What Warringah Golf Club does

Warringah Golf Club is a private, member-owned public golf club located at 292 Condamine Street, North Manly, on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Founded in 1936, the club operates an 18-hole parkland course on 55.5 hectares of council-owned land, held under a 20-year lease signed with Northern Beaches Council in 2021. The club serves a broad community of golfers across all skill levels, with seven membership tiers ranging from Junior (U18, $300/yr) to 7-Day Adult ($2,355/yr) and a $2,000 joining fee for new adult applicants effective July 2026, alongside public walk-up green-fee access. Ancillary revenue streams include an on-site Pro Shop managed by the Richards family since 1967, individual and group golf lessons ($55/person group rate), competition entry fees ($8–$15), and corporate/group bookings.

The club's product stack combines the physical golf course (Blue/White/Yellow gender-neutral tees, par 69–70, slope 115–124) with ancillary services. Technology is intentionally light: a third-party booking platform (miclub.com.au) handles public tee-time and member competition bookings, an external e-commerce store (golfbargains.com.au) powers Pro Shop online sales, and the website serves as the primary marketing and information surface. There is no proprietary AI, app, or API; the club relies on third-party integrations rather than in-house software development.

The business model is multi-stream and recurring. Membership fees (subscription/annual) anchor predictable revenue, supplemented by usage-based green fees from public play, transaction fees from competitions, professional services revenue from lessons, and hardware/retail revenue from the Pro Shop. Payment plans are offered through Pay As You Golf and Golfsure. Marketing is community-led via word-of-mouth, the website, Facebook, and Instagram, supported by a 17-partner local sponsor network. A new clubhouse, under construction since August 2025 with opening scheduled for 2026, will reposition the venue as "Warringah Golf and Community Club" with function space, bar, and sports bar facilities, expanding the addressable use case into events and corporate functions.

Name

Warringah Golf Club

Legal name

Warringah Golf Club

Website

https://warringahgolfclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Warringah Golf Club is a private, member-owned public 18-hole parkland golf course on Sydney's Northern Beaches, founded 1936. It serves golfers of all skill levels through tiered memberships, public green fees, Pro Shop retail, lessons, and competitions, with a new community-focused clubhouse opening in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course

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 Apparel Retail (Men’s/Women’s/Youth) (CRAMAGAD)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf memberships
• Golf instruction
• Golf pro shop
• Golf competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Manly Vale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from $300 (Junior) to $2,355 (7-Day Adult), with joining fees of $2,000 for new adult applicants. Membership categories include 7-Day, 6-Day, 5-Day, Weekend, Young Adult (U35), and Junior (U18) options.
2. Green Fees: Public access green fees for non-members. Members receive free social play Monday-Friday with reduced weekend green fees of $12.
3. Golf Lessons: Individual and group lessons provided by qualified teaching professionals. Group lessons cost $55 per person.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories through the on-site Pro Shop. Stocks leading golf brands including clubs, balls, and accessories.
5. Competition Entry Fees: Club competitions with entry fees typically ranging from $8-15 depending on the event. Early morning 9-hole competitions on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Warringah Golf Club operates an 18-hole public parkland golf course on Sydney's Northern Beaches at North Manly, offering green fee access, multi-tier annual memberships, individual and group golf lessons, an on-site Pro Shop retailing golf equipment and apparel, and weekly club competitions including social play. Ancillary recreational offerings on the same precinct include tennis and squash facilities, and a new clubhouse under construction will add bar, dining, and function facilities when it opens in 2026.

Product overview

Warringah Golf Club operates as a public golf club on Sydney's Northern Beaches offering a single 18-hole parkland golf course as its core product. The club's portfolio includes ancillary services: a Pro Shop retail operation for equipment and apparel, Golf Lessons (individual and group formats), and Membership Programs with multiple tier structures. The club is undergoing expansion with a New Clubhouse opening 2026, repositioning the venue as a community hub. A third-party booking platform (miclub.com.au) handles public and member tee time reservations, while social play and competitive events run throughout the week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course An 18-hole public parkland golf course on Sydney's Northern Beaches with well-manicured greens, strategically placed hazards, and gradual elevations accessible for walkers. Features three gender-neutral tee options (Blue 5,467m, White 5,088m, Yellow 4,837m) with adjusted scoring for inclusive competition. Available for public green fee play and member access.
• Golf Membership Programs Multi-tier annual subscription membership programs for adult, young adult (U35), junior (U18) and age 18-20 players, ranging from $300 (Junior) to $2,355 (7-Day Adult) annually, plus a $2,000 joining fee for new adult applicants from 1 July 2026. Members receive course access, competition eligibility, social play Monday-Friday, and reduced weekend green fees of $12.
• Pro Shop Retail On-site retail golf shop stocking clubs, balls, apparel, and accessories from leading brands, with knowledgeable staff providing advice. Managed by the Richards family since 1967. Online sales available via golfbargains.com.au.
• Golf Lessons

Quantifiable outcome

• Course features 18 holes with par ranging from 3 to 5 per hole, total par 69-70 depending on tee selection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ben Jones at CunninghamsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate partner and sponsor. Ben Jones is a Partner at Cunninghams and leader of one of the Northern Beaches' highest achieving super teams.
• Bendigo Community Bank FreshwatercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Bank branch offering award-winning financial products and services with commitment to returning profits to local communities.
• Col Crawford Isuzu UTEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealership servicing Northern Beaches community for 53 years with dedicated service and competitive prices.
• Dee Why Chiro CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading chiropractic practice in Dee Why focusing on personalised care and treating cause of pain.
• Go Printing ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting services provider offering personalised service with state-of-the-art digital printing technology, convenience, and fast turnaround.
• Kuring-gai Vascular UltrasoundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVascular ultrasound and treatment services including Endovenous Laser Ablation, Ultrasound-guided Sclerotherapy, and varicose vein surgery.
• Lovedale FarmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier residential, resort and golfing destination in Hunter Valley celebrating rustic beauty of the region.
• Peninsula Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent group of surgeons providing general and specialist orthopaedic care to Sydney's Northern Beaches Peninsula and North Shore.
• Plateau TreesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of Sydney's most efficient and reliable arboriculture resources for state and local government, operating in Sydney metropolitan area and Central Coast.
• Prime ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProudly Australian, privately owned construction company recognised for delivering high-quality spaces across industrial, commercial, education, institutional and automotive sectors.
• South Steyne Medical CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependently owned medical centre established 2021 opposite Manly Beach supporting patients from Northern Beaches and wider Sydney.
• TAF BooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccountant and BAS agent with over 20 years in financial services specialising in helping small business owners with bookkeeping challenges.
• The Beaches Home BuyersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal experts with over a decade of Northern Beaches home buying experience providing exclusive access to off-market opportunities.
• TyrepowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustralia's biggest independent tyre group with over 300 stores across the country offering variety of products and services.
• United Resource ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides highest quality waste and recovery solutions for corporate accounts and household clients in Australia.
• Wayne Springall PlumbingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily-owned plumbing business serving local community since 2000, founded by former Manly Sea Eagles player Wayne Springall. Specialises in bathroom renovations, general plumbing, and installations.
• Young HenrysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCraft beer brewery crafting exceptional beers since 2012. Independent, sustainable, and proudly Australian.
• eparminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironment, health, safety and climate consultants focused on protecting people, communities and ecosystems. Since 2002 helping organisations with EHS consulting, risk management, and sustainability.
• Northern Beaches CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government authority. Construction of new clubhouse underway in association with Northern Beaches Council. 20-year lease for 18 holes signed in 2021. Heads of Agreement for relocation to Warringah Recreation Centre signed.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Manly Golf Club: Nearby public-access 18-hole golf club on Sydney's Northern Beaches serving a similar community-golfer demographic with comparable membership and green-fee models. Direct substitute for both casual and member play in the same catchment.
• Mona Vale Golf Club: Public-access golf club on Sydney's Northern Beaches offering 18-hole play, memberships, and Pro Shop retail to a similar local demographic. Closely matched operating model and catchment overlap with Warringah.
• St Michael's Golf Club: Sydney metropolitan 18-hole golf club offering public access, memberships, and Pro Shop retail with a comparable community positioning. Operates in the same broader Sydney catchment with a similar value proposition.
• Long Reef Golf Club: Public-access 18-hole links-style club on the Northern Beaches peninsula, directly comparable in customer base, public access policy, and member-versus-green-fee revenue mix. Same geography and similar community-club positioning.
• Bayview Golf Club: Sydney Northern Beaches 18-hole golf club offering public green-fee play, memberships, and clubhouse amenities to a comparable local clientele. Direct competitor for casual golfers and members in the same geography.
• Palm Beach Golf Club: Public-access golf club at the northern tip of Sydney's Northern Beaches with similar member tiers and casual play. Comparable community-club positioning and overlapping catchment.
• Avondale Golf Club: Sydney-region 18-hole golf club with memberships, public green-fee play, and clubhouse facilities. Comparable member-owned community golf club model with overlapping metropolitan Sydney catchment.
• Cromer Golf Club: Public-access Northern Beaches golf club offering 18-hole play, memberships, and Pro Shop services. Serves an overlapping local demographic with a similar subscription-plus-green-fee revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• The Australian Golf Club: Premier Sydney private golf club with two 18-hole courses and full hospitality amenities. While much higher-end and invitation-only, it operates in the same Sydney golf market and competes for member share-of-wallet and high-end event bookings.
• Royal Sydney Golf Club: Elite Sydney golf club operating an 18-hole championship course with full clubhouse, F&B and function facilities. Broader incumbent serving a more affluent, membership-only segment; provides a benchmark for upper-tier Sydney golf operating economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/warringahgolfclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/warringahgolfclub
• Xx.com/warringahgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warringah-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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