Withington Golf Club

What Withington Golf Club does

Withington Golf Club is a private members golf club established in 1892, operating an 18-hole parkland course (6,388 yards, Par 71) on Palatine Road in West Didsbury, Manchester. The club's core offering is golf course access, monetised through tiered annual subscriptions (ranging from £44 junior memberships to £1,381 for full 7-day adult membership), pay-and-play green fees (£22-£42), and society golf packages starting at £36 per golfer. Supporting services include PGA professional coaching (led by Head Professional James Curtis), a Foremost-branded pro shop, equipment hire, open competitions (Withington Salver, Ladies Open, Seniors Open), and reciprocal playing rights at three named partner clubs plus the 1892 Scheme's 30+ member network.

Beyond core golf operations, the club runs a venue hire business with function rooms accommodating up to 120 guests, served by catering partner Warren Burns Catering for events including funerals, birthdays, christenings, and corporate meetings. A 3-bedroom on-site flat is listed on Airbnb with bundled discounted rounds, and a PlayMoreGolf network membership (£420/year) extends reach to infrequent golfers. Technology infrastructure consists of the ClubV1 Hub booking platform (by Club Systems International Ltd.), HowDidiDo handicap tracking, and Google Analytics. GTM is direct-to-consumer and event-driven, with no venture or institutional capital involvement. The club is operated by a small team (1-10 employees) under a General Manager and Head Professional.

Name

Withington Golf Club

Legal name

Withington Golf Club

Website

https://withingtongolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Withington Golf Club is a private members golf club founded in 1892 in Manchester, operating an 18-hole parkland course with tiered memberships, visitor green fees, society packages, function hire, on-site Airbnb, and PGA coaching services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Golf course services
• Society golf packages
• Venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions across multiple tiers (7 Day, 6 Day, 5 Day, Senior, Young Player categories, Junior, Social). Members receive benefits including discounted green fees, bar discounts, reciprocal golf access, and competition play.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Pay-and-play green fees for non-members: £37 weekdays/£42 weekends for visitors, £22/£25 for member's guests, with Cheshire County Card discounts available.
3. Society Golf Packages: Society packages starting at £36 weekday/£41 weekend including golf, tea/coffee, and bacon barms. Subject to minimum of 12 golfers.
4. Function Room Hire & Events: Venue hire for private functions (birthdays, christenings, business meetings, funerals) with catering by Warren Burns Catering. Main room accommodates up to 120 guests, Centenary Bar seats 30.
5. Airbnb Accommodation: 3-bedroom flat above golf shop rented via Airbnb, sleeping 6 guests with discounted golf rounds available for stays.
6. Equipment Hire: Two-seater buggy (£30), electric trolley (£15), pull trolley (£5).
7. Pro Shop Sales & Coaching: PGA professional James Curtis offers golf lessons, group masterclasses, club fitting, and the Foremost Golf Shop sells apparel, footwear, bags, and accessories.
8. Open Competition Entry Fees: Entry fees for open competitions including Withington Salver (Mixed Open), Ladies Open, Ladies Mini Open, and Seniors Open.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Withington Golf Club operates an 18-hole parkland golf course in West Didsbury, Manchester, selling tiered annual memberships, pay-and-play visitor green fees, society packages, open competition entries, professional coaching, clubhouse catering and bar services, function room hire, and on-site Airbnb accommodation. Supporting offerings include equipment hire (buggies and trolleys), pro shop retail, and reciprocal golf access at partner clubs.

Product overview

Withington Golf Club is a traditional golf club offering a single unified product centered around its 18-hole parkland golf course. The club's core offering comprises membership packages (ranging from full 7-day access to social memberships), pay-and-play green fees, and society packages. Supporting services include professional coaching, equipment hire, clubhouse facilities with catering, room hire for functions and events, on-site Airbnb accommodation, and reciprocal golf arrangements with partner clubs. The club also hosts open competitions and society events, positioning itself as a complete golfing destination in the Manchester/Cheshire area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Warren Burns CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarren Burns Catering is the dedicated catering partner for Withington Golf Club's function room hire. They manage all catering for private functions including birthday parties, christenings, business meetings, and funeral receptions. The partnership provides first-class service with bespoke menus from light refreshments to full catering. Warren can be contacted directly at 0161 445 9544 option 6 or [email protected].
• Eastham Lodge Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf agreement allowing Withington members to play Eastham Lodge free of charge, Monday to Friday (subject to availability). Located at the base of the Wirral near Chester, the mature tree-lined parkland course offers 6,000 yards. Members need to take bag tag and membership card to book.
• Marple Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf agreement allowing Withington members to play Marple Golf Club free of charge, 7 days a week (subject to availability). Established in 1892 like Withington, located in picturesque Marple with parkland course and stunning views. Members need to take bag tag and membership card to book.
• Clays Golf CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf agreement providing Withington members with free play at Clays Golf Centre, 7 days a week throughout the year.
• 1892 Club (Golf Courses Formed in 1892)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWithington is part of the 1892 Scheme, allowing members to play at over 30 clubs throughout the country that were also formed in 1892 for free. Terms and conditions apply.
• Foremost GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHead Professional James Curtis is part of the Foremost Golf network. He was awarded 'Foremost Top 4 Breakthrough Pro of the Year 2022' ranking among the top four out of a thousand professionals in the country. The Foremost Golf Shop is fully stocked with leading golf brands with price match guarantee.
• TaylorMademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerJames Curtis has been recognised by TaylorMade for expert custom fitting skills and won their SelectFit 2022 award for being number 1 in the country for growth. Offers free club fitting using TaylorMade products.
• Cheshire County GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAs a member of Withington Golf Club, golfers can play many Cheshire courses at discounted rates using the Cheshire County Card, managed by Cheshire Golf (cheshiregolf.org.uk).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chorlton Golf Club: South Manchester-area members club where James Curtis also previously served as Club Professional. It is a directly comparable parkland members club competing for the same Withington catchment.
• Clays Golf Centre: Reciprocal partner under Withington's arrangement; a North West England golf centre offering 7-day reciprocal play to Withington members. Comparable as an accessible pay-and-play / membership hybrid in the regional competitive set.
• Marple Golf Club: Reciprocal partner of Withington Golf Club located in Marple, Greater Manchester. Established in 1892 like Withington, it operates a parkland course with similar mid-tier members-club positioning and a comparable reciprocal/membership business model targeting Manchester/Cheshire golfers.
• Eastham Lodge Golf Club: Reciprocal partner of Withington located at the base of the Wirral near Chester. It is a tree-lined parkland members club (~6,000 yards) of similar tier, with a mutual free-play arrangement that makes it functionally part of the same accessibility network for members.
• Prestwich Golf Club: North Manchester parkland members club of similar scale and members-club proposition. It competes directly with Withington for individual members, society bookings and event hire within the Greater Manchester catchment.
• Ringway Golf Club: Long-established parkland members club near Manchester Airport. It is a directly comparable parkland members club competing for the same Greater Manchester membership pool as Withington.
• Sale Golf Club: Historic parkland members club in Sale/South Manchester. Same parkland, members-club format and Manchester catchment as Withington, making it a direct competitor for individual, society and corporate event spend.
• Didsbury Golf Club: Adjacent South Manchester members club located near West Didsbury, where Curtis was also a Club Professional. It is a directly comparable parkland members club within 1–2 miles of Withington, competing for the same membership base.
• Northenden Golf Club: Manchester-area members golf club where Head Professional James Curtis previously worked as Club Professional. It directly competes with Withington for individual and society golfers in the South Manchester catchment, offering a similar parkland course and members-club proposition.

Broad incumbents

• The Mere Golf Resort & Spa: Upscale Cheshire resort offering golf, hotel, spa and event facilities. It competes for higher-spend society, corporate event and staycations, but at a materially higher price point and with a broader hospitality portfolio beyond members golf.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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