RUTLAND WATER GOLF CLUB LIMITED

What RUTLAND WATER GOLF CLUB LIMITED does

Rutland Water Golf Club Limited is a privately-held, independent golf and hospitality operator based at Lodge Farm, Oakham, Rutland, on the southern shores of Rutland Water. The company runs a 27-hole golf facility comprising the 18-hole Normanton Championship Course (6,816 yards) and the 9-hole Hambleton Par 3 Course, complemented by a driving range, Pro Shop, and golf instruction from named club and teaching professionals. Its services span six interlocking revenue streams: pay-and-play green fees, multi-tier annual memberships (7-day, 5-day, intermediate, junior), on-site accommodation (eight luxury rooms branded as The Courtyard Rooms plus a 3-bedroom self-catering cottage), a 7-day clubhouse restaurant and bar, bespoke wedding and private event hire (capacity up to 180 guests in a marquee-lined barn), and ancillary Pro Shop retail. Bookings are predominantly phone- and email-based, with no online booking platform apparent.

The business is run by named proprietor Steve Makey with Club Manager Debbie Wood and a team of nine identified operational staff, headquartered on-site. It draws customers from a regional catchment (Rutland, Leicestershire, surrounding counties) evidenced by inter-club competition fixtures against Orton Meadows, Lutterworth, Melton Mowbray, Peterborough Milton, Humberstone Heights, Greetham Valley, and Birstall. Commercial positioning emphasizes value for money (Today's Golfer recognition) and the unique lakeside setting. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent entity, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no proprietary technology platforms — it operates as a traditional, asset-intensive lifestyle hospitality business.

The revenue model is a hybrid of consumption-based (green fees, F&B, Pro Shop, weddings), subscription/recurring (memberships, with monthly direct debit financing via Premium Credit Ltd), and stay-based (accommodation). Customer segments are mass-market golfers, wedding/private event hosts, accommodation guests, and walk-in diners — with no enterprise anchors and no named corporate customers. The website is built on WordPress/Divi; marketing is limited to the website, Facebook, and a recommended wedding supplier network. The club diary indicates active forward operations through 2026/27.

Name

RUTLAND WATER GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Legal name

Rutland Water Golf Club Limited

Website

https://rutlandwatergolfcourse.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rutland Water Golf Club Limited is an independent UK golf and hospitality operator running a 27-hole lakeside course, 8-room accommodation, restaurant, and wedding venue in Rutland, England, serving regional golfers, wedding hosts, and rural-break guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf & Hospitality Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Golf course facilities
• Wedding event venue
• Countryside accommodation
• Golf membership programs
• Hospitality dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Green Fees: Revenue from visitors playing the 18-hole Normanton Championship Course and 9-hole Par 3 Hambleton Course. Prices vary by day (weekday/weekend) and time. Buggies available for hire separately.
2. Golf Membership: Annual membership packages providing unlimited access to courses, competition entry, handicap qualification, buggy hire discounts, and guest play at reduced rates. Multiple tiers: 7-day, 5-day, intermediate, and junior memberships.
3. Accommodation: 8 luxury rooms (superior, deluxe, and super king categories) plus a 3-bedroom self-catering cottage. All rates include breakfast. Minimum 2-night stay for cottage.
4. Wedding and Events Hire: Bespoke wedding packages and private event space hire. Marquee-lined barn accommodating up to 180 guests, plus intimate function room with balcony. Sample 100-guest package starting at £80 per person.
5. Food and Beverage: Restaurant and bar serving 7 days a week. Uses local produce. Includes breakfast menu, light lunches, salads, soups, sandwiches, and evening meals. Private room available for hire for functions.
6. Pro Shop Sales: Golf equipment, clothing, and accessories sold through the Pro Shop. Golf lessons also offered. Club hire available for Par 3 course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rutland Water Golf Club Limited operates a 27-hole golf facility on the southern shores of Rutland Water, comprising the 18-hole Normanton Championship Course and the 9-hole Hambleton Par 3 Course, complemented by a driving range and pro shop. The venue extends into a full hospitality operation with 8 luxury bedrooms and a 3-bedroom self-catering cottage (The Courtyard Rooms), a clubhouse restaurant and bar open seven days a week, and dedicated wedding and private event spaces including a marquee-lined barn accommodating up to 180 guests.

Product overview

Rutland Water Golf Club operates as a hospitality and leisure facility offering golf courses, accommodation, dining, and event venues. The core golf products consist of the 18-hole Normanton Championship Course and 9-hole Par 3 Hambleton Course, supported by a driving range, Pro Shop, and golf lessons. Accommodation includes eight luxury rooms and a self-catering cottage. Dining services are provided through the Clubhouse restaurant and bar. Event services include wedding packages and private function hire for up to 180 guests. The Courtyard Rooms serve as the accommodation and hospitality brand name within the golf club property.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Normanton 18-Hole Championship Course
• Hambleton Par 3 Course
• Golf Membership
• Society Golf Packages
• Pro Shop
• Golf Lessons
• Luxury Accommodation Rooms
• The Cottage (Self-Catering)
• Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar
• Wedding & Events Venue

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced green fees offered to all accommodation residents
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Amanda Forman PhotographyminorOthersRecommended wedding supplier listed on the events page. Provides wedding photography services for couples getting married at the venue.
• Paisley FlowerminorOthersRecommended wedding supplier listed on the events page. Provides floral arrangements for weddings at the venue.
• In the Details DesignminorOthersRecommended wedding supplier listed on the events page. Provides event styling/design services.
• Harriet Flaher HarpistminorOthersRecommended wedding supplier listed on the events page. Provides live music entertainment for weddings.
• Normanton ChurchminorOthersRecommended venue listed on the events page for wedding ceremonies. Located nearby at Rutland Water for couples wishing to have a church ceremony before reception at the golf course.
• Love Life Eat CakeminorOthersRecommended wedding supplier listed on the events page. Provides wedding cakes and confectionery.
• Premium Credit LtdminorOthersFinancial services partner for monthly direct debit membership payments. Adds 8.33% transaction fee to membership fees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club: Marriott-operated Midlands golf resort with two championship courses, 200+ rooms, and full wedding/event facilities. Comparable integrated-resort model at much larger scale, illustrating the upper bound of the category in which RWGC competes for destination weddings.
• Belton Woods Hotel, Golf & Country Club: Larger QHotels-owned resort near Grantham offering 136+ rooms, two courses, spa, and large-scale weddings. Comparable on the integrated golf+events+accommodation model but at substantially larger scale, representing the upscale destination competitor.

Direct peers

• Orton Meadows Golf Club: Named in RWGC's inter-club fixture list (Seniors vs Orton Meadows). Pay-and-play course near Peterborough with similar member/visitor blend and operating scale. Comparable regional competitor for society and member play.
• Peterborough Milton Golf Club: Seniors fixture opponent in RWGC's Club Diary. Comparable members club of similar scale in the East Midlands, comparable on course mix, member tiers, and society day offerings.
• Priors Hall Golf Club: Listed in RWGC fixture list (Seniors vs Priors Hall). Nearby Northamptonshire parkland course with similar pay-and-play and membership pricing, representative of direct local competition.
• Greetham Valley Golf Club: Direct local competitor named in RWGC's Club Diary fixture list. Operates a similar multi-course facility with accommodation, F&B, and event hosting in Rutland/Lincolnshire. Closest comparable in scale and integrated offering.
• Birstall Golf Club: Named in RWGC fixture list (Seniors vs Birstall). Leicester-area pay-and-play club with similar member tier structure and regional catchment. Directly comparable on scale and customer profile.
• Melton Mowbray Golf Club: Listed in RWGC A-Team fixtures. East Midlands members club of comparable scale and competition tier, directly comparable for member acquisition and society golf day competition.
• Humberstone Heights Golf Club: Named in RWGC A-Team fixture. Leicestershire pay-and-play course with similar green-fee pricing model and member integration; directly comparable for visitor-play competition.
• Lutterworth Golf Club: Listed in RWGC Ladies Handicap League fixture. Midlands members club operating inter-club competition against RWGC, indicating comparable size, member profile, and event cadence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Rutlandwatergolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rutland-water-golf-club-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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