DUNSCAR GOLF CLUB LIMITED

What DUNSCAR GOLF CLUB LIMITED does

Dunscar Golf Club Limited operates a private members' 18-hole moorland and parkland golf course located on Longworth Lane in Bromley Cross, approximately three miles from Bolton town centre in Lancashire, UK. Founded on 5 August 1908, the club has been continuously operated as a member-owned cooperative for over a century, with the current 6,033-yard layout featuring a signature par-three 16th hole set in a former quarry and panoramic views of the West Pennines, Winter Hill, and Turton Heights. The core product is the golf course itself, supported by supplementary offerings including a Foremost indoor simulator room, a PGA-operated professional shop with club-fitting and coaching, a full catering operation, and hireable function rooms (main room capacity up to 150, a 10-person boardroom with AV equipment, and an outdoor decked area) used for weddings, corporate golf days, society packages, and private celebrations.

The club generates revenue through four streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions across multiple tiers (Gents 7-day at £1,220, Ladies 7-day at £1,095, Family at £1,870, Corporate at £1,470, plus off-peak and 5-day/6-day variants with introductory offers from £350), usage-based visitor green fees booked through an online portal, transaction-based catering and function services, and pro shop hardware sales. Technology infrastructure is entirely third-party: BRS Golf for online tee-time booking (10-day member advance window and a separate visitor portal), Clubv1 for membership management and member-area portal access, the igCounty App for the Lancashire County Card, and the WHS handicapping system. The club employs approximately 9 staff including PGA Professional Andy Green and Club Welfare Officer Alpesh Patel, with governance handled through member-elected captains and section representatives (e.g., Seniors Captain Kevin Marden).

Go-to-market is membership-led with organic community acquisition: the club maintains active profiles on X, Instagram, and Facebook, drives traffic to a content-rich website, and converts visitors into members via word-of-mouth, open competitions, and corporate/society day exposure. Member benefits extend beyond the home course through reciprocal arrangements with the 1908 Golf Clubs network, Sale Golf Club, Disley Golf Club, and Bramall Park Golf Club, and via the Lancashire County Card providing discounted green fees at over 1,400 English clubs. Distribution is entirely direct (venue, website, online booking) with no third-party reseller channels. The club holds SafeGolf accreditation through England Golf and is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA for web accessibility.

Name

DUNSCAR GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Legal name

Dunscar Golf Club

Website

https://dunscargolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dunscar Golf Club Limited is a member-owned private golf club operating an 18-hole moorland course in Bromley Cross, Bolton, since 1908, serving 300+ individual members plus visitors and event clients through subscriptions, green fees, catering, and function hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Leisure 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)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Golf course access
• Wedding venue hire
• Function room catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromley Cross, Bolton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Subscriptions: The primary revenue stream consists of annual membership fees paid by members across various categories (7-day, 6-day, 5-day, off-peak, family, and corporate memberships). Fees range from £650 for introductory offers to £1,870 for family memberships, collected annually with flexible payment terms available.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Revenue generated from non-member visitors playing the course on weekdays and Sundays. Visitors book online and pay green fees directly.
3. Catering and Function Services: Revenue from on-site catering for weddings, social events, corporate functions, and dining. The club offers formal banqueting, buffets, and custom menus with pricing based on event type and guest count.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Revenue from golf equipment, clothing, and accessories sold through the professional shop. Club fitting services and coaching are also offered by the PGA professional.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dunscar Golf Club Limited is a private members' golf club operating an 18-hole moorland/parkland course spanning 6,033 yards in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire. The club sells annual memberships across multiple tiers (Gents and Ladies 5-, 6-, and 7-day, off-peak, family, and corporate), visitor green-fee access, PGA-led coaching and pro-shop services, on-site catering, and function-room hire for weddings, corporate events, and social occasions.

Product overview

Dunscar Golf Club operates as a private members' golf club offering an 18-hole moorland/parkland course as its core product. The club provides supplementary services including a Foremost Simulator Room for indoor practice, a Professional Shop with PGA coaching and club fitting, comprehensive catering services, and versatile function rooms for events. Membership packages range from 5-day to 7-day options for gents, ladies, families, and corporate members. Additional offerings include society golf days, open competitions, wedding services, and social events hosting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Moorland Golf Course 18-hole moorland/parkland course spanning 6,033 yards featuring panoramic views of Winter Hill, Turton Heights and the West Pennines, the signature 16th-hole Quarry par three, four par three holes, and scenic 3rd (Watermans), 12th, 17th and 18th holes. Open year-round to members and visitors.
• Golf Membership Packages Annual golf memberships sold across multiple tiers: Gents 7-Day (£1,220), 6-Day (£1,105), 5-Day (£875) and Off Peak (£730); Ladies 7-Day (£1,095), 6-Day (£1,030), 5-Day (£875); Family (£1,870 for two adults and up to two juniors); and Corporate (£1,470, with boardroom access and 12 guest vouchers). Age-based discounts and introductory first-year offers available; inclusive of governing-body levies and personal liability/accident insurance.
• Visitor Green Fee Play Pay-and-play green-fee access for non-member golfers on weekdays and Sundays, booked online via BRS Golf, with optional add-ons such as buggy/trolley hire and clubhouse catering.
• Foremost Simulator Room Indoor golf simulator facility available to members for year-round practice and virtual rounds, bundled with putting green, chipping area, and short game practice facilities.
• PGA Professional Shop and Coaching Full-service pro shop offering clothing for ladies, men and juniors, equipment from leading manufacturers, and professional PGA-led club fitting and coaching services, including individual lessons and the junior section and winter league.
• Catering Services On-site catering service offering formal banqueting, buffets, themed evenings, breakfasts, snacks, lunches and evening meals with an extensive wine list for events, tournaments and everyday clubhouse use.
• Function Room and Boardroom Hire Venue hire of the Main Function Room (capacity up to 120 formal/150 informal/90 theatre), the 1908 Boardroom (up to 10 with Wi-Fi, flat screen TV and whiteboard), and outdoor decked area for corporate meetings, dinners, weddings, and social occasions.
• Wedding Services Full wedding venue hire and planning service including a dedicated wedding organiser, multiple packages for intimate and larger celebrations, room dressing and table dressing.
• Society Golf Days Custom-tailored golf days for organised society groups combining reception, lunch, golf and dinner, with bespoke packages discussed directly with the PGA Professional to meet group size and budget.
• Open Competitions Open competition events for visiting golfers to book and participate in competitive golf at the club, scheduled annually and bookable through dedicated open event pages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to over 1,400 golf clubs across England via Lancashire County Card
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1908 Golf ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDunscar Golf Club offers members FREE golf at many of the 1908 Golf Clubs within the 1908 Society. This reciprocal arrangement provides members with access to a network of partner golf clubs across the UK, enhancing the value proposition of membership.
• Sale Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement where Dunscar members receive preferential or free golf rates at Sale Golf Club. Dunscar mixed team has annual home and away matches with Sale Golf Club.
• Disley Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement providing Dunscar members with free or preferential rate golf at Disley Golf Club.
• Bramall Park Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement where Dunscar members receive preferential 'Members Guest Rate' for golf at Bramall Park Golf Club.
• BRS GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online booking platform provider for tee time reservations. Members can book up to 10 days in advance; visitors can browse and book available tee times online. Separate booking portals for members and visitors.
• England GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for golf in England. Dunscar Golf Club is SafeGolf accredited through England Golf, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding standards. Club Welfare Officer contact maintained for safeguarding compliance.
• Lancashire Golf UnioncoreOthersAffiliated membership organization. Membership fees include Lancashire Golf Union levies. County Card scheme provides discounted golf at over 80 Lancashire clubs and 1,400 clubs across England.
• Bolton Golf AssociationcoreOthersLocal golf association for Bolton area. Membership includes BGA levies and match competition participation. Senior team plays matches against other BGA clubs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club: Championship private members' club and Open Championship rota venue in Lancashire. Operates the same members-and-visitors model with reciprocal regional partnerships, though at a top-tier competitive level.
• Royal Birkdale Golf Club: Championship private members' club in Southport hosting Open Championship events. Same private members' club structure with visitor play, society days, and reciprocal arrangements, but at a much higher national-international profile.
• Bramall Park Golf Club: Private members' club in Greater Manchester offering reciprocal 'Members Guest Rate' to Dunscar members. Closely comparable on suburban/regional private members' club positioning and visitor play model.
• Sale Golf Club: Private members' golf club located in Greater Manchester, already operating as a reciprocal partner with Dunscar. Highly comparable on customer profile (members and societies), course model, and regional Lancashire/NW England catchment.
• Formby Golf Club: Prestigious private members' club on the Merseyside coast with moorland/dune course and championship pedigree. Comparable on membership tiers, visitor/society play, and event hosting, though at a higher price point.
• West Lancashire Golf Club: Links private members' club near Liverpool with a similar members-and-visitors operating model, including society days and reciprocal arrangements across the regional golf network.
• Hillside Golf Club: Private members' club on the Lancashire coast and Open Championship final qualifying venue. Comparable on members/visitor mix, society bookings, and reciprocal club partnerships within the North West.
• Disley Golf Club: Private members' club in Cheshire with reciprocal green-fee access for Dunscar members. Same membership-driven model, comparable green-fee and society offering for amateur golfers in the North West.

Broad incumbents

• Gleneagles: Luxury golf resort in Scotland with three championship courses, hotel, spa, and event venues. Competes for premium society, wedding, and corporate event business across the UK, though at a markedly higher price point and broader amenity offering.
• The Belfry: Large-scale golf resort in the Midlands combining 500+ rooms, multiple courses, and extensive function/wedding facilities. Overlaps on golf membership, society days, weddings, and corporate events, but adds hotel rooms and conference scale that Dunscar does not operate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DunscarGolfClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/DunscarGolfClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/dunscargolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dunscar-golf-club-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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