Ring of Kerry Golf Club

What Ring of Kerry Golf Club does

Ring of Kerry Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Templenoe, County Kerry, Ireland, operating on more than 150 acres of rolling hillside with panoramic views of Kenmare Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caha Mountains. The course was designed by Eddie Hackett — one of Ireland's most celebrated golf course architects — as his final project, and was further developed by Ron Kirby, formerly of Jack Nicklaus Design. The facility spans a hybrid heathland and parkland layout of 6,718 yards from the back tees, with sand-based construction, mature tree-lined fairways, and dedicated practice facilities supporting a PGA-led Golf Academy. Operationally, the club runs on a small 8-person team and a stack of specialized third-party software: ChronoGolf for tee-time booking, Club V1 for member management, Golfnet for handicapping, and Handicap Master for handicap records.

The club serves three primary customer segments: annual members (with eight tiers spanning Full at €950 down to Junior at €95), individual visiting golfers (green fees ranging from €50-€110 in winter to €90-€180 in summer, with an explicit domestic-vs-international price split), and golf societies booking groups of 12 or more at €35-€45 per player. Ancillary revenue streams include equipment hire (carts, trolleys, clubs, caddies), the in-house Nua Vista Restaurant operated under partnership with Sheenfallslodge.ie, and a wedding venue business leveraging the scenic backdrop. Distribution is omnichannel: self-serve online booking via the ChronoGolf widget, phone and email reservations, a dedicated society enquiry form, and on-site membership sales. Reciprocal green-fee arrangements with Tulfarris Golf Resort and Castlemartyr Resort extend the value proposition for full members to other Irish courses. The club markets through its website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, and word-of-mouth from international visitors, with reported footfall from 35+ countries.

Name

Ring of Kerry Golf Club

Legal name

Ring of Kerry Golf Club

Website

https://ringofkerrygolf.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ring of Kerry Golf Club operates an 18-hole Eddie Hackett and Ron Kirby designed championship course in County Kerry, Ireland, serving annual members across eight pricing tiers, visiting golfers from 35+ countries, golf societies, and wedding and dining guests at the on-site Nua Vista Restaurant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Course Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Golf club membership
• Visitor green fees
• Golf society bookings
• Golf hospitality venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Templenoe

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees represent the primary revenue stream. The club offers multiple membership tiers including Full Membership (€950), Distance Membership (€800), Country Membership (€650), Intermediate Membership (€500), Introductory Membership (€450), Youth Membership, Academy Membership (€180), and Junior Membership (€95). Memberships are valid to January 2027.
2. Green Fees (Visitor Golf): Revenue from visiting golfers playing the 18-hole course. Summer rates are €90 for Golf Ireland members (midweek and weekend) and €180 for international visitors. Winter rates are €50 (Golf Ireland) and €110 (international). Booking directly online offers the best rates.
3. Society Golf Bookings: Revenue from group bookings for golf societies of 12 or more players. Summer society rates are €40 (weekday) and €45 (weekend/bank holidays). Winter rates are €35 (all days).
4. Equipment Hire: Additional revenue from hiring golf equipment including golf carts (€50), pull trolleys (€5), and golf clubs (€65). Caddy hire is available by pre-booking.
5. Restaurant (Nua Vista): The Nua Vista Restaurant within the clubhouse provides dining services to members and visitors, with membership packages including dining credits (€200 for Full Members, €100 for Distance Members).
6. Pro Shop Merchandise: The pro shop sells golf merchandise with members receiving 10% discount on merchandise and dining at ROK.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ring of Kerry Golf Club operates an 18-hole championship golf course on 150+ acres in Templenoe, County Kerry, designed by Eddie Hackett and Ron Kirby. The club monetizes access through annual memberships (eight tiers), visitor green fees, society golf packages, equipment hire, on-site Nua Vista Restaurant dining, and wedding/event venue services at the clubhouse. Supporting infrastructure includes a Golf Academy with PGA Professionals and a self-serve online booking system via ChronoGolf.

Product overview

Ring of Kerry Golf Club operates as a golf and hospitality business offering an 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Eddie Hackett and Ron Kirby) as its core product, complemented by Nua Vista Restaurant dining, wedding venue services, and a Golf Academy. The club provides multiple membership tiers (Full, Distance, Country, Intermediate, Introductory, Youth, Academy, and Junior memberships) with varying price points and benefits, along with pay-as-you-play green fees and society golf packages for visitors and groups. Additional revenue streams include equipment hire (golf carts, trolleys, clubs) and caddy services. The digital ecosystem includes a member portal for online bookings and tee time management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course on 150+ acres of rolling Kerry hillside, designed by Eddie Hackett and Ron Kirby, offering a unique heathland and parkland experience with panoramic views of Kenmare Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caha Mountains, measuring 6718 yards from the back tees.
• Full Membership Seven-day unlimited golf membership at €950 per year, including €200 Nua Vista restaurant credit, 10% off merchandise and dining, 3 member guest passes, reduced green fee rates at Tulfarris and Castlemartyr resorts, discounted member guest rate, and discounted buggy hire rates.
• Distance Membership Golf membership at €800 per year, available to those residing more than 40km from the club, including €100 Nua Vista credit and 2 member guest passes.
• Country Membership Golf membership at €650 per year for members of another Golf Ireland club located more than 40km from the club.
• Intermediate Membership Golf membership at €500 per year, open to adults aged between 25 and 30.
• Introductory Membership Golf membership at €450 per year for beginner adults who have not held a Golf Ireland card in the last three years; members progress into the appropriate category in Year 2.
• Youth Membership Golf membership for those aged between 18 and 24, including 10% off merchandise and dining at the club.
• Academy Membership Golf membership at €180 per year for those aged 17 and under, including 6 group lessons.
• Junior Membership Junior golf membership at €95 per year, open to those aged 18 and under.
• Visitor Green Fees 18-hole visitor green fee rates for casual play, with summer rates of €90 (Golf Ireland) and €180 (international) and winter rates of €50 (Golf Ireland) and €110 (international), across weekday and weekend/bank holiday slots; booking directly online offers the best rates.
• Society Golf Package Group golf packages for societies of 12 or more players, with summer rates of €40 (weekday) and €45 (weekend/bank holidays) and winter rates of €35 across all days.
• Nua Vista Restaurant An on-site eclectic menu restaurant in the refurbished clubhouse providing dining services, hospitality, and event hosting for members and visitors at the club.
• Wedding Venue Services Wedding ceremony and reception venue services at the clubhouse, leveraging the panoramic Ring of Kerry backdrop.
• Golf Academy Practice facilities with PGA Professional lessons available to hone golfing skills for members and visitors of all ages.
• Equipment Hire Rental of golf carts (€50), pull trolleys (€5), and golf clubs (€65), with caddy services available by pre-booking.
• Pro Shop Merchandise On-site pro shop selling golf merchandise, with members receiving a 10% discount on merchandise and dining at the club.
• Member Portal Private online member area providing tee-time booking, member login access, and exclusive member services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18-hole championship course spanning 6718 yards from back tees on 150+ acres
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Club V1coreTechnology or IntegrationClub V1 is used as an external data processor for member and visitor management systems, helping to operate the club's business and website activities.
• GolfnetcoreTechnology or IntegrationGolfnet serves as a data processor for golf handicap purposes and club operations, sharing member and visitor information for those limited purposes with consent.
• ChronoGolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationChronoGolf provides the booking management system and online booking widget for tee times. The club uses this partner for booking management with careful consideration for data security.
• Handicap MastercoreTechnology or IntegrationHandicap Master is used as a data processor for handicap management purposes, supporting the club's golf operations and member services.
• Tulfarris Golf ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull members of Ring of Kerry Golf Club receive reduced green fee rates at Tulfarris Golf Resort as part of reciprocal membership benefits.
• Castlemartyr ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull members of Ring of Kerry Golf Club receive reduced green fee rates at Castlemartyr Resort as part of reciprocal membership benefits.
• Sheenfallslodge.ie (Nua Vista Restaurant)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nua Vista Restaurant operates within the Ring of Kerry Golf Club clubhouse, operated by Sheenfallslodge.ie. The restaurant serves members and visitors with an eclectic menu and wonderful hospitality. Wedding services are also hosted at the venue.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The K Club: Two championship golf courses and 5-star resort in County Kildare (host of Ryder Cup 2006). Comparable as a premium Irish golf-and-hospitality property, though at a meaningfully larger scale and broader offering.
• Carton House: Multi-course golf and luxury hotel estate in County Kildare. Comparable as an Irish destination combining championship golf with full hospitality services, operating at a larger scale than ROK.

Direct peers

• Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg: Luxury 18-hole links in County Clare with on-site hotel and restaurant. Comparable as a destination Irish golf property combining championship golf, lodging-adjacent F&B, and premium visitor pricing.
• Ballybunion Golf Club: Iconic Irish links golf club with two 18-hole courses in County Kerry, drawing significant international visitor traffic. Directly comparable as a destination Irish golf club competing for the same tourist and golfer wallets.
• Dooks Golf Club: Traditional links course in County Kerry on the Ring of Kerry route. Directly comparable as a scenic, historic, member-and-visitor Kerry golf club with similar international visitor base.
• Killarney Golf & Fishing Club: Multi-course golf club in Killarney, County Kerry, set against the MacGillycuddy's Reeks with on-site lodging. Closely comparable on geography (Kerry) and offerings (scenic championship golf + visitor hospitality).
• Old Head Golf Links: Premium destination golf course on a peninsula in County Cork. Comparable as an Irish clifftop destination course commanding significantly higher visitor green fees and competing for the international golf-tourist segment.
• Lahinch Golf Club: Historic Irish links golf club in County Clare, originally designed by Old Tom Morris and reworked by Alister MacKenzie. Comparable as a heritage Irish golf destination offering visitor green fees, memberships, and championship pedigree.
• Tralee Golf Club: Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole links in County Kerry overlooking the Atlantic. Direct competitor for Kerry-region golf tourism and similar in offering scenic, architect-designed championship links/parkland golf.

Others

• St Margaret's Golf & Country Club: Listed in the ROK website footer copyright, suggesting a shared corporate or ownership relationship. Included as a likely sister property under common ownership with potential for member cross-utilization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ringofkerrygolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ring-of-kerry-gc
• Instagraminstagram.com/ringofkerrygolf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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