Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club

What Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club does

Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club operating from the historic Barlow Hall estate in Chorlton, Manchester, four miles south of the city centre off junction 5 of the M60. Founded in 1902 on an 18-hole, par 70, 6040-yard parkland course, the club combines a challenging layout (featuring water hazards, narrow fairways, and a 16th century listed clubhouse) with a multi-revenue member and visitor business. Core products include the parkland course itself, a pro shop stocking Callaway/Under Armour/Motocaddy brands, PGA professional coaching led by David Mackinnon, and a swing studio equipped with GolfZon Gc2 launch monitor and Gasp swing analysis hardware.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring subscription and usage-based revenue. Annual subscriptions span 7-day (£1,350), 6-day (£1,170), 5-day (£985), junior (£40-£80), and a flexible PlayMoreGolf tier, all running April to March. Visitor green fees (£25-£42 depending on day card and reciprocal status), society packages (£44.50-£78 per head for groups of 12+), coaching (£25-£30 per session, with bundle discounts), buggy/trolley hire, food and beverage, and function hire (up to 150 guests in Barlow Hall) round out the revenue mix. Technology is industry-standard rather than proprietary: BRS Golf handles online booking, HowDidiDo manages handicaps, and the World Handicap System is administered via England Golf.

The club serves golf enthusiasts of all abilities, organized golf societies, event/corporate customers, women and beginner recruits (via free taster sessions), and junior golfers (with parental community memberships). Reciprocal arrangements with five partner clubs (Chorley, Disley, Prenton Park, Stamford, Wychwood Park) effectively extend the offering without additional capital outlay. The club is SafeGolf accredited, WHS compliant, and actively supports charities including St Anne's Hospice and Chorlton & Didsbury Foodbank. Governance is member-led with elected Captain and President officers, no external investor or parent company, and no publicly disclosed financials.

Name

Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club

Legal name

Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Golf Club

Website

https://chorltoncumhardygolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club is a 1902-founded private members' golf club in south Manchester operating an 18-hole par 70 parkland course from the historic 13th century Barlow Hall clubhouse, serving members, visitors, societies, and corporate event customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members 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

• Members golf club
• Parkland golf course
• Golf memberships
• Visitor green fees
• Golf coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees paid via direct debit or upfront payment. Season runs April 1st to March 31st. Multiple categories including 7-day, 6-day, 5-day, junior, and PlayMoreGolf flexible membership.
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees charged per round. Weekday rate of £38 (Mon-Thurs), weekend rate of £42 (Fri-Sun and Bank Holidays). Reduced rates for Cheshire Card (£30) and Mersey Club Reciprocal (£25) holders.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Fully stocked pro shop offering clubs, apparel, and equipment from brands including Callaway, Under Armour, and Motocaddy. Price match policy and full repair workshop services.
4. Food and Beverage: Clubhouse bar and restaurant serving breakfast, bar meals, main courses, paninis, and beverages. Open 7 days a week with varying service hours.
5. Function and Event Hire: Private event bookings including weddings, anniversaries, parties, christenings, corporate meetings, and seminars. Catering for up to 150 guests with flexible packages.
6. Coaching and Lessons: Golf coaching services provided by PGA professionals including David Mackinnon (Head Professional) and Tom Rowland (Assistant Professional). Various lesson formats available.
7. Society Bookings: Group golf bookings for societies with package options ranging from golf-only to full catering packages. Minimum 12 players required.
8. Equipment Rental: Buggy and trolley hire including two-seater buggies (£30), electric trolleys (£10), and pull/push trolleys (£4).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club operates an 18-hole, par 70, 6040-yard parkland golf course established in 1902 at the historic 13th-century Barlow Hall in Chorlton, Manchester. The club sells annual memberships across multiple tiers, accepts visitor green fees, hosts society group packages, and offers PGA professional coaching, a pro shop, function/event hire for up to 150 guests, and full bar and catering services.

Product overview

Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club offers a comprehensive golf club experience centered on its 18-hole par 70 parkland course established in 1902. The core offerings include the golf course itself, a fully stocked Pro Shop, and PGA professional coaching services. Supporting amenities comprise a Swing Studio with launch monitor technology, various membership tiers (7-day, 6-day, 5-day, Junior, and PlayMoreGolf flexible options), reciprocal golf access at partner clubs, function and event hire at the historic 13th-century Barlow Hall (accommodating up to 150 guests), and bar/catering facilities. Society golf packages and visitor green fees provide additional revenue streams, while the club also runs competitions using the World Handicap System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course An 18-hole, par 70, 6040-yard parkland golf course featuring challenging water hazards, narrow fairways, and well-protected fast greens, available to members and visiting green-fee players.
• Golf Membership Subscriptions

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 out of 10 ladies joined CCHGC from free taster sessions

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SafeGolfcoreOthersSafeGolf is a partnership of UK golf bodies committed to promoting a safe and positive environment for all those participating, working and volunteering in the sport of golf. Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Golf Club is a proud supporter.
• World Handicap System (WHS)coreOthersWorld Handicap System unifies the six different handicap systems in use around the world into a single system. Chorlton participates in WHS administered by England Golf.
• GolfMatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Tour Winning Caddy Liam Harrison brings you GolfMates, a golfing community built around his YouTube Channel. Partnership provides content marketing and visibility for the club to a wide golfing audience.
• Chorley Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner18 hole moorland course with stunning views stretching from the South Lakes to North Wales. Part of reciprocal arrangement allowing CCHGC members to play for free.
• Disley Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner18 hole parkland course located in the tranquil setting of the Cheshire and Derbyshire border. Reciprocal arrangement for CCHGC members.
• Prenton Park Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner18 hole parkland course overlooking the Wirral Peninsula with Welsh mountains in the distance. Reciprocal arrangement for CCHGC members.
• Stamford Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner18 hole mixed parkland and moorland course located in the foothills of the Pennines. Reciprocal arrangement for CCHGC members.
• Wychwood Park Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampionship course constructed to European PGA Tour standards featuring superb tees and USGA greens. Reciprocal arrangement for CCHGC members.
• St Anne's HospiceminorOthersCharity supported by the club, helping people from across Greater Manchester who are over 18 and affected by life-limiting illnesses, and supporting their loved ones and carers.
• Chorlton & Didsbury FoodbankminorOthersCharity supported by the club, helping local people in crisis by providing three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hale Golf Club: Private members' parkland club in the affluent Greater Manchester corridor with similar membership tiers, F&B, and society offerings. Competes for the same affluent Manchester commuter demographic.
• Northenden Golf Club: Members' golf club in South Manchester with an 18-hole parkland course, bar, and pro shop. Directly comparable operating model, course style, and target customer base within a short drive of CCHGC.
• Altrincham Golf Club: Long-standing members' club in the Trafford area of Greater Manchester with 18-hole parkland course, clubhouse, and pro shop. Operates in overlapping catchment and similar price/membership structure.
• Sale Golf Club: Private members' parkland club within Greater Manchester offering 18-hole golf, pro shop, coaching, and society packages. Operates in the same catchment as CCHGC and competes head-to-head for the same mid-market Manchester member and visitor.
• Worsley Golf Club: Established parkland members' club near Manchester with 18 holes, clubhouse dining, and reciprocal-style local partnerships. Comparable pricing tier and customer demographic to CCHGC.
• Didsbury Golf Club: Long-established private members' parkland club in South Manchester, only a few miles from CCHGC. Direct comparison: similar membership pricing, comparable urban-parkland positioning, and the prior employer of CCHGC's Head PGA Professional, making it the closest functional peer.
• Ringway Golf Club: Established parkland members' club near Manchester Airport with 18 holes, pro shop, coaching, and society packages. Very similar operating model and target market to CCHGC within the South Manchester catchment.
• Prestbury Golf Club: Members' club in Cheshire (adjacent to CCHGC's geographic scope) with 18-hole course, coaching, and function facilities. CCHGC even runs a Cheshire Card reciprocal discount scheme with similar clubs, indicating direct competition for Cheshire-anchored golfers.

Broad incumbents

• The Mere Golf Resort & Spa: Upscale Cheshire golf resort offering 18-hole championship course, hotel, spa, and large-scale function/wedding facilities. Not a direct price competitor but addresses overlapping high-end function hire, society, and visitor markets in the same Cheshire corridor.

Regional players

• Chorley Golf Club: Reciprocal partner course for CCHGC members. 18-hole moorland course in Lancashire with similar clubhouse/dining offering. Comparable in operating model but located further north, so functions as a peer for benchmarking rather than direct head-to-head member competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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