Akasia Golf Club

What Akasia Golf Club does

Akasia Golf Club is a private, member-oriented golf club operating an 18-hole bushveld golf course on Waterbok Street in Theresapark, 14km north of Pretoria at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountains. Its core offering is round-play on a course laid out among acacia (thorn) trees with a river running through the fairways, abundant birdlife, Kikuyu grass maintained year-round, and ancillary infrastructure including a golf shop, halfway house, restaurant and bar (the 19th hole), a large function hall, a driving range, and a practice putting green. The club supplements core golf with a launched coaching product, the Akasia Golf Academy, which uses the range and putting green with qualified coaches.

The business serves individual golfers of all skill levels (its primary segment), corporate groups hosting client entertainment and team events, event hosters booking weddings and functions, and junior golfers in development. Its revenue is diversified across six streams: usage-based green fees, recurring membership dues (annual or monthly), equipment rentals (golf carts, caddies), retail (golf shop), function venue hire with catering, and food and beverage transactions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the website links to Green Fees 2026 and Membership 2026 PDFs.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via in-person bookings, a multi-line phone reservation system, four third-party online booking platforms (GolfTimesSA, PlaymoreSA, LastMinuteGolf, GolfTeeTimes), annual memberships, and event inquiries. The club is governed by an Executive Committee (President Neill Malherbe, Chairman Lucas van der Walt, Treasurer Ferdi Kirsten, Club Captain Pieter van Aswegen, and Club Manager Lourens de Lange) and is a member of GolfRSA and the Gauteng North Golf Union, with active league participation and a junior programme. Operations are supported by a portfolio of over 15 local sponsors. Headcount is in the 1–10 range and ownership appears to be traditional member-held or privately-held; no parent company, PE, or VC is indicated in the source material.

Name

Akasia Golf Club

Legal name

Akasia Golf Club

Website

https://akasiacountryclub.co.za

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Akasia Golf Club is a private 18-hole bushveld golf club in northern Pretoria, South Africa, serving individual golfers, corporate groups, event hosters, and junior players with on-course play, a coaching academy, function venue hire, retail, and food and beverage services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course Operations & 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

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

Keywords

• Golf course services
• Golf membership
• Golf coaching
• Event venue hire
• Golf equipment retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Pretoria

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Visitors pay green fees to play the 18-hole golf course. Fees are listed in a PDF document available on the website but specific amounts are not disclosed in the source text.
2. Membership Dues: Annual and potentially monthly membership packages offering unlimited or priority access to the golf course and club facilities. Specific pricing available in membership PDF.
3. Equipment Rentals: Revenue from golf cart rentals, caddie services, and equipment hire.
4. Golf Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories from the on-site golf shop.
5. Function Venue Hire and Catering: Rental of the club's function hall and smaller facilities for weddings, events, and corporate functions, with associated catering services.
6. Food and Beverage: Restaurant and halfway house operations serving golfers and visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Akasia Golf Club operates an 18-hole parkland-style golf course situated in the bushveld at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountains in Akasia, Pretoria. The club offers on-course services (green fees, golf cart and caddie hire), ancillary facilities including a driving range, putting green, halfway house, 19th Hole restaurant and bar, golf shop, function hall for weddings and corporate events, and the Akasia Golf Academy for coaching and a junior development programme.

Product overview

Akasia Golf Club is a golf club offering a single unified facility centered around an 18-hole bushveld golf course with excellent greens and kikuyu fairways. The club provides complementary services including a Golf Academy with qualified coaches, golf cart hire, caddie services, an on-site golf shop, a halfway house, and a restaurant/bar (19th hole). Additional facilities include a function hall for weddings and corporate events with catering services. The club also offers membership programs and hosts special events, fundraising golf days, and participates in Gauteng North Union tournaments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akasia Golf Academy: Golf academy providing coaching services with qualified coaches, driving range and practice putting green facilities.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course (Green Fees) An 18-hole parkland-style golf course set in bushveld at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountains in Akasia, Pretoria, available to members and visiting golfers on a per-round green fee basis.
• Golf Membership Annual subscription membership that grants members ongoing access to the 18-hole course, practice facilities, member events and clubhouse privileges.
• Akasia Golf Academy Structured golf coaching service run by PGA-qualified professionals for individual lessons, group coaching and a junior development programme.
• Driving Range and Putting Green Dedicated practice facilities at the club, used by members, visitors and academy students for warm-ups, lessons and ongoing practice separate from the main 18-hole course.
• Function Hall and Event Venue Hire of the club's function hall and grounds for weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations and group events, with on-site catering and bar service.
• Golf Cart and Caddie Hire Rental of golf carts and caddies to members and visitors during their round on the 18-hole course.
• Halfway House and 19th Hole Restaurant & Bar On-course halfway house at the turn and the 19th Hole restaurant and bar at the clubhouse, providing food and beverage service to golfers during and after their round.
• Golf Shop On-site pro shop selling golf equipment, apparel and accessories to members and visitors.

Segments4 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

21 partnerships are on record.

• GolfRSAOthersAkasia Golf Club is a proud member of GolfRSA (South African Golf Association), providing the club with official status, tournament participation rights, and credibility within South African golf.
• Gauteng North Golf UnionOthersAkasia Golf Club is affiliated with the Gauteng North Golf Union. Members participate in the Union's leagues and competitions throughout the country. The club has a strong junior programme connected to this union.
• King PieGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing food products or financial support to the club.
• Zorbas SupermarketGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing grocery products or financial support to the club.
• Xtreme AluminiumGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing aluminium products or financial support to the club.
• Frans Smith BoudiensteGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor (construction/building services) providing products or financial support to the club.
• Pro Roof Steel MerchantsGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing steel/building materials or financial support to the club.
• Sasol TheresaparkGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor located in the Theresapark area providing financial or product support to the club.
• EZ-GOGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing golf-related products or services (golf cart operator) to the club.
• RyncorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Nape GroupGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Pretoria Noord ToyotaGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle sponsor providing automotive support or financial sponsorship to the club.
• Floran FotoGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography services sponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Distell (DistriLiq Wadeville)GTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage and liquor sponsor providing products for club events and hospitality.
• R&H ProjectsGTM or Marketing PartnerProject-based sponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Tileba VleismarkGTM or Marketing PartnerMeat supplier sponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Buildit KlerksoordGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding materials supplier sponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Maximum SecurityGTM or Marketing PartnerSecurity services sponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Carbon PressGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting/press sponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Winters Orthotics ProstheticsGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare/orthotics sponsor providing products or financial support to the club.
• Gys Pitzer MotoringGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive/motoring sponsor prominently featured in club imagery, providing significant financial or product sponsorship support to the club.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club: One of South Africa's premier golf clubs with two 18-hole championship courses, full clubhouse, and member services. Directly comparable to Akasia as a member-oriented golf club in the Gauteng region with similar amenities and event hosting.
• Glendower Golf Club: Established 18-hole championship golf club in Gauteng offering memberships, green fees, function venue hire, and a clubhouse. Operates the same full-service private golf club model in the same metro as Akasia.
• Blair Atholl Golf Club: Ultra-premium 18-hole golf and residential estate in Johannesburg with memberships and event hosting. Comparable high-amenity Gauteng golf property competing for similar affluent membership and corporate golf day demand.
• Zwartkop Country Club: 18-hole golf club located in the Centurion/Pretoria area offering memberships, coaching, and function facilities. Competes with Akasia for the same Pretoria-north golfer and corporate event segments.
• Leopard Creek Country Club: Exclusive 18-hole golf estate adjacent to Kruger National Park offering memberships, lodge accommodation, and event hosting. Comparable full-service South African golf club model with diversified revenue streams.
• Pecanwood Golf Estate: 18-hole golf estate on Hartbeespoort Dam offering memberships, accommodation, and event hosting. Comparable to Akasia as a multi-revenue golf and venue property, with stronger lodging component.

Broad incumbents

• Sun City Resort (Gary Player Country Club): Integrated resort with the Gary Player Country Club golf course, hotel, casino, and entertainment. Comparable in that it combines golf, hospitality, and event hosting, but operates at much larger scale with broader leisure offering.
• Fancourt: South African resort estate with multiple golf courses (including The Links), hotels, spa, and event venues. Comparable as a multi-revenue South African golf property but with lodging and broader hospitality integration than Akasia.

Others

• GolfRSA: The national governing body for amateur golf in South Africa, of which Akasia is a member. Relevant as an ecosystem participant that sets handicaps, runs tournaments, and provides the credibility framework within which Akasia operates.
• Golf Times SA: Online tee-time booking platform that distributes tee times for South African golf clubs including Akasia. Functions as a distribution partner rather than direct competitor, but is structurally adjacent in the SA golf booking ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/www.akasiagolfclub.co.za
• Instagraminstagram.com/akasiagolfclub/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akasia-country-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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