Garrison Golf & Curling Club

What Garrison Golf & Curling Club does

Garrison Golf & Curling Club is an 18-hole golf and curling facility located at Canadian Forces Base Kingston in Kingston, Ontario, established in 1961 and operated by Personnel Support Programs (PSP), a division of Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services (CFMWS). The facility began as a curling and recreational outlet, added a 9-hole golf course in 1971, and expanded to a full 18-hole, par-72 layout (6,465 yards from blue tees) in 1985 with 9 holes designed by architect Tom McBroom, followed by a major clubhouse renovation in 1993. It functions as an all-ranks recreational facility serving the CFB Kingston military community (Regular Force, Reserve Force, Retired, DND Public Service employees, and NPF staff) alongside a limited civilian Associate membership category and public green-fee play.

The club's core product mix includes the 18-hole golf course, curling facilities, the Garrison Pub (pub-style dining venue), the Garrison Bunker (on-course food service), a Pro Shop, a 30-seat conference room, a driving range, winter trails, and golf instruction through Kingston Golf Academy. The technology stack is built on commercial off-the-shelf platforms rather than proprietary systems: Buz Club Software handles member management and computerized 24/7 tee-time booking, Golf Genius Software manages tournament and event registration, and a Flightscope X3 launch monitor supports lessons at the Kingston Golf Academy.

The business model is a multi-stream recreational club operation. Revenue comes from annual memberships ($1,430-$3,330 across Regular, Ordinary, Associate, and Junior categories with most adult tiers carrying $150-$300 F&B minimums), prepaid golf packages, daily green fees ($45-$55 adult 18-hole), power cart rentals, driving range memberships, pro shop sales, F&B capture at the Garrison Pub and Garrison Bunker, tournament hosting, and conference room rentals. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, leveraging military community networks, reciprocal CFGA network access across 18 Canadian military courses, and reciprocal agreements with Picton Golf & Country Club and Prescott Golf Club. Public play is accepted with 4-day advance booking, and membership waiting lists run approximately 2 years.

Name

Garrison Golf & Curling Club

Legal name

Garrison Golf & Curling Club

Website

https://ggcc.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Garrison Golf & Curling Club is an 18-hole golf and curling facility at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Ontario, operated by Personnel Support Programs (CFMWS) since 1961, serving the CFB Kingston military community with memberships, public play, dining, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Club Facilities

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf course facilities
• Curling club services
• Military recreational memberships
• Club dining events
• Driving range lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Full Memberships: Annual memberships offering 7-day advance booking privileges with categories for Regular Active Military, Regular Retired, Ordinary (DND employees, NPF staff, RCMP), and Associate members. Includes F&B minimums for most categories.
2. Golf Packages: Prepaid golf packages with 5-day advance booking, including 9-hole and 18-hole options ranging from 10-game to 40-game shareable packages.
3. Daily Green Fees: Per-play green fees for public players with 4-day advance booking. Rates vary by member category (Regular, Ordinary, Associate) and include junior rates.
4. Food & Beverage: Garrison Pub provides pub-style dining and events. F&B minimums apply to most adult full memberships. The clubhouse offers year-round lunch service and catering for events.
5. Pro Shop Sales:
6. Garrison Bunker (On-Course Food Service): On-course food service offering burgers, naanzas, paninis and melts for golfers during their round.
7. Power Cart Rentals: Power cart rentals for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, plus unlimited cart memberships for members.
8. Driving Range Memberships: Unlimited driving range access for members and non-members during operating season.
9. Conference Room Rental: Conference room bookings for meetings and events with catering options. Free for CFB Kingston use during normal working hours.
10. Tournament Hosting: Golf tournament bookings and hosting services for member and external events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Garrison Golf & Curling Club operates an 18-hole par-72 golf course (designed by Tom McBroom) and a curling facility at Canadian Forces Base Kingston, supported by a clubhouse with the Garrison Pub, Garrison Bunker on-course food service, a Pro Shop, a 30-seat Conference Room, and a seasonal Driving Range. The club sells annual memberships across multiple tiers, daily green fees, power cart rentals, driving range access, golf instruction, pro shop merchandise, food and beverage, and tournament and conference hosting.

Product overview

Garrison Golf & Curling Club is a golf and curling facility located on Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Ontario, established in 1961. The club offers an 18-hole golf course (par-72, designed by Tom McBroom in 1985 with expansion) and curling facilities as its core offerings. Supporting amenities include the Garrison Pub dining venue, Garrison Bunker on-course food service, a Pro Shop, Conference Room for meetings/events, and a Driving Range. The club also provides golf instruction through Kingston Golf Academy, operates winter activity trails (cross-country skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing), and offers various membership programs with different pricing tiers. The facility serves as an all-ranks military recreational outlet with reciprocal arrangements with other CAF golf courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Garrison Pub: The premier all-ranks pub facility at CFB Kingston serving pub-style food and beverages.
• Garrison Bunker

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course Full 18-hole championship golf course at CFB Kingston, par 72, designed by Tom McBroom. Open to members and the public with 7-day advance booking for full members and 4-day advance booking for the public.
• Curling Facility The original curling facility established in 1961, providing curling as part of the club's offering to the military community.
• Garrison Pub

Quantifiable outcome

• 18-hole course rated at 4 hours playing time
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAF Golf Exchange Program (CFMWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2015CAF Golf Course Membership includes savings when golfing at participating military Golf Courses. The program offers a minimum of 25% discount on the green fee for applicable membership categories. Participating courses: Borden ON, Comox BC, Greenwood NS, Halifax NS, Kingston ON, Oromocto NB, Ottawa ON, Petawawa ON, Edmonton AB, Shilo MB, Valcartier QC, Winnipeg MB.
• Canadian Forces Golf Association (CFGA/AGFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSP CAF Golf supervises 13 separate facilities across Canada. The CFGA network provides members access to 18 different golf course locations from coast to coast. The association offers a CAF Golf Exchange Program providing minimum 25% discount on green fees for members in good standing at participating military golf courses including Borden, Comox, Greenwood, Halifax, Kingston, Oromocto, Ottawa, Petawawa, Edmonton, Shilo, Valcartier, and Winnipeg.
• Picton Golf & Country ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal agreement allowing Garrison members to book tee times at Picton Golf & Country Club in-person through the Garrison ProShop, 4 days in advance, with 50% off applicable green fee categories.
• Prescott Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal agreement allowing Garrison members to book tee times at Prescott Golf Club in-person through the Garrison Proshop with negotiated rates.
• Golf CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationAll Full Memberships include Golf Canada Memberships for handicap tracking and scoring through Golf Canada Score Centre.
• Kingston Golf Academy (Dale Pedersen PGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGA of Canada Head Professional provides golf instruction programs at the facility including private lessons, junior coaching programs (High Performance, Skills Development, Introductory), and learn-to-golf clinics. Uses Flightscope X3 launch monitor and high speed video technology.
• Buz Club SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPowered by Buz Club Software for Private Clubs - provides member management, online booking, and club administration platform.
• Golf Genius SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationGolf Genius Software used for tournament management, event registration, and scoring for club championships and leagues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Loyalist Golf & Country Club: Member-oriented golf and country club in the greater Kingston/Bath area offering an 18-hole course, dining, and event hosting. Comparable membership structure and recreational-club positioning.
• Picton Golf & Country Club: Reciprocal partner club in Prince Edward County, ON. Direct peer in tier/membership structure and a known cross-play partner under Garrison's reciprocal agreement, making it a particularly tight comparable.
• Glen Lawrence Golf Club: Kingston-area public golf course with memberships, leagues, and food service. Comparable on public-play pricing model and ancillary revenue (carts, range, lessons) near Garrison.
• Rideau Club: Military-affiliated members' club at CFB Ottawa offering dining, social, and event services alongside recreational programming. Comparable as a PSP/CFMWS-operated welfare club with similar governance and customer base.
• Cataraqui Golf & Country Club: Established private golf and country club located in Kingston, Ontario. Direct local competitor serving a similar Kingston-area membership and public-play market with comparable 18-hole championship layout and full clubhouse amenities.
• CFB Edmonton Golf Club: Military golf facility at CFB Edmonton included in the CAF Golf Exchange Program. Closest available peer in terms of mandate (military welfare club), network integration (CFGA), and member benefits package.
• CFB Halifax Golf Club (Halifax DDH Golf): Department of National Defence golf facility at CFB Halifax, part of the CFGA network. Direct peer in operating model, membership categories, and exchange program participation, with very similar PSP/CFMWS mandate.
• Kingston Golf Club: Historic private golf club in Kingston, ON offering member play, leagues, and reciprocal arrangements. Most comparable local competitor given shared geography and traditional membership-based private club model.
• Prescott Golf Club: Reciprocal partner golf club near Prescott, ON. Comparable 18-hole private/public hybrid offering with similar member categories and reciprocal access terms to Garrison members.
• Amherstview Golf Club: Public/private golf club immediately east of Kingston serving similar Eastern Ontario golfers with green fees, memberships, and a clubhouse. Comparable on price tiers, public-play access, and membership programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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