Templeton Golf Club

What Templeton Golf Club does

Templeton Golf Club is a member-owned, incorporated nonprofit golf club (Templeton Golf Club Inc.) operating from 273 Pound Road in Templeton, Canterbury, New Zealand, roughly 10 minutes from Christchurch Airport and 20 minutes south of the Christchurch CBD. Established on 13 August 1931 (with golf played on the land since 1915), the club runs a single 18-hole Par 73 course measuring 6,106 metres from the Blue Tees, built on the historic Waimakariri River bed whose free-draining terrain enables year-round play. The club serves more than 500 members across eight membership tiers, plus visiting golfers, corporate clients, and reciprocal members from 8 sister clubs across New Zealand and Australia, with additional ancillary services including a DotGolf-powered online tee booking system, an on-site pro shop, golf coaching by NZPGA trainee Danielle Price, equipment hire, clubhouse and course venue hire, and food and beverage operations five days a week.

The club's revenue model is diversified across nine streams: recurring membership subscriptions (NZD $135–$1,410/year depending on tier), per-round green fees (NZD $10–$60), equipment hire (carts at $45, clubs at $25, trundlers at $5), full-day course hire for corporate events ($2,500 + GST), clubhouse hire ($200–$500), individual and group coaching ($40–$85), tiered corporate sponsorship packages (Silver, Gold, Premium), pro shop retail (Titleist, Wilson), and food and beverage services. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer through the club's website, online tee booking system, pro shop counter, and direct member communications, with brand exposure generated via 23+ local business sponsors and reciprocal club referrals.

Operationally, the club is lean with seven personnel: Club Manager Ash Morris, Accounts (Stacey Gibb), Administration (Kelly Royce-Smith), Course Superintendent (Phil Bungard), Caterer (Bernadette Hancock), and Golf Coach (Danielle Price). Governance sits with a Board of Management led by President Matt Egan, plus six board members and the Club Captain and Women's Captain. Technology is limited to the DotGolf website and tee booking platform; no proprietary systems, APIs, mobile applications, or AI capabilities are documented. The club is preparing for its centenary in 2031 and continues to invest in course improvements, community engagement, and sponsorship-driven revenue diversification.

Name

Templeton Golf Club

Legal name

Templeton Golf Club Inc.

Website

https://templetongc.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Templeton Golf Club is a member-owned nonprofit golf club in Templeton, Canterbury, New Zealand, operating an 18-hole Par 73 course and serving 500+ members through subscriptions, green fees, corporate events, coaching, pro shop, and venue hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Recreation Services

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 club operations
• Golf memberships
• Corporate golf events
• Venue hire
• Golf coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Templeton

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual and periodic membership fees providing full or restricted access to the golf course, clubhouse facilities, and member benefits. Multiple membership tiers from Full Member ($1,410/year) to Junior Members ($135-$200/year).
2. Green Fees: Fees charged to visitors and non-affiliated players for playing the course. Ranges from $10 (junior) to $60 (non-affiliated 18 holes) depending on player category and number of holes.
3. Equipment Hire: Rental revenue from electric golf carts ($45 for 18 holes), trundlers ($5), and golf clubs ($25).
4. Course Hire: Full day course hire for corporate golf tournaments and fundraising events at $2,500 + GST. Includes clubhouse access.
5. Clubhouse Hire: Venue hire for events with hire fees ranging from $200-$500 for smaller functions with minimum food/beverage spend, or free with higher spend thresholds.
6. Coaching Lessons: Professional golf coaching by NZPGA trainee professional Danielle Price. Individual lessons from $40-$85, with junior and group discounts available.
7. Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsorship packages (Silver, Gold, Premium tiers) providing businesses with course signage, website recognition, memberships, green fee vouchers, and event naming rights.
8. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment (Titleist, Wilson), footwear, clothing, balls, gloves, accessories, plus club repair services. Members receive 10% discount on pro shop purchases.
9. Food & Beverage: Catering and bar services operated five days a week. Members and guests can purchase food and beverages at the clubhouse bar areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Templeton Golf Club operates an 18-hole Par 73 parkland golf course (6,106m from Blue Tees) on Pound Road, Templeton, near Christchurch, New Zealand. It sells memberships (multiple tiers), green fees to visitors, equipment hire, golf coaching, pro shop retail, clubhouse and course venue hire for corporate functions, and corporate sponsorship packages. The club also runs an active calendar of competitions and reciprocal access arrangements with 8 sister clubs in New Zealand and Australia.

Product overview

Templeton Golf Club operates as a traditional golf club offering a unified suite of services centered around its 18-hole Par 73 golf course. The core offering includes the golf course itself, a fully-stocked Pro Shop, and an online tee booking system (DotGolf). Supporting services include coaching programs, equipment hire, venue hire (clubhouse and course), corporate golf packages, and membership programs with multiple tiers. These services are interconnected—members use the tee booking system to access the course, can hire equipment from the Pro Shop, book coaching, and hire venues for corporate events—all under a single club operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course Access (18-hole Par 73) 18-hole Par 73 parkland golf course spanning 6,106 meters from Blue Tees, built on the historic Waimakariri River bed with natural undulating terrain, mature trees, lakes, and native plantings. Free-draining and playable year-round.
• Membership Programs Multiple membership tiers including Full Member ($1,410/year), Mid-Week Member ($1,120/year), Intermediate (18-35 age brackets at $542-$1,120/year), Pay As You Play ($406/year + green fees), 9 Hole Member ($776/year), 6 Month Member ($791/6 months), Junior Member (13-17 at $200/year, U13 at $135/year). New members receive 20% discount and pay a $100 joining fee.
• Green Fees (Pay-as-you-play) Per-round green fees for visitors and non-affiliated players, with category-based pricing: non-affiliated ($60 for 18 holes/$35 for 9 holes), affiliated ($45/$25), member's guest ($30/$20), student with ID ($30/$20), junior under 17 ($10).
• Equipment Hire Rental services including electric golf carts ($45 for 18 holes, $30 for 9 holes), trundlers ($5 for 18 or 9 holes), and hire clubs ($25 for 18 or 9 holes).
• Pro Shop Retail On-site retail store selling golf equipment (Titleist, Wilson), footwear, clothing, balls, gloves, accessories, plus club repair services. Members receive 10% discount.
• Golf Coaching Personalised golf coaching by NZPGA trainee professional Danielle Price for all ages and abilities. Individual lessons ($40-$85), couple/group lessons, and Thursday junior coaching sessions at $5/child.
• Course Hire for Events Full-day private course hire for corporate golf days, fundraising tournaments, client events, and team building. $2,500 + GST per day, with optional BBQ hire ($50) and professional staff assistance ($300 + GST). Includes clubhouse access.
• Clubhouse Venue Hire Upstairs lounge venue hire for golfing events and corporate functions with panoramic course views, seating over 100 people, SKY TV, projector, billiards table. Hire fees $200-$500 with food/beverage minimum spend; free above spend thresholds.
• Corporate Golf Packages Customized corporate golf days including format design, competitions, novelty events, draw construction, course signage, registration setup, equipment hire, and catering options from pre-tournament BBQ to full buffet.
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages Three-tier annual sponsorship programme (Silver, Gold, Premium) providing businesses with course signage, website recognition, leaderboard exposure, memberships, green fee vouchers, cart vouchers, tournament entries, and naming rights for major events.
• Online Tee Booking System DotGolf-powered online booking platform allowing members and visitors to search availability, select dates/times, filter by morning/afternoon slots, and manage tee time reservations.
• Practice Facilities Practice fairway approximately 200 meters in length and a practice green for warming up before rounds. Players must bring their own balls.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year-round playability due to free-draining river bed terrain
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tall Poppy (Tim Macklin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal real estate sponsor. Tim Macklin is the sales representative associated with this sponsor relationship.
• Fulton HogancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor infrastructure company with long-standing relationship with Templeton Golf Club. Provides sponsorship support.
• Living Turf NZminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf course turf and lawn care supplier and sponsor.
• Hagley Windows and DoorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSouth Island's largest aluminium joinery manufacturer since 1983. Proud sponsor of the club.
• Signs NZ (Clarksons)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSignage creation and design company, the club's go-to for signage needs.
• Paintlab HornbyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPainting services company. Naming right sponsor for Twilight season.
• HyndscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProminent sponsor supporting all major club events. Long-standing partnership.
• TyreGeneralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTyre services company and proud supporter of the club.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoft-drink supplier for the bar and pro shop.
• RD PetroleumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel station located near the 14th tee. Proud sponsor at 'ridiculously good prices'.
• The Good Home WigramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality venue whose management and staff golf at Templeton.
• TeleliftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelehandler rental company. Glenn Coughlan is the face for Telelift at Templeton. Joined as sponsor March 2021.
• Beaver TreeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArborist and tree services company.
• Halswell ButcheryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal butchery providing prizes for Wednesday competitions.
• SynargyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFurniture retailer.
• CartersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding supplies company.
• Complete ConcreteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConcrete industry company serving Canterbury for over 40 years.
• KiwifloraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuality nursery products supplier for Canterbury landscaping plants.
• Quality Heating ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeating products dealer including heat pumps and central heating.
• DaikinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeat pump and air conditioning - one of NZ's most trusted names in climate control.
• Recreation StationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading retailer of used golf clubs and second-hand gear. Served over 15,000 customers since 2019.
• Gallagher InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent company since 2014. Part of one of world's top three insurance brokerage firms.
• Geocoat Exterior PlasteringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLicensed Rockcote applicator and building practitioners. Lewis and team are proud sponsors.
• FPCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign and build construction company.
• The ClubroomcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf lifestyle brand. Naming right sponsor for Templeton New Year's Classic tournament.
• Parks TowingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNaming right sponsor for the 2024 Templeton New Year's Classic.
• Gleniti Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Island reciprocal club. 18 holes, Par 72, 5672m. Located in Timaru.
• St Clair Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Island reciprocal club. Par 71, 5450m. Located in Dunedin.
• Lower Waitaki Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Island reciprocal club. 5802m. Located in Hilderthorpe.
• Queens Park Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Island reciprocal club. 5444m. Located in Invercargill.
• Muriwai Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Island reciprocal club. Located in Muriwai.
• Maraenui Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Island reciprocal club. 5707m. Located in Napier.
• Shandon Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Island reciprocal club. Par 70, 5484m. Located in Wellington.
• Warracknabeal Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian reciprocal club. 5855m. Located in Warracknabeal, Victoria.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Waitikiri Golf Club: Christchurch area 18-hole member golf club with similar membership structure, pro shop, coaching, and corporate golf offerings, competing for the same Canterbury golfer base.
• Clearwater Golf Club: Canterbury member-friendly 18-hole course with clubhouse, pro shop and corporate event hosting, directly comparable in product and pricing architecture to Templeton.
• Bottle Lake Golf Club: Christchurch public-access golf club mentioned in Templeton's reciprocal benefits, offering comparable 18-hole play and pro shop services to local golfers.
• Russley Golf Club: Member-based 18-hole golf club located in the greater Christchurch area, serving a comparable Canterbury membership market with subscription tiers, green fees, and clubhouse facilities similar to Templeton.
• Christchurch Golf Club: Historic Canterbury member-based golf club offering 18-hole play, membership tiers, reciprocal arrangements, and clubhouse hosting, directly overlapping Templeton's local catchment and product mix.
• Coringa Golf Club: Canterbury region course referenced in Templeton's reciprocal network, with similar member play, green fees, and event hosting for the same Christchurch golfer market.

Regional players

• Gleniti Golf Club: Timaru-based 18-hole member club that is part of Templeton's reciprocal network; same business model of membership tiers, green fees and clubhouse facilities, but serves the South Canterbury catchment.
• Waimakariri Golf Club: North Canterbury member club with 18-hole course and pro shop, similar subscription and green fee structure, and overlapping Christchurch commuter market.
• Muriwai Golf Club: North Island reciprocal partner of Templeton; comparable member-based golf club model operating in the Auckland region with similar membership and event offerings.

Others

• DotGolf (Golf New Zealand club management platform): Technology vendor that powers Templeton's online tee booking and member system; serves a peer set of NZ golf clubs with similar membership and tee-sheet infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 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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