Gosford Golf & Function

What Gosford Golf & Function does

Gosford Golf Club Ltd, operating as "Gosford Golf Club," is a private members golf club founded in 1928 on the Central Coast of New South Wales, approximately one hour north of Sydney. The club operates an 18-hole Par 71 (men)/Par 73 (ladies) course on gently undulating terrain nestled between Narara Creek and the Gosford CBD, complemented by two TrackMan indoor golf simulator bays offering access to 252 drone-mapped world-famous courses, Bistro 1928 dining venue, and six corporate function rooms with capacity for up to 200 guests. The club reports 65,000+ rounds of competitive and social golf annually and hosts 25,000+ corporate guests each year.

The business operates a multi-vertical revenue model spanning seven streams: subscription memberships (seven tiers from free Social Club to $1,095 7-day full playing); usage-based green fees ($15 juniors to $55 peak visitors); TrackMan simulator memberships and hourly hire ($299-$799/yr subscriptions, $40-$50/hr walk-in); F&B from Bistro 1928 plus weekly specials; corporate and private event hire from $200/room with catering; pro shop sales and PGA lessons; and sponsorship packages marketed to 20+ local Central Coast businesses. Technology infrastructure is primarily third-party, including the TrackMan simulator and app stack for swing/performance analytics and the MiClub platform for bookings, member login, and gift vouchers, with GPS-enabled golf carts supporting turf management.

The club serves a diversified local and regional customer base including playing members, casual visitors, junior development cohorts, ladies and seniors programs, ParaGolfers using the ParaGolfer all-terrain wheelchair, corporate function clients, and private celebration parties. Distribution is direct via website, MiClub, phone, and walk-in, with a reciprocal playing rights network extending to 30+ partner clubs across Australia and New Zealand. The club is approaching its centenary and is positioned as "the club where golf on the Coast began."

Name

Gosford Golf & Function

Legal name

Gosford Golf Club Ltd

Website

https://gosfordgolfclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gosford Golf Club is a private members golf club in West Gosford, NSW, operating an 18-hole course, TrackMan indoor simulators, Bistro 1928 dining, and event venues. It serves Central Coast members, casual visitors, corporate function clients, and inclusive golf programs across all skill levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Golf course operations
• Indoor golf simulation
• Function event hosting
• Clubhouse dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gosford

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from free (social club) to $1095 (7-day full membership). Multiple age-based tiers and lifestyle points-based membership provide flexible options for different customer segments.
2. Green Fees and Visitor Play: Green fee revenue from public visitors: $50-55 for visitors before 2pm, twilight options from $30-$49 with cart and drinks included. Junior play at $15. Revenue from social golf members who pay but may play limited rounds.
3. Food and Beverage - Bistro 1928: In-house dining at Bistro 1928 restaurant open 7 days for lunch (11am-2:30pm) and Thursday-Friday dinner (4pm-7:30pm). Additional revenue from bar, grab-and-go menu, Thursday pizza specials ($20), and Saturday burger specials ($20).
4. Event Hire and Functions: Revenue from corporate room hire (starting from $200), weddings, private functions, birthday parties ($35 per head for kids), and corporate golf events. Club can cater for up to 200 people with complete event management services.
5. TrackMan Golf Simulator Hire and Memberships: Golf simulator bay hire at $50/hour for visitors, $40/hour for members. TrackMan memberships (Bronze $299/year, Silver $499/year, Gold $799/year) with discounted hourly rates. Top-up cards available for purchase.
6. Sponsorship and Advertising: Sponsorship packages providing exposure through on-course signage, in-house TV advertising, website, Facebook (1800+ likes), monthly newsletter (2500+ subscribers), golfer's blog, fixtures book, and service directory. Multiple sponsorship tiers with various inclusion levels.
7. Pro Shop and Golf Operations: Revenue from golf lessons with PGA professionals, club fittings, golf equipment sales, cart hire, and golf merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Gosford Golf & Function operates an 18-hole Par 71/73 members' golf course on the NSW Central Coast, supported by TrackMan indoor golf simulators, on-site Bistro 1928 dining, and six function rooms hosting corporate and private events for up to 200 guests. It sells tiered golf memberships (from free social to $1,095 full playing), public green fees, PGA professional lessons, simulator bay hire, and event packages including weddings and kid's birthday parties.

Product overview

Gosford Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club offering a unified set of golfing and hospitality services. The core offering is an 18-hole golf course (Par 71/73), supplemented by TrackMan Golf Simulators for indoor play, Bistro 1928 for dining, and various golf membership programs. Additional services include PGA Professional golf lessons, event spaces for corporate and private functions (up to 200 guests), a ParaGolfer accessibility program, and gift vouchers. The club primarily serves as a community recreational facility for the Central Coast region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bistro 1928: The club's dining venue located on the top floor of the clubhouse offering modern Australian cuisine with views of the golf course. Open for lunch 7 days and dinner Thursday-Friday.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65,000+ rounds of competitive and social golf played annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TrackMancoreTechnology or IntegrationTrackMan provides golf simulation technology with 252 world-famous courses. Gosford Golf Club operates two TrackMan simulator bays in the Links room, offering indoor golf experiences using drone-mapped course rendering. TrackMan app integration allows booking, payment, and performance tracking.
• MiClubcoreTechnology or IntegrationMiClub provides the online booking platform for member logins, public bookings, and gift voucher purchases. All tee time and simulator reservations are managed through MiClub.
• Brian Hilton Motor Group GosfordmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor with EOFY sales events. Partnership particularly supports junior golf programs. Brian Hilton provides vehicle-related promotions and exposure through club channels.
• RSM AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting firm sponsor providing business advisory services. RSM is a major international accounting firm with 32 Australian offices and 1800+ staff. Supports club with tax and financial advisory.
• Central Coast CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided financial support for the ParaGolfer all-terrain wheelchair, enabling accessible golf for people with disabilities to access most areas of the golf course.
• Rotary Club of GosfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided financial support for the ParaGolfer all-terrain wheelchair, supporting accessible golf initiatives for people with disabilities.
• Empower GolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported acquisition of ParaGolfer equipment for accessible golf experiences for people with disabilities.
• CleanawayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaste management company providing sponsorship and supporting club sustainability initiatives.
• Sharp DS Central CoastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinter and copier supplier sponsor, largest locally owned document imaging company on Central Coast.
• OneCloud IT SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIT solutions sponsor providing cybersecurity, managed IT support, cloud solutions, and connectivity services to the club.
• Coco Finance BrokingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinance broking sponsor providing financial services visibility through club channels.
• Stone Real Estate GosfordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate sponsor supporting club with property-related services and marketing exposure.
• Hawkesbury Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCraft brewery sponsor providing beverages and promotional support for club events.
• Principal PlumbingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlumbing services sponsor with 26+ years experience serving Central Coast, Northern Sydney and The Hills.
• Abstract Air Conditioning & RefrigerationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAir conditioning and refrigeration sponsor operating 30+ years on Central Coast, fully licensed and ARCtick certified.
• Central Coast PlasteringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily-run plastering business sponsor offering residential, commercial, and industrial services.
• Combined DemolitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDemolition services sponsor supporting club infrastructure.
• Brightfield Group ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacility services sponsor providing cleaning, security, pest management, grounds maintenance, and building maintenance.
• Temperature Control CCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAir conditioning specialist sponsor with 5-year warranty on installations.
• GittoesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate agency sponsor at 61 Victoria Street East Gosford, operating since 1989.
• MindSure PsychologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPsychology services sponsor providing mental health support visibility.
• East Gosford Physio and Sport Injuries CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhysiotherapy sponsor established 1993, providing golf-specific injury prevention and recovery advice to members.
• Random GuerrillaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHigh-performance golf apparel brand sponsor designing gear for serious golfers.
• BrandKnewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromotional products company sponsor operating 20+ years on Central Coast, providing custom merchandise.
• Coastal Waters PaintingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPainting contractor sponsor serving Central Coast.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club: Western Sydney golf and country club with an 18-hole course, clubhouse, functions and a tiered membership structure closely aligned to Gosford's offering.
• Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club: Greater Western Sydney golf club with an 18-hole course, clubhouse dining, functions and membership tiers — a comparable community-focused private club within ~1 hour of Sydney.
• Riverside Oaks Golf Resort: NSW golf resort with multiple courses, accommodation, dining and weddings. Comparable product mix (course + hospitality + events) for a regional Australian golf venue.
• Killara Golf Club: Established Sydney metropolitan golf club with 18-hole course, clubhouse, dining and a tiered membership structure similar to Gosford's.
• Magenta Shores Golf Resort: Central Coast NSW golf resort offering an 18-hole course plus accommodation, dining and event venues. Directly comparable regional golf-and-hospitality operator within ~30km of Gosford.

Others

• MiClub (golf club booking platform): MiClub provides Gosford's online booking and member management platform. Comparable only as a technology/infrastructure peer — not a direct competitor but an enabler shared across many Australian golf clubs.
• Indoor Golf & Leisure (TrackMan operator network): TrackMan is the underlying technology provider and partner for Gosford's simulator bays; other TrackMan-equipped venues (driving ranges, hospitality venues) are adjacent operators in the same indoor-golf category.

Broad incumbents

• The Australian Golf Club: Sydney-based elite private golf club with two courses, dining and event spaces. Comparable product mix at a higher price point and stronger membership selectivity than Gosford.
• Royal Sydney Golf Club: Premier Sydney private golf club with championship course, clubhouse and member services. Represents the high-end incumbent that anchors Sydney's competitive golf market.

Regional players

• Bonville Golf Resort: Regional NSW golf resort on the Mid-North Coast offering course play, accommodation, dining and weddings. Similar business model but geographically separate from Gosford.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyZ1I_yKqUmsS9-aK8AygVQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Gosfordgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gosford-golf-&-function

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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