Delgany Golf Club

What Delgany Golf Club does

Delgany Golf Club is a private members golf club founded in 1908 in Delgany, County Wicklow, Ireland, operating an 18-hole woodland course originally designed by Harry Bradshaw's contemporary Harry Vardon and remodelled in 2004 to USGA specifications by Patrick Merrigan at a cost of nearly €1.5 million. The club's core products are its membership subscriptions (with tiers ranging from a €420 Student membership to a €2,010 Full Ordinary membership, plus a €590 Clubhouse with Playing Rights tier and €3,000-€5,000 entrance fees for full categories) and visitor green fees (€25-€60 in summer, €15-€35 in winter, with group/society rates from €30 per player). Ancillary revenue comes from a pro shop run by PGA Head Professional Gavin Kavanagh, equipment hire (buggies, electric and pull trolleys), bar and catering across three private dining rooms, and corporate/society event packages handled directly by the General Manager.

The club serves a diversified customer base including individual adult members, visitors and day golfers booking through the BRS Golf platform, corporate groups, junior golfers (145+ member junior section plus a Schools Cup engaging ~500 children annually), and new golfers entering through Get into Golf programmes. Distribution is entirely direct: BRS Golf online booking, phone reservations, walk-in visitors, and a direct membership sales process involving informal meetings with two club officers. The marketing stack is light, comprising the club's website, a MailChimp newsletter, a Facebook page, and community-led channels such as the Schools Cup and the Declan Clarke Charity Day, which has raised over €110,000 for Greystones Cancer Support over 29 years.

Ownership is structured as a member-owned club governed by an elected committee (Chairperson, President, Men's and Ladies' Captains, Vice-Captain, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer) with no parent company, private equity, or external funding. The club employs between 11 and 50 people, with a leadership team including General Manager Patrick Bradshaw (appointed May 2023, 20+ years' club management experience and former PGA European Tour tournament director) and PGA Head Professional Gavin Kavanagh (with the club since 1995, future PGA Captain 2027). Cumulative member investment in course and clubhouse redevelopment exceeds €5.5 million since 2004.

Name

Delgany Golf Club

Legal name

Delgany Golf Club

Website

https://delganygolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delgany Golf Club is a member-owned 18-hole golf club in County Wicklow, Ireland, founded in 1908 on a Harry Vardon-designed course, serving individual members, visitors, corporate groups, and a 145+ member junior section with subscriptions, green fees, coaching, and catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

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 & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Visitor green fees
• Golf course operations
• Corporate golf events
• Golf coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wicklow

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Visitors pay green fees for 9 or 18 hole rounds. Summer rates range from €25-€60 per person depending on day and whether playing with a member. Winter rates are reduced to €15-€35. Group rates for corporate/societies start from €30 per person with minimum 10 players.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions across multiple categories including Full Ordinary (€2,010), 5 Day (€1,340), Intermediates (€420-€1,340 based on age), Student (€420), and Clubhouse with Playing Rights (€590). Entrance fees of €3,000-€5,000 apply for full categories.
3. Bar and Catering: Full bar and catering services available 7 days a week. Restaurant and private dining rooms (Ryder Cup bar, Bellevue room, Sea View Room). Catering for functions, corporate events, and social occasions from casual sandwiches to four-course dinners.
4. Equipment Rental: Golf buggies (€30 visitors, €25 members), electric trolleys (€10), and pull trolleys (€4) available for hire. Pro shop sells equipment and offers custom fitting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Delgany Golf Club operates an 18-hole Harry Vardon-designed woodland golf course in County Wicklow, Ireland, offering tiered annual memberships (Full Ordinary, 5 Day, Intermediate, Student, Clubhouse with Playing Rights), visitor green fees, PGA professional coaching, equipment hire, full bar and catering services, and corporate/society event packages. The club generates revenue through recurring subscriptions, pay-as-you-go green fees, ancillary on-site services, and private event hosting.

Product overview

Delgany Golf Club offers a single unified golf club experience centered around its Harry Vardon-designed 18-hole woodland course in County Wicklow, Ireland. The club's core offering is golf membership with multiple tiers (Full Ordinary, 5 Day, Intermediate, Student, and Clubhouse with Playing Rights), complemented by visitor green fee play. Supporting services include a Pro Shop with professional coaching, equipment hire, bar and catering facilities with three private dining rooms, corporate and society event packages, and community programmes including junior coaching and the annual Delgany Schools Cup. Tee time booking is managed through BRS Golf integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Woodland Golf Course Harry Vardon-designed 18-hole woodland golf course in County Wicklow with USGA specification sand-based greens and tees, featuring panoramic views of Bray Head, Sugar Loaf mountain, and the Irish Sea. Used by members, visitors, and corporate groups.
• Golf Club Memberships Tiered annual memberships including Full Ordinary (€2,010), 5 Day (€1,340), Intermediate by age 24-33 (€420-€1,340), Student ages 19-23 (€420), and Clubhouse with Playing Rights (€725). Includes access to competitions, practice facilities, and clubhouse amenities. Entrance fees of €3,000-€5,000 apply for full categories.
• Visitor Green Fees Pay-as-you-go green fees for non-members playing 9 or 18 holes with seasonal and weekday/weekend pricing variations. Summer rates range €25-€60; winter rates €15-€35; reduced rates when playing with a member.
• Pro Shop and Golf Coaching

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Golf IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body affiliation providing Golf Ireland handicap system, insurance, and competition structures for club members. Club is affiliated with GUI since 1908.
• BRS GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationTee time booking platform integrated into club website for both visitors and members. Provides online scheduling infrastructure for the club's operations.
• BRS Golf (Booking System)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tee time booking system enabling visitors and members to reserve tee times. All major credit cards accepted.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blainroe Golf Club: Wicklow-based private members club with 18 holes, clubhouse and society bookings; direct local competitor for members and visitors, and notably a former employer of Delgany's current General Manager.
• The Island Golf Club: Prestigious private members links-style club north of Dublin; directly comparable as a high-prestige, member-owned Irish club competing for similar Full Ordinary membership profile and society bookings.
• Portmarnock Golf Club: Historic Irish private members links club with very high green-fee rates and tiered membership. Closely comparable to Delgany in operating model, member ownership structure, and reliance on heritage to justify premium pricing.
• Charlesland Golf Club: Greystones-adjacent Wicklow golf club offering membership, green fees and society packages; competes for the same Wicklow/South Dublin golfer base and corporate market as Delgany.
• European Club: Brittas Bay links-style club south of Dublin competing for premium visitor green-fee play and society bookings from the same Dublin/Wicklow feeder market.
• Woodbrook Golf Club: Modern private members golf club in County Wicklow with 18 holes and a similar south-Dublin/Wicklow catchment. Comparable membership tiers, society bookings, and direct competition for the same individual golfer and corporate segments.
• Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort: Premium golf resort in County Wicklow offering an 18-hole championship course, hotel, F&B and corporate event hosting — directly comparable to Delgany on geography, customer base (Dublin/Wicklow corporate and members), and golf-led product mix.
• Royal Dublin Golf Club: One of Ireland's most prestigious traditional private members clubs; comparable on member-only access, heritage-led positioning, visitor green-fee structure, and Ryder Cup/Tour connections that drive prestige and demand.

Others

• Golf Ireland: Governing body of golf in Ireland; not a competitor but a core ecosystem participant that Delgany is affiliated with for handicaps, competitions, insurance and member pathways — relevant for understanding the structural framework Delgany operates within.

Broad incumbents

• Powerscourt Estate — Golf: Wicklow-based luxury resort with two 18-hole courses and hotel/lodging; broader portfolio player that overlaps Delgany on premium society and corporate events but adds lodging that Delgany cannot offer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Delganygc
• Xx.com/delganygc1908
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delganygolfclub

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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