Lee Valley Golf & Country Club

What Lee Valley Golf & Country Club does

Lee Valley Golf & Country Club is a privately held, family-owned golf and hospitality resort located in Clashanure, Ovens, County Cork, Ireland, approximately 15 minutes from Cork City and Cork International Airport. Founded in 1993 by the Keohane family on 150 acres of land, the property centers on an 18-hole championship parklands course designed by Irish Ryder Cup star Christy O'Connor Jnr, featuring 75 bunkers and over 18,000 planted trees. The course has been included in Golf Digest's Top 100 Irish Golf Courses on three separate occasions.

The business operates a diversified resort offering across six revenue streams: green fees from visiting golfers and society groups, recurring membership dues from Men's and Ladies clubs, food and beverage from the on-site Lee Valley Bar & Restaurant (open seven days from 10am to 9pm), holiday home rentals from 20 four-star self-catering units built in 2007, event hosting for weddings and corporate days, and pro shop sales. Supporting products include professional golf lessons with PGA Pro Ian Stafford, integrated play-and-stay packages, and the annual Senior Scratch Cup, which has held World Amateur Golf Ranking status since gaining it around 2016 and has produced 11-13+ professionals including Shane Lowry.

Go-to-market is predominantly direct-to-consumer via the club's website, supplemented by a 25-seater coach that transports European golf tour groups, and partnerships with Zip-It Adventure for combined corporate packages. Online booking is delivered through third-party SaaS platforms (BRS Golf, TablePath, MasterScoreBoard) rather than proprietary technology. The club is staffed by 17 employees plus the Keohane family, with General Manager Lisa Sheehan, Golf Manager David Keohane, F&B Director Paul Greaves, and Head Greenkeeper James, and has continued reinvesting in course and clubhouse improvements year-over-year.

Name

Lee Valley Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Lee Valley Golf & Country Club

Website

https://leevalleygcc.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lee Valley Golf & Country Club is a family-owned 18-hole championship golf resort in Cork, Ireland, offering green fees, memberships, a full-service restaurant, 20 four-star holiday homes, weddings, and corporate event hosting across a 150-acre property designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf and Country Club Resort

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf and country club
• Society golf packages
• Corporate golf days
• Golf holiday homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Ovens

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Revenue from visiting golfers who pay to play the 18-hole championship course, including society bookings and open competition entries.
2. Membership Dues: Annual or periodic fees paid by members for access to club facilities, tee time booking priority, and member-only events.
3. Food & Beverage: Revenue from the Lee Valley Bar & Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week, including special menus for events, parties, and celebrations.
4. Holiday Home Rentals: Revenue from 20 deluxe four-star self-catering holiday homes overlooking the Lee Valley, offered as standalone rentals or as part of play-and-stay packages.
5. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting corporate days out, weddings, celebrations, functions, and golf classics/charity events at the club's function areas.
6. Pro Shop Sales: Revenue from golf equipment, apparel, and accessories sold through the on-site pro shop.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lee Valley Golf & Country Club operates an 18-hole championship parklands golf course in Ovens, Co. Cork, designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr, supported by an on-site clubhouse with full bar and restaurant service, 20 four-star self-catering holiday homes, a pro shop with PGA coaching, and facilities to host weddings, corporate days, and society golf outings. The club also runs an active Men's, Ladies' and Senior membership program and hosts the annual Senior Scratch Cup, a World Amateur Golf Ranking qualifying event.

Product overview

Lee Valley Golf & Country Club is a resort offering an integrated portfolio of golf and hospitality services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr. The club provides golf instruction through Pro Coach Ian Stafford, operates a Pro Shop, and offers Society Golf and Corporate Days Out packages that may incorporate Zip-It adventure experiences. Hospitality services include the Lee Valley Bar & Restaurant (open 7 days weekly), 20 four-star self-catering Holiday Homes available for Play & Stay packages, and wedding/function venue hire. The club maintains Men's and Ladies Membership programs and hosts the annual Senior Scratch Cup tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole parklands championship golf course designed by Irish Ryder Cup star Christy O'Connor Jnr, included in the top 100 Irish Golf Courses by Golf Digest on three separate occasions. Located 15 minutes from Cork City.
• Membership Program Men's and Ladies golf club memberships with access to competitions, events, clubhouse facilities, and social activities.
• Society Golf Packages Tailored golf packages for society groups, customizable to include golf, dining, BBQ, and transport options.
• Corporate Days Out Corporate event packages combining golf with team-building activities, including Zip-It adventure courses and BBQ experiences, with 25-seater coach transport available.
• Lee Valley Bar & Restaurant On-site dining facility open 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm, serving home-cooked meals with menus including a la carte, breakfast, Sunday lunch, BBQ, finger food, cocktail, and special occasion options.
• Four-Star Holiday Homes 20 deluxe four-star self-catering family holiday homes overlooking the Lee Valley, available for short-term rental and as part of Play & Stay packages.
• Play & Stay Packages Bundled golf and accommodation packages combining rounds of golf with stays in the on-site four-star holiday homes.
• Wedding & Function Venue Wedding and function venue with restaurant and function area offering stunning Lee Valley views, catering for various budgets and family events including communions and confirmations.
• Pro Shop On-site golf pro shop offering equipment, apparel, and GUI vouchers for golfers.
• Golf Lessons with Pro Coach Ian Stafford Professional golf coaching and training available for all skill levels from beginners to advanced players, conducted by PGA professional Ian Stafford.
• Senior Scratch Cup Annual 54-hole open amateur golf competition, a qualifying event for World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), attracting high-caliber national and international players since 2001.
• Interprovincial Championships Interprovincial golf championships hosted at the Lee Valley course.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 Senior Scratch Cup participants have turned professional since 2001
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Zip-It AdventureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLee Valley has partnered with Zip-It in Farran Woods to offer corporate day packages combining adventure activities (treetop climbing, ziplines) with golf and dining at the club. The Zip-It Day Out Package includes transport in the club's coach, day pass to Zip-It, and BBQ or sit-down meal at Lee Valley overlooking the stunning Lee Valley.
• BRS GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationBRS Golf provides the online booking system for Lee Valley, enabling members to book tee times and visitors to book open competitions. The system is integrated into the club website with booking links.
• Mardyke Arena UCCminorOthersMardyke Arena UCC has been sponsor of the Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup since 2010. The 2016 Captain Patsy Ryan is General Manager of Mardyke Arena.
• Dell EMCminorOthersDell EMC was the main sponsor of the 2016 Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup, which gained World Amateur Golf Ranking status.
• OakleyminorOthersOakley partnered with Lee Valley for the Oakley Open Singles competition during summer months, offering prizes including trips to Portugal Masters. Local rep Kieran O'Connor is a member of Lee Valley.
• Christy O'Connor JnrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish Ryder Cup star Christy O'Connor Jnr designed the 18-hole championship course from 1990-1993, drawing on natural contours and incorporating features from courses he played throughout Europe and the United States.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adare Manor: Adare Manor in County Limerick is a luxury Irish resort with a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course, five-star hotel, and event venues. It competes for premium stay-and-play, wedding, and corporate-event customers at a higher price tier than Lee Valley.
• Old Head Golf Links: Old Head Golf Links near Cork is a premium clifftop championship course with on-site lodge accommodation. It targets the same high-margin golf-tour, society, and corporate-event segments as Lee Valley, with a stronger ultra-premium price point.
• Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg: Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg is a luxury Irish links resort in County Clare with on-site accommodation, F&B, and event hosting — competing for the same premium American and European golf-tourism segments as Lee Valley's integrated resort offering.
• Fota Island Resort: Fota Island Resort, located in Cork, operates an integrated golf-and-hospitality offering with championship courses, hotel, and leisure facilities. It is the closest direct competitor to Lee Valley within the Cork catchment, competing for the same golf-tourism, society, and corporate-day customers.
• Ballybunion Golf Club: Ballybunion Golf Club in County Kerry is one of Ireland's most storied links courses, included in virtually every Top-100 Irish and global ranking. It competes with Lee Valley for high-end society groups and international golf-tourism packages in the south-west of Ireland.
• Dooks Golf Club: Dooks Golf Club in County Kerry is a traditional links course with strong heritage and Top-100 Irish pedigree. It competes for society groups and links-golf enthusiasts in the south-west Ireland market.
• Castlemartyr Resort: Castlemartyr Resort in East Cork combines a championship golf course with a luxury hotel and spa. It competes directly with Lee Valley within the broader Cork and south-of-Ireland integrated-golf-resort category for stay-and-play, weddings, and corporate events.
• Tralee Golf Club: Tralee Golf Club in County Kerry is an Arnold Palmer-designed links course consistently ranked among Ireland's top venues. It competes for international golf-tour groups and amateur-event business in the south-west Ireland corridor.
• Lahinch Golf Club: Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare is another iconic Irish championship course that regularly hosts WAGR and professional-qualifier amateur events, including the South of Ireland Championship. It competes directly with Lee Valley for prestige-driven society and amateur-tournament business.
• Killarney Golf & Fishing Club: Killarney Golf & Fishing Club in County Kerry is a multi-course championship venue in the same Munster region as Lee Valley, regularly hosting Irish and European amateur championships. It competes for society bookings, member recruitment, and tournament prestige in the regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/leevalleygolf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LeeValleyGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/215520828476570
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lee-valley-golf-country-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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