Waterford Golf Club

What Waterford Golf Club does

Waterford Golf Club is a member-owned private golf club founded in 1912, situated on a hill overlooking the historic city of Waterford in Southeast Ireland. The club operates an 18-hole parkland course (5,636 yards, par 71) designed by Willie Park Junior (front 9) and James Braid (back 9), both multiple Open Championship winners. The course features three tee options (Blue, White, Red), a driving range, practice greens, and a putting green, and hosted the Irish Senior Men's Amateur Close Championship in 2021.

The club generates revenue through five streams: membership subscriptions (Full €1,075, Junior €155, Country €350, Distance €460, Pavilion/Clubhouse €50 per year), pay-as-you-go green fees (€40–50 depending on season and day), golf society and group packages (custom pricing), on-site F&B (The View Bistro and Clubhouse Bar), and pro shop merchandise including crested clothing sold both on-site and online through Matchfit.ie. Membership includes reciprocal free playing rights at three partner clubs (Athlone, Ballyneety, and Rush). The primary customer segments are golf members, visiting golfers, golf societies, clubhouse patrons, and junior golfers; there is no enterprise segment.

The technology stack is standard SaaS for golf club operations: Club V1 website platform (provided by Club Systems International), BRS Golf for visitor and member tee time bookings, HowDidiDo for handicap and performance tracking, and Google Analytics for web analytics. The club is governed by a Chairman, Captains, Presidents, and committee structure typical of Irish member-owned clubs, with a lean staff of 9 employees managing all on-site, F&B, and merchandising operations.

Name

Waterford Golf Club

Legal name

Waterford Golf Club

Website

https://waterfordgolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waterford Golf Club is a member-owned 18-hole golf club in Waterford, Ireland, founded in 1912 on a Willie Park Jr. and James Braid-designed course. It serves members, visiting golfers, societies, and clubhouse diners through subscriptions, green fees, and on-site F&B.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Golf course memberships
• Green fee bookings
• Golf society packages
• Clubhouse dining services
• Parkland golf course

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterford

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees including Full Membership (€1,075), Junior Membership (€155), Country Membership (€350), Distance Membership (€460), and Pavilion/Clubhouse Membership (€50). Members receive free playing rights at partner clubs including Athlone Golf Club, Ballyneety Golf Club, and Rush Golf Club.
2. Green Fees: Daily play fees for non-members. Summer season (April-October): €45 weekday, €50 weekend. Winter season (November-March): €40 weekday, €45 weekend.
3. Food & Beverage - The View Bistro: On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday roasts. Menu items range from €7-17.50. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
4. Bar Revenue: Club bar open daily with extended hours Friday-Saturday until 9pm. Serves members and visitors post-round.
5. Golf Societies & Groups: Customizable golf society packages for groups. Rates available upon contact with golf shop. Includes flexible packages for various group sizes and requirements.
6. Pro Shop & Merchandise: Golf shop selling crested clothing and accessories. Products available to order online through matchfit.ie platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waterford Golf Club is a member-owned 18-hole parkland golf club situated on a hill overlooking Waterford, Ireland. It sells annual memberships, daily green fees, golf society packages, and ancillary clubhouse services including The View Bistro restaurant, a clubhouse bar, a golf shop, and practice facilities. Bookings are handled via the BRS Golf platform and the Club V1 member hub.

Product overview

Waterford Golf Club is a members-owned golf club offering a single, unified golfing experience centered on its 18-hole parkland course designed by Willie Park Jr. and James Braid. The club's product portfolio comprises the core golf course complemented by supporting services including The View Bistro restaurant, Clubhouse Bar, Golf Shop with equipment hire, practice facilities (driving range and putting greens), and a Members Hub online portal. The club also offers golf society packages and various membership tiers with reciprocal playing rights at partner clubs. Booking for visitors and members is handled through the external BRS Golf platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course An 18-hole parkland course measuring 5,636 yards (Blue tees) with a par of 71, offering Blue, White, and Red tee options. Open to members and visiting golfers; hosted the Irish Senior Men's Amateur Close Championship in 2021.
• Membership Programs Annual memberships including Full Membership (€1,075), Junior Membership (€155), Country Membership (€350), Distance Membership (€460), and Pavilion/Clubhouse Membership (€50). Full members receive Golf Ireland handicap and reciprocal free playing rights at Athlone, Ballyneety, and Rush Golf Clubs.
• Visitor Green Fees Daily play fees for non-members. Summer season (April-October): €45 weekday, €50 weekend. Winter season (November-March): €40 weekday, €45 weekend.
• Golf Society Packages

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Athlone Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal playing rights partnership included with Full Membership at Waterford Golf Club. Members can play free at Athlone Golf Club as part of their membership benefits.
• Ballyneety Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal playing rights partnership included with Full Membership at Waterford Golf Club. Members can play free at Ballyneety Golf Club as part of their membership benefits.
• Rush Golf ClubminorOthersReciprocal playing rights partnership included with Full Membership at Waterford Golf Club. Members can play free at Rush Golf Club as part of their membership benefits.
• Club Systems International Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting and platform provider. The club website is hosted and maintained by Club Systems International Ltd., providing the Club V1 platform infrastructure.
• HowDidiDo.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationGolf performance tracking and statistics platform. The website is powered by HowDidiDo.com for golf data management.
• BRS GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationTee time booking platform for both visitors (brsgolf.com) and members (members.brsgolf.com). Handles all online tee time reservations.
• MatchfitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline merchandise platform for crested clothing and accessories. Waterford Golf Club branded products available to order through matchfit.ie.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Lahinch Golf Club: Historic links course in County Clare founded 1892, comparable in heritage pedigree and tournament pedigree. Stronger tourist brand and links play but competes for the same Irish golf tourism wallet.
• Mount Juliet Estate: Luxury estate and golf resort in Kilkenny offering an 18-hole parkland course plus on-site hotel, F&B, and spa. Comparable to Waterford as a regional Irish parkland golf venue, but with broader hospitality scope.
• Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort: Wicklow-based resort with two parkland courses, hotel, and F&B operations. Competes for Irish golf tourism and corporate society days alongside Waterford, with broader accommodation offerings.
• Carton House: Kildare resort with multiple parkland courses, hotel, and leisure facilities. Comparable as an Irish multi-course golf destination, but broader hospitality scope than Waterford.
• Portmarnock Golf Club: One of Ireland's most storied member-owned links clubs north of Dublin. Comparable member-owned heritage model and championship hosting history, but operates at a higher prestige and price tier.

Direct peers

• Rush Golf Club: North County Dublin parkland member club. Direct peer through Waterford's reciprocal rights partnership, sharing a comparable member-owned, parkland course format.
• Ballyneety Golf Club: Limerick-based member-owned parkland golf club. Direct comparable to Waterford in scale, member-owned model, and reciprocal-style partnerships serving the Irish domestic golf market.
• Athlone Golf Club: Midlands Ireland member-owned parkland club. Direct peer given existing reciprocal alliance with Waterford, similar member tiers, and shared domestic mid-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 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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