Doncaster Golf Club

What Doncaster Golf Club does

Doncaster Golf Club is a private members' golf club founded in 1894 and located on Bawtry Road in Bessacarr, Doncaster, United Kingdom. The club operates an 18-hole par 69 course on sandy subsoil, combining heathland and parkland terrain, with natural drainage that supports year-round play; the course was redesigned in 1978 by Martin Hawtree following M18 motorway construction and was previously endorsed by Dr Alister MacKenzie. It serves over 500 playing members across Full Male (capped at 375), Ladies (65+), Junior, Cadet (ages 20–34), Country (outside a 40-mile radius), and Social tiers, plus visiting golfers, societies, corporate guests, and event bookings. Revenue is generated from annual membership subscriptions, usage-based visitor green fees with seasonal and twilight pricing, tiered society packages for groups of 12+, Pro Shop retail, PGA-led coaching and custom fitting, and clubhouse hospitality for weddings, corporate events, and funeral wakes (capacity up to 120 guests). The club is operated by a small team of seven staff, including three PGA professionals (Daniel Hood, Andrew Bradley, and Danny Cowell), supported by TrackMan launch monitor technology for coaching and fitting, BRS for online tee time booking, and Club V1 for member communications.

Name

Doncaster Golf Club

Legal name

Doncaster Golf Club

Website

https://doncastergolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Doncaster Golf Club is a private members' golf club in Doncaster, UK, founded in 1894, operating an 18-hole par 69 course on drained sandy subsoil and serving over 500 members plus visitors through membership, green fees, coaching, and clubhouse hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf course access
• Golf membership services
• Golf coaching instruction
• Clubhouse event hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from over 500 members including Full Male, Ladies, Junior, Country (outside 40 miles), and Social memberships. Cadet membership (ages 20-34) on graduated reduced subscription scale.
2. Green Fees and Visitor Play: Daily green fees from visiting golfers at various rates (Winter/Summer, weekday/weekend, twilight). County Card accepted on weekdays.
3. Society Packages: Pre-booked group packages (Par, Birdie, Eagle) for societies of 12+ players including various catering options.
4. Pro Shop and Golf Retail: PGA professionals run a newly refurbished Pro Shop with leading brands (Callaway, Under Armour) and custom fitting services.
5. Catering and Hospitality: Clubhouse bar and catering services, private events including weddings, funerals/wakes, corporate events, seminars, and AGMs. Function room capacity up to 120 guests.
6. Golf Coaching and Lessons: PGA professional coaching services using TrackMan technology. Individual and group lessons, custom fitting sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Doncaster Golf Club operates a private members' 18-hole, par-69 golf course in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and provides access through memberships, visitor green fees, society and corporate packages, and open competitions. Its facilities also include a pro shop, PGA coaching and TrackMan-based custom fitting, junior development, and clubhouse bar, catering, and event hospitality.

Product overview

Doncaster Golf Club operates as a traditional private members' golf club founded in 1894, offering a unified portfolio of golf-related products and services. The core offering centers on an 18-hole par 69 golf course combining heathland and parkland terrain. Supporting this are the Pro Shop (retail), Pro Team Golf Coaching services, and the Academy (featuring TrackMan-powered coaching and custom fitting). The Clubhouse provides hospitality including bar, restaurant, and event spaces for weddings, celebrations, private events, and funeral wakes. Membership products span Men, Ladies, Junior, Cadet, Country, and Social categories with over 500 total members. Visitor products include green fees, society packages, corporate golf days, and open competitions. The portfolio integrates physical golf facilities with coaching technology, retail, hospitality, and membership management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course An 18-hole, par-69 course combining heathland and parkland terrain. Its sandy subsoil and drainage support trolley and buggy use throughout the year.
• Golf Membership Annual private-club membership providing course access, competitions, and clubhouse participation across full, ladies, junior, cadet, country, and social categories.
• Pro Shop On-site golf retail offering equipment, apparel, and accessories from brands including Callaway and Under Armour, with service from qualified PGA professionals.
• Pro Team Golf Coaching PGA professional instruction for golfers of different abilities, including individual lessons, group coaching, and specialist programmes for ladies and juniors.
• Academy A golf coaching facility with a TrackMan launch monitor, indoor studio, and covered practice bays for lessons and equipment-fitting experiences.
• Custom Fitting Equipment-fitting service that uses TrackMan technology and fitting carts from brands including Callaway and Ping to match clubs to individual swings.
• Junior Golf Programme Structured golf development for ages 5-18 through free Academy, Rookie, Tour, and full junior membership stages, with access to coaching and club, county, and national competitions.
• Ladies Golf Programme A ladies section with more than 65 playing members, Wednesday competitions, alternative Sunday play, a social calendar, fundraising events, and coaching for women new to golf.
• Visitor Green Fees Pay-as-you-go day access to the course, with rates varying by season, day of the week, and time slot, including twilight play and County Card eligibility on specified days.
• Society Packages Pre-booked Par, Birdie, and Eagle packages for golf societies of more than 12 players, with 18- or 27-hole options and catering inclusions.
• Corporate Golf Corporate golf days that can combine golf, meetings, seminars, team building, and dining for business and organizational groups.
• Clubhouse Hospitality Clubhouse bar, restaurant, balcony, and function-room facilities providing catering and hospitality, with a main function room accommodating up to 120 guests.
• Weddings and Celebrations Wedding and celebration venue hire for up to 120 guests, with clubhouse facilities, catering, decoration, and entertainment coordination.
• Funeral Wakes Clubhouse venue hire for funeral receptions, offering private function rooms, buffet packages, and catering for intimate or larger gatherings.
• Private Events Clubhouse booking for seminars, AGMs, meetings, networking, and other private functions, with catering, internet, and projection capabilities.
• Open Competitions Bookable open golf competitions including Gents, Gents Senior, Mixed, Gents Spring, Ladies, and seasonal events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 active members across all categories
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Not Just Travel (Anne)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning local travel agent Anne is a Travel Partner of Doncaster Golf Club. She arranges travel packages (Jet2holidays, TUI, bespoke luxury travel) with bookings generating income directly back to the club to support the club and junior golfers.
• Relish Bar & GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant partner offering 10% discount (food & drink) to golf club members Monday to Thursday. Benefits include driving foot traffic and strengthening local business relationships.
• The Blue Bell, BlaxtonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal pub partner offering 20% discount on total bill Wednesday and Thursday evenings. One card per table of four. Advance booking recommended.
• BRS (Booking System)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tee time booking and competition management system used by the club for visitor bookings and member reservations.
• Club V1 (Member Hub)coreTechnology or IntegrationMember portal platform providing members access to club communications, newsletters, and member services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Worksop Golf Club: Members' golf club on the Nottinghamshire/South Yorkshire border with a heathland course, capped membership, society packages, and clubhouse hospitality. Direct competitor for members and society/corporate golf day bookings in the same catchment.
• Lindrick Golf Club: Renowned South Yorkshire private members' golf club (hosted the 1957 Ryder Cup) with a heathland course, capped membership, and full clubhouse hospitality. Closest like-for-like regional peer in terms of course character, member base, and British traditional-club model.
• Bawtry Golf Club: Local members' club near Doncaster offering an 18-hole course, memberships, society packages, and clubhouse facilities. Competes directly for casual society and visitor play in the immediate Doncaster catchment.
• Hickleton Golf Club: South Yorkshire private members' club with parkland course, full membership categories, visitor green fees, and Pro Shop. Comparable scale and positioning within the same regional market.
• Rotherham Golf Club: Private members' golf club in South Yorkshire operating a parkland 18-hole course with member subscriptions, visitors, society packages, and clubhouse events. Same regional competitive set and price tier as Doncaster for members and societies.
• Fulford Golf Club: Historic private members' golf club in York serving the Yorkshire region with a comparable 18-hole championship course, full membership tiers, Pro Shop, and society/event offerings. Doncaster's Head Professional Daniel Hood previously spent seven years there, underscoring the direct comparability.

Broad incumbents

• The Belfry: Large luxury golf resort and hotel in the West Midlands with multiple courses, on-site lodging, and extensive events business. Significantly larger and broader-scoped than Doncaster but competes in the UK private-golf, society, and corporate-day market.
• Wentworth Club: Iconic luxury private members' club in Surrey with three courses, world-class clubhouse, and tournament pedigree. Comparable product (membership, hospitality, course prestige) but at a much larger, premium-positioned scale.
• Royal Troon Golf Club: Elite Scottish links club and Open Championship venue. Same fundamental category (private members' golf club with strong heritage) but materially larger, tournament-hosting, and global in brand, not a direct commercial competitor.

Others

• BRS Golf: Online tee-time booking and competition management platform used by Doncaster Golf Club for visitor bookings and member reservations. A core technology ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but indicative of the supplier landscape the club depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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