Forest Park Golf Club

What Forest Park Golf Club does

Forest Park Golf Club is an independent, privately held golf club operating a 27-hole parkland complex in Stockton-on-the-Forest, approximately four miles north-east of York, North Yorkshire. Founded in 1994, the venue combines an 18-hole Old Foss Course (par 71, 6,665 yards) with a 9-hole West Course (par 35, 6,372 yards), supported by covered and open driving range bays, a chipping and putting complex, an 80-seat clubhouse, a Pro Shop stocking major golf brands (Callaway, Titleist, Footjoy, Motocaddy, Skechers, Glenmuir, Sunderland, Masters), and a resident-chef catering operation including Sunday lunch and private function hire. The club is the host venue for the Yorkshire PGA Forest Park Trophy and was ranked among the top three golf courses in York by ThreeBestRated.

The business generates revenue across multiple streams: annual membership subscriptions tiered by access (7-Day £1,115, 5-Day Midweek £885, 9-Hole £600, plus junior and intermediate tiers), visitor green fees with off-peak promotional pricing (Twilight £32, Sunday Saver £35, Monday Madness £42), structured society golf packages (Eagle, Birdie, Half, Full at £43–£70), Pro Shop retail and custom fitting, clubhouse venue hire for weddings, christenings, funerals, birthdays, and corporate events, golf tuition in a private Swing Room, and gift vouchers. Members also receive reciprocal access to five partner golf clubs (Cottingham Parks, Skidby Lakes, Leeds Cobble Hall, Doncaster Town Moor, Bridlington Links).

The go-to-market is fully direct-to-consumer, with no resellers or third-party distributors. Tee times are sold online via the Hub Club V1 booking platform, by phone, or on a walk-in basis. Marketing is predominantly organic, consisting of the club website, Facebook, X (Twitter), email enquiries, open competitions, and a photo gallery documenting events such as the York City FC Golf Day and the Simon Grayson Charity Golf Day. The club is a single-site UK private limited company (CRN 02359825) with eight employees and no parent organisation, funding rounds, or institutional investors disclosed in the source material.

Name

Forest Park Golf Club

Legal name

Forest Park Golf Club

Website

https://forestparkgolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Forest Park Golf Club is an independent 27-hole parkland golf complex in Stockton-on-the-Forest near York, UK, serving members, visiting golfers, societies, and event hirers with two courses, practice facilities, a Pro Shop, and an 80-seat clubhouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Leisure 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)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Parkland golf courses
• Golf event hosting
• Driving range facilities
• Golf tuition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton-on-the-Forest

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees for full 7-day access, 5-day midweek access, and 9-hole West Course only membership. Includes loyalty card benefits and reciprocal access to partner golf courses.
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees for Old Foss Course (18-hole) and West Course (9-hole), with discounted rates for twilight, Sunday Saver, and Monday Madness promotions.
3. Golf Packages: Pre-packaged deals including Full Package (golf, meals, coffee/bacon sandwich), Half Package, Birdie Package, and Eagle Package at various price points for midweek and weekend play.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment and clothing from brands including Callaway, Motocaddy, Sunderland, Skechers, Glenmuir, Masters, Titleist and Footjoy. Also offers buggy and trolley hire, repairs, and custom fitting services.
5. Clubhouse Functions and Catering: Private and business event hire including weddings, christenings, funerals, birthdays, and corporate events. Sunday lunch service and bar meals/snacks from resident chef. Bar menu available 9am to 4pm daily.
6. Sunday Lunch: Weekly Sunday lunch service offering 1 or 2 course meals with roast meats in the clubhouse dining room.
7. Golf Lessons and Tuition: Golf instruction services using the private fully fitted Swing Room and driving range facilities.
8. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold for meals, rounds of golf, golf lessons, and Pro Shop purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Forest Park Golf Club is a privately operated 27-hole golf complex in Stockton-on-the-Forest, York, comprising the 18-hole Old Foss Course and the 9-hole West Course. It sells annual memberships at multiple tiers, visitor green fees with promotional off-peak rates (Twilight, Sunday Saver, Monday Madness), pre-packaged golf deals, golf tuition, Pro Shop retail, clubhouse catering (including weekly Sunday lunch), and venue hire for private and corporate events. Supporting amenities include a covered and open driving range, practice greens, and online tee-time booking.

Product overview

Forest Park Golf Club is a 27-hole golf complex offering two distinct courses: the 18-hole Old Foss Course (par 71) and the 9-hole West Course (par 35). The club provides a comprehensive golf experience including practice facilities (driving range, chipping green, putting green, and pitching area with practice bunker), a Pro Shop, and clubhouse amenities with catering services. Visitor offerings include various golf packages, discounted tee time promotions (Twilight, Sunday Saver, Monday Madness), and open competitions. The club also offers multiple membership tiers including 7-day, 5-day midweek, 9-hole, and junior categories, plus a special ladies membership program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Old Foss Course: 6,665 yards from White tees, Par 71, Course Rating 72.7, Slope 136
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Cottingham Parks Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal agreement allowing Forest Park members preferential rates at Cottingham Parks G.C. Part of the reciprocal arrangement with five partner golf courses.
• Skidby Lakes Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal agreement allowing Forest Park members preferential rates at Skidby Lakes G.C. Part of the reciprocal arrangement with five partner golf courses.
• Leeds Golf Club (Cobble Hall)minorOthersReciprocal agreement allowing Forest Park members preferential rates at Leeds G.C. Cobble Hall. Part of the reciprocal arrangement with five partner golf courses.
• Doncaster Town Moor Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal agreement allowing Forest Park members preferential rates at Doncaster Town Moor G.C. Part of the reciprocal arrangement with five partner golf courses.
• Bridlington Links Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal agreement allowing Forest Park members preferential rates at Bridlington Links G.C. Part of the reciprocal arrangement with five partner golf courses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Cottingham Parks Golf Club: Forest Park's reciprocal access partner — a comparable East Yorkshire members' club with similar pricing tier. Useful as a peer for member experience and reciprocal economics, though also a partner rather than competitor.

Direct peers

• Fulford Golf Club: Established York-area private members' golf club offering a parkland course with clubhouse facilities. Direct comparator for membership pricing, visitor green fees, and society/event hosting in the same catchment.
• Sandburn Hall Golf Club: York-area golf venue with an 18-hole championship course, hotel, and clubhouse. Comparable on golf operations and event hosting; differs by having on-site accommodation, making it a structural comparator for potential expansion.
• Pike Hills Golf Club: Direct regional competitor in the York area, offering a parkland golf course with similar member/visitor play model. Highly comparable on geography, course type, target customer (local golfers and societies), and pricing tier.
• Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel: Yorkshire golf and leisure venue combining a course, hotel, spa, and dining. Comparable as a Yorkshire golf destination, with a more extensive accommodation/leisure offer that highlights Forest Park's lodging gap.
• Heworth Golf Club: York-area golf club with a parkland course, member/visitor offering, and clubhouse. Same business model and customer base; useful direct comparator on pricing, reciprocal arrangements, and member count.
• York Golf Club: Traditional members' golf club in the York region with a parkland course and clubhouse. Direct competitor for members and society bookings in the same local market.

Broad incumbents

• The Belfry Hotel & Resort: One of the UK's largest golf resorts with multiple courses, hotel, and major tournament hosting pedigree. Comparable as a UK golf complex operating courses, hospitality, and events at scale — useful upper-bound benchmark on revenue mix and event economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Forest_ParkGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ForestParkGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forest-park-golf-club

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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