HARTLEPOOL GOLF CLUB LIMITED

What HARTLEPOOL GOLF CLUB LIMITED does

Hartlepool Golf Club Limited is a private members' golf club established in 1906, operating from a single 18-hole James Braid-designed coastal course at Hart Warren, Hartlepool, England (TS24 9QF). The club serves approximately 700 active members across men's and ladies sections, with additional revenue from visiting golfers, open competitions, function hire, and a professional shop. Membership is tiered across full playing (£960/year), pensionable age (£860), dual and country (£815), junior (£112.50–£565 depending on age), academy (£100), and social/range (£36) categories, with annual subscriptions payable monthly by direct debit. Visitor green fees range from £10 (junior midweek winter) to £65 (casual weekend summer), and reciprocal play is offered through the 1906 Club (49 UK centenary clubs) and the Association of James Braid Courses.

Name

HARTLEPOOL GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Legal name

Hartlepool Golf Club Limited

Website

https://hartlepoolgolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hartlepool Golf Club Limited is a 1906-founded private members' golf club in North East England operating an 18-hole James Braid-designed coastal course, serving ~700 members, visiting golfers, and event clients through tiered subscriptions, green fees, coaching, and functions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Course Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course facilities
• Professional golf coaching
• Golf event hosting
• Clubhouse function hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartlepool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions ranging from £36 (Social/Range) to £960 (Full Playing Member), with various categories including junior, pensionable age, over 80s, dual/country, and off-peak options. Monthly payment via direct debit available.
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees ranging from £10 (Junior under 18 midweek) to £65 (Casual Visitor weekend summer). Guest rates with members from £20-£25. County Card holders eligible for weekday rates.
3. Functions and Events: Venue hire for weddings, parties, christenings, wakes, and business functions. Function room accommodates up to 110-120 guests. Bookings secured with £100 refundable deposit.
4. Professional Shop and Lessons: PGA professional coaching services with lesson packages (£35-£47 per 50min lesson), custom fitting sessions (£20), and pro shop merchandise through Snainton Golf partnership.
5. Hole in One Competition Entry: Entry fees for Official Hole In One competition on 12th hole, with tiered options from £5 (Amateur prize £5,000) to £50 (Major prize £100,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hartlepool Golf Club operates an 18-hole James Braid-designed coastal golf course in Hartlepool, England, providing tiered annual memberships (Full Playing, Academy, Junior, Social/Range), green fees for visiting golfers, PGA-led coaching and custom fitting, an on-site professional shop, and a function room for weddings and private events. The club serves approximately 700 active members and runs a year-round programme of open competitions and reciprocal playing arrangements with partner clubs.

Product overview

Hartlepool Golf Club operates as a traditional private golf club offering a comprehensive portfolio of golf and hospitality services. The core offering is an 18-hole James Braid-designed golf course with professional coaching, custom fitting, and a retail pro shop. The club serves approximately 700 members through various membership tiers (Full Playing at £960, Academy at £100, Social/Range at £36, and several junior and senior categories). Non-golf services include a function room hosting weddings and events for up to 110-120 guests, reciprocal golf agreements with James Braid Courses, 1906 Clubs network, and partner clubs. The club also organizes open competitions for visitors throughout the year, including a Winter Open Series. Technology integration includes online booking through BrsGolf, coaching scheduling via ONEXP and Pro-Agenda platforms, and payment processing through Square.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course James Braid-designed 18-hole coastal course at Hart Warren, Hartlepool, measuring 6,184 yards (par 70) with multiple tee positions, dene crossings, ravines, and cliff-side holes. Open to members and paying visitors through green-fee bookings.
• Full Playing Membership Annual membership category at £960 providing full access to the 18-hole course, clubhouse, men's and ladies' competition fixtures, and reciprocal playing rights at partner clubs. Optional monthly direct debit available.
• Academy Membership Entry-level membership at £100 per year providing access to covered driving range, short game area, putting green, 5-hole Academy course, bar discount, and reduced main-course rates for developing golfers.
• Social/Range Membership Non-playing membership at £36 annually granting access to the clubhouse bar and lounge area without course access.
• Junior and Intermediate Membership Tiers Age-based membership categories for golfers under 25, ranging from £112.50 (Under 16) to £565 (Junior 22-24), with free junior coaching and summer competitions included. Pensionable Age and Over 80s tiers also offered at £860 and £220 respectively.
• Visitor Green Fees Day-rate green fees for visiting golfers, ranging from £10 (Junior under 18 midweek) to £65 (Casual Visitor weekend summer), with seasonal variation between October-March and April-September. Guest rates with members £20-£25.
• Golf Coaching & Lessons Individual and group golf instruction delivered by PGA Advanced Professional Matthew Naylor and PGA Assistant Professional Dylan McKimmie. Includes 50-minute lessons (£35-£47), lesson packages (3 for £125, 5 for £199), 7-hole playing lessons (£50), and junior sessions (£25), using TrackMan, FlightScope, and SAM PuttLab technology.
• Custom Club Fitting Club fitting sessions using TaylorMade, Ping, and Cobra equipment combined with FlightScope tracking technology. Priced at £20 per session with the fee redeemable against any equipment purchased.
• Professional Shop On-site golf retail outlet operated in partnership with Snainton Golf, stocking equipment, clothing, footwear, and hardware from TaylorMade, Ping, Cobra, Footjoy, and Under Armour. Staffed by PGA professionals.
• Function Room & Events Venue Hire Clubhouse venue hire for weddings, birthday parties, christenings, wakes, and corporate functions, accommodating up to 110-120 guests with views of the golf course and coastline. Bookings secured with a £100 refundable deposit.
• Reciprocal Golf Arrangements Reciprocal playing privileges through the James Braid Courses Association and 1906 Clubs network (49 centenary clubs), plus individual reciprocal agreements with Manchester, Middlesbrough, Scarcroft, Rudding Park, Garforth, and Oakdale Golf Clubs.
• Open Competitions Organised tournament programme for visiting golfers including Seniors Open, Ladies Open, Hartlepool Open, John Proud Open, John Proud Mixed, Hartlepool Scratch Open (Durham Order of Merit), Charity Open, and Winter Open Series, with team entry fees from £40-£150.
• Official Hole In One Competition Optional hole-in-one prize competition on the 12th hole run in partnership with Official Hole In One, with tiered entry fees from £5 (Amateur prize £5,000) to £50 (Major prize £100,000).
• Driving Range & Practice Facilities Covered driving range, short game area, and putting green available to members and Academy subscribers for practice and warm-up.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Smith and Graham SolicitorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam and Driving Range Sponsor. Members receive 10% discount on selected services. Also sponsors 10th Hole and driving range.
• Primo DrinksminorGTM or Marketing Partner7th Tee Sponsor as part of hole sponsorship program.
• A & G Electrical DistributorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectrical and Lighting Distributors. Sponsors of the 15th Hole.
• Novelty Golf CoversminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBespoke Crafted Headcovers supplier. Sponsors of the 8th Hole.
• L J L BrickworxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors of the 3rd Hole.
• Fore Business GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness Networking Group. Sponsors of the 5th Hole.
• Joshmat ElectricalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial and Domestic Electrical Contractor. Sponsors of the 13th Hole.
• Snainton GolfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional shop partnership offering clothing, footwear, and hardware brands including TaylorMade, Ping, Cobra, Footjoy, Under Armour. Products ordered through pro shop.
• Official Hole In OneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing hole-in-one competition opportunity on 12th hole with prize tiers up to £100,000. Entry tiers from £5 Amateur (£5,000 prize) to £50 Major (£100,000 prize).
• James Braid Courses (Association of James Braid Courses)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of golf clubs honoring James Braid legacy. Hartlepool Golf Club (James Braid designed course) participates offering reciprocal play privileges to members of other AOJBC clubs.
• 1906 ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of golf clubs founded in 1906. Currently 49 member clubs offering reciprocal play to members located over 50 miles away. Provides Hartlepool members access to play at partner courses throughout the UK.
• Manchester Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal agreement: 2 x 4 balls per day Monday to Friday after 11am, subject to availability, £30 per person.
• Middlesbrough Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal agreement: 2 x 4 balls per day Monday to Friday after 11am, subject to availability, £30 per person.
• Scarcroft Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal agreement: 2 x 4 balls per day Monday to Friday after 11am, subject to availability, £30 per person.
• Rudding ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal agreement: 2 x 4 balls per day Monday to Friday after 11am, subject to availability, £30 per person.
• Garforth Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal agreement: 2 x 4 balls per day Monday to Friday after 11am, subject to availability, £30 per person.
• Oakdale Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal agreement: 2 x 4 balls per week Monday to Friday after 11am, subject to availability, FREE per person.
• TaylorMadecoreTechnology or IntegrationGolf equipment brand offered for custom fitting with FlightScope tracking technology. Part of pro shop equipment offerings.
• PingcoreTechnology or IntegrationGolf equipment brand offered for custom fitting with FlightScope tracking technology. Part of pro shop equipment offerings.
• Cobra GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationGolf equipment brand offered for custom fitting with FlightScope tracking technology. Part of pro shop equipment offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• England Golf: National governing body that selected Hartlepool as co-host of The English Amateur 2024. Relevant as the organizing authority for the tournament the club hosted and as the regulator of handicaps and amateur status.
• Brsgolf (Club Systems International): Online tee-time booking platform used by Hartlepool for visitor and member bookings. Comparable as an enabling technology partner whose adoption signals the digital infrastructure used by UK golf clubs of similar scale.

Direct peers

• Close House Golf Club: North East England championship course where Hartlepool's Head Professional Matthew Naylor previously worked. Comparable premium regional golf club with similar coaching-led value proposition and member profile.
• Seaton Carew Golf Club: Championship links course in North East England, also a James Braid-associated venue serving a similar coastal North East membership. Directly comparable as a regional members' club competing for the same local golfer base and reciprocal play demand.
• South Moor Golf Club: Durham-based members' golf club in the same broader North East region. Comparable as a traditional private members' club competing for golfers from the same regional catchment area.
• Scarborough Golf Club: Yorkshire coast members' club with reciprocal arrangement with Hartlepool. Comparable as another coastal North of England members' golf club competing for visiting golfer and society event revenue.
• Seaham Golf Club: County Durham coastal members' golf club located in the same North East England corridor. Comparable as a regional members' club with a similar coastal positioning and membership pricing structure.
• Middlesbrough Golf Club: North East England members' golf club with a reciprocal play arrangement with Hartlepool. Comparable as a regional private members' club operating a James Braid-era course in the same competitive geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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