Golf du Lac Ste-Marie

What Golf du Lac Ste-Marie does

Golf du Lac Ste-Marie (also operating as Golf Lac Ste-Marie and Golf Mont Ste-Marie) is a privately held Canadian golf club located at 89 chemin Ryanville in Lac Ste-Marie, Quebec, in the Haute-Gatineau Hills. Established in 1978, the club operates an 18-hole golf course as its core asset, complemented by a clubhouse with a large terrace, a pro shop, a practice range with a unique unlimited-balls pricing model, restaurant and Friday dinner services, and event hosting for weddings, banquets, and tournaments. The facility is positioned as a year-round regional recreation destination, with neighboring amenities including a lake offering 88 km of navigation plus skiing, mountain biking, tennis, fishing, and hunting.

The company monetizes through a diversified mix of recurring and transactional revenue streams. Eight discrete streams are disclosed: annual subscriptions across multiple membership tiers (ranging from CAD $484 for youth to $3,993 for a couple full membership with half-cart), pay-as-you-go green fees ($38–$66), cart rentals, pro shop merchandise, driving range buckets, restaurant and catering services, tournament organization for groups of 16+, golf instruction by PGA of Canada professional Yvan Dolan, and club/locker storage. Pricing is fully transparent and published for the 2026 membership year. Customers include individual golfers, families, corporate and group event organizers, and wedding/celebration clients.

Distribution is wholly direct-to-consumer through on-site sales and the bilingual golflsm.com website (English/French), supplemented by a Facebook page and direct phone/email contact. The company employs 11–50 people with no disclosed ownership structure, parent company, or institutional investment. Two operational partnerships are in place: Resort Lac Ste-Marie for visitor lodging referrals, and Yvan Dolan Golf for professional instruction. No technology platform beyond a standard WordPress site with online booking is described, and there is no evidence of AI/ML, mobile apps, APIs, or third-party integrations.

Name

Golf du Lac Ste-Marie

Legal name

Golf Lac Ste-Marie

Website

https://golflsm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf du Lac Ste-Marie is a privately held, 18-hole golf club in Lac Ste-Marie, Quebec, established in 1978. It serves individual golfers, families, corporate event organizers, and wedding clients through memberships, green fees, instruction, dining, and event hosting at its Haute-Gatineau Hills course.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public and Private Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

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

• Public golf course
• Golf club membership
• Golf instruction services
• Event catering venue
• Pro shop retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Lac Sainte-marie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual memberships providing full access to 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, and member privileges including advance tee time booking (8 days ahead) and discounts at golf boutique.
2. Green Fees and Cart Rentals: Daily play fees for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds with optional golf cart. Premium pricing on weekends and holidays. Junior discounts available (50% for 14 and under, 15% for 15-17).
3. Pro Shop Sales: Golf merchandise and equipment sales including accessories. Members receive 10% discount on select regular-priced items.
4. Driving Range: Practice range with tiered pricing for small, medium, and large ball buckets. Unique unlimited balls concept with flat-rate pricing.
5. Restaurant and Catering Services: Clubhouse dining with large terrace, Friday dinner service, and event catering for weddings, banquets, and tournaments. Offers cocktail, buffet, and table service options.
6. Tournament Organization: Full tournament organization services for groups of 16+ players, including event planning, catering options, and awards presentation services.
7. Golf Instruction: Individual and group golf lessons by PGA of Canada professional Yvan Dolan with 34 years of experience.
8. Storage and Locker Services: Club storage ($115), club and pull cart storage ($150), and locker rental ($60) for members and regular players.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Golf du Lac Ste-Marie operates an 18-hole golf course in the Haute-Gatineau Hills of Quebec, offering daily green fees and annual memberships for individual golfers and families. Ancillary paid offerings include a Pro Shop for golf merchandise, a practice range, PGA of Canada golf lessons, clubhouse restaurant dining with Friday dinners, and event venue hosting for weddings, banquets, corporate tournaments, and group outings of 16+ players.

Product overview

Golf du Lac Ste-Marie is a golf club offering a unified experience centered around its 18-hole golf course nestled in the Haute-Gatineau Hills. The core product is the golf course itself, supplemented by supporting services including a Pro Shop for merchandise and equipment, golf lessons by certified PGA professionals, a practice range with unlimited ball concept, restaurant and dining services including Friday dinners, and special event venue rental for weddings and banquets. The club also offers tournament organization services and various membership programs with privileges including advance tee time booking and merchandise discounts. Accommodation partnerships provide lodging options for visiting golfers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole golf course nestled in the Haute-Gatineau Hills offering daily play, green fees, and cart rentals to individual golfers, families, and visiting groups in a peaceful natural setting with scenic mountain views.
• Annual Membership Programs Tiered annual memberships providing unlimited or restricted 18-hole play for adults, couples, juniors, youth, and twilight users, with options that include half-cart privileges and member benefits such as 8-day advance tee-time booking and Pro Shop discounts.
• Practice Range Driving range with short game practice area and putting green, offering tiered small/medium/large ball buckets and a unique flat-rate unlimited-balls pricing concept for members and guests.
• Golf Lessons

Quantifiable outcome

• Free overnight parking for RV owners with self-contained motorhomes when booking full round of golf
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Resort Lac Ste-MarieminorOthersRecommended accommodation partner for overnight golf visitors. Offers condos and cottages for rent. Contact: Alain Decelles at 613 864-3962 or visit resortlacstemarie.com. Located in the Lac Ste-Marie area for visitors needing lodging.
• Yvan Dolan GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGA of Canada professional offering individual and group golf lessons at the club since June 1st. Has 34 years of experience. Contact and fees available at www.yvandolangolf.com. Provides professional instruction services to members and guests.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Club de golf Royal Québec: One of Canada's oldest private golf clubs, located near Quebec City. Comparable as a membership-driven club offering golf, dining, and member events in the Canadian market.
• Eagle Creek Golf Club: Ottawa-area golf course with practice facilities, lessons, and event hosting. Directly comparable course/facility mix including pro shop, range, instruction, and tournaments.
• Stonebridge Golf & Country Club: Ottawa-area private golf and country club with event venues and dining. Comparable membership-driven model with diversified golf, F&B, and event revenue.
• Marshes Golf Club: Ottawa-based championship golf course offering memberships, lessons, and tournament organization. Comparable mid-size Canadian golf club with similar service breadth.

Regional players

• Club de golf Gatineau: Public/municipal golf operation in the Gatineau area. Comparable as a same-region competitor offering public green fees, memberships, and tournament services to the same demographic.
• Club de golf Le Sorcier: Quebec-based golf club offering 18-hole play and tournament services. Directly comparable as a regional Quebec golf course competing for the same Ottawa-Gatineau corridor members and visitors.
• Champlain Golf Club: Ottawa-area golf club offering 18-hole play, memberships, and event hosting. Comparable for member-tier structure, event services, and cross-border Quebec/Ontario member base.

Broad incumbents

• ClubLink: Canada's largest operator of golf clubs with a multi-property portfolio. Comparable as an institutional benchmark for membership program design, course operations, and capital structure in Canadian private golf.
• Golf Town: Canada's largest golf equipment and apparel retailer. Comparable on the pro-shop side of Golf du Lac Ste-Marie's business, providing a benchmark for retail golf merchandising and consumer behavior.
• Fairmont Le Château Montebello: Quebec resort offering on-property golf along with lodging and dining. Comparable as a destination golf-and-hospitality experience in Quebec/Outaouais region, though part of a broader hospitality portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GolfLSM

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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