Cork Golf Club

Name

Cork Golf Club

Legal name

Cork Golf Club

Website

https://corkgolfclub.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), 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 golf course
• Golf club membership
• Green fee services
• Club fitting lessons
• Golf event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Island

HQ country

Ireland

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. Green Fees: Revenue from visitor green fees ranging from €70-195 per person depending on visitor type and day. Primary revenue stream from non-member golfers.
2. Club Membership: Membership by invitation only, with members receiving unlimited playing rights. Club is member-owned with participation in electing officers and committees.
3. Pro Shop Sales and Rentals: Equipment sales, club rentals, buggy and trolley hire, custom club fitting services, and golf lessons by professional Peter Hickey and coach Paul Kiely.
4. Food and Beverage: Catering provided by 19th Hole Hospitality under Owen Davidson. Restaurant and bar service for members and guests throughout the year.
5. Caddy Services: Caddy hire services for visitors at €70-120 per round, providing additional revenue and enhancing visitor experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cork Golf Club operates a member-owned 18-hole championship golf course designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie in 1925, situated on historic limestone quarries along Cork Harbour. The club sells visitor green fees, equipment rentals, caddy services, Pro Shop equipment sales and custom club fittings, golf lessons, food and beverage services, clubhouse event facilities, and an invitation-only membership program with unlimited playing rights.

Product overview

Cork Golf Club is a member-owned golf club offering a unified product centered on its MacKenzie-designed championship golf course. The core offering comprises the 18-hole golf course (designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie in 1925), supplemented by the Pro Shop for equipment, custom club fitting, and lessons, plus Bar & Restaurant services managed by 19th Hole Hospitality. Supporting services include membership programs, visitor green fees, equipment rental (buggies, clubs, trolleys, caddies), and clubhouse facilities including event spaces. The club is a member of the MacKenzie Society and has hosted major professional and amateur tournaments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MacKenzie-Designed Championship Golf Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Best parkland course in Munster, 2012 & 2013
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 19th Hole HospitalitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner19th Hole Hospitality provides all catering services at Cork Golf Club. Led by Owen Davidson and his team, they deliver top-class dining facilities to members and guests throughout the year with a focus on sourcing top-quality local produce. Service is available in the restaurant and adjacent bar.
• The Alister MacKenzie SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alister MacKenzie Society is a non-profit corporation formed in 1995 dedicated to locating, identifying, and protecting material relating to legendary golf course architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie. Cork Golf Club is one of 15 member clubs worldwide, providing access to resources and networking with other MacKenzie-designed courses.
• Concierge Golf IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tour operator providing golf travel services and packages for visitors to Cork Golf Club. Listed as a recommended local tour operator on the club's tourist information page.
• Fáilte IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIreland's national tourism development authority. Partnership through tourist information links on the club website, helping promote Cork Golf Club to visitors exploring Ireland.
• Discover IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Irish tourism website portal. Cork Golf Club is featured among attractions for the Ireland's Ancient East region and general Irish tourism promotions.
• Pure CorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Cork destination marketing organization promoting attractions in the East Cork area. Cork Golf Club is promoted as a featured attraction in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Portmarnock Golf Club: Historic Dublin links club founded 1894, member-owned, hosting major amateur championships. Comparable heritage (130+ years), member-owned governance, and visitor green-fee revenue model.
• The European Club: Links course south of Dublin designed by Pat Ruddy, well-known for premium visitor green-fee pricing and championship hosting. Comparable single-asset, visitor-economy-driven business model in Ireland.
• Royal Dublin Golf Club: Championship links in Dublin Bay area with similar founding era (1880s) and member-owned structure. Direct peer for corporate outings, society bookings, and championship hosting economics.
• Ballybunion Golf Club: Famous Irish links club with Old and Cashen courses, member-owned, attracting international golf tourists. Highly comparable visitor economy, membership structure, and championship-hosting profile.
• Royal County Down Golf Club: One of the world's top-ranked links courses in Northern Ireland. Comparable as a member-owned, championship-pedigree Irish golf club attracting premium international visitors and hosting elite amateur/professional events.
• Waterville Golf Links: Famous links in County Kerry on Ireland's southwest golf-tourism trail, recently redesigned by Tom Fazio. Comparable premium international visitor positioning, championship history, and member/visitor revenue mix.
• Lahinch Golf Club: Historic Irish championship links on Ireland's west coast, also redesigned by Alister MacKenzie (Old Course). Directly comparable as a MacKenzie-heritage member-owned Irish championship venue competing for the same inbound golf-tourism visitor.

Broad incumbents

• Trump Doonbeg: Premium resort-style Irish links course in County Clare with hotel and full hospitality operations. Comparable premium visitor pricing and inbound golf-tourism positioning, but a for-profit commercial operator rather than member-owned.
• Old Head Golf Links: Premium clifftop links in County Cork, attracting high-spending international visitors and corporate groups. Comparable visitor pricing structure and Cork-region destination market.
• Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort: Wicklow-based parkland golf resort combining championship course with full hotel and F&B operation. Comparable premium Irish parkland positioning and corporate outing market, but with integrated lodging.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/corkgolfclub
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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