-Day and 6-Day categories — granting unrestricted play across both courses, handicap tracking, eligibility for member competitions, and access to clubhouse facilities.
• Pro Shop On-site golf retail shop selling equipment, apparel, and accessories, operated in conjunction with Helena Holland Golf and available to members and visitors.
• Professional Coaching One-to-one lessons, group coaching, junior development, and custom club-fitting delivered by PGA-certified Club Professional Helena Holland and her team, with SafeGolf-accredited junior programmes.
• Wedding Venue Hire Wedding ceremonies and receptions using the clubhouse and grounds, offering scenic views over the Lakes Course and proximity to Gosfield Hall's Georgian Manor House, with bespoke in-house catering.
• Conference and Seminar Facilities Business meeting and seminar rooms available for corporate and society hire, with on-site catering and free Wi-Fi.
• Function Hire Private dining and party hire within the clubhouse for christenings, birthdays, anniversaries, and wakes, with bespoke catering options.
• Buggy Hire Single and shared golf buggy rental available to members and visitors for use across both courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sir Henry Cotton Bursary raised over £100,000 since 1989 to support junior golf
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SafeGolfcoreOthersSafeGolf is a partnership of UK & Ireland golf bodies committed to promoting a safe and positive environment for all those participating, working and volunteering in golf. Gosfield Lake Golf Club has achieved SafeGolf Accreditation, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding welfare of children, young people and adults at risk in the sport.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• St Andrews Links: World-famous Scottish golf complex with multiple courses and a museum. Comparable in operating a multi-course heritage venue with green-fee, retail and event revenue, though at a vastly larger and tourism-driven scale.
• Wentworth Club: Iconic, premium Surrey-based golf club with championship heritage. While far more exclusive than Gosfield, it benchmarks the upper bound of UK heritage-driven golf clubs that compete for society, corporate and high-end wedding trade in the South East.
• The Belfry Hotel & Resort: Large UK golf resort with three courses, extensive hotel, conference and wedding capacity. Comparable diversified venue model but at materially greater scale, serving as a competitive reference point for premium society and corporate golf bookings.

Direct peers

• Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club: UK country club combining an 18-hole championship course with hotel, weddings, conferences and a Pro Shop. Comparable hybrid hospitality/golf proposition in the South East England market.
• Foxhills Country Club & Resort: Surrey-based country club with multiple courses, extensive event and conference facilities, and a coaching program. Comparable multi-revenue model combining golf memberships, weddings, conferences and F&B under one venue brand.
• The Wisley Golf Club: Premium UK members' golf club in Surrey with a strong heritage pedigree and high-end function and wedding offerings. Directly comparable to Gosfield as a regional, membership-led club that leverages brand prestige and on-site catering to monetize a single venue.
• The Shire London: Premium members' golf club in Hertfordshire with strong function and event business. Comparable single-site, membership-led model with weddings, conferences and society day trade.
• Brocket Hall (Golf & Country Club): Hertfordshire country club on a historic estate offering golf, weddings and corporate events. Closely comparable venue story (historic estate + golf + events + premium positioning) within driving distance of Gosfield's catchment.
• Stock Brook Country Club: Essex-based golf and leisure venue with function and wedding facilities. Direct regional competitor within Gosfield's North Essex catchment, targeting overlapping society, wedding and corporate day demand.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment operator with UK venues. Competes for the same discretionary leisure time and wallet - particularly among younger adults - that Gosfield needs to convert from its junior pipeline into adult members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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