Kingston Beach Golf Club

What Kingston Beach Golf Club does

Kingston Beach Golf Club Inc. is an incorporated member-owned golf club established on 23 November 1922, operating an 18-hole championship course (Par 71, 5,836 metres, Course Rating 71.0, Slope 127) carved into the coastal hillside above the D'Entrecasteaux Channel at 1 Channel Highway, Kingston, Tasmania, approximately 15 minutes from Hobart. The club serves approximately 769 members as of July 2026, plus individual visitors, corporate event clients, and reciprocal-club golfers from 28 partner clubs across all Australian states and territories. A signature physical asset is the Inclinator, a cliff-side funicular railway between the 17th green and 18th tee described as one of the only such features in Australian golf.

The club generates revenue across nine membership subscription tiers (priced from $50 Social to $1,895 Full Membership annually for the October 2025–September 2026 billing period), visitor green fees ($55 with member invite to $100 standard for 18 holes), golf cart hire, club competition entry fees ($12–$15 per round), food and beverage from the clubhouse bar and bistro, and private function and corporate event hire across three venue configurations accommodating up to 180 guests. The club is affiliated with Golf Australia and Golf Tasmania, fields six pennant teams, and operates under an elected board of 9–11 members with two-year staggered terms. Technology infrastructure is third-party SaaS: MiClub (membership, bookings, competitions — migration completed July 2026), Vercel and Sanity for the new website (launched July 2026), and Google Maps embed.

Operations are run by a small office staff plus Head Professional Edward Tamsett (appointed March 2026, succeeding Daniel Gawley). The club holds ABN 81 577 044 600, is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1964 (TAS), has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no external funding rounds, and no publicly disclosed revenue. Sponsorship relationships with 30+ local businesses across trades, professional services, food production, and retail provide community visibility but are not disclosed as material revenue.

Name

Kingston Beach Golf Club

Legal name

Kingston Beach Golf Club Inc.

Website

https://kbgc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kingston Beach Golf Club Inc. is an incorporated member-owned 18-hole championship golf club established 1922 in Kingston, Tasmania, serving ~769 members plus visitors and corporate event clients with green fees, memberships, clubhouse dining, and reciprocal rights at 28 Australian partner clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club (Championship Golf Course & Clubhouse)

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf club membership
• Clubhouse hospitality
• Corporate golf events
• Golf competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from $90 (Cadet) to $1,895 (Full Membership) per year (October 2025–September 2026 billing period). Multiple categories: Full, Casual, Nine-Hole, Interstate/Overseas, Intermediate (three age bands), Junior, Full Time Student/Apprentice, Cadet, and Social. Monthly direct debit is available. Revenue is recurring annually.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Non-member visitors pay green fees to play the course. Rates: $100 standard 18 holes, $80 Tasmanian resident rate, $55 with member invite; $70 standard 9 holes, $55 resident, $45 member invite; junior rates also available. Generates one-time per-visit revenue from non-members.
3. Equipment Hire (Golf Carts): Golf cart hire is available at $55 for 18 holes (standard) / $40 (members), $40 for 9 holes (standard) / $30 (members). Revenue per round, supplementary to green fees.
4. Food & Beverage (Clubhouse Bar & Bistro): The clubhouse bar and bistro serves food and beverages to members, guests, and visitors. Catering managed by Jacob Nunn. Revenue from on-site food and beverage sales. Catering is also offered for private functions.
5. Function & Event Hire: Private functions, corporate events, and celebrations hosted in the clubhouse. Three venue options: Main Dining Room (up to 120 seated), Bar & Lounge (up to 60 cocktail), Full Venue Hire (up to 180). Catering packages available. Revenue from venue hire fees and catering.
6. Competition Entry Fees: Weekly club competition entry fees of $12 per round (members and visitors); $15 for Monthly Medal events. Visitors may play in competitions but cannot win Monthly Medal. Revenue per competition round, recurring weekly.
7. Locker & Equipment Storage: Locker hire is $30 per year (invoiced with annual subscription). Equipment storage for buggies and golf clubs available subject to limited space. Ancillary revenue from members.
8. Reciprocal Club Access Fees: Members of KBGC can access reciprocal clubs at reduced or no green fee. While KBGC does not charge members for this benefit directly, reciprocal arrangements generate member value that supports membership retention and acquisition. KBGC may also receive visiting member fees from reciprocal clubs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kingston Beach Golf Club operates an 18-hole championship golf course (Par 71, 5,836m) on a coastal hillside overlooking the D'Entrecasteaux Channel in Kingston, Tasmania, and sells access to that course through annual memberships (Full, Casual, Nine-Hole, Intermediate, Junior, Interstate/Overseas, Social) and visitor green fees. The club also runs a clubhouse bar and bistro, hosts private functions and corporate golf days, organises weekly club competitions, and maintains reciprocal playing rights with 28 golf clubs across Australia.

Product overview

Kingston Beach Golf Club operates as a golf club and hospitality venue offering a unified suite of services built around its 18-hole championship golf course (Par 71, 5,836m, rated 71.0). The core product is the championship course, complemented by the Clubhouse Bar & Bistro (available for dining and private functions), Green Fee Play (visitor access), and Membership Programs (multiple categories including Full, Casual, Nine-Hole, Intermediate, and Junior). Additional services include Club Competitions (weekly events in various formats), Corporate & Group Days (tailored event packages), and a Reciprocal Club Program (access to partner courses nationwide). A distinctive feature is The Inclinator, a cliff-side funicular railway unique to Australian golf. The club also provides practice facilities including a driving range (open 7:00am-3:30pm) and practice putting green.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course (Nettlefold Reserve) 18-hole championship golf course (Par 71, 5,836m, Course Rating 71.0, Slope 127) carved into the hillside above the D'Entrecasteaux Channel with elevation changes, strategic bunkering and panoramic views of kunanyi (Mount Wellington) and Bruny Island; rated as having the best greens in Tasmania.
• Membership Programs Tiered annual memberships including Full Membership ($1,895/yr), Casual ($1,445/yr), Nine-Hole ($1,175/yr), Intermediate age-banded 18–28 ($630–$1,445/yr), Junior under 18 ($210/yr) and Cadet under 12 ($90/yr), plus Interstate/Overseas ($1,210/yr), Full Time Student/Apprentice, and Social ($50/yr); monthly direct debit available; subscriptions include Capitation, Golf Link Levy and Golf Southern Tasmania fees.
• Visitor Green Fee Play Pay-as-you-go visitor access to the 18-hole championship course at $100 standard / $80 Tasmanian resident / $55 with member invite for 18 holes, and $70 / $55 / $45 for 9 holes; junior 18-hole rates from $30 and 9-hole from $20.
• Clubhouse Bar & Bistro Clubhouse venue with a bar serving views across the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and a bistro offering casual dining, available to members and visitors as well as for private functions and celebrations; catering managed by Jacob Nunn.
• Corporate & Group Golf Days Tailored corporate golf event packages for groups of all sizes combining full use of the 18-hole course, food and beverage, on-course competitions (nearest-the-pin, longest drive), cart hire, presentations and prize coordination; three function spaces — Main Dining Room (up to 120 seated), Bar & Lounge (up to 60 cocktail) and Full Venue (up to 180).
• Club Competitions Year-round weekly competitions in Stroke, Stableford, Matchplay, Fourball and Foursomes formats, plus Monthly Medal events; competition entry fees are $12 (members and visitors) per round and $15 for Monthly Medal events; visitors may play but cannot win Monthly Medal.
• Reciprocal Club Program Program allowing KBGC Full members to play at 28 partner golf clubs across all Australian states and territories at reduced or no green fee, with a letter of introduction from the KBGC office; partner courses include Federal Golf Club (ACT), Long Reef (NSW), Kingston Heath (VIC), Launceston, Riverside and Ulverstone (TAS).

Quantifiable outcome

• 769 members and growing (as of July 2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alpha Electrics & WaterminorOthersLocal electrical and water services business listed as a club sponsor. Provides on-call support — as evidenced by Will Voice from Alpha Electrics rescuing golfers stranded on the Inclinator (July 2026 news). Visible through sponsor logo and branding at the club.
• Hobart Eye SurgeonsminorOthersLocal ophthalmology practice. Managing Director Tim Traill is a club member. Hobart Eye Surgeons sponsors the club and promotes eye health to members, noting the importance of vision for golf performance (reading greens, judging distances). Featured in July 2026 newsletter as a sponsor.
• Books BAS & BeyondminorOthersLocal bookkeeping and business advisory firm. Listed as a club sponsor with contact details (Tanya Manning 0419 880 650). Featured in July 2026 newsletter as a sponsor.
• Vince PlumbingminorOthersLocal plumbing services business. Listed as a club sponsor and featured in July 2026 newsletter with logo.
• SanaMethodminorOthersMedical weight loss and longevity services. Listed as a sponsor with logo on the sponsors page and featured in July 2026 newsletter.
• BSTech Electrical ServicesminorOthersElectrical services business listed as a club sponsor.
• Better Performance Car CareminorOthersAutomotive detailing and car care business listed as a club sponsor.
• JMK Construction GroupminorOthersConstruction company listed as a club sponsor.
• Ogilvie Jennings LawyersminorOthersLaw firm listed as a club sponsor.
• Glendon Insurance BrokersminorOthersInsurance brokerage firm listed as a club sponsor.
• Ford Scott Financial PlanningminorOthersFinancial planning firm listed as a club sponsor.
• Main Street Financial SolutionsminorOthersFinancial services firm listed as a club sponsor.
• EIS PropertyminorOthersProperty services firm listed as a club sponsor.
• Millingtons Funerals & CemeteriesminorOthersFuneral and cemetery services listed as a club sponsor.
• Blue EyeminorOthersBusiness listed as a club sponsor (nature of business not specified on sponsors page).
• ChirolifeminorOthersChiropractic services listed as a club sponsor.
• Leary Cox & CrippsminorOthersProfessional services firm (likely legal/accounting) listed as a club sponsor.
• Newleaf Landscaping & Garden CareminorOthersLandscaping and garden care business listed as a club sponsor.
• Parr's Heat Pump & Refrigeration CentreminorOthersHeat pump and refrigeration services listed as a club sponsor.
• Savage MerchminorOthersMerchandise business listed as a club sponsor.
• Southern Smash RepairsminorOthersAutomotive smash repair business listed as a club sponsor.
• StrapMarkminorOthersBusiness listed as a club sponsor (nature unspecified).
• Whitney Electrical & SolarminorOthersElectrical and solar services business listed as a club sponsor.
• MiClubcoreTechnology or IntegrationMiClub (via MiMembership and MiClub platforms) is the club's technology partner for membership management, tee time bookings, competition entries, and results tracking. The club completed a migration from Simple Golf (Virtual Manager) to MiClub, with the final phase occurring in July 2026. All member portal, tee bookings, and competition management runs through MiClub.
• Vercel Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationVercel Inc. (United States) is the web hosting provider for kbgc.com.au. Provides server infrastructure, analytics, and performance optimisation. The club's new website launched in July 2026 on this platform.
• Sanity AScoreTechnology or IntegrationSanity AS (Norway, with hosting in the United States and Europe) is the content management system (CMS) powering the club's website. Stores website content including news posts, sponsor details, and course information. The club's new website built in 2026 uses Sanity as its content backend.
• Golf AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKingston Beach Golf Club is fully affiliated with Golf Australia. This affiliation enables the club to issue and maintain Golf Australia (GA) handicaps for members, participate in Golf Australia events and programmes, and access the national golf governing body's resources and Member Protection Policy.
• Golf TasmaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club is affiliated with Golf Tasmania (and Golf Southern Tasmania at the regional level). Affiliation enables participation in state-level competitions including pennant (Golf Southern Tasmania inter-club competition). KBGC fields three women's and three men's pennant teams.
• Federal Golf Club (ACT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the club's reciprocal arrangement network. KBGC full members can play at Federal Golf Club at reduced or no green fee with a letter of introduction.
• Kingston Heath Golf Club (VIC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal partner where KBGC members pay Kingston Heath's member-introduced green fee and may bring one guest at the same rate. An above-average reciprocal arrangement given Kingston Heath's prestige as a Sandbelt club.
• Launceston Golf Club (TAS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTasmanian reciprocal partner within the state, enabling members to play at Launceston Golf Club at reduced rates.
• Riverside Golf Club (TAS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTasmanian reciprocal partner enabling members to play at Riverside Golf Club at reduced rates.
• Ulverstone Golf Club (TAS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTasmanian reciprocal partner enabling members to play at Ulverstone Golf Club at reduced rates.
• Bruny Island Game MeatsminorOthersLocal food producer/gourmet meats business listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page.
• Vanidol's SouthminorOthersLocal business listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page (likely a food/retail business given the name).
• TassalminorOthersTasmanian salmon/seafood business listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page.
• Vermey's Quality MeatsminorOthersLocal butcher/quality meats business listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page.
• Choices FlooringminorOthersFlooring retail business listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page.
• StoneminorOthersBusiness listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page (likely stone/masonry or engineered stone surfaces).
• Tux Formal WearminorOthersFormal wear business listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page.
• WincminorOthersOffice supplies and workplace solutions business listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page.
• TasPestminorOthersPest control services business listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page.
• Edwards WindsorminorOthersProfessional services firm (likely legal) listed as a club sponsor on the sponsors page.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Melbourne Golf Club: Australia's pre-eminent member-owned championship club. Same member-club operating model with reciprocal rights, clubhouse, and championships pedigree — relevant benchmark for what 'premium Australian member club' looks like at the top end.
• Kingston Heath Golf Club: Prestigious Sandbelt member club in Victoria and a KBGC reciprocal partner. Far larger and more established, but operates the same fundamental model of subscription-based full membership, reciprocal access, and championship golf.
• Royal Adelaide Golf Club: One of Australia's elite member-owned championship clubs. Comparable in operating model (full membership, clubhouse, reciprocal network) but substantially larger scale and tournament-host profile.

Direct peers

• Royal Hobart Golf Club: One of the other 18-hole Metropolitan Clubs in Hobart alongside KBGC. Directly comparable member-owned golf club serving the same Hobart catchment with a similar championship-course, clubhouse, and membership model.
• Federal Golf Club: Reciprocal partner club in the ACT and one of the comparable metropolitan member-owned 18-hole clubs in Australia. Operates a similar membership subscription + green-fee + clubhouse model with reciprocal access arrangements.

Regional players

• Ulverstone Golf Club: Tasmanian reciprocal partner and regional 18-hole member club. Similar membership-club operating model, but geographically distinct so does not directly compete for KBGC's core Hobart membership.
• Launceston Golf Club: Tasmanian reciprocal partner and established 18-hole member club in northern Tasmania. Comparable clubhouse/membership structure but serves a different regional market, so does not directly compete for KBGC's Hobart members.

Emerging players

• Barnbougle Dunes: Tasmanian destination golf resort and emerging player in the same state. Differs in operating model (resort/residential + green-fee tourism vs. KBGC's member-owned club) but competes for the same Tasmanian golf tourism and high-end visitor spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KingstonBeachGolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingstonbeachgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingston-beach-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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