Woodenbridge golf club

What Woodenbridge golf club does

Woodenbridge Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club operating an 18-hole, par-71 parkland course designed by Patrick Merrigan, located in the Vale of Avoca, Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland. Founded in 1884 and recognized as the second golf club formed in Ireland, the course sits in a natural amphitheatre divided by the Avoca River with the Aughrim River coming into play on ten holes. The club generates revenue through a tiered membership subscription model (Full Membership €1,459 to December 2026, Under 35s €946, Intermediate 18-26 €415, and Introductory €600), visitor green fees booked via the BRS Golf platform, society and group bookings arranged through the Pro Shop, PGA professional coaching, equipment sales at the on-site Pro Shop, and clubhouse dining operated by managed-service partner Links Catering.

The club's differentiated offering extends beyond golf to the hosting of two prestigious All-Ireland senior inter-club championships: the JB Carr Diamond Trophy (established 1996, for men aged 60 and over, drawing players from up to 200 clubs across Ireland) and the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy (established 2014, for women aged 60 and over, grown to 83 participating teams by 2022). The technology footprint is intentionally light: BRS Golf for reservations, OpenWeather for on-site weather data, GTranslate for multilingual website support, and Mapplic for mapping, with no proprietary digital products. The club markets through its own website, Facebook and Instagram channels, Discover Ireland/Ireland's Ancient East tourism partnerships, and tournament-driven event marketing. Governance rests with elected officers (President, Captain, Lady Captain, Junior Captains) supported by a Committee and Board of Management, with no external institutional or private equity ownership.

Name

Woodenbridge golf club

Legal name

Woodenbridge Golf Club

Website

https://woodenbridge.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Woodenbridge Golf Club operates a private 18-hole par-71 parkland course in County Wicklow, Ireland, serving members, visitors, societies, and corporate golf clients through tiered memberships, green fees, coaching, and clubhouse dining, while hosting two signature All-Ireland senior Diamond Trophy tournaments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Parkland Golf Course

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 industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Parkland golf course
• Golf club membership
• Golf green fees
• PGA golf coaching
• Golf tournaments

Headquarters

HQ city

Arklow

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full Membership: Annual membership to December 2026 priced at €1,459 (€1,309 + €150 Bar Levy). No joining fee. Includes weekly ladies and men's competitions, social golf, access to PGA professional, discounted guest green fees, and advance booking.
2. Under 35s Membership: Reduced rate membership for under 35s at €946 (€796 + €150 Bar Levy).
3. Intermediate Membership (18-26 years): Discounted membership at €415 for the 18-26 year age group.
4. Introductory Membership: One-year introductory membership at €600 (terms and conditions apply).
5. Family Membership: Available on request for families.
6. Visitor Green Fees: Casual golf booked online on a limited basis, up to 21 days in advance. Open competitions for ladies and men booked online. Society/group bookings arranged via Pro Shop or email.
7. PGA Professional Coaching: PGA Golf Professional Paul Masterson offers individual lessons (€50 for adults, €30 for juniors), 90-minute on-course playing lessons (€100), group lessons, Get into Golf programmes, and corporate golf days.
8. Clubhouse Restaurant (Links Catering): Restaurant operated by Links Catering, open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with daily specials and traditional Sunday lunch. Hosts society dinners and special occasion events.
9. Pro Shop Sales and Services: Golf equipment, clubs, shoes, attire from major brands, expert club repairs and re-gripping, and gift vouchers.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Woodenbridge Golf Club operates an 18-hole Par 71 parkland golf course designed by Patrick Merrigan in the scenic Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland. The club sells memberships, visitor green fees, PGA coaching, pro shop equipment, and hosts clubhouse dining, serving both members and visiting golfers including society and group bookings.

Product overview

Woodenbridge Golf Club offers a unified golf club experience centered around its 18-hole Par 71 parkland golf course, complemented by clubhouse dining facilities, a full pro shop with PGA coaching services, and tournament hosting. The club operates a membership model with various tiers, while also welcoming visitors through green fee bookings. Its product portfolio is anchored by the core golf course, supported by the clubhouse restaurant and pro shop, with two signature tournament products - the JB Carr Diamond Trophy (men's senior) and Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy (women's senior) - serving as prestigious annual events that attract participants from clubs across Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JB Carr Diamond Trophy: All-Ireland senior club championship for men 60 years and over, established by Woodenbridge Golf Club in 1996
• Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy

Products and services

• 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course An 18-hole 71-par parkland course designed by Patrick Merrigan, set in a natural amphitheatre in the Vale of Avoca and divided by the Avoca and Aughrim rivers which come into play on 10 holes. Sold to members and visiting golfers via tee time bookings.
• Golf Club Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• The JB Carr Diamond Trophy has grown to attract players from up to 200 clubs from every corner of Ireland since its inception in 1996.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Links CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinks Catering operates the Clubhouse Restaurant at Woodenbridge Golf Club, providing daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, daily specials, traditional Sunday lunch menus, and hosting society dinners and special occasion events. The restaurant is open to both members and guests.
• BRS GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationBRS Golf provides the online tee time booking and competition management platform for Woodenbridge Golf Club. Visitors and members book tee times and open competitions through the BRS Golf portal, which also manages society bookings and the club's event scheduling.
• InvestecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy tournament, supporting the annual All-Ireland senior ladies golf championship since its launch in 2014.
• Nurse on CallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy, having come on board for the 2022 tournament. Provides sponsorship for lady open days and competitions.
• Woodenbridge Hotel & LodgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal hotel accommodation partner and tournament sponsor for both the JB Carr Diamond Trophy and Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy. Provides accommodation for visiting teams during tournament weekends.
• Cassidy WinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy tournament, providing wine for gala dinners and tournament events.
• Newbridge SilverwareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy tournament, providing trophies and prizes for the competition.
• Aer LingusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the Mary McKenna Diamond Trophy tournament, supporting the All-Ireland ladies championship since its 2014 launch.
• WTW Life and Pensions LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the JB Carr Diamond Trophy, supporting the annual All-Ireland senior men's inter-club championship.
• MCI IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the JB Carr Diamond Trophy All-Ireland Semi-Finals, Mr. Rob Allidine listed as representative.
• Autoclass MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Open Invitational Fourball – Play in Pink/Blue Charity Day event.
• CapventisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor/supporter of Woodenbridge Golf Club.
• SpontzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor/supporter of Woodenbridge Golf Club.
• LloydsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor/supporter of Woodenbridge Golf Club.
• McSorley'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor/supporter of Woodenbridge Golf Club.
• Pettitt'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor/supporter of Woodenbridge Golf Club.
• Arklow ShippingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor/supporter of Woodenbridge Golf Club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The K Club: Premium Irish members-and-resort golf club in County Kildare hosting Ryder Cup history and major tournaments. Listed as 2025 JB Carr Diamond Trophy champions visiting Woodenbridge for the All-Ireland finals, making it a directly comparable tournament-host parkland venue with similar member/visitor and championship-event business model.
• Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort: Wicklow-based parkland golf resort with on-site hotel, F&B, and tournament hosting. Comparable as a Wicklow/Leinster parkland course competing for the same visitor-golf and society market, but with a fuller hospitality amenity stack.
• Portmarnock Golf Club: One of Ireland's most historic and prestigious members' links clubs. Directly comparable as a heritage Irish private members golf club with a national tournament pedigree and limited visitor access model.
• Royal County Down Golf Club: Top-ranked championship golf club in Northern Ireland with elite tournament hosting credentials. Comparable as a high-prestige, historic Irish members club competing for tournament prestige and inbound tourism rounds.
• Lahinch Golf Club: Historic Irish links/members club with strong tournament heritage and visitor play. Comparable on heritage, championship hosting, and the balance of member subscriptions with green-fee visitor income.
• Carton House: Leinster parkland golf resort with on-site hotel, F&B, and championship pedigree. Comparable as an Irish parkland venue combining membership, visitor green fees, and corporate/event golf days in a similar geographic market.
• Mount Juliet Estate: Irish parkland golf resort with on-site luxury lodging and championship hosting history. Comparable as a premium Irish parkland venue competing for society, corporate, and tourist rounds.
• Ballybunion Golf Club: World-renowned Irish members golf club on the Wild Atlantic Way with strong tournament credentials. Comparable as a heritage Irish private members club balancing membership subscriptions, visitor green fees, and championship events.
• The European Club: Irish links course run by Pat Ruddy, hosting Irish and international championships. Comparable as an Irish single-venue golf operator with strong tournament IP and visitor-play revenue mix.
• Woodstock Golf Club: Listed as the 2025 JB Carr Diamond Trophy runners-up at Woodenbridge, indicating a directly comparable Irish members club competing in the same senior inter-club championship ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Woodenbridge-Golf-Club-265326794349
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodenbridge_golf_club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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