Whickham Golf Club

What Whickham Golf Club does

Whickham Golf Club is a privately held members' golf club operating a single 18-hole course at Hollinside Park in Whickham, Tyne and Wear, North East England. Founded in 1911 and resident at its current site since 1938, the club runs the Par-71 Hollinside Park course (6,232 yards from the white tees), a recently refurbished clubhouse with bar, dining, and event space for up to 100 guests, plus practice facilities including a driving range, putting green, and chipping green.

The club monetises across six interlocking revenue streams: annual membership subscriptions (tiered from £20 Social to £949 7-Day Full, plus intermediate, junior, community, and pay-and-play categories); corporate membership at £1,800+VAT; the £350 PlayMoreGolf flexible membership that opens the course to a 250-course UK network; pay-as-you-play green fees (£35–£40 plus society rates of £18–£50); clubhouse food and beverage; and PGA-led coaching and retail through a TrackMan 4-equipped pro shop partnered with Snainton Golf. Day-to-day operations run on ClubV1 (membership management), BRS Golf (online tee-time booking), HowDidiDo (handicap and competition tracking), and England Golf affiliation for WHS-compliant handicap certification.

The customer base is distributed across individual golfers, social members, casual players reached through PlayMoreGolf, visiting societies, corporate hospitality clients, and beginner cohorts such as the Ladies Get Into Golf programme. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: the club's website, BRS Golf booking portals, ClubV1 Members Hub app, and a network of regional sponsors (Hadrian Healthcare, Norplast, Robertson Group, Lloyd Limited, RDS Precision, and others) drive acquisition and retention, with no external capital, parent entity, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Whickham Golf Club

Legal name

WHICKHAM GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Website

https://whickhamgolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf & Country Club

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 & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Golf course access
• Golf coaching services
• Corporate golf hospitality
• Clubhouse event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Whickham

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from £20 (Social) to £949 (7 Day Member) with various tiers including 7-day, 6-day, 5-day, junior, young adult, intermediate, pay-and-play, and community memberships. Affiliation fees of £19 apply to most categories. The subscription year runs April 2026 to March 2027.
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees at £35 Monday-Friday and £40 Saturday/Sunday/Bank Holidays. Society rates from £32-£50 per person depending on group size and day. Winter rates at £18 per person. Durham County Card and English Golf Union Card discounts available.
3. Corporate Membership: Corporate membership package at £1,800 plus VAT providing daily 4-ball (Sunday-Friday), corporate day green fees at member rates, studio membership with indoor simulator, buggy discounts, loyalty card with 10% beverage discount, and sponsor board placement.
4. PlayMoreGolf Flexible Membership: Flexible membership offering up to 25 rounds for £350 annually, providing 7-day access, competition eligibility, advance tee time booking, practice facility access, guest privileges (3 per round), and access to 250+ other golf courses.
5. Clubhouse Food & Beverage: The clubhouse operates a fully licensed bar and dining facilities serving members and visitors. Social members receive 10% discount on drinks via loyalty card. The lounge accommodates up to 100 guests for events including Sunday lunches, wakes, corporate events, and charity events.
6. Pro Shop Coaching & Retail: PGA Professional David O'Brien and David Hartley provide coaching services using TrackMan 4 technology. Partnered with Snainton Golf for equipment retail, custom fitting, and apparel. Bookings made through online coaching diaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Whickham Golf Club operates an 18-hole parkland golf course at Hollinside Park in Whickham, North East England, offering tiered memberships, visitor green fees, society and group bookings, open competitions, PGA-led coaching with TrackMan 4 technology, a pro shop in partnership with Snainton Golf, and a clubhouse with licensed bar, dining, and event hosting for up to 100 guests. The club is affiliated with England Golf and uses the World Handicap System.

Product overview

Whickham Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club with a single-site offering anchored by the 18-hole Hollinside Park golf course. The club's core product portfolio centers on golf access (course play, competitions, society bookings) and member services. Key products include the ClubV1 Members Hub (digital platform for competition results, handicap tracking, and member communications), Pro Shop & Coaching Services (PGA-led instruction using TrackMan 4 technology with Snainton Golf retail partnership), various membership tiers (7-day, 6-day, 5-day, Pay and Play, Community, Social, and Corporate), golf society packages, green fee access, open competitions, and the Hadrian Healthcare Pro-Am tournament. The recently refurbished clubhouse provides event hosting and catering services. The club integrates with BRS Golf for online booking, HowDidiDo for member authentication, PlayMoreGolf for flexible membership access, and Google Analytics for website analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hollinside Park Golf Course 18-hole parkland golf course at Hollinside Park, Fellside Road, Whickham, with multiple tee configurations (White 71.3/126, Yellow 70.5/124, Red 73.6/132, Blue 72.0/125) and dedicated ladies' and winter ratings, serving members, visitors, and society groups.
• Pro Shop & PGA Coaching Services Coaching and custom-fitting services led by PGA Professionals David O'Brien and David Hartley using TrackMan 4 dual-radar launch monitor technology, with retail and equipment supplied in partnership with Snainton Golf for members and visitors.
• ClubV1 Members Hub Cloud-hosted member management platform available via web and mobile (iOS/Android), providing competition results, club news, course status, club diary, member profiles and directory, account balances, transaction history, golfing stats, and handicap certificates.
• Golf Membership Subscriptions Annual membership tiers covering full 7-day access (£930+£19 affiliation), 6-day (£840), 5-day (£795), Pay and Play (£250), Community (£500), Junior (£75+£19), and age-tiered Young Adult/Intermediate categories for individuals and families.
• Corporate Membership Annual corporate membership package at £1,800 plus VAT providing daily 4-ball access (Sunday-Friday), corporate day green fees at member rates, studio membership for indoor Foresight simulator, buggy discounts, 10% beverage loyalty card, and sponsor board placement for local businesses.
• PlayMoreGolf Flexible Membership Flexible annual membership at £350 providing up to 25 rounds of golf with 7-day access, official handicap, 7-day advance booking, practice facility access, 3 guests per round, and reciprocal access to 250+ other UK golf courses.
• Visitor Green Fees Pay-as-you-go green fee access for non-members at £35 Monday-Friday and £40 Saturday/Sunday/Bank Holidays, with Durham County Card and English Golf Union Card discounts available Monday-Friday at £25; trolley hire £5 and buggy hire £30 per round.
• Golf Society & Group Packages

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hadrian HealthcarecoreOthersUK's Premier Care Provider and primary event sponsor for the Hadrian Healthcare Pro-Am at Whickham Golf Club. Family business established 1996 by owner and Chairman Ian Watson. Recommended by residents and relatives for outstanding care in exceptional homes. Continuous sponsorship of club Pro-Am events.
• Snainton GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of the UK's top golf retailers with over 30 years experience. Partnership with Whickham Golf Club Pro Shop providing equipment, apparel, and accessories. Free delivery & returns every Friday direct to club. Price match promise. Custom fitting on-site with PGA expert knowledge.
• HowDidiDo.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationHandicap tracking and competition management platform. Powers the club's handicap system, WHS integration, member connectivity, and competition results platform.
• BRS GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking platform provider. Provides visitor booking, member booking, and open competition booking systems integrated into club website.
• England GolfcoreOthersNational governing body for golf in England. Whickham Golf Club affiliates to England Golf and English Women's Golf Association. Provides handicap system (WHS), member personal liability insurance, and competition frameworks.
• Stewart EyecareminorOthersIndependent family-run optical practice serving local community for over 30 years. Located in Whickham area. Club sponsor.
• NorplastminorOthersLeading supplier of plastic sheeting, rods, and tube since 1975. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Club sponsor.
• Parker TilesminorOthersR. Parker (Wall & Floor Tiling Contractors) Ltd established 1966. Family business run by Mark Parker providing wall and floor tiling services. Club sponsor.
• RosebirchminorOthersRosebirch Fit Out Solutions provides professional fit-out solutions to clients throughout UK and Europe. Club sponsor.
• RDS Precision EngineeringminorOthersPrecision engineering services established 1991. Based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. Serves oil/gas, automotive, aerospace, defence, medical sectors. Club sponsor.
• John Aynsley MetalworkminorOthersEstablished company since 1897 in architectural metalwork. Design, manufacture, and installation of quality architectural metalwork including structural steelwork, stainless steel and glass staircases. Club sponsor.
• Martin Rankin Funeral DirectorminorOthersIndependent funeral directors based at 7 The Square, Whickham. Serving bereaved families in the North East for twenty years. Club sponsor.
• Lloyd LimitedminorOthersMachinery sales, service, parts and finance for agriculture, groundcare, construction sectors. Isuzu and Mercedes-Benz Unimog dealer. Branch in Newcastle. Club sponsor.
• Robertson GroupminorOthersOne of the largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support service businesses in the UK. Club sponsor.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Golf: UK's largest specialist golf retailer and a broader incumbent in the golf space. While primarily retail, it competes for golf-related consumer wallet share and adjacent services like custom fitting that Whickham offers via its pro shop and Snainton partnership.

Direct peers

• Boldon Golf Club: North East England members' club with an 18-hole course and similar subscription pricing structure. Direct competitor for members and society bookings in the Tyneside catchment.
• Chester-le-Street Golf Club: North East England members' club named as a Masterkey reciprocal partner with Whickham. Similar scale, membership structure, and visitor play offering in a comparable catchment.
• Consett & District Golf Club: A nearby North East England members' golf club explicitly listed as a Masterkey reciprocal partner with Whickham. Operates a similar 18-hole layout with comparable membership tiers and visitor green-fee model.
• Wearside Golf Club: North East England members' club and Masterkey reciprocal partner. Comparable 18-hole facility serving a similar regional membership and visitor base.
• Beamish Park Golf Club: Masterkey reciprocal partner club of similar size in the North East. Operates an 18-hole course with overlapping membership and visitor markets to Whickham.
• Garesfield Golf Club: North East England members' golf club serving an overlapping regional catchment. Similar 18-hole parkland offering and traditional membership structure.
• Prudhoe Golf Club: Established North East England golf club operating a similar membership and green-fee model. Closely comparable scale and customer profile to Whickham.
• Ravensworth Golf Club: North East England golf club with comparable traditional members' offering. Operates in the same regional catchment with similar membership-tiering and visitor play model.

Others

• Snainton Golf: Established UK golf retailer that is Whickham's pro shop equipment, custom fitting, and apparel partner. While not a direct competitor, it represents a comparable retail/coaching offering in the wider UK golf ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WhickhamGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/wgcltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/whickham-golf-club-limited-the-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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