THE VALE OF LLANGOLLEN GOLF CLUB LIMITED

What THE VALE OF LLANGOLLEN GOLF CLUB LIMITED does

The Vale of Llangollen Golf Club Limited is a private members' golf club incorporated in the United Kingdom (company number 0093362), founded in 1908 by local gentry and headquartered at Holyhead Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales. The club operates an 18-hole championship golf course situated on the banks of the River Dee within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and adjacent to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct World Heritage Site. The course features traditional push-up greens, sand-aerated free-draining surfaces, and natural hazards including the River Dee's northern boundary. The club is managed by a small team of approximately 10 staff, including a Club Manager, Course Manager, Head PGA Golf Professional, Catering Manager, and Administrator.

The company's revenue model is multi-stream and distributed across five principal lines: (1) annual membership subscriptions across more than ten tiers, ranging from Social membership at £40 to Platinum Plus at £1,435 and including distance-based Country, Intermediate, Lifestyle points-based, Junior, and International options; (2) visitor green fees priced £30–£85 depending on season and day; (3) restaurant and bar services catering for up to 95 covers, plus private function hire; (4) competition entry fees including the WAGR-ranking Clwyd Open Championship co-hosted with Wrexham Golf Club; and (5) pro shop sales, lessons, and equipment hire. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the BRSGolf booking platform, with supplementary channels through events managers (Maxi-tours, GreenGolf), society package direct sales, and reciprocal arrangements with 20+ UK clubs plus the global 1908 Partner Clubs network.

The customer base comprises club members (Men, Ladies, Seniors, Juniors), individual visitors, society and corporate groups, event-hire customers, and reciprocal club members. Marketing is conducted through the club's own website with online booking, social media (Facebook, Twitter), third-party review platforms (Golfshake, Top 100 Golf Courses, National Club Golfer), and earned media including a YouTube review by The Average Golfer. The club holds the Women in Golf Charter from Wales Golf and maintains environmental co-development partnerships with Natural Resources Wales and the North Wales Wildlife Trust to protect the ecologically sensitive River Dee corridor bordering the course.

Name

THE VALE OF LLANGOLLEN GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Legal name

THE VALE OF LLANGOLLEN GOLF CLUB LIMITED

Website

https://vlgc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Vale of Llangollen Golf Club Limited operates a championship 18-hole members' golf club in North Wales, founded in 1908 within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Site. It serves members, visitors, societies, and event-hire customers through tiered memberships, green fees, catering, competitions, and a reciprocal club network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf club memberships
• Visitor green fees
• Golf society packages
• Recreational golf services

Headquarters

HQ city

Llangollen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from £40 (Social) to £1,435 (Platinum Plus), including distance-based Country memberships, Intermediate tiers for young adults, Lifestyle pay-as-you-play options with points system, and Junior memberships.
2. Visitor Green Fees: Day-rate green fees for visitors varying by season: Winter £30-£35, Spring/Autumn £47-£52, Summer £68-£85 (per round or per day). Weekend premium pricing applied.
3. Catering and Bar Services: Restaurant and bar services with dining room and bar available for private functions catering up to 95 people. Daily and weekly specials, monthly quiz nights, breakfast/lunch packages for societies.
4. Competition Entry Fees: Entry fees for open competitions and championship events including Clwyd Open Championship (£55 non-members, £45 VLGC members), with prize money awarded.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Golf professional services including equipment sales, club rentals, trolley and buggy hire, and reduced member lesson rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Operates a private members' golf club centered on an 18-hole championship course on the banks of the River Dee in Denbighshire, North Wales. Sells multiple membership tiers (Full, Country, Intermediate, Lifestyle points-based, Junior, etc.), visitor green fees by season, society/group packages, professional golf services (lessons, pro shop), catering and bar services, open competitions (including the WAGR-ranked Clwyd Open Championship), reciprocal club arrangements, and event hire in the clubhouse.

Product overview

The Vale of Llangollen Golf Club is a members' club offering golf of the highest standard at affordable prices. The core product is an 18-hole championship golf course located on the banks of the River Dee in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The club offers various membership tiers including Full (£1,062), Country, Second Club, Intermediate (age-based), Lifestyle (points-based pay-as-you-play), Platinum Plus, Junior, and International memberships. Supporting services include professional golf services through Head PGA Professional Greg Purdie, a full catering and bar operation managed by Gaynor Gee, junior coaching programmes, open competition events (including WAGR-ranking Clwyd Open Championship), society packages for groups of 12+, reciprocal club arrangements with 20+ partner clubs, buggy and trolley hire, and membership in the 1908 Partner Clubs network. The club hosts major Golf Union of Wales events and has been a venue for national and professional competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course 18-hole championship golf course with manicured fairways, traditional push-up greens, and River Dee bordering the northern boundary; available to members and visitors through green fees and society bookings.
• Golf Club Membership Annual subscription memberships providing golf access and clubhouse benefits at tiers including Full (£1,062), Country (distance-based £662-£837), Intermediate age-based £389-£847, Platinum Plus £1,435, Junior £80, Social £40, International £471, and points-based Lifestyle £532 (100 points) / Lifestyle Plus £930 (200 points).
• Visitor Green Fees Seasonal day-rate green fees for non-members to play the championship course: Winter £30-£35, March £35-£40, Spring/Autumn £47-£52, Summer £68-£85; bookable via BRS Golf online platform.
• Society Packages Customized golf day packages for groups of 12 or more, including breakfast and lunch options and round configurations; booked via telephone, email, or through golf events managers Maxi-tours and GreenGolf.
• Professional Golf Services Head PGA Golf Professional services including tuition, pro shop operations, equipment sales, club/trolley/buggy hire, and reduced member lesson rates; led by Greg Purdie.
• Restaurant and Bar Services Full catering and bar service managed by Gaynor Gee, offering meals, snacks, quality local and national beers, and daily/weekly specials. Dining room and bar available for private functions up to 95 people, plus monthly quiz nights and breakfast/lunch packages for societies.
• Junior Coaching Programme Coaching programme for junior members covering putting, chipping, pitching, bunkers, iron play, and long game; delivered through the Professional Shop.
• Open Competition Events Series of open golf competitions throughout the year including the Clwyd Open Championship (WAGR Ranking Event), Seniors Betterball, Mens Betterball, Am-Am, Texas Scramble, Mixed Betterball, and Ladies events, with entry fees and prize money.
• Reciprocal Club Arrangements Reciprocal playing rights with over 20 UK partner clubs (e.g., Abergele, Heswall, Conwy) and membership in the 1908 Partner Clubs global network of 30+ clubs founded in the same year, offering free or reduced green fees at partner clubs.
• Buggy and Trolley Hire Equipment hire available to members at reduced prices, including buggy storage (£160 standard, £250 electric) and trolley/buggy rental through the pro shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosted major Welsh championships: 2004 Welsh Team Championships, 2008 Welsh Youths, 2010 Welsh Boys Inter Counties, 2013 Welsh Ping Team Championships, 2015 Welsh Ladies and Welsh Girls, 2016 Welsh Boys, 2017 Welsh Ladies Team Championships, 2019 R&A Regional Final of Ladies Coronation Foursomes, 2022 Wales Senior Open Ladies Championship

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Barrigan Wealth ManagementmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerScorecard sponsor - specialist in financial management including retirement, investment and inheritance planning. Joe from the firm is a keen golfer who participates in Fore Business networking group at the club monthly.
• M D Coxey LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor for hole 1 - building/construction services company.
• Gary Tweedie Joinery LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor for holes 4, 14 - joinery services company.
• Nick Dulson / Foxtail Holiday ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor - holiday park accommodation provider.
• CDC AccountingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor for hole 7 - accounting services.
• Reclaim Tax WalesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor - tax reclamation services.
• Wrecsam Wrecycled LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor - waste recycling services.
• JW AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor - business consulting services.
• SymbiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor - environmental/consulting services.
• Davies Bros BuildersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor - building construction company.
• Terry's Auto RepairsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTee sponsor - automotive repair services.
• Natural Resources Wales (NRW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on environmental protection. Benefited from NRW's LIFE Dee Valley Project funding for riverbank planting (100 Alder, 900 Willow saplings). NRW contractors enhancing bank stability and protecting course from river erosion while improving wildlife corridor habitat.
• North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWWT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on invasive non-native plant species removal from River Dee channel bordering the course. Trust funding comprehensive training, equipment and PPE for member volunteers to assist in future maintenance.
• Wrexham Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of annual Clwyd Open Championship (Egerton Vase held at Wrexham). Joint 72-hole event with combined WAGR ranking points. Reciprocal competition arrangements.
• Reciprocal Golf Clubs NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor20+ reciprocal golf clubs including Abergele, Alsager, Astbury, Bolton Old Links, Brocton Hall, Bull Bay, Conwy, Coxmoor, Fairhaven, Hazel Grove, Heswall, Llanymynech, Market Drayton, Maesdu, Nefyn, Newcastle U Lyne, Reddish Vale, Rothley Park, Sandwell Park, Shifnal, Shrewsbury, South Staffs, St Annes Old Links, Vale Royal Abbey, Windermere, Wrekin, Wychwood Park. Members receive discounted green fees at partner clubs.
• 1908 Partner ClubscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of 30+ golf clubs all founded in 1908 including Chester le Street, Darlington, Denbigh, Dunscar, Eastbourne Downs, Holme Hall, Houghton le Spring, Kingsthorpe, Kingsknowe, Knebworth, Ladbrook Park, Leamington & County, Meltham, Middlesbrough, Muckhart, Penn, Prestwich, Ripon City, Stoneham, The Mendip, Tidworth Garrison, Turton, Wareham, Worlebury. Free or reduced fees at partner clubs.
• NWPGA AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Wales Professional Golfers Association alliance allows any VLGC member to join the association for £15 annually. Association hosts competitions from September to June at clubs across North Wales.
• Maxi-toursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf events manager that holds golfing competitions at the club for corporate and group bookings.
• GreenGolfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf events manager that holds golfing competitions at the club for corporate and group bookings.
• Greg Purdie GolfcoreOthersHead PGA Golf Professional provides pro shop services, lessons, and weekly newsletter. Appointed as Head Professional in 2024, having played at the club through junior career and served as Assistant Professional before promotion.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nefyn & District Golf Club: North Wales peninsula course operating as a members' club with championship pedigree and scenic coastal setting. Comparable regional championship positioning in the same North Wales market.
• Pennard Golf Club: Gower Peninsula links course described as 'the links in the sky.' Comparable Welsh members' club offering championship-standard golf with similar visitor green-fee and membership-tier mechanics.
• Royal St David's Golf Club: Harlech-based Welsh championship links course hosting Welsh national and R&A events. Directly comparable as a championship-host members' club operating in a similarly scenic heritage setting.
• Conwy Golf Club: Championship links course on the North Wales coast that hosts major Welsh national events. Directly comparable as a Welsh championship members' club with similar tournament pedigree and member-tier structure.
• Heswall Golf Club: Wirral-based members' club that is a named reciprocal partner of VLGC. Comparable as a North West England members' club serving a similar catchment and offering reciprocal green-fee arrangements.
• Bolton Old Links Golf Club: North West England members' club that is a named reciprocal partner of VLGC. Comparable as a regional members' club serving overlapping visitor catchment and reciprocal-club economics.
• Royal Porthcawl Golf Club: Top-ranked Welsh championship links course that hosts major amateur and professional events including The Senior Open qualifiers. Comparable in championship-host role and Welsh members' club model, though at higher scale and prestige.
• Rhuddlan Golf Club: North Wales parkland course operating as a members' club within the same catchment as VLGC. Comparable regional scale, demographic focus, and membership-tier offering.
• Aberdovey Golf Club: Welsh championship links course on the Mid Wales coast with a comparable members' club structure and tournament-hosting history including Welsh national championships.
• Wrexham Golf Club: North Wales members' club that co-hosts the Clwyd Open Championship with VLGC and operates reciprocal arrangements. Closest comparable in scale, geography, and event-hosting model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VLlangollenGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/Valeofllangollen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-vale-of-llangollen-golf-club-limited

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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