Narooma Golf Club

What Narooma Golf Club does

Narooma Golf Club Ltd is a private member-owned golf club operating since circa 1930 from a clifftop site at 1 Ballingalla Street, Narooma, NSW 2546, Australia. Its core product is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course with four tee markers (Seahorse 5,785m, Montague 5,459m, Wagonga 4,963m, Gulaga 4,539m) featuring six ocean clifftop holes and inland forest holes, complemented by a clubhouse housing the Seahorse Brasserie & Cafe, public bar, gaming (Keno/TAB), and function rooms. Supporting infrastructure includes a Pro Shop with Titleist/Ping/Taylormade/Cobra/Callaway retail, a Golf Tech Centre (the only swing-analysis facility on the coast between Sydney and Melbourne), and a fleet capped at 50 private carts.

The club monetises across seven revenue streams: subscription memberships (Full Golfing $1,525, Social Golfing $1,045, Country $970, Intermediate $805, Senior $955, Youth $405, Junior $100, Social $10 per year), usage-based green fees and cart hire ($32–$85 and $27.50–$55), Pro Shop sales, dining transactions at Seahorse Brasserie & Cafe, venue hire for functions and weddings (capacity 10–200), packaged golf tourism (Pure Golf $225, Hogan's Challenge $250, Play & Stay bundles with five partner accommodations), and tuition/club fitting from AAA-rated PGA Professional Colin Holmes. Members access reciprocal rights at eight interstate clubs. Operations are supported by MiClub (bookings/membership) and Google OAuth authentication.

The customer base spans local and visiting golfers, members across multiple subscription tiers, corporate golf-day organisers, wedding and event clients, and walk-in diners. The club is a member of the Far South Coast District Golf Association and is governed by a Board of Directors with provisional membership subject to 14-day board review. Notable recognitions include #15 in Golf Australia's Top 100 Public Access Courses, #1 NSW/ACT Best Public Access Course (customer vote), and #9 in Australia's 50 Favourite Courses.

Name

Narooma Golf Club

Legal name

Narooma Golf Club Ltd

Website

https://naroomagolf.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Narooma Golf Club is a private member-owned golf club on the NSW South Coast operating an 18-hole clifftop championship course, Pro Shop, dining venue, and function rooms, serving members, visiting golfers, corporate clients, and event guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Course Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Golf Bags, Carts & Travel Gear Retail (CRAMAGAC)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf club membership
• Golf tuition
• Event function venue
• Coastal dining restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Narooma

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Multiple membership tiers (Full Golfing $1525, Social Golfing $1045, Country Golfing $970, Junior $100, Youth $405, Intermediate $805, Senior $955, Social $10 annually) generating recurring subscription revenue
2. Green Fees & Cart Hire: 18-hole green fee $85, 12-hole $53, 6-hole $32; Cart hire 18-hole $55, 12-hole $37.50, 6-hole $27.50; Competition entry $18
3. Pro Shop Sales: Full range of golfing equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories from leading brands including Titleist, Ping, Taylormade, Cobra and Callaway; club hire $20; buggy hire $6
4. Dining - Seahorse Brasserie & Cafe: Coastal dining experience with diverse menu; daily and weekly specials; cafe service from 10am, lunch 11:30am-2pm, dinner 5:30pm-8:30pm Fri-Sat
5. Functions & Events: Venue hire for weddings, corporate events, celebrations of life; multiple function spaces (Bluewater Room capacity 50-200, Seahorse Room 20-60, Members Lounge 50-55, 1st Hole 10-20)
6. Golf Packages: Pure Golf package $225/person (2 rounds, cart, golf pack); Hogan's Challenge $250/person (adds shirt and stubby holder); extras include extra round $50, cart $40, competition pack $120
7. Golf Lessons: Single lessons from $50 (30min outdoor) to $120 (1hr indoor with video analysis); Beginner Package $300; Driving Improvement Package $240; Short Game Improvement Package $240; Club fitting $80

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Narooma Golf Club operates an 18-hole par-72 clifftop championship golf course on the NSW South Coast, supported by a Pro Shop with Golf Tech Centre, AAA-rated PGA professional tuition, a full-service dining venue (Seahorse Brasserie & Cafe), and versatile function spaces for weddings, corporate events and celebrations. The club generates revenue through multiple membership tiers, green fees, equipment sales, golf packages, dining, and event hire.

Product overview

Narooma Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club with multiple integrated service lines. The core offering is an 18-hole par-72 golf course on the NSW South Coast, complemented by a full-service Pro Shop (with Golf Tech Centre for swing analysis and club fitting), the Seahorse Brasserie & Cafe dining venue, and extensive function spaces for weddings and corporate events. The club offers various golf packages (Pure Golf, Hogan's Challenge, Play & Stay), tuition services from AAA-rated PGA professional Colin Holmes, and multiple membership tiers ranging from Full Golfing ($1525/year) to Social ($10/year). The club utilises MiClub for membership management and bookings, Google OAuth for member portal authentication, and Heyzine for digital publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seahorse Brasserie & Cafe: The club's dining venue featuring coastal dining with stunning ocean views, offering diverse menu with classics and contemporary global cuisines, daily and weekly specials, and themed pop-up nights.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Par-72 Golf Course 18-hole par-72 coastal golf course with four tee markers accommodating different skill levels, featuring six clifftop ocean holes and inland forest holes around a lake, available for green fee play and competitions.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf retail operation offering equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories from brands including Titleist, Ping, Taylormade, Cobra, and Callaway, plus club hire, buggy hire, lessons, club fittings, and repairs.
• Seahorse Brasserie & Cafe Ocean-view coastal dining venue offering a diverse menu with classic favourites and contemporary global cuisines, daily and weekly specials, cafe service from 10am, lunch 11:30am-2pm, and dinner 5:30pm-8:30pm Fri-Sat.
• Pure Golf Package Golf package at $225 per person including two rounds of 18 holes, motorised cart, Members Discount Card, and golf pack (NGC ball, ball marker & tees).
• Hogan's Challenge Package Golf package at $250 per person with NGC logo shirt and Hogan's stubby holder, targeting visitors inspired by the famous Hogan's Hole.
• Play & Stay Packages Combined golf and accommodation bundles with partner properties including Amooran Oceanside Apartments & Motel, Apollo Holiday Units, Narooma Palms Holiday Apartments, Surf Beach Holiday Park, and Black Bream Point Cottages.
• Golf Tuition & Lessons Professional golf instruction from AAA-rated PGA Professional Colin Holmes, including single lessons (30min outdoor $50 to 1hr indoor with video analysis $120), Beginner Package ($300), Driving Improvement Package ($240), Short Game Improvement Package ($240), and club fitting ($80).
• Full Golfing Membership Annual subscription at $1525 providing unrestricted playing rights, home club status for handicap purposes, all Social Membership entitlements, and MiScore App access.
• Social Membership Entry-level membership at $10 annually including member promotions, birthday bonus $5 points, discounts on beverages and meals, and Star Rewards loyalty system.
• Functions & Events Venue Hire Venue hire for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of life across multiple function spaces including Bluewater Room (50-200 guests), Seahorse Room (20-60), Members Lounge (50-55), and 1st Hole (10-20), coordinated through the Functions Coordinator.
• Social Golfing Membership Annual subscription at $1045 for those who do not require a handicap, including 50% green fee on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Country Golfing Membership Annual subscription at $970 for those residing outside 2545/2546 postcodes; requires membership at another Club.
• Junior Golfing Membership Annual subscription at $100 for juniors up to 17 years, available to those residing in 2545/2546 area or junior members of another club with handicap.
• Youth Golfing Membership Annual subscription at $405 for ages 18-24, available to those residing in 2545/2546 area or youth members of another club with handicap.
• Intermediate Golfing Membership Annual subscription at $805 for ages 25-30, available to those residing in 2545/2546 area or members of another club with handicap.
• Senior Golfing Membership Annual subscription at $955 for 80+ years, requiring 10 years continuous golf membership, with same benefits as Full Golfing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 NSW/ACT Best Public Access Course (as voted)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Far South Coast District Golf Association (FSCDGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNarooma Golf Club is a member of the FSCDGA, which is responsible for promotion and conservation of golf in the Far South Coast District, arranges major open and junior tournaments, manages Intra-district matches (Pennant series), and periodically arranges matches with other District Associations.
• Tasmania Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal rights - members of Narooma Golf Club can visit using a letter of introduction
• Victor Harbour Golf Club SAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal rights - members of Narooma Golf Club can visit using a letter of introduction
• Gosnells Golf Club WAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal rights - members of Narooma Golf Club can visit using a letter of introduction
• Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club NSWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal rights - members of Narooma Golf Club can visit using a letter of introduction
• St Michaels Golf Club NSWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal rights - members of Narooma Golf Club can visit using a letter of introduction
• Portsea Golf Club VICminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal rights - members of Narooma Golf Club can visit using a letter of introduction
• Keperra Golf Club QLDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal rights - members of Narooma Golf Club can visit using a letter of introduction
• Gungahlin Golf Club ACTminorGTM or Marketing Partner50% discount for Gungahlin Golf Club ACT members visiting Narooma Golf Club
• Amooran Oceanside Apartments & MotelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlay & Stay package partner offering commanding views across Narooma Golf Course to Montague Island and Glasshouse Rocks. Features outdoor pool, BBQ area, conference room, off-street parking including boat and trailer parking.
• Apollo Holiday UnitscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlay & Stay package partner offering two-bedroom self-contained units minutes from Narooma Visitors Centre. Features fully-equipped kitchens, laundry, 24hr manager, swimming pool, tennis court, BBQ facilities. 10% winter discount (June-August).
• Narooma Palms Holiday ApartmentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlternative accommodation option listed for Play & Stay golf packages
• Surf Beach Holiday ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlternative accommodation option listed for Play & Stay golf packages
• Black Bream Point Cottages NaroomaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlternative accommodation option listed for Play & Stay golf packages

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New South Wales Golf Club: Sydney clifftop championship course with ocean views. Comparable for its clifftop coastal location, international rankings, and membership/visitor blend on Australia's east coast.
• Cape Wickham Links: Spectacular clifftop/coastal public-access course in Tasmania. Closely comparable as an award-winning, scenery-driven Australian public access golf destination appealing to destination golfers and tourism packages.
• Barnbougle (Barnbougle Lost Farm): Premier Australian public-access coastal/dunes golf destination in Tasmania. Comparable as a top-ranked, scenery-led Australian public access course with strong tourism, lodging, and F&B extensions and similar target market of travelling golfers and stay-and-play packages.
• The National Golf Club: Multi-course Victorian golf club with strong clubhouse, dining, and events infrastructure. Comparable in operating multiple membership tiers, function venues, and tournament hosting alongside golf operations.
• Bonville International Golf Courses: High-end public access resort course in Coffs Harbour, NSW, similar coastal NSW positioning. Comparable as a destination golf course marketing to visiting golfers, corporate outings, and golf packages in regional NSW.
• St Andrews Beach Golf Club: Public-access golf destination on the Mornington Peninsula, VIC, similar destination-golf positioning. Comparable in targeting stay-and-play visitors and offering clubhouse/dining services.
• Ellerston Golf Club: Highly ranked private Australian golf course in NSW Hunter Valley. Comparable as a top-tier regional NSW course where scenery and tournament reputation drive pricing power.

Broad incumbents

• Kingston Heath Golf Club: World-renowned Melbourne sandbelt private club. Comparable in Australian rankings prestige and event hosting, but operates as a private metropolitan club rather than a regional public-access destination.
• The Australian Golf Club: Premier Sydney private members' golf club with extensive facilities. Comparable in membership model and function/event hosting, though it is a private club in a metropolitan market rather than a regional public-access venue.
• Royal Adelaide Golf Club: Sandbelt-style Australian championship course. Comparable in prestige and reciprocal club networks, though it is a traditional private members' club rather than a public-access destination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/narooma-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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