Conwy Golf Club

What Conwy Golf Club does

Conwy Golf Club is a member-owned, non-profit private golf club founded on 30 June 1890, operating an 18-hole championship links course on the North Wales coast at the mouth of the River Conwy. It is the third oldest club in Wales and is registered as a Community Amateur Sports Club. The club generates revenue across four streams: (i) usage-based green fees ranging from £75 in winter to £190 in summer (and reciprocal/county rates from £35-£55); (ii) annual membership subscriptions ranging from £50 (Junior 1) to £1,050 (Full), with categories for Youth, Senior, Overseas, Second Club, New2Golf and Affordable CASC; (iii) pro-shop retail and equipment hire supported by a Foresight Sports Quad launch monitor for Ping and TaylorMade custom fitting; and (iv) clubhouse catering and bar sales from the 60-seat Morfa Restaurant and event functions. Distribution is via direct on-site sales, online booking through BRS Golf, reciprocal arrangements with heritage clubs, and three golf-tour operator partners (Wales Golf Holidays, Golf Coast North Wales, Welsh Golf Breaks).

The facility comprises the championship links course (par 72, 6,667 yards off the white tees) originally laid out by Jack Morris in 1875 and extended to 18 holes in 1895, a modern clubhouse dating from 1996 with disabled access and panoramic views, a driving range, putting and chipping greens, a practice bunker, and an indoor golf studio with launch-monitor-based coaching. The club employs five PGA-qualified professionals and a General Manager (Matthew Parsley, Wales Golf Manager of the Year 2023) and is governed by a Management Committee with rotating Captains. The club has hosted elite amateur championships including the Curtis Cup (August 2021), the European Ladies Team Championship (2022), the R&A British Girls Championship (2025), and the annual Aberconwy Trophy, with three historic Douglas Adams paintings ('The Drive', 'The Difficult Bunker', 'The Putting Green', 1893) exhibited internationally as cultural assets.

Name

Conwy Golf Club

Legal name

Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club

Website

https://conwygolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Conwy Golf Club is a member-owned, non-profit championship links golf club in North Wales (founded 1890, third oldest in Wales) serving members, green-fee visitors and golf-tour operators through subscriptions, seasonal green fees, pro-shop retail, and clubhouse catering, with elite amateur championship hosting as a profile-raising line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Championship links golf
• Golf club membership
• Golf coaching services
• Golf retail shop
• Clubhouse dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Conwy

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Day visitor golf fees charged at varying rates depending on season (Winter: £75, Spring: £100-150, Summer: £125-190, Autumn: varies). Prices differ for weekdays vs weekends and afternoon tee times.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from £350 (New2Golf) to £1,050 (Full Membership), with various categories for youth, seniors, overseas, and second club members. Joining fees of £500 apply for Full and Second Club categories.
3. Pro Shop Retail: Retail sales of golf equipment, clothing, shoes, and accessories. Includes custom fitting services, club hire, buggy/trolley hire, and driving range tokens.
4. Catering and Bar: Food and beverage sales from the Morfa Restaurant (60 seats), bar services, and event catering for functions. Members receive 20% discount on all products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Conwy Golf Club provides playing access to an 18-hole championship links golf course for members and visiting golfers, supported by a pro shop with custom club fitting, PGA-led coaching, practice facilities including an indoor simulator, and a clubhouse with a 60-seat restaurant. Revenue is generated from membership subscriptions, visitor green fees, equipment retail, equipment hire, coaching, open competitions, society/group bookings, and food and beverage services.

Product overview

Conwy Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club with a unified service offering centered on its championship 18-hole links golf course. The core product is the golf course experience, supported by integrated services including a Pro Shop (retail and custom fitting), PGA coaching programs, practice facilities, clubhouse dining, and various membership programs. The club also offers visitor green fees, open competitions, society bookings, and golf break packages as revenue streams. The product portfolio functions as a cohesive golf club ecosystem where course access, professional services, catering, and equipment hire interconnect to serve members and visitors across all skill levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Links Golf Course 18-hole championship links course (par 72, 6,667 yards from white tees) on the North Wales coast, offering multiple tee positions for golfers of all abilities with views of Conwy Mountain, the Great Orme and Anglesey.
• Visitor Green Fees Seasonal green fee access for visiting golfers: Winter £75, Spring £100-£150, Summer £125-£190, with weekday/weekend and afternoon tee time variations.
• Membership Programs Annual membership subscriptions ranging from £50 (Junior 1) to £1,050 (Full), with categories for Full, Youth, Junior, Senior (80+), Second Club, Overseas, New2Golf beginners, Affordable Full (CASC), Social, and Golf Professional members.
• Pro Shop Retail shop selling golf equipment, clothing, shoes and accessories; offers custom club fitting for Ping and TaylorMade using a Foresight Sports Quad launch monitor, plus club, buggy and trolley hire.
• Golf Coaching PGA-qualified one-to-one and group coaching for golfers of all ages and abilities, delivered using outdoor practice facilities, the indoor simulator and a video coaching system.
• Practice Facilities Putting green, practice bunker, two chipping greens, full token-operated driving range (£3.50 for 30 balls), and indoor golf studio for private practice or lessons.
• Clubhouse Dining (Morfa Restaurant) 60-seat Morfa Restaurant offering panoramic views over the 18th green, serving freshly cooked meals with locally sourced produce, daily bar menu, Sunday lunches, bistro evenings, and event/function catering.
• Custom Club Fitting Custom fitting for Ping and TaylorMade clubs using the Foresight Sports Quad launch monitor in the Indoor Golf Studio to optimize loft, lie, length and shaft flex based on real ball flight data.
• Equipment Hire Rental of buggies (£40-£60), electric GPS trolleys (£17.50-£30), pull trolleys (£5-£8), and club sets (£45 per set), with advance booking recommended for buggies.
• Golf Breaks and Packages Multi-course golf break packages for groups of 8 or more combining Conwy with other championship North Wales courses, distributed via tour operators Wales Golf Holidays, Golf Coast North Wales and Welsh Golf Breaks.
• Open Competitions Annual open golf competitions including the Aberconwy Trophy, North Wales Swing Open, Charity Stableford, Northwest Shields, Tattersall Bowl, Seniors Open, and Bob Jones Cup, open to visiting amateur golfers.
• Society and Group Bookings Bespoke golf and catering packages for groups of 12 or more, coordinated by a dedicated bookings team with discounted group rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Well-drained links course rarely closed due to bad weather
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wales Golf HolidayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTour operator offering 'Play and Stay the North Wales Championship Links Courses' packages combining Conwy Golf Club with Nefyn and District Golf Club and Royal St David's Golf Club Harlech. Provides coordinated booking for groups of 8 or more seeking multi-course golf experiences.
• Golf Coast North WalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership offering play on five links and parkland courses (Conwy, Maesdu, Abergele, North Wales Golf Club, Penmaenmawr) with 10% discount for playing any three courses. Coordinates booking through Golf North Wales.
• Welsh Golf BreaksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor20-year golf tourism operator offering golf break packages including Conwy as one of the programmed courses. Part of Golf Tee Time Service Ltd family.
• PingcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand for custom club fitting using Foresight Sports Quad launch monitor in the Indoor Golf Studio. Provides instant feedback on ball flight data to select optimal specifications.
• TaylorMadecoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment brand for custom club fitting using Foresight Sports Quad launch monitor in the Indoor Golf Studio. Provides instant feedback on ball flight data to select optimal specifications.
• 1890 Reciprocal Golf ClubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial reciprocal arrangements with other golf clubs also formed in 1890, allowing members reduced rate play at partner venues. Includes clubs internationally such as USGA Museum, Merion Golf Club, Royal Adelaide Golf Club.
• North Wales County CardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty card scheme providing discounted green fees (£45 rate) for card holders from North Wales golf clubs.
• Wales GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational golf governing body partner for New2Golf beginner scheme, Wales Golf Levy collection, and championships. General Manager Matthew Parsley received Wales Golf Manager of the Year 2023 from this organisation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• BRS Golf: Online tee-time booking platform used by Conwy and many peer clubs in the UK and Ireland. Comparable not as a competitor but as an enabling infrastructure peer that defines the digital booking standard Conwy operates against.

Direct peers

• Royal Liverpool Golf Club: Historic links venue whose members originally identified Conwy's potential in 1875 and commissioned Jack Morris to design the course. Same elite-amateur championship hosting model and visitor green-fee economics.
• Royal Porthcawl Golf Club: Wales's highest-ranked championship links, hosting multiple R&A and Amateur Championship events. Closest analogue to Conwy in terms of prestige positioning, championship hosting pedigree, and visitor green-fee pricing.
• Royal St David's Golf Club: Championship links golf club in Harlech, North Wales, bundled with Conwy in 'Play and Stay' golf break packages. Comparable 18-hole links offering, similar seasonal green-fee structure, and overlapping target market of visiting golfers and reciprocal members.
• Nefyn and District Golf Club: Historic North Wales coastal links club featured alongside Conwy in Wales Golf Holidays multi-course packages. Same championship pedigree, similar visitor/membership model, and directly competes for the same inbound golf-tourism visitor.

Broad incumbents

• Royal County Down Golf Club: World-ranked championship links venue offering a comparable elite visitor experience and championship hosting credential. Sets the upper benchmark for premium UK links positioning that Conwy aspires to.
• St Andrews Links Trust: The Home of Golf operates multiple championship links courses with visitor tee times, coaching, retail, and F&B. Replicates Conwy's full-service golf club ecosystem at much larger scale and serves as a benchmark for revenue diversification.

Regional players

• North Wales Golf Club: Regional parkland course in North Wales participating in the Golf Coast North Wales 5-course pass with Conwy. Overlapping customer base of golf break tourists, though it offers parkland rather than true links terrain.
• Abergele Golf Club: North Wales golf club also part of the Golf Coast North Wales discounted multi-course bundle. Comparable membership/visitor model and serves the same regional golf-tourism market as Conwy.
• Pwllheli Golf Club: Welsh championship links course competing for the same coastal golf-tourism segment in North Wales. Overlapping membership-tier structures and reciprocal visitor draw.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/conwygolfclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/conwygolfclub1890
• Instagraminstagram.com/conwygolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conwy-golf-club

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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