Horsforth Golf Club

What Horsforth Golf Club does

Horsforth Golf Club is a private members' golf club founded in 1906 in Horsforth, Leeds, United Kingdom, operating an 18-hole parkland course originally designed by Dr Alistair Mackenzie (architect of Augusta National) and modified by James Braid in 1925. The course is a par 71, 6,329-yard layout with a course rating of 71.2 and slope rating of 132, complemented by recently redeveloped practice facilities (driving range, chipping green with bunker, pitching area, putting green) and a Foresight Falcon launch monitor indoor simulator that delivers ball and club performance data for year-round play.\n\nThe club operates a diversified revenue model anchored by tiered annual memberships (7-day, 6-day, 5-day, junior, ladies beginner, social, country, overseas, and corporate) with a £300 joining fee, supplemented by visitor green fees, three-tier golf society packages (Par, Birdie, Eagle), corporate golf days, weddings and special occasions (up to 200 guests), indoor simulator hire, PGA professional lessons and club fitting, a pro shop stocking Cobra, Callaway, Titleist, Footjoy and other brands, and a full catering and bar operation. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through BRS Golf for member and visitor tee times, Acuity Scheduling for simulator and coaching, and direct sales for events.\n\nThe club serves 600+ active members across men, ladies, and junior sections, with affiliated Rabbits Section (WHS Index 15+) competing in the Leeds & District Golf Association league, an expansion of the ladies section under the Women in Golf Charter, and a junior programme supported by two long-tenured PGA professionals since 2000. The club is a member of the 1906 Club reciprocal network, is affiliated with England Golf and the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs, and holds SafeGolf safeguarding certification. The workforce is small (7 administrative staff) with operational roles largely outsourced to contracted professionals.

Name

Horsforth Golf Club

Legal name

Horsforth Golf Club

Website

https://horsforthgolfclub.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Horsforth Golf Club is a private members' golf club in Horsforth, Leeds, operating a Dr Alistair Mackenzie-designed 18-hole parkland course, modern practice facilities, and an indoor simulator, serving 600+ members and visitors through memberships, green fees, events, and hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club / Recreational Sports & Hospitality

NAICS

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 industries

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• 18-hole parkland course
• PGA golf coaching
• Golf society packages
• Wedding and event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsforth, Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from full playing members, 6-day members, 5-day members, juniors, practice ground members, social members, country members, overseas members, and corporate members. Joining fees for new playing members.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Daily green fees charged to non-members playing the course, with varying rates by day of week and season (April-October vs November-March)
3. Golf Society Packages: Package deals (Par, Birdie, Eagle) for golf societies including coffee, 18 holes, and meals at different price points
4. Corporate Golf Days: Custom corporate golf event hosting with catering services, bar service, and event coordination
5. Wedding and Event Hosting: Wedding receptions, engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, funeral receptions, and special occasions with full catering and venue hire
6. Indoor Golf Simulator Hire: Hourly rental of indoor golf simulator for members and non-members to play world-famous courses
7. Golf Lessons and Pro Shop: PGA professional coaching services including individual and group lessons, gapping sessions, club fitting, and equipment/clothing sales
8. Catering and Bar Services: Food and beverage sales including early morning coffees, breakfast, lunches, buffet and formal evening meals, traditional ales and lagers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Horsforth Golf Club operates a private members' golf club built around an 18-hole parkland course designed by Dr Alistair Mackenzie and modified by James Braid in 1925. The club sells annual memberships, visitor green fees, PGA professional coaching, a pro shop, society and corporate golf day packages, indoor golf simulator hire, and clubhouse catering and event hosting for weddings and special occasions.

Product overview

Horsforth Golf Club offers a comprehensive golf and hospitality portfolio centered around its Dr Alistair Mackenzie-designed 18-hole parkland golf course. The core offering includes the championship-quality course (Par 71, 6,329 yards), modern practice facilities, and an Indoor Golf Simulator using Foresight Falcon technology. Supporting services include PGA professional coaching through Dean and Simon's Pro Shop, full catering and bar facilities, and event hosting capabilities for weddings and special occasions. The club serves over 600 members across diverse categories including full playing, junior, ladies, corporate, and social memberships, while also welcoming visitors through green fee play, society packages, corporate golf days, and open competitions. Additional programs include a Rabbits Section for higher-handicap golfers, junior and ladies golf programs, and participation in the 1906 Club reciprocal golf network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indoor Golf Simulator State-of-the-art indoor golf studio using Foresight Falcon launch monitor technology, allowing members and non-members to play world-famous courses and capture more than a dozen points of ball and club performance data year-round. Available for hourly hire at summer offer rates of £20 (members) and £24 (non-members).
• 18-Hole Golf Course Par 71, 6,329-yard parkland course with course rating 71.2 and slope rating 132, featuring tree-lined fairways, challenging par 3s, and fast greens. Course is open to members and visitors, with ongoing bunker redesign and tree thinning program.
• Practice Facilities Recently redeveloped practice facilities including driving range with grass and artificial tees, chipping green with bunker complex, pitching area, and a putting green near the clubhouse. Available to members and visitors for skill development.
• PGA Professional Coaching Coaching service by resident PGA professionals Dean Stokes and Simon Booth, covering individual and group lessons, swing analysis, short game improvement, junior programs, gapping sessions, club fitting, and on-course playing lessons with video analysis. Priced at £25 (30-min), £45 (1-hour), £15 (junior 30-min), £125 (6-pack), and £75 (on-course playing lesson, 2 hours).
• Pro Shop On-site professional shop run by Dean Stokes and Simon Booth, stocked with equipment and clothing from Cobra Golf, Odyssey, Callaway, Titleist, Footjoy, Sunderland, Puma, and Adidas. Offers demo clubs, custom club fitting, and equipment sales.
• Catering and Bar Services Full dining and bar offering including early morning coffees, breakfast, light or full lunches, buffet and formal evening meals, plus traditional ales and lagers. Available to members, visitors, and event guests.
• Wedding and Event Hosting Wedding reception and event venue with main lounge accommodating up to 120 seated guests (200 for evening casual events), separate dining room for 50 people, and exclusive patio area. Provides customizable menus, full catering, and event coordination. Located five minutes from Leeds Bradford Airport.
• Special Occasions Venue Hire Venue hire for funerals, christenings, naming ceremonies, and birthday parties, with catering and bar service. Conveniently located near Rawdon Crematorium, St Peter's Church Rawdon, and St Margaret's Church Horsforth.
• Golf Membership Annual subscription membership with categories including Full Playing Member 7-Day (£1,460 + £300 joining fee), 6-Day (£1,300 + £300), 5-Day (£1,215 + £300), age-based rates for 18-29 year olds, junior (£75-£200), Ladies Beginner Academy (£350), Country Member, Overseas Member, Corporate Member (from £1,500+VAT), and Social Member (£60). Membership year runs 1 June to 31 May with pro rata fees depending on month of joining.
• Golf Society Packages Society day packages for groups including Par Package (coffee, bacon rolls, 18 holes, £47-£52 per person), Birdie Package (18 holes with meal, £59-£64 per person), and Eagle Package (18 holes with two-course meal, £67-£72 per person). Prices vary by midweek vs weekend.
• Corporate Golf Days Corporate event hosting with professional expertise and hospitality standards, including catering from early morning coffees to formal evening meals and bar service from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Located five minutes from Leeds Bradford Airport for visiting clients.
• Open Competition Days Open competition days throughout the year including Men's Open, Ladies Open, Mixed Open, Gents Senior Open, Cameron Dale Memorial Golf Day, and Junior Open Day, with various formats and handicap limits. Bookable via BRS Golf open events portal.
• Junior Golf Program Junior golf section for boys and girls from complete beginners to established players, including Wednesday night lessons, participation in the Leeds & District First Division League, and junior competitions. Supported by PGA professionals.
• Ladies Golf Program Women's and girls' golf section with expanding membership, offering 18-hole and 9-hole competitions, inter-club leagues, ladies teams, and a 9-hole evening league for working women. Club is a signatory to the Women in Golf Charter.
• Rabbits Section Golf section for male members aged 18+ with WHS Index of 15.0 or higher, providing friendly competitive golf and inter-club fixtures against Yorkshire clubs including Sandmoor, Headingley, Bradford, Otley, Harrogate, and Garforth. LDRGA league member.
• 1906 Club Reciprocal Golf Reciprocal golf arrangement with clubs across the UK founded in 1906, allowing members to play at participating clubs often at reduced rates or free of charge.
• Visitor Green Fees Pay-as-you-go green fees for non-members, ranging from £20-£40 depending on day of week and season (April-October vs November-March), with reduced rates when accompanied by a member. Weekend twilight rate after 4pm is £30, and junior rates range £10-£20.

Quantifiable outcome

• Par 71 course at 6329 yards with course rating 71.2 and slope rating 132
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• England GolfcoreOthersAffiliated with England Golf for handicap management and competition oversight. Member data including handicap details is shared with England Golf and Yorkshire Golf Union as necessary to enable participation in golf.
• Yorkshire Union of Golf ClubscoreOthersAffiliated with Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs for county-level golf governance and competitions.
• Leeds & District Golf Association (LDRGA)minorOthersRabbits Section is a member of LDRGA, competing in league matches against clubs including Sandmoor, Headingley, Bradford, Otley, Harrogate, and Garforth.
• 1906 ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf arrangement with clubs across the UK that were all founded in 1906. Members can play at participating clubs, often at reduced rates or free of charge.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• BRS Golf: UK-specialist tee-time booking and competition management SaaS provider integrated into Horsforth's member, visitor, and open-competition booking flows. A key operational enabler rather than a competitor.
• England Golf: The national governing body of amateur golf in England, of which Horsforth is a member club. Provides handicap administration (WHS), safeguarding standards (SafeGolf), and competition framework that the club relies on operationally.
• Foresight Sports: US-based launch monitor and indoor golf simulator technology vendor; Horsforth's indoor studio uses the Foresight Falcon unit. A technology supplier/ecosystem participant that enables the club's year-round simulator revenue stream.

Direct peers

• Moortown Golf Club: Another Mackenzie-designed (1923) private members' club in Leeds and a 2026 Ryder Cup host venue. Comparable to Horsforth in target customer, revenue mix (membership, F&B, events), and Yorkshire parkland positioning.
• Sandmoor Golf Club: Premium private members' club in Leeds, competing for the same corporate and high-handicap member pool, and a fellow participant in the Leeds & District Rabbits league that Horsforth competes in.
• Headingley Golf Club: Long-established private members' club in north Leeds with comparable membership tiers, society packages, and junior programmes — directly overlapping Horsforth's catchment.
• Garforth Golf Club: Leeds-area private members' club competing in the same LDRGA league fixtures, with comparable membership tiers and society offerings.
• Alwoodley Golf Club: Alwoodley is the original Alistair Mackenzie-designed private members' club in Leeds (1907), widely regarded as the pre-eminent Mackenzie course in Yorkshire. It is the closest direct peer to Horsforth in heritage, course pedigree, and membership model.
• Otley Golf Club: Yorkshire private members' club with similar parkland course, society day packages, and inter-club league participation. Comparable size, structure, and target customer.

Regional players

• Harrogate Golf Club: North Yorkshire private members' club within Horsforth's broader 1906 Club-style reciprocal radius. Similar member-owned structure, parkland course, and tournament/society offerings, but serving a different primary catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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