Lincoln Golf Club

What Lincoln Golf Club does

Lincoln Golf Club is a private members golf club established in 1891 in Lincoln City and relocated to its present site at Torksey, Lincolnshire in 1903, where the championship-standard 18-hole course was designed by Open Championship winner J.H. Taylor. The course spans 6,348 yards (par 71) on free-draining pure sand subsoil that enables year-round playability — a structural advantage over seasonal competitors. The club's professional infrastructure includes a Trackman Swing Studio (opened April 2022 by Andy Sullivan) for ball-flight and swing analysis, a 500-yard driving range, a 9-hole putting green, a 3-hole short game area, and a clubhouse with bar, restaurant, and meeting facilities.

The business operates through seven distinct revenue streams: subscription-based memberships (Full Playing, Flexible points-based, age-tiered, junior, and corporate), visitor green fees with summer/winter seasonal pricing, society and corporate group bookings, pro shop retail and custom club fitting (Titleist, Ping), PGA-qualified coaching services delivered by five professionals, bar and catering (events up to 75 guests), and corporate sponsorship via tee placements (18+ local Lincolnshire businesses including Mundys, Streets Chartered Accountants, Wilkin Chapman JCB, and Wilkin Chapman Rollits). Membership is currently FULL in all playing categories for men and juniors, with the waiting list closed. The club is a recognised HSBC Golf Roots Centre of Excellence, holds a SafeGolf Certificate for 2025, and hosted the England Golf Reid Trophy in 2022.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer across website (intelligentgolf online tee booking), telephone, walk-in, and active social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). The club employs 19 staff and is governed by elected captains across Men's, Ladies', Seniors', and Junior sections. Day-to-day operations are managed by PGA-qualified professionals led by David Middleton (Resident PGA Professional since 2008). The club has no external investors, parent companies, or PE/VC ownership structure, operating as a traditional members-owned organisation.

Name

Lincoln Golf Club

Legal name

Lincoln Golf Club

Website

https://lincolngc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lincoln Golf Club is a private members golf club founded in 1891 in Torksey, Lincolnshire, operating an 18-hole J.H. Taylor-designed championship course with year-round playability, Trackman Swing Studio, five PGA professionals, and full membership capacity across playing categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Equipment Repair, Regripping & Customization Services (CRAMAGAK)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Golf course operations
• Golf coaching services
• Club fitting services
• Corporate golf events

Headquarters

HQ city

Torksey, Lincoln

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual subscription-based revenue from multiple membership categories including Full Playing, Flexible, age-tiered, junior, and non-playing (practice and social) memberships. The annual renewal date is 1st April. Pro-rata adjustments apply for mid-year joiners.
2. Green Fees: Revenue from visitor green fees across summer and winter pricing periods. Rates vary by day of week, time of day, and player category (adult, junior, military, County Card). Society and corporate group bookings provide volume-based green fee revenue.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail revenue from the professional shop selling equipment, fittings, accessories, and clothing for ladies and gentlemen. Custom fitting services and pull/electric trolley & buggy hire also contribute to this stream.
4. Coaching Services: PGA-qualified coaching services provided by David Middleton, Adam Woolley, Gary Leslie, Tom Bean, and Stuart Collins, covering individual lessons, group sessions, junior coaching, and Trackman-based swing analysis.
5. Corporate Golf Days & Societies: Revenue from tailored corporate golf day packages and society group bookings, including catering services. These are subject to VAT.
6. Bar & Catering: Clubhouse bar and restaurant revenue from members and visitors, including the Halfway House. Catering for events up to 75 guests. Bar discount of 12.5% available to members via swipe card.
7. Corporate Membership: Corporate membership packages offering businesses brand promotion within the club, clubhouse access, meeting room use, practice facilities, and buggy hire discounts. Limited availability each year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lincoln Golf Club operates an 18-hole championship-standard parkland and inland links golf course at Torksey, Lincolnshire, providing playing access to members and visitors on free-draining pure sand subsoil that enables 12-month playability. The club delivers PGA professional coaching, custom club fitting (Titleist and Ping), and TrackMan swing analysis through its Professional Shop and Swing Studio. Offerings extend to clubhouse bar and catering, corporate and society event hosting, and a programme of open competitions across the season.

Product overview

Lincoln Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club offering a unified portfolio of golfing services. The core offering is the championship-standard 18-hole golf course (6348 yards, par 71) at Torksey, which serves as the foundation for all club activities. The Professional Shop and TrackMan Swing Studio provide equipment, custom club fitting (Titleist, Ping), and coaching services for members and visitors. Membership options include Full Playing, Flexible (points-based for women), and Corporate packages. Visitor offerings encompass green fees with seasonal pricing and society/corporate golf day packages. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green, warm-up nets, and 3-hole pitching area. The club also hosts open competitions throughout the year and provides bar/catering hospitality services through the clubhouse and halfway house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course 18-hole championship-standard golf course at Torksey, Lincolnshire, spanning 6348 yards (par 71), featuring a mix of parkland and inland links design. The course is free-draining and playable 12 months of the year.
• Professional Shop Full professional shop offering equipment, fittings, accessories, and clothing for ladies and gentlemen, plus buggy, trolley, and club hire. Staffed by resident PGA Professional David Middleton and team.
• TrackMan Swing Studio State-of-the-art swing analysis studio featuring TrackMan technology that monitors swing path, club head speed, and distance with tour-level accuracy. Allows virtual play on thousands of golf courses regardless of weather conditions.
• Custom Club Fitting Custom fitting services for new clubs, ensuring clubs are matched to each golfer's swing and ability. Includes Titleist and Ping fitting days, loft and lie adjustments, shaft matching, and head selection.
• Golf Coaching Professional PGA coaching services for golfers of all abilities, from beginners to experienced players. Packages tailored to individual requirements and golfing levels, including individual lessons and group sessions.
• Junior Coaching Junior coaching programme offering opportunities for boys and girls of any age to learn and enjoy golf in a safe environment. Includes four-week trial programmes and TrackMan player profiling sessions. Recognised HSBC Golf Roots Centre of Excellence.
• Full Playing Membership Full playing membership providing unlimited access to the 18-hole championship course, practice facilities, clubhouse amenities, and participation in club competitions and events. Annual subscription priced at £1,371 with a £1,000 joining fee.
• Flexible Membership Points-based membership offering 400 golf credits annually with the option to purchase up to 100 additional credits at £180 once per year. Credits are deducted based on time of day, week, and season played. Currently available for women golfers only.
• Corporate Membership Corporate membership package providing flexible golfing options for businesses, including brand promotion opportunities, clubhouse access, meeting room use, practice facilities, and discounted buggy hire for guests. Limited availability each year.
• Green Fees Day visitor green fee access to the championship course with summer rates from £65-£95 and winter packages from £45-£55, including special rates for juniors, military personnel, and County Card holders.
• Society and Corporate Golf Days Tailored packages for society groups and corporate events with discounted rates for parties of 20 or more. Includes optional catering add-ons and VAT. Welcome all days excluding Saturdays.
• Open Competitions Open competitions throughout the season including Senior Gentlemen's Texas Scramble, Ladies Open AM AM, Mixed Open AM AM, Ladies Open 4BBB, and Junior Winter Series events, with results published online.
• Driving Range Spacious driving range over 500 yards long running adjacent to the 3rd hole, with ball packages priced from £2.50 for 30 balls to £5.50 for 90 balls. All greens, tees, and fairways are irrigated.
• Short Game Practice Area 3-hole pitching area designed to replicate real-course conditions for shots from 75 yards and within, allowing practice of delicate short game shots.
• Bar and Catering Clubhouse bar and restaurant with full catering services for up to 75 guests, featuring hand-pulled ales, chilled lagers, and elevated dining overlooking the 18th hole. Halfway House serves breakfast items, hot drinks, and snacks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Playable 12 months of the year due to free-draining sand subsoil
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trackman GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrackman Golf supplies the ball-flight technology for Lincoln Golf Club's Trackman Swing Studio. The Trackman system monitors swing path, club head speed, and distance with incredible accuracy, and is used by 1000+ Tour Professionals and Major winners. The studio was opened by European Tour and Ryder Cup player Andy Sullivan on 7th April 2022.
• Bridge McFarland LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHalfway House sponsor. Well-established law firm with offices across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire providing expert legal advice including commercial law, employment law, agricultural law, personal injury, conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, and dispute resolution.
• Greenthumb LincolnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShort Game Area sponsor. Lawn treatment service provider for over 3,000 customers in the surrounding area with over 30 years of combined experience from local operatives, providing year-round lawn care.
• Redrock Partnership Recruitment SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPutting Green sponsor. Experienced temporary labour recruitment specialists supplying 3,000 people per day across the UK into Manufacturing and Warehousing Environments, with specialist division for Food Industry Manufacturing.
• Mundys Estate AgentsminorGTM or Marketing Partner1st Tee sponsor. Established over 120 years, providing buying, selling, landlord, and comprehensive commercial property services in Lincolnshire. Voted Lincolnshire's best Estate Agent for 5 consecutive years at the UK Property Awards.
• Just Audi VWminorGTM or Marketing Partner2nd Tee sponsor. Automotive dealership based on a 3-acre site in Lincoln on Outer Circle Road with showroom, workshop and outdoor display for over 160 vehicles. Part of Just Automotive Solutions Ltd.
• Small Beer LtdminorGTM or Marketing Partner3rd Tee sponsor. Britain's leading cask and craft beer wholesaler supplying comprehensive range of craft ales, cask conditioned beers, traditional ciders, keg beers, spirits, mixers, and wines across Lincolnshire, East Midlands, East Anglia, Yorkshire & the North East.
• Craig and Laura Buckingham (Racehorse Bloodstock)minorGTM or Marketing Partner4th Tee sponsor. Experienced racehorse owners and breeders with over 115 winners over the past 6 years in UK and France. National Hunt horses trained by Dan Skelton, Fergal O'Brien, and Micky Hammond; Flat horses trained by Anne-Sophie Crombez at Chantilly, France.
• APSSminorGTM or Marketing Partner5th Tee sponsor. Specialists in commercial interior design, fit out and refurbishment with over 25 years' experience across commercial office, industrial, retail, education, and healthcare sectors.
• Secure ValetingminorGTM or Marketing Partner6th Tee sponsor. UK's leading Vehicle Preparation Service provider to the motor industry serving Retail Dealerships, Auto Bodyshops, Motor Auctions, Rental Industry, and Re Marketing & De Fleet Centres.
• T.C Harrison JCBminorGTM or Marketing Partner7th Tee sponsor. One of the only privately owned JCB dealerships in the country, with over 50 years in new, used and second hand JCB Sales, Service, Parts and Finance packages.
• SIS GlobalminorGTM or Marketing Partner8th Tee sponsor. Global system integrator with over two decades of expertise delivering powerful system integration services around the world using Microsoft and partner solutions including Unit4.
• Wright VigarminorGTM or Marketing Partner11th Tee sponsor. Established accountancy firm in Lincoln since 1979 offering accounting, tax planning and business advisory services for individuals, start-ups, and established businesses.
• Wilkin Chapman RollitsminorGTM or Marketing Partner14th Tee sponsor. Largest law firm operating from both Lincolnshire and Yorkshire with over 500 people across offices in Lincoln, Louth, Grimsby, Hull, York and Beverley, providing legal and insolvency advice.
• SunHat Villas and ResortsminorGTM or Marketing Partner13th Tee sponsor. Luxury villa and resort collection in Algarve, Mallorca, Tuscany, and Barbados. Founded by Lincoln Golf Club member Peter Jenkins, celebrating 25 years in business.
• Evans McDowall ArchitectsminorGTM or Marketing Partner16th Tee sponsor. Small team of creative architects dedicated to designing thoughtful, meaningful, and sustainable architecture across public and private clients, offering architecture, interior design, and conservation services.
• Map FlooringminorGTM or Marketing Partner17th Tee sponsor. Local flooring company in Lincolnshire with over 30 years' experience in installation of traditional carpet, linoleum, safety flooring, and laminates for residential and commercial properties.
• Streets Chartered AccountantsminorGTM or Marketing Partner18th Tee sponsor. UK top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants with 38 partners/directors, 150 staff, and 15 offices throughout the UK offering accounting, audit, tax planning, business advisory, corporate finance, and probate services.
• LGC Seniors' SectionminorGTM or Marketing Partner12th Tee sponsor. The Seniors' Section at Lincoln Golf Club comprises over 80 members who meet regularly on Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings throughout the season playing socially and in competitions.
• England GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngland Golf is the governing body for amateur golf in England. Lincoln Golf Club is affiliated to England Golf and works closely with them to keep policies and processes up to date. England Golf affiliation also provides members with WHS handicap index access, national competition entry, and My England Golf member area.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Woodhall Spa Golf Club: Championship-standard golf club in Lincolnshire hosting England Golf national events. Comparable as a regional UK members club with championship pedigree, professional shop, and county-level tournament hosting.
• The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club: Multi-course golf and country club in Nottinghamshire offering PGA coaching, custom fitting, and full corporate event facilities. Directly comparable in coaching team structure and member/visitor revenue mix.
• Belton Park Golf Club: Lincolnshire-based members golf club with similar parkland/inland-links hybrid layout and 18-hole championship course. Comparable as a regional East Midlands members club with similar pricing and member services.
• Newark Golf Club: Nottinghamshire golf club where one of Lincoln's PGA pros (Tom Bean) trained. Similar members-club model with PGA teaching staff, pro shop, and society golf day offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club: Premier UK championship links club and Open Championship venue. Comparable as a high-prestige English members club with championship pedigree, but operates at a much larger scale and national profile.
• Sunningdale Golf Club: Top-tier UK heathland members club with championship pedigree and extensive practice facilities. Comparable for course heritage, practice infrastructure, and coaching depth, but at substantially higher scale and prestige.

Others

• Trackman Golf: Supplier of the ball-flight technology used in Lincoln's Swing Studio. Relevant as a strategic technology partner and an ecosystem player in the premium coaching/fitting space.
• England Golf: Governing body for amateur golf in England. Lincoln is affiliated and hosts its events; relevant as the regulatory body that confers handicap, accreditation, and tournament-hosting status.
• Greenthumb Lincoln: Lincoln-based Short Game Area sponsor. Relevant as an ecosystem partner providing groundskeeping/lawn treatment services supporting the club's course quality.
• GolfWorking: Website and digital services provider to UK golf clubs including Lincoln Golf Club. Comparable as an enabling technology partner in the UK club digital ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lincolngc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Lincoln-Golf-Club-389464017803380
• Instagraminstagram.com/lincolngolfclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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