Karori Golf

Name

Karori Golf

Legal name

Karori Golf Club Inc.

Website

https://karorigolf.co.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course operations
• Golf coaching services
• Clubhouse hospitality
• Golf tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Visitors pay green fees ranging from $25-$50 depending on holes played, day, and player category (adult/junior)
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees across multiple categories (full 18-hole, 9-hole, junior, student, introductory). 5% increase effective January 2025. Near 500 total members.
3. Equipment Hire: Golf cart hire ($30-$50), club hire ($20), and trundler hire ($5)
4. Food and Beverage: Clubhouse with bar and kitchen serving food and drinks. Extended hours Tuesday and Wednesday for events. Special event catering (Burns Supper, curry nights)
5. Teaching/Coaching: Golf coaching by teaching pro Stephen Wood. Members pay $40-$75 per session, non-members $60-$100, juniors $20
6. Event Hosting: Hosting tournaments and competitions including City of Wellington Classic, inter-club events, charity tournaments with entry fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Karori Golf Club operates an 18-hole golf course set in the scenic Makara hills near Wellington, New Zealand. Its core offering includes the golf course itself with tee-time bookings, clubhouse facilities (pro shop, bar, kitchen), equipment hire, golf coaching, and membership programmes across multiple categories. The club also hosts tournaments and community events for members and visitors.

Product overview

Karori Golf Club is a traditional 18-hole golf club located in Makara, Wellington, New Zealand. The club offers a comprehensive golf experience including its championship course, professional coaching services, equipment hire, and online tee booking. The product portfolio centers on the core 18-hole course experience supplemented by a thriving junior coaching programme, clubhouse facilities with shop and dining, and various membership tiers. The club operates a DotGolf-powered tee booking system for online reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 entries for City of Wellington Classic with 50/50 split between Karori and outside members
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital Kiwi ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKarori Golf Club is the first golf club in the world to have Kiwi released on the course. Partnership focused on conservation of native kiwi birds. The course is home to Capital Kiwi birds, Kaka, and Karearea (New Zealand falcon). Golfers may spot kiwi and other native birds during rounds.
• Miramar Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal club arrangement for Full Playing Members aged 26+. Members can play at Miramar Golf Club with reciprocal green fee arrangements.
• Harewood Golf Club (Christchurch)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal club arrangement for members.
• Taieri Lakes Golf Club (Dunedin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal club arrangement for members.
• Pukekohe Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal club arrangement for members (South of Auckland).
• Whangaparaoa Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal club arrangement for members (North of Auckland).
• Royal North Devon Golf Club (United Kingdom)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational reciprocal club arrangement for members.
• DotGolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationTee booking and membership management platform provider. Website built by DotGolf.
• Gipps Street ButcheryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Auld Quaich - Robbie Burns Day tournament.
• Collective First NationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Wednesday Twilight competition.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal Wellington Golf Club: Premier private golf club in the Wellington region offering an 18-hole championship course and full membership structure. Directly comparable to Karori in geography, customer base (Wellington golfers), and membership-driven business model, though larger and more established.
• Miramar Golf Club: Wellington-area golf club with reciprocal playing rights arrangement with Karori. Operates a similar membership and green-fee model serving Wellington region golfers, making it a directly comparable local competitor and reciprocal partner.
• Shandon Golf Club: Wellington-region golf club serving a similar member and visitor base. Operates comparable 18-hole facility with membership tiers and competition programming in the same catchment as Karori.

Broad incumbents

• Wairakei International Golf Course: Taupo-based championship course sharing architect heritage (Commander John Dering Harris also designed Wairakei). Comparable destination golf course operating premium green-fee and membership structures in the New Zealand market.
• Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club: One of New Zealand's most renowned golf courses (top-20 ranked links), located on the Kapiti Coast within driving distance of Wellington. Comparable as a New Zealand golf destination club with membership and visitor green-fee revenue streams.

Others

• DotGolf: New Zealand golf technology provider powering Karori's tee booking, member management, and website. Comparable as a SaaS partner enabling the operational infrastructure for member-driven golf clubs across New Zealand.

Regional players

• Pukekohe Golf Club: South Auckland golf club with reciprocal playing arrangement for Karori members. Operates comparable 18-hole course with member subscription, green-fee, and tournament revenue model in a different New Zealand region.
• Taieri Lakes Golf Club: Dunedin-based golf club with reciprocal arrangement for Karori members. Comparable New Zealand regional golf club operating membership tiers, green fees, and interclub competitions.
• Harewood Golf Club: Christchurch-based golf club with reciprocal playing arrangements for Karori members. Operates a similar membership, green-fee, and tournament model in a different New Zealand region.
• Boulcott Farm Golf Club: Lower Hutt-based golf club in the greater Wellington region. Comparable mid-market membership-driven club; notably, Karori members compete against Boulcott Farm players in the City of Wellington Classic tournament.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/karoriGolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karori-golf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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