Education City Golf Club (ECGC)

What Education City Golf Club (ECGC) does

Education City Golf Club (ECGC) is a premium golf and lifestyle operator headquartered in Doha, Qatar, operating a 33-hole, 120-hectare facility within Qatar Foundation's Education City district under the management of AMLAK Holding. The club, opened in 2019 and designed by two-time Masters Tournament winner José María Olazábal as his first Middle East course design, offers an 18-hole championship course, a 6-hole floodlit championship course, and a 9-hole floodlit par-3 course, with drought-tolerant Platinum TE Paspalum grass and TSE-water irrigation. Its Centre of Excellence is equipped with TrackMan, PuttView, SAM PuttLab, V1 Sports video analysis, and GEARS motion capture, supported by PGA-certified coaches; the facility also includes a clubhouse with restaurant, pro shop, gym, and spa, four Adidas-certified padel courts operated with La Pelota, and a 5,000+ sq ft indoor studio footprint.

ECGC monetizes through nine revenue streams: full and segmented golf memberships, tiered green fees (Qatar Resident Summer vs. Rack Rate), academy coaching (private, ladies-only, adults three-level, and US Kids Golf junior pathway), equipment and shoe rental, driving range buckets, clubhouse F&B and pro shop, padel court bookings, corporate events and venue hire, and stay-and-play packages sold through five luxury Doha hotel partners (Sheraton Grand, Westin, Grand Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt) plus Golfscape for global distribution. The 2025-2026 calendar demonstrates event-driven GTM with multiple title-sponsored tournaments (Retaj, Mall of Qatar, flydubai, Doha Quest), supported by self-serve booking via MyClubAccount, GolfGenius tournament management, and Playtomic for padel.

The customer base spans individual golfers of all skill levels, women, juniors, corporate clients, and inbound tourists. ECGC has hosted the European Tour's Commercial Bank Qatar Masters (winners Jorge Campillo 2020, Antoine Rozner 2021) and holds a course record of 63 shared by Alexander Bjork and Pablo Larrazabal. The club is privately held, employs 59 people, and discloses no revenue or external funding.

Name

Education City Golf Club (ECGC)

Legal name

Education City Golf Club

Website

https://ecgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Education City Golf Club is a premium 33-hole golf and lifestyle destination in Doha, Qatar, within Qatar Foundation's Education City, offering championship courses, a tech-enabled academy, padel courts, clubhouse amenities, and corporate event services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Golf Club & Sports Facility

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 industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Championship golf courses
• Golf academy coaching
• Country club membership
• Padel tennis courts
• Corporate golf events

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Full memberships offering unlimited golf access, clubhouse dining, practice facilities, and tournament participation. Includes options for couples, families, and corporate memberships.
2. Green Fees: Per-round fees for 18-hole championship course, 6-hole championship course, 12-hole combination, and 9-hole par-3 course. Rates vary by time slot (weekday/weekend) and season (Qatar Resident Summer rates vs. Rack Rates).
3. Academy Coaching: Revenue from private lessons (45-minute sessions), group classes (adults, ladies, juniors), US Kids Golf program, and studio hire. Coaching packages range from individual to 12-session multi-person packages.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental fees for golf clubs (full sets for 18/6 holes, half sets), premium Titleist sets, and Footjoy shoe rentals.
5. Driving Range: Driving range fees for bucket sales, with pre-paid bucket packages offering discounts for frequent users.
6. Clubhouse F&B and Pro Shop: Restaurant dining, café operations at driving range, pro shop sales of clubs, accessories, apparel, and club fitting services.
7. Padel Courts: Revenue from padel court bookings, both public Adidas-certified courts and private padel court hire.
8. Corporate Events and Venue Hire: Corporate tournament hosting, team-building packages, meeting room hire, and event venue services for businesses.
9. Stay and Play Packages: Partnership-based golf packages with partner hotels (Sheraton Grand Doha, Westin Doha, Grand Hyatt Doha, Ritz Carlton Doha, Park Hyatt Doha) combining accommodation and tee times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Education City Golf Club operates a 120-hectare premium golf and leisure facility in Doha, Qatar, featuring 33 holes across three courses designed by two-time Masters winner José María Olazábal: an 18-hole championship course, a 6-hole floodlit championship course, and a 9-hole floodlit par-3 course. The club sells green fees, memberships, golf coaching through its technology-enabled Centre of Excellence, padel court hire, clubhouse dining and pro shop retail, corporate event hosting, and stay-and-play packages with partner hotels.

Product overview

Education City Golf Club is a premier golfing destination in Doha, Qatar, offering an integrated portfolio of golf and leisure services. The core offering consists of 33 holes across three courses: an 18-Hole Championship Course (designed by José María Olazábal), a 6-Hole Floodlit Championship Course, and a 9-Hole Par-3 Floodlit Course, all featuring sustainable Platinum TE Paspalum grass. The Clubhouse provides dining, pro shop, meeting rooms, gym, and spa facilities. The Centre of Excellence houses advanced training technology including TrackMan, PuttView, SAM PuttLab, V1 Sports, and GEARS systems. Supporting services include Padel Courts (Adidas-certified, operated with La Pelota), Night Golf, diverse Academy programs (US Kids Golf, Adults Group Class, Ladies Group Class, Private Lessons), Golf Memberships, Stay and Play Packages with partner hotels, and Corporate Events/Team Building. The facility positions itself as a comprehensive golf destination combining championship golf, technology-enabled coaching, and lifestyle amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Course The signature 18-hole championship course at Education City Golf Club, designed by two-time Masters Tournament winner José María Olazábal as his first Middle East course design. Features natural wadi terrain, sustainable Platinum TE Paspalum grass, and is open to members and paying guests.
• 6-Hole Floodlit Championship Course A 6-hole floodlit championship course enabling evening and night golf play. Designed for twilight rounds and accessible to golfers of varying skill levels.
• 9-Hole Par-3 Floodlit Course A 9-hole floodlit par-3 course suitable for beginners through professionals, available for Night Golf under floodlights and providing accessible short-game practice.
• Golf Memberships Recurring membership program offering unlimited golf access, clubhouse dining, practice facilities, and tournament participation. Includes Full Member, Grow the Game, Junior, Midweek, Play the Game, Couple/Family, Corporate, and Short-Term options.
• Private Lessons One-on-one golf coaching by PGA professionals with packages for individuals, 2-person, and 3-person groups ranging from single 45-minute lessons to multi-session bundles (The Five, Eight, Twelve).
• Adults Group Class Three-level adult group coaching program (Get into Golf, Learn to Swing, Learn to Score) consisting of 4 weekly 1-hour lessons with PGA Golf Professionals at 800 QAR per level.
• Ladies Group Class A women-only 4-week 'Get into Golf' program at 800 QAR, facilitated by PGA professionals in a supportive environment with complimentary equipment use.
• US Kids Golf Player Pathway Junior golf development program for ages 4+ featuring 8-week terms with PGA professionals, structured curriculum, achievement pins, and progression through 10 levels. Registration 1,280 QAR per term including 8 weekly 1-hour lessons.
• TrackMan Driving Range TrackMan-equipped driving range with ball-tracking software providing precise data, virtual course simulations, and shot-making challenges. Available via bucket sales and pre-paid packages.
• Night Golf Floodlit golf experience on the 6-Hole Championship and 9-Hole Par-3 courses, allowing players to enjoy golf after dark with bright course lighting.
• Studio Hire (TrackMan Simulator)
• Golf Equipment Rental
• Padel Courts
• Padel Academy
• Corporate Events and Team Building
• Stay and Play Packages
• Clubhouse

Quantifiable outcome

• Course record of 63 held by Alexander Bjork and Pablo Larrazabal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Doha QuestminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 February 2026Sponsor of the Doha Quest Lone Ranger Challenge tournament (February 2026), supporting competitive golf events at ECGC.
• Retaj Hotels and HospitalitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 November 2025Major sponsor of ECGC tournaments including the World Cup of Golf (November 2025) and 4-Ball Alliance Tournament (May 2026). Provides hospitality expertise and guest access for tournament participants staying at Retaj hotels.
• Mall of QatarcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 November 2025Title sponsor of the Annual Club Championship (November 2025), providing major event support and brand visibility through one of ECGC's most prestigious annual tournaments.
• flydubaicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 May 2025Title sponsor of the flydubai Pinehurst Open Pairs tournament (May 2025), supporting regional golf competition and community engagement at ECGC.
• Qatar FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Qatar Foundation provides the patronage under which Education City Golf Club operates, positioning the club within Education City's academic and cultural ecosystem. This partnership gives ECGC a unique identity as Qatar's premier golf destination within a knowledge-based community.
• AMLAK HoldingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019AMLAK Holding manages Education City Golf Club operations. The club website states it is 'Managed by AMLAK Holding,' a leading organization committed to excellence across its portfolio of businesses.
• La PelotacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional padel coaching operator running the ECGC Padel Academy. Provides expert coaching programs for all skill levels at the club's four Adidas-certified padel courts.
• US Kids GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECGC implements the US Kids Golf Player Pathway program for junior golfers ages 4+, featuring structured progression with achievement badges and level-based advancement through 10 levels.
• José María OlazábalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-time Masters Tournament winner and renowned Spanish golfer who designed Education City Golf Club as his first golf course design in the Middle East. Described the project as 'unlike any other' due to its unique setting within Education City.
• Sheraton Grand Doha ResortcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStay-and-play golf packages offered in partnership, allowing hotel guests to combine luxury accommodation with ECGC tee times.
• The Westin Doha Hotel & SpacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStay-and-play golf packages offered in partnership, allowing hotel guests to combine luxury accommodation with ECGC tee times.
• Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel and VillascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStay-and-play golf packages offered in partnership, allowing hotel guests to combine luxury accommodation with ECGC tee times.
• The Ritz Carlton, DohacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStay-and-play golf packages offered in partnership, allowing hotel guests to combine luxury accommodation with ECGC tee times.
• Park Hyatt DohacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStay-and-play golf packages offered in partnership, allowing hotel guests to combine luxury accommodation with ECGC tee times.
• PGA (Golf Professionals)coreOthersPGA-certified golf professionals including Martin SteelHead (PGA of Australia), Eoghan Clerkin (PGA of Great Britain and Ireland), William Lambert (PGA of Great Britain and Ireland), and Gary Barrowman (fitness professional) provide coaching at ECGC's Centre of Excellence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Address Montgomerie Dubai: Colin Montgomerie-designed championship course within a broader luxury hotel and leisure property in Dubai. Comparable in combining championship golf, hotel stay-and-play packages, clubhouse dining, and academy offerings, but bundled inside a hotel brand portfolio.

Others

• Golfscape: International golf package booking platform that lists ECGC's stay-and-play offerings globally. Not a competitive facility but a distribution partner and ecosystem participant relevant to ECGC's inbound tourism funnel.
• TrackMan: Provider of the golf launch monitor, simulator, and analytics technology that powers ECGC's driving range and academy. Not a direct competitor but a core technology supplier and ecosystem enabler for ECGC's coaching proposition.

Direct peers

• Saadiyat Beach Golf Club: Gary Player-designed beachfront championship course in Abu Dhabi offering memberships, academy, and resort-style amenities. Closely comparable to ECGC in operating a designed championship course, academy programming, and stay-and-play packages with luxury hotel partners.
• Jumeirah Golf Estates: Dubai-based golf and residential community with multiple championship courses, floodlit night golf, academy, and clubhouse. Comparable in scale, multi-course layout, night-golf offering, and tournament-hosting profile to ECGC's 33-hole, floodlit setup.
• Yas Links Abu Dhabi: Championship links-style golf facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE, operated as a premium destination course with academy, F&B, and corporate events. Comparable to ECGC in its institutional backing, championship positioning, and tournament-hosting ambitions within the Gulf.
• Doha Golf Club: Doha's other major championship golf club and ECGC's primary in-country competitor. Operates a championship course with floodlit night golf, memberships, academy, and clubhouse F&B in the same market, directly competing for the same Doha-based golfers, corporate clients, and inbound tourism.

Emerging players

• Trump International Golf Club Dubai: Recently opened championship golf facility in Dubai with premium memberships and academy offerings. Comparable in targeting the same Gulf premium-golfer segment as ECGC, though newer and with a different brand anchor.

Regional players

• Royal Golf Club Bahrain: Members club with 36 holes, floodlit night golf, and a strong academy and junior development program in Bahrain. Closely comparable to ECGC in the breadth of its academy, multi-course layout, and event-driven GTM, while operating in a different GCC country.
• Al Mouj Golf Club: Championship golf course in Muscat, Oman, operated within an integrated lifestyle and marina community. Comparable in institutional positioning, academy offerings, and tournament hosting within the Gulf, but serves a different national market from ECGC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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