Peterculter Golf Club

What Peterculter Golf Club does

Peterculter Golf Club is a private, single-location members golf club established in 1991 in Peterculter, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It operates an 18-hole parkland course (Par 71, 6,224 yards, SSS 70) laid out across several terraces following the natural contours of the River Dee, with the clubhouse completed in 1993 in traditional Deeside architectural style. The club serves individual golfers, corporate clients, event organizers, and junior/beginner players through a tiered subscription membership structure (Junior £32–£100, Intermediate £240–£650, 5 Day £650, Full Playing £825 annually) plus a separate 7-day corporate membership at £2,950 + VAT.

The business is supported by an integrated third-party technology stack rather than proprietary systems: DotGolf powers online tee-time booking, HowDidIDo handles open competition registrations, and Scottish Golf provides member authentication, handicaps, and Club Finder visibility. A website-resident HelpBot widget handles routine golfer support inquiries. Revenue streams include recurring membership subscriptions, transactional green fees (£280 per 4-ball slot for the 2026 season), corporate packages, event and outing bookings (with catering delivered by the in-house franchise 'mackenzies@culter'), and a recurring CIFC 50/50 Draw (£10/month per member) whose proceeds are ring-fenced for course improvement rather than operations.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer and self-serve for individuals, with dedicated direct sales handling for corporate memberships and events. The club's competitive positioning rests on its scenic riverside location, traditional clubhouse, reciprocal club arrangements, and continuous reinvestment in course conditions funded by the CIFC. It is privately held with no disclosed parent company, no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue or headcount trajectory beyond an 11–50 employee band.

Name

Peterculter Golf Club

Legal name

Peterculter Golf Club

Website

https://petercultergolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peterculter Golf Club is a private 18-hole parkland golf club on the River Dee in Aberdeen, UK, serving individual members, corporate clients, event organizers, and visitors through tiered memberships, green fees, corporate packages, and on-course competitions since 1991.

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 primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course facilities
• Corporate golf events
• Open golf competitions
• Visitor green fees

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterculter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Memberships: Annual membership fees ranging from £32 to £825 depending on category (Junior, Intermediate, Full Playing, 5 Day). Membership includes unlimited course access, practice facilities, Scottish Golf membership, and member benefits.
2. Corporate Memberships: 7-day corporate membership at £2,950 + VAT annually. Includes 1x 4 Ball per day, 1x Golf Day for up to 30 guests, tee board or open sponsorship, and clubhouse access for employees.
3. Green Fees and Tee Bookings: Pay-as-you-go green fees for visitors and non-members booking tee times. 2026 season rate for 1x4 ball tee slot is £280.
4. Golf Outings and Events: Custom golf day packages for corporate events, charity fundraising, networking events, and private functions. Catering franchise 'mackenzies@culter' provides food services.
5. CIFC 50/50 Draw: Monthly fundraising draw where members pay £10 per month for individual numbers. Half the money raised is returned to first, second and third place winners each month with bumper draws in June and December.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Peterculter Golf Club operates an 18-hole parkland golf course on the banks of the River Dee in Peterculter, Aberdeen, offering individual and corporate membership subscriptions, pay-as-you-go visitor green fees, open competitions, and bespoke golf day and event packages with on-site clubhouse catering. The club combines course access, practice facilities, clubhouse hospitality, and online booking through the DotGolf, Scottish Golf, and HowDidIDo platforms.

Product overview

Peterculter Golf Club is a single-location golf club established in 1991 featuring an 18-hole parkland course on the banks of the River Dee in Aberdeen. The club operates as an integrated offering combining golf facilities (course, practice areas, clubhouse), membership programs, and tee booking services powered by DotGolf. Supplementary services include open competitions (via HowDidIDo platform), corporate memberships, golf events/outings, and the CIFC fundraising initiative. The club uses Scottish Golf for membership credentials and handicap management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• A&C Co PropertyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Peterculter Golf Club. Logo displayed on homepage alongside other sponsors.
• Balmoral GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Peterculter Golf Club. Logo displayed on homepage alongside other sponsors.
• AberroofminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Peterculter Golf Club. Logo displayed on homepage alongside other sponsors.
• Aberdeen Property PreservationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing property refurbishment and building preservation services. Dedicated sponsor of Hole 1 (Templar) with branding on hole details page.
• Gary Lister GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Peterculter Golf Club. Logo displayed on homepage alongside other sponsors.
• mackenzies@cultercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering franchise operating within the clubhouse. Provides excellent food fare for golf outings, events, and clubhouse operations. Described as 'our superb catering franchise'.
• Dental InspirationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor featured on Hole 2 (Kirkview) page. Provides dental services. Practice established 2011, offering cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics.
• DotGolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationTee booking technology platform powering online reservations. Powers website tee booking functionality.
• HowDidIDocoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen competition booking platform for visitors. Club redirects visitors to platform for competition registration and payment.
• Scottish GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational governing body integration for member authentication, handicap management, and club membership verification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Crown Golf: UK operator of a portfolio of golf clubs, providing a multi-site counterpoint to Peterculter's single-site model. Useful comparison for member acquisition, pricing, and digital booking practices.
• Gleneagles: Luxury Scottish golf resort with multiple courses, hotel, and event facilities. Broader golf-and-hospitality incumbent competing for premium corporate and event spend in Scotland.
• Carnoustie Golf Links: Iconic Scottish links and Open Championship venue. Comparable as a destination Scottish golf course generating significant visitor green-fee revenue, though at a different scale and brand tier.

Regional players

• Trump International Golf Links (Scotland): Premium destination golf resort north of Aberdeen. Competes for high-spend golfers and corporate outings in the same North East Scotland market, but at a substantially higher price point.

Direct peers

• Banchory Golf Club: Members' club on Royal Deeside near Aberdeen, with similar parkland/riverside character. Directly comparable by location on Deeside and members-club structure.
• Royal Aberdeen Golf Club: Elite members' golf club also located in the Aberdeen area, operating an 18-hole championship links course. Closest comparable by both geography and members-club operating model.
• Deeside Golf Club: Members' golf club on Royal Deeside, serving the same Aberdeen/Deeside catchment as Peterculter. Comparable scale, membership tiers, and visitor-friendly operating model.
• Murcar Links Golf Club: Links golf club north of Aberdeen offering pay-and-play and member access. Comparable as a regional North East Scotland golf course competing for the same member and visitor demand.
• Stonehaven Golf Club: Traditional members' golf club south of Aberdeen with 18-hole links/parkland course. Comparable regional Scottish members' club with green-fee and visitor revenue streams.
• Newmachar Golf Club: Two 18-hole courses in Aberdeenshire serving members and visitors. Comparable regional golf club competing for Aberdeen-area golfers and corporate outings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/petercultergolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/pgcgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peterculter-golf-club

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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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