Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club

What Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club does

Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club is a privately held, single-location 18-hole championship golf course located on 146 acres along Guelph Lake in Guelph, Ontario. Founded in 1998 by Frank and Ivan Gray, Merlen Kropf, Rob Staffen, and Ted Courtnage, with course design by David and Bob Moote and General Manager Jim Farrelly overseeing operations since the founding, the club offers a par 71, 6,500-yard course with Bentgrass greens, course rating 70.1, and slope rating 131, where 14 of 18 holes offer views of Guelph Lake. The facility is operated by 8 employees and serves individual golfers, corporate groups, junior players, and golf students.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with tee times booked exclusively by phone through the pro shop (reservations 7 days in advance). Revenue is generated across multiple streams: daily green fees ($35-$92 per round depending on holes, day, time, and walking vs. riding), Preferred Player Packages offering up to 40% savings with 2-year validity, PGA of Canada certified instruction (private lessons $80, group $100, junior $50, ladies' clinics $35+HST), driving range bucket sales, equipment rentals, and tournament hosting for groups of 24-144 players. The technology stack is minimal — a phone-based reservation system, a basic website, and an Instagram presence; no online booking, mobile app, or disclosed software platform exists.

The club's strategic positioning rests on its scenic location, 25 years of brand history, "Voted Guelph's favourite course 4 years straight" recognition, and a teaching academy staffed by long-tenured PGA of Canada professionals with affiliations to Golf Canada, PGA of Canada, Golf Association of Ontario, and the University of Guelph. The Preferred Player Package is positioned as a flexible alternative to traditional country club membership, targeting frequent local golfers seeking discounted rates and event participation without long-term commitment.

Name

Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club

Website

https://guelphlakesgolf.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club is a privately held, single-location 18-hole championship golf course in Guelph, Ontario serving individual golfers, corporate groups, juniors, and students via green fees, Preferred Player Packages, PGA-certified instruction, driving range, and tournament hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course and Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

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

• Golf course operations
• Golf instruction services
• Tournament hosting
• Driving range facilities
• Club membership passes

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

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. Green Fees: One-time fees charged per round of golf. Customers pay per 18 holes or 9 holes, with options for walking or riding (cart). Prices vary by day of week and time (before/after 1 PM on weekends).
2. Preferred Player Packages: Season-long passes offering discounted green fees (up to 40% off regular rates) without full membership commitment. Valid for 2 years from purchase. Allows booking tee times 10 days in advance and participation in club events.
3. Golf Lessons and Instruction: Teaching academy offering private lessons, group lessons, and junior lessons taught by PGA of Canada certified professionals.
4. Driving Range: Revenue from range bucket sales (large and small buckets) for practice sessions. Also available as range passes (25 large bucket pass).
5. Tournament Hosting: Corporate and personal golf tournament hosting services for groups of 24-144 players. Includes use of championship course, driving range, practice greens, and golf carts.
6. Equipment Rentals: Pull cart rentals ($7 for 18 holes, $4 for 9 holes) and power cart rentals for back 9 ($13 per rider).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club operates an 18-hole championship golf course and full-service practice facilities on 146 acres along Guelph Lake in Guelph, Ontario. The club sells green fees, preferred player packages, club event entries, driving range access, golf lessons at its teaching academy, equipment rentals, and food and beverage service, and it hosts corporate and charity tournaments for groups of 24 to 144 players.

Product overview

Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club operates as a single-location golf facility offering an 18-hole championship golf course (Par 71, 6,500 yards) as its core product. The integrated service portfolio includes daily green fee access and rental equipment (pull carts, power carts), supplemented by the Teaching Academy for professional instruction (private, group, and junior lessons), a driving range for practice, and Preferred Player Packages providing discounted rates and advance booking privileges. Club Events and Tournament Hosting services enable competitive play and corporate outings. Ladies' Golf Clinics and a Junior Golf Program (with free junior green fees) round out the program offerings for specific demographic segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Play Green fee access to the 18-hole championship golf course situated on 146 acres along Guelph Lake, available for individual golfers, leagues, and walk-on play.
• Preferred Player Packages Membership-style packages offering preferred pricing and benefits such as discounted green fees and reserved booking privileges for regular golfers.
• Driving Range and Short-Game Practice Area Use of the club's driving range and short-game practice area for warm-up, practice, and skill development.
• Teaching Academy Golf Lessons Individual and group golf lessons delivered by CPGA professionals at the club's teaching academy for players of all skill levels.
• Pro Shop and Equipment Rentals On-site pro shop selling golf apparel, accessories, and equipment, plus rental of golf clubs and GPS-equipped golf carts for play.
• Tournament Hosting End-to-end hosting of golf tournaments for groups of 24 to 144 players, including add-on formats such as skins and other side games, targeted at corporate outings and charity events.
• Club Events and Leagues Scheduled club events and league play for individuals and groups, providing structured recreational and competitive golf opportunities throughout the season.
• Clubhouse Food and Beverage Service Food and beverage service at the clubhouse for golfers, leagues, and tournament participants before and after play.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course rating of 70.1 with slope rating of 131
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Golf CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Golf Canada, the national governing body for golf in Canada. Listed as affiliated link on the golf course page.
• PGA of Canada (Professional Golfers' Association of Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with PGA of Canada. All teaching professionals at the academy are PGA of Canada certified instructors. Featured as affiliated link on the golf course page.
• Golf Association of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Golf Association of Ontario, the provincial governing body for golf. Listed as affiliated link on the golf course page.
• University of GuelphminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrian Bard serves as the Head Golf Coach for the University of Guelph Men's and Women's Golf Teams. Available for lessons at the academy from June-August.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Whistle Bear Golf Club: Premium public 18-hole course in Cambridge, Ontario, hosting tournaments, corporate outings, and a PGA-led teaching program. Closest comparable in scale, architecture, and tournament-hosting model in the broader Guelph-Waterloo region.
• Cutten Club: Private golf and country club located in Guelph, Ontario, operating a similar 18-hole championship course with member-based and tournament offerings. Direct geographic competitor serving the same Guelph/Ontario customer base.
• Deer Ridge Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Kitchener, Ontario, with driving range, lessons, and tournament services. Competes within the same Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph corridor for public-play and corporate event business.
• Rebel Creek Golf Club: Public golf course in Cambridge, Ontario, offering green fees, tournaments, and instruction. Competes for the same regional weekend/corporate golf demand within ~30 km of Guelph Lakes.
• Victoria Park Golf Club: Long-established public golf facility in Guelph offering 18-hole play, lessons, and tournaments. Competes directly with Guelph Lakes for the same local recreational, corporate, and junior golfer segments.
• Galt Country Club: Cambridge, Ontario country club with 18-hole course, tournament hosting, and member programs. Directly comparable in product mix (course, lessons, events) and target market (southwestern Ontario golfers).
• Conestoga Golf & Country Club: Golf and country club in Waterloo, Ontario, offering 18-hole championship play, member programs, and tournament hosting. Comparable hybrid member/public model in the same regional market as Guelph Lakes.

Broad incumbents

• Angus Glen Golf Club: Premier public/private golf club in Markham, Ontario, hosting PGA Tour events and operating a full teaching academy. Broader incumbent in the Ontario golf market with deeper tournament credentials and a larger two-course footprint.
• Glen Abbey Golf Club: Iconic 18-hole championship course in Oakville, Ontario, operated by ClubLink and host of major PGA Tour events. Larger, more established incumbent in the Ontario golf market with broader footprint and event hosting scale.
• TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley: Multi-course, tournament-grade public golf complex in Caledon, Ontario, operated under the TPC brand. Broader incumbent offering comparable tournament hosting and instruction programs at greater scale than Guelph Lakes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/guelphlakesgolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guelph-lakes-golf-&-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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