Garden City Golf Club

What Garden City Golf Club does

Garden City Golf Club is a semi-private golf club operating on a 240-acre site 15 km northeast of downtown Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Its core product is an 18-hole, 7,258-yard, par-72 championship course designed by Major General Weerayudth Phetbuasak, supported by a 36-bay international-standard driving range redesigned by IMG, putting and chipping greens, a clubhouse with pro shop, restaurant, locker room and VIP rooms, and a golf academy offering lessons for all skill levels.

The club monetizes through four primary streams: one-time membership fees (Individual $42,000, Corporate I $43,000, Corporate II $79,000), usage-based green fees ($62-$205 per 9-36 holes depending on weekday/weekend with mandatory caddie fees and optional buggy rental), F&B and retail at the clubhouse, and corporate event and tournament hosting. Notable past corporate clients include Heineken, ANZ Royal Bank, Smart, and the Japanese Association in Cambodia. Memberships also unlock IMG Prestige reciprocal privileges at affiliated clubs globally.

The club has operated since April 2013 under a longstanding management partnership with IMG and is co-located with the 250-room Garden City Hotel, forming an integrated resort destination. In 2023 it was selected as the official golf venue for the 32nd SEA Games Cambodia. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through on-site sales, phone/email tee-time bookings, and a bilingual (English/Khmer) website that includes a 360-degree virtual tour of the facilities.

Name

Garden City Golf Club

Legal name

Garden City Golf Club

Website

https://gardencityclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Garden City Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole championship golf club on 240 acres 15 km from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It serves members, day visitors, corporate event clients, and golf students, monetizing through memberships, green fees, F&B, retail, and IMG Prestige affiliations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Country Club Services

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

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf club memberships
• Corporate golf events
• Golf driving range
• Golf instruction academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chrouy Changvar

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Revenue from daily play green fees for 9, 18, 27, and 36 holes. Pricing varies by weekday and weekend/holiday rates. Caddie fees and buggy rental are additional revenue streams.
2. Membership Fees: One-time membership fees for Individual, Corporate I, and Corporate II categories. Members receive full access to club facilities and IMG Prestige privileges.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories including brands like Titleist, Footjoy, Puma, Honma, and Cobra. Club rental equipment also available.
4. Restaurant Services: A la carte dining serving Asian and Western cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
5. Corporate Events and Tournaments: Hosting corporate golf tournaments and events for companies seeking networking opportunities and team building. Past clients include Heineken, ANZ Royal Bank, Smart, and the Japanese Association in Cambodia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Garden City Golf Club operates an 18-hole, 7,258-yard par-72 championship golf course on 240 acres near Phnom Penh, Cambodia, supported by a 36-bay driving range, clubhouse with pro shop and restaurant, golf academy, VIP rooms, and locker rooms. The club sells one-time memberships (Individual, Corporate I, Corporate II), charges green fees for daily play, and hosts corporate tournaments and events. Operations and global member privileges are delivered in partnership with IMG, including IMG Prestige network access.

Product overview

Garden City Golf Club operates as a semi-private golf club offering a unified portfolio of golfing services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course. The core product is the 7,258-yard, par-72 course designed by Major General Weerayudth Phetbuasak on 240 acres. Supporting the course are the driving range (36 bays redesigned by IMG), academy for instruction, and VIP rooms. The clubhouse houses the pro shop, restaurant, and locker room as ancillary services. The club also offers membership programs (Individual, Corporate I, Corporate II) and corporate event/tournament services. All facilities are managed in partnership with IMG for international standards compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, 7,258-yard, par-72 championship course featuring large undulating greens, water hazards, and strategic design, available for green-fee play by members and visitors.
• Driving Range International 5-star driving range redesigned by IMG with 36 bays, putting green, and chipping green, open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
• Pro Shop Retail outlet for golf equipment, apparel, and accessories featuring international brands including Titleist, Footjoy, Puma, Honma, and Cobra, plus club rental equipment.
• Restaurant A la carte dining offering Asian and Western cuisine with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
• Golf Academy Instruction program providing personal or group tuition for golfers of all skill levels and ages, covering fundamentals, techniques, rules, and on-course strategy.
• VIP Rooms Private rooms priced at $30 per room for groups of up to four people, including unlimited golf ball access.
• Membership Programs Three one-time membership categories - Individual ($42,000), Corporate I ($43,000), and Corporate II ($79,000) - granting full facility access and IMG Prestige global golfing privileges.
• Corporate Events and Tournaments Event hosting services for corporate golf tournaments, client entertainment, and team-building activities, having previously served Heineken, ANZ Royal Bank, Smart, and the Japanese Association in Cambodia.
• Virtual Tour 360-degree panoramic virtual tour of the golf course, clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, locker room, driving range, and all 18 holes for prospective visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of Cambodia's leading golf destinations since opening in April 2013
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IMGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with IMG (one of the world's leading golf course management companies) since pre-opening in 2013. IMG manages the golf course to maintain highest international standards and provides IMG Prestige membership benefits to club members with global golfing privileges, special rates, and access to affiliated clubs worldwide.
• Garden City HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent 250-room luxury hotel within the Garden City development providing premium accommodation and first-class amenities for golfers, business travelers, and event guests. The hotel operates as a five-star international standard facility with sophisticated interior design and contemporary furnishings, creating an integrated resort destination experience.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Emirates Golf Club: Established Middle Eastern premium golf venue with two championship courses, large membership base, and a global tournament reputation. Useful benchmark for what a scaled, mature golf-and-events business looks like.

Direct peers

• Laguna Golf Lang Co: Vietnamese championship course operated within the Banyan Tree integrated resort, combining hotel, golf, and F&B. Closest analog to Garden City's hotel-adjacent resort positioning in the Indochina region.
• Vattanac Golf Resort: Phnom Penh-based championship golf club with a luxury clubhouse, residential component, and corporate event hosting. Closest local competitor for premium membership and corporate tournament revenue.
• Phnom Penh Golf Club: Long-established Cambodia golf club near the capital offering championship golf, driving range, and clubhouse amenities. Competes for the same Phnom Penh resident and corporate market.
• Alpine Golf Resort Chiangmai: Championship resort course in northern Thailand combining golf, lodging, and event hosting. Comparable regional destination-resort golf proposition with mixed-use revenue streams.
• Thai Country Club: Long-established Bangkok-area private club with championship course and high-value membership tiers. Comparable operating model for premium membership, F&B, and corporate event hosting in Southeast Asia.
• Sentosa Golf Club: Premium urban destination golf club in Singapore with championship course, clubhouse F&B, and strong corporate tournament business. Comparable model of a high-priced, member-and-event-driven regional golf venue.
• Angkor Golf Resort: Cambodia's other flagship championship course designed by Sir Nick Faldo. Directly comparable as a Cambodian premium destination golf venue with resort integration, serving the same international and resident golfer base.
• The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip: Vietnam destination championship course designed by Greg Norman with resort integration. Comparable as a Southeast Asian trophy asset targeting international and corporate event demand.

Others

• IMG Golf Course Management: Long-standing operating partner of Garden City since 2013 and provider of IMG Prestige reciprocal member benefits. Not a competitor but the closest strategic ecosystem comparable for understanding club management economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GardenCityGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/gardencityclub

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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