Chorley Golf Club

What Chorley Golf Club does

Chorley Golf Club Ltd is a privately held members' golf club incorporated in England, operating from a 127-acre moorland site at Hall o'th' Hill, Heath Charnock, Chorley (PR6 9HX), under a single 18-hole, 6,498-yard course founded in 1897. Its core product is golf course access, delivered via annual membership subscriptions (men, ladies, juniors, social), per-round visitor green fees (with morning/afternoon dynamic pricing on a self-serve Intelligentgolf booking platform), and event venue hire through the Rivington Suite (up to 120 guests) and Lora Fairclough Suite (up to 25 guests) for weddings, christenings, celebrations of life and corporate occasions. The club also offers professional services (Pro Shop, tuition, swing room), a daily 1897 Bar, catering franchised to Mark Bond Catering Services, two corporate meeting rooms, and a calendar of Open Competitions and club team participation in regional leagues (Ribble Valley Seniors, Preston & District, BGA, MDGA).

The business model is a hybrid of subscription (membership dues), transactional (green fees, bar/catering sales, pro shop) and episodic venue rental (weddings, corporate events, meeting room hire). Distribution is direct-to-consumer and primarily on-site, with digital self-service for visitor tee bookings via the Intelligentgolf platform. Customer segments are locally concentrated in Lancashire: playing members, social members, walk-up visitors, regional golf tourists, and corporate/wedding clients. No public funding, no enterprise logos, and no disclosed financials are evident; the operation is governed by a Board of Directors (Chairman Raj Lal, President John Gorton) and committee chairs across Golf, Finance, House, Ground, Marketing, and Planning & Development.

Name

Chorley Golf Club

Legal name

Chorley Golf Club Ltd

Website

https://chorleygolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chorley Golf Club Ltd is a private members' golf club founded in 1897 in Chorley, Lancashire, operating an 18-hole moorland course and generating revenue from memberships, visitor green fees, bar and franchised catering, and event and meeting room hire for local members, visitors, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club

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 services
• Membership subscriptions
• Green fee bookings
• Event venue hire
• Clubhouse catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Chorley

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from playing and social members across multiple categories (men, ladies, juniors, social)
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees charged per round, with tiered pricing for 1-4 players and time-of-day variations (morning vs afternoon rates)
3. Bar and Catering: Food and beverage sales through the 1897 Bar and catering services, operated by Mark Bond Catering franchise
4. Event Venue Rental: Hire of Rivington Suite (up to 120 guests) and Fairclough Suite (up to 25 guests) for weddings, christenings, birthdays, corporate events
5. Meeting Room Hire: Corporate meeting room rentals with catering packages, targeting business events and training sessions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Founded in 1897, Chorley Golf Club operates an 18-hole, 6,498-yard moorland golf course set within 127 acres near Chorley, Lancashire. The club sells playing memberships (men, ladies, juniors), visitor green fees, golf tuition, a Pro Shop, bar and catering services (Mark Bond Catering franchise), and event-venue hire for weddings, celebrations and corporate meetings through the Rivington and Fairclough suites and on-site meeting rooms.

Product overview

Chorley Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club with a unified service offering built around its 18-hole, 6,498-yard moorland golf course. The club's product portfolio centers on golf membership and green fee access (via online tee time booking), complemented by event hosting services through the Rivington Suite (up to 120 guests) and Fairclough Suite (up to 25 guests), professional retail and instruction via the Pro Shop and tuition services, and hospitality including the 1897 Bar and Mark Bond Catering Services. Social Membership provides non-golfing community access for £40 per annum, while Meeting Rooms serve corporate event needs. All offerings interrelate through the club's mission to provide both golfing and social experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Moorland Golf Course A 6,498-yard, 18-hole moorland course set within 127 acres near Chorley, Lancashire, offering panoramic views from the South Lakes to North Wales and providing year-round play for members and visitors.
• Golf Membership Annual membership categories covering men, ladies, and junior golfers, with playing rights, access to the open competition calendar, club team eligibility, and use of clubhouse facilities.
• Social Membership Annual non-playing membership priced at £40 per annum, providing access to social events, the 1897 Bar and member drink discounts for non-golfers and partners of golfing members.
• Visitor Green Fee Bookings Pay-as-you-go green fees for visiting golfers, booked online via the club website with tiered per-player pricing from £40 to £180 and dynamic morning/afternoon tee-time pricing.
• Rivington Suite Event Venue A larger function suite accommodating up to 120 guests with a private bar and dance floor and panoramic moorland views, used for weddings, christenings, birthday celebrations, and larger corporate events.
• Fairclough Suite Event Venue An intimate dining suite accommodating up to 25 guests in a warm, refined setting, used for smaller personal celebrations and private dining occasions.
• Corporate Meeting Rooms Two air-conditioned meeting rooms with natural daylight, complimentary WiFi, projector facilities and free parking, offered with catering packages for corporate meetings, training sessions and business events.
• Pro Shop On-site retail of golf equipment, apparel and golfing merchandise, operated by the club's golf professional for members and visitors.
• Golf Tuition Professional golf instruction and coaching delivered by the club's golf professional, including use of the Swing Room facility, targeted at members, visitors and newcomers.
• 1897 Bar and Catering Services Club bar open daily 9:30am until dusk in summer months, with food and beverage service delivered by the embedded Mark Bond Catering franchise for casual clubhouse use, events and wedding functions.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• England GolfcoreOthersOfficial affiliation with England Golf, the governing body for golf in England, providing club accreditation and governance framework
• R&AminorOthersAffiliation with The R&A, the governing body for golf outside the United States and Ireland
• Lancashire Ladies' Country Golf AssociationminorOthersAffiliation with LLCGA for ladies' golf competition and development
• SafeGolfcoreOthersSafeguarding accreditation showing commitment to safe golf environments
• Grosvenor Partners Financial Services LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 1 sponsor - financial services company with office at 59 Chapel Street, PR7 1BU, tel: 01257 278674
• S-FlexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 3 sponsor - www.sflex.co.uk
• Dairy DataminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 4 sponsor
• Daryl Brunsden LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 7 sponsor - website design and development services, www.darylbrunsden.co.uk
• GD Tree ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 8 sponsor - tree services in Rivington, Lancashire, [email protected]
• D. Moor Window Cleaning LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 9 sponsor - window cleaning services in Chorley area
• James Hart ChorleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 10 sponsor - funeral services, www.jameshartchorley.co.uk
• Sankey Heating & PlumbingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 16 sponsor - plumbing and heating services in Bolton, www.sankeyheating.co.uk
• LWCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHole 18 sponsor - drinks supplier at 1 Tomson Rd, Leyland PR25 2DY, tel: 01772 622960
• Mark Bond Catering ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranchise catering partner providing all food and beverage services including day-to-day bar menu for members/visitors and function menus for weddings and events. Contact: 01257 480263 Option 2

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Royal Liverpool Golf Club: Hoylake-based private members' links club hosting The Open. Operates the same traditional members' model with championship pedigree, providing a useful benchmark for course quality, event hosting, and pricing dynamics in North West England.
• Hillside Golf Club: Southport-based private members' club hosting major amateur and professional events. Operates in the same Lancashire golf market with comparable membership tiers, visitor green fees, and tournament-hosting activity.
• Royal Birkdale Golf Club: Premier links course in Southport, Lancashire, hosting The Open and other elite competitions. Directly comparable as a private members' club in the same North West England golf market, with similar course-maintenance and event-hosting economics.
• Formby Golf Club: Private members' club in Merseyside offering an 18-hole championship course plus 9-hole course. Comparable traditional members' club model with similar green-fee, membership, and event revenue streams in the Lancashire/Merseyside catchment.
• West Lancashire Golf Club: Links course in Merseyside founded in 1873, hosting top amateur championships. Comparable traditional private members' club serving a similar North West England market with overlapping visitor and tournament economics.
• Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club: Historic private members' golf club located on the Lancashire coast, founded 1886. Hosts The Open Championship and shares the same regional Lancashire operating environment, member-based model, and traditional club structure as Chorley.
• Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club: Lancashire private members' links club with comparable membership structure and tournament activity. Operates in the same North West catchment, with similar green-fee pricing logic and visitor revenue profile.

Others

• England Golf: National governing body for amateur golf in England. Not a commercial peer, but a key ecosystem partner: Chorley holds an official England Golf affiliation that confers accreditation, handicap services, and competition pathways relevant to the club's value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• The Belfry: Large UK golf resort and hotel complex in the Midlands with 500+ rooms, multiple courses, and full leisure/spa facilities. Comparable as a UK golf and events venue but operates at substantially larger scale with on-site lodging, representing the broader incumbent category rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Haydock Park Golf Club: Parkland course in Merseyside/Greater Manchester area serving a similar commuter-and-members market. Comparable scale and operating model, though situated in a different sub-region of the North West.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChorleyGolfClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/Chorley-Golf-Club-Hall-o-th-Hill-258769801626327
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chorley-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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