Bootleg Gap Golf Course

What Bootleg Gap Golf Course does

Bootleg Gap Golf Course is a 27-hole public golf facility located in Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. Designed by Canadian course architect Les Furber, the property comprises a Championship 18-hole course (par 72, up to 7,157 yards), a Recreational 9-hole course (par 34), and a Virtual Indoor Golf Simulator studio powered by GolfIn technology with GSPRO and E6 Connect simulation software. Originally opened in 2002 and built by the City of Kimberley, the facility was acquired by the Simkins Family in 2021 and now operates as a privately held destination.

Name

Bootleg Gap Golf Course

Legal name

Bootleg Gap Golf

Website

https://bootleggapgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bootleg Gap Golf Course is a 27-hole public golf facility in Kimberley, BC, operating a Championship 18-hole course, a Recreational 9-hole course, and indoor golf simulators. It serves individual golfers and regional tourists across southeastern British Columbia, with green fees, lessons, F&B, and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Public golf courses
• Golf instruction
• Indoor golf simulators
• Clubhouse restaurant
• Golf equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Kimberley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Revenue from 18-hole and 9-hole green fees for Championship and Recreational courses. Weekday and weekend rates available, with twilight and matinee discounts.
2. Power Cart Rentals: 18-hole and 9-hole power cart rentals with valid driver's license required
3. Bootleg Grill Restaurant: Full-service restaurant open to golfers and public, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Features scenic patio overlooking 18th green and pond. Also provides catering services for events.
4. Golf Lessons: Private, semi-private, group, and junior golf lessons provided by golf professionals
5. Virtual Indoor Golf Simulator: Hourly rental of indoor golf simulators (November-March season), with per-player pricing that decreases as more players join
6. Club and Equipment Rentals: Club rentals including Cleveland set and Recreational 9 set; driving range buckets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bootleg Gap Golf operates a 27-hole public golf facility in Kimberley, BC, featuring an 18-hole Championship course (par 72, up to 7157 yards) and a 9-hole Recreational course (par 34), both designed by Les Furber. The facility offers year-round play through indoor GolfIn simulators (November to March), a full-service Bootleg Grill restaurant with patio and catering, professional golf lessons, equipment and power cart rentals, a driving range, and hosts events including the 2025 BC Amateur Golf Championships.

Product overview

Bootleg Gap Golf is a 27-hole public golf facility featuring three distinct golfing products: the Championship 18-hole course (par 72, up to 7157 yards) as the centerpiece, and the Recreational 9-hole course (par 34) designed by Les Furber, both available for outdoor play. The Virtual Indoor Golf (GolfIn Simulators) operates November to March using GSPRO and E6 Connect software. Supporting services include the Bootleg Grill full-service restaurant with catering, golf lessons (private/semi-private/group/junior), equipment rentals (clubs, power carts), and driving range. The facility also offers transportation coordination through partner Simply Kimberley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bootleg Grill: A full-service restaurant open to golfers and the public, located at the golf course with a patio overlooking the 18th green and tranquil pond.

Products and services

• Championship 18 18-hole Championship golf course (par 72) stretching up to 7157 yards from the back tees, designed by Les Furber. Set in the St. Marys River valley with wide open fairways through unspoiled forests and along the river, with meticulously maintained greens and strategically placed bunkers. Open to the public for green-fee play.
• Recreational 9 9-hole Recreational golf course (par 34) designed by Les Furber, featuring three par 3s, five par 4s, and a 519-yard par 5. Built for beginners, families, and seasoned golfers seeking a shorter, engaging round. Bundled play-and-dine packages available.

Quantifiable outcome

• GSPRO simulator provides access to 1800+ courses worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Simply KimberleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSimply Kimberley provides private shuttle services in the Kootenay Rockies region including from Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to local ski resorts, golf courses and properties. They operate a 2017 Ford Transit (11-passenger van) and 24-passenger bus, providing transportation solutions for groups of 4 to 144. This partnership helps Bootleg Gap Golf attract tourist customers from the nearby airport.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Golden Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Golden, BC. Comparable as a Rocky Mountain destination golf facility serving similar tourist markets, though it operates in a different sub-region of the BC interior than Bootleg Gap.

Direct peers

• Copper Point Golf Club: Public 18-hole championship course in Invermere, BC, serving the Columbia Valley golf market. Comparable as a Kootenay-region destination course competing for the same seasonal tourist play and event bookings.
• Eagle Ranch Golf Course: Public course in Invermere, BC, with resort and stay-and-play offerings. Comparable as a regional mountain destination golf facility targeting similar tourist and second-home customer segments in the Kootenays.
• St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino: Resort-style golf course near Cranbrook, BC, in the Kootenay Rockies. Comparable as a regional mountain destination course combining golf with lodging, F&B, and casino amenities serving similar Calgary/Edmonton/international tourist feeders.
• Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Golf): Resort-operated golf courses at Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. Comparable as a destination resort course in the Kootenay Rockies combining golf, lodging, and F&B revenue streams for tourist visitors.
• Grey Wolf Golf Course: Championship course at Panorama Mountain Resort in BC. Comparable as a mountain destination golf facility integrated with a broader resort ecosystem, attracting Calgary/Edmonton feeder tourists similar to Bootleg Gap.
• Trickle Creek Golf Resort: Public golf course also located in Kimberley, BC, operating a Les Furber-designed layout. Directly comparable as the primary local competitor serving the same resident and tourist customer base in the Kimberley micro-market.
• Radium Golf Course: Public course in Radium Hot Springs, BC, within the Kootenay Rockies tourism corridor. Comparable as a small-market destination course relying on regional tourism and offering similar green-fee-based revenue streams.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BootlegGapGolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/bootleggapgolf/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bootleg-gap-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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