North Sound Golf Club

What North Sound Golf Club does

North Sound Golf Club is a private golf club operating the only 18-hole championship golf course on Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The facility, located at 557 Safehaven Drive, is operated by Golf Management Services (Cayman) Ltd. and offers a Par 71, 6,605-yard course open seven days a week, complemented by Cayman's only aqua driving range featuring floating golf balls, a full-service practice facility, a pro shop carrying major apparel brands (Adidas, Puma, Travis Matthew, Under Armour, EP Pro, Fairway and Green), and an open-air bar with food service powered by catering partner Dining at Home. The club also offers PGA professional instruction, event hosting for up to 200 guests, and five membership tiers (Seasonal, Annual, Gold, Corporate, Junior) ranging from $1,200 (seasonal) to $14,000 (corporate minimum).

The business model is hybrid: recurring subscription revenue from multi-tier memberships (anchored by the $4,000 Annual and $6,000 Gold tiers), one-time green fees from non-members at $125 per 18-hole round, ancillary revenue from lessons, pro shop retail, equipment rentals, and event hosting. Customer segments are split across Cayman residents, tourists and visitors, corporate groups, and junior golfers, with secondary tourism exposure through the broader Seven Mile Beach hospitality corridor. The company is a member of the Cayman Islands Golf Association (CIGA) and carries no disclosed outside investors, parent company, or external funding; headcount is reported at 10 employees, indicating a lean operating model. Management is led by General Manager Jeffrey Sauvage (PGA), Golf Course Superintendent Starling Kelly (GCSAA), and Head Golf Professional Sarah Walton (PGA).

Name

North Sound Golf Club

Legal name

Golf Management Services (Cayman) Ltd.

Website

https://northsoundclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Sound Golf Club operates the only 18-hole championship golf course on Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, serving local residents, tourists, and corporate groups through tiered memberships, green fees, PGA lessons, event hosting, and ancillary amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Recreational Golf Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

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

• Championship golf course
• Golf club membership
• PGA golf lessons
• Corporate golf events
• Golf pro shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Cayman

HQ country

Cayman Islands

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Recurring membership revenue from multiple tiers including Seasonal, Annual, Gold, Corporate, and Junior memberships. Provides predictable revenue stream and customer retention.
2. Green Fees and Guest Play: Non-member green fees for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, with guest fees for member companions. Visitor rate is $125 per 18 holes.
3. Golf Lessons: PGA professional instruction services for all ages and skill levels, provided by experienced golf professionals.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf attire and accessories from major brands including Adidas, EP Pro, Fairway and Green, Puma, Travis Matthew, and Under Armor. Open daily 7am-6pm.
5. Food and Beverage: Open air bar and dining services, powered by Dining at Home on-island caterer. Bar open 9am-daily, food service 11am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday.
6. Equipment Rentals: Golf cart and club rental services for players without their own equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

North Sound Golf Club operates the only 18-hole championship golf course in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, a Par 71, 6,605-yard layout open seven days a week. Surrounding the course it sells memberships (Seasonal, Annual, Gold, Corporate, Junior), green fees and guest play, PGA golf lessons, an on-site Pro Shop, an Open Air Bar with food and beverage, an aqua driving range, and event hosting for up to 200 guests.

Product overview

North Sound Golf Club operates as a unified golf club offering a single integrated product portfolio centered on its 18-hole championship golf course (Par 71, 6605 yards) as the core offering. The club complements this with supporting services including an Aqua Driving Range, Pro Shop, Open Air Bar, Golf Lessons from PGA professionals, and Event Hosting capabilities for up to 200 guests. The club also offers multiple Membership Programs (Seasonal, Annual, Gold, Corporate, and Junior tiers) and a Tee Time Booking system. The product portfolio is unified under one management entity, Golf Management Services (Cayman) Ltd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Dining at HomeminorOthersOn-island caterer powering the food menu at the Open Air Bar. Food service available from 11am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday. Bar operates 9am to dark everyday.
• Cayman Islands Golf Association (CIGA)minorOthersNorth Sound Golf Club is part of the Cayman Islands Golf Association, the governing body for golf in the Cayman Islands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Casa de Campo Resort & Villas: Dominican Republic luxury resort with Teeth of the Dog and other championship courses. Targets the same Caribbean luxury golf tourist and corporate event market with a multi-course, multi-amenity setup, comparable to North Sound's premium positioning.
• Four Seasons Golf Club, Nevis: Caribbean luxury resort golf course with membership, F&B, and event hosting. Comparable to North Sound in serving the high-end Caribbean golf market with resort-affiliated operations.
• Sandy Lane Golf Club: Barbados luxury resort with three championship courses targeting high-end Caribbean golf tourists and corporate hospitality. Comparable to North Sound in premium positioning, event hosting, and membership-tied operations.

Direct peers

• Tryall Club: Jamaican private club and resort with a championship course, serving an international membership and tourist base similar to North Sound. Comparable in membership tiers, F&B, and event-hosting model.
• The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grand Cayman: Operates a 9-hole golf course on Grand Cayman (Blue Tip by Nick Faldo). While smaller than North Sound's 18-hole layout, it is the closest alternate golf facility on the same island, competing for the same tourist and corporate event demand.

Others

• Cayman Islands Golf Association (CIGA): Governing body for golf in the Cayman Islands of which North Sound is a member. Industry association role, not a direct competitor, but provides strategic context for organized golf and tournament participation in the local market.

Regional players

• The Hideaways at Blue Bay Golf Course: Curaçao-based golf facility offering green fees, lessons, and F&B. Comparable in Caribbean tournament-grade golf operations, though smaller and operating in a different island market.
• Port Royal Golf Course: Public championship course in Bermuda with green fees, lessons, and pro shop. Comparable in Caribbean/Atlantic premium golf market positioning but a different jurisdiction.
• Cinnamon Hill Golf Course (Rose Hall): Jamaican championship course with resort and membership components; comparable in Caribbean climate, premium positioning, and tourism-driven traffic.
• Royal St. Kitts Golf Club: Caribbean championship course with green fees, memberships, and event hosting. Comparable in scope and Caribbean tourism positioning, but operating in a different island geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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