Bedale Golf Club

Name

Bedale Golf Club

Legal name

Bedale Golf Club Limited

Website

https://bedalegolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bedale Golf Club is a private members golf club founded in 1894 in North Yorkshire, operating an 18-hole parkland course, an indoor GC2 HMT Swing Studio simulator, a 3-hole Academy Course, and a pro shop and catering operation for approximately 480 playing members plus visitors and societies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYCRAMAGAA

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Golf Equipment & Apparel Retail

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Parkland golf course
• Golf coaching lessons
• Society golf days
• Club catering events

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedale

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual and monthly direct debit membership subscriptions ranging from £35 (social) to £999 (full membership), with tiered pricing for seniors, intermediates, juniors, and country members. This represents the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Open Competition Entry Fees: Revenue from open competitions including Seniors Opens (£50/pair), Mixed Opens (£100/team), Team Opens (£100/team), Scramble events (£100/team), and Gents Opens (£50/pair)
3. Society and Group Bookings: Custom packages for golf societies and groups (9+ players) including golf, catering, and hospitality
4. Catering and Bar Services: Bedale Bar & Grill operates catering services including Sunday carvery, daily bar menu, private dining, and events. Catering team run by Steve and Francine Simpson.
5. Pro Shop Sales and Lessons: PGA Professional Steve Pearce operates the Pro Shop selling equipment from major brands (Callaway, Ping, Footjoy, Taylormade, etc.) and provides golf coaching/lessons. Custom club fitting services using Foresight GC2/HMT technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bedale Golf Club is a private members' golf club operating an 18-hole parkland course founded in 1894 on the outskirts of Bedale, North Yorkshire. Its primary offering is tiered golf memberships (Full, Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Country, Social, etc.) giving access to the course, competitions, and reciprocal clubs, supplemented by visitor green fees, society/group packages, open competitions, a PGA-operated Pro Shop with coaching and custom fitting, an indoor Swing Studio with GC2 HMT simulator, a 3-hole Academy Course, on-site catering by Bedale Bar & Grill, and social events.

Product overview

Bedale Golf Club is a private members club offering an 18-hole parkland golf course (opened 1894) as its core product, complemented by a Pro Shop with custom fitting services, an indoor Swing Studio with GC2 HMT simulator technology, a 3-Hole Academy Course for training, various membership categories, open competitions, and catering/social events operated by Bedale Bar & Grill. The club serves approximately 480 playing members plus social members, with tee time booking handled through an online BRS Golf platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course An 18-hole parkland golf course opened in 1894, set in former 18th-century deer parkland with wide tree-lined fairways, water hazards on seven holes, and views of the Wensleydale Hills. Par 72, 6,580 yards, suitable for all skill levels. Available to members year-round and to visitors and societies on a green-fee/booking basis.
• Golf Membership Subscriptions Tiered annual/monthly memberships giving playing and social access to the club, its competitions, sections, and reciprocal arrangements. Categories include Full (£999/year), Senior 65-69, 70+, 75+, 80+, Adult 26-35, Intermediate 22-25, Junior 19-21/16-18/Under 16, Community, 2nd Club, Country, Flexible, and Social (£35/year).
• Open Competitions Pay-as-you-go open golf competitions for members and visiting golfers, with handicap allowances and trophies. Examples: Seniors Open £50/pair, Mixed Open £100/team of 4, Team Open £100/team, Scramble £100/team, Gents Open £50/pair, Ladies Tri-Am £60/team, Charity Days £140/team.
• Society and Group Golf Packages

Quantifiable outcome

• Ladies membership grew from 40 to 80 members in 7 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1894 ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBedale Golf Club is part of the prestigious 1894 Club, offering reciprocal golf with national golf clubs. This partnership provides members with access to play at other member clubs across the country, enhancing the value proposition for prospective members.
• Durham City Golf ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal golf arrangement allowing Bedale members to play at Durham City Golf Club and vice versa.
• Bishop Auckland Golf ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal golf arrangement for member access.
• Richmond Golf ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal golf arrangement for member access.
• Saltburn Golf ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal golf arrangement for member access.
• Bracken Ghyll Golf ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal golf arrangement for member access.
• Shipley Golf ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal golf arrangement for member access.
• Harrogate and District Union of Golf ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation of 12 clubs providing men's team and individual competitions across all handicap ranges throughout the year. Bedale participates in Harrogate Union events and leagues.
• Dales AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriendly competitive golf in Spring and Autumn for member clubs in the Yorkshire Dales region.
• HARGA (Harrogate Area Rabbits Golf Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rabbits golf association providing matches and competitions for higher-handicap golfers.
• NERGA (North East Rabbits Golf Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth East regional rabbits golf association with weekend league matches across 7-8 clubs in each zone.
• YRGA (Yorkshire Rabbits Golf Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYorkshire-wide rabbits golf association providing additional competitive opportunities.
• England Golf (Women in Golf Charter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBedale signed the England Golf Women in Golf Charter in February 2022, demonstrating commitment to increasing female participation in golf.
• SafeGolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafeGolf is a partnership between the R&A, UK golf unions and associations providing safeguarding accreditation for clubs.
• Bedale Bar & Grill (Steve and Francine Simpson)coreOthersExternal catering operators running bar and catering services in the clubhouse, including daily menu, Sunday carvery, private dining, and events.
• The Reubens (Leeming Bar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal hotel 5 minutes from junction 51 of A1, recommended accommodation for visitors to Bedale Golf Club.
• The Northallerton InnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel in Northallerton offering special golf rates for Bedale GC visitors, ideal base for golf parties sampling multiple courses.
• Holiday Inn Scotch Corner (Darlington)minorGTM or Marketing Partner91-bedroom hotel at A1/A66 junction (10-minute drive to club), offering leisure facilities and dining, recommended for visitors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Belfry: Larger UK golf resort and hotel operator with multiple courses, on-site lodging, and a broader leisure and events portfolio; overlaps with Bedale on society/corporate golf and PGA coaching but operates at significantly greater scale.
• Gleneagles: Premier UK golf resort in Scotland with multiple championship courses, hotel, spa and F&B operations; not a direct competitor geographically but operates the same broad 'golf + hospitality + memberships' model at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Ganton Golf Club: Internationally renowned Yorkshire members club with parkland course; aspirational but directly comparable business model (private members, society bookings, competition calendar) competing for elite North Yorkshire golfers.
• Fulford Golf Club: Established Yorkshire private members club near York with comparable parkland course, membership tiers, and society-day offering; competes for the same North Yorkshire member and visitor demand.
• Catterick Golf Club: Regional North Yorkshire members club also competing in the MACABE Trophy triangular series with Bedale; similar membership-tier model and visitor offering for overlapping golfers.
• Pannal Golf Club: Harrogate-area private members club with a parkland course and active sections; competes for the same affluent North Yorkshire golfer demographic and hosts reciprocal fixtures with Bedale via HARGA.
• Oakdale Golf Club: Harrogate-area members club named in Bedale's WEBOA Trophy fixtures; comparable size and model, competing directly for members and society bookings in the same North Yorkshire catchment.
• Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club: Regional North Yorkshire members club competing in the Hambleton Cup triangular series with Bedale; similar subscription tiers, society packages and visitor offering for the same catchment.
• Masham Golf Club: Regional North Yorkshire private members club of comparable size; explicitly named as a reciprocal MACABE Trophy competitor with Bedale, competing directly for the same membership pool in the same geography.
• Easingwold Golf Club: Regional North Yorkshire members club named in Bedale's Hambleton Cup triangular competition; directly comparable size, course profile and membership value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bedalegc
• Facebookfacebook.com/bedalegolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bedale-golf-club-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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