LAKELAND GOLF MANAGEMENT INC.

What LAKELAND GOLF MANAGEMENT INC. does

Lakeland Golf Management Inc. is a privately held Canadian golf course management and consulting firm headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded by Harry Brotchie — former President of the PGA of Canada and the National Golf Course Owners' Association — the company operates through a group of related provincial subsidiaries (including Lakeland Golf Management (Manitoba/Alberta/BC) Inc., Lakeland Golf Properties Inc., Lakeland Golf Developments Inc., and Western Golf Management Ltd.) that together manage a portfolio of 12 golf facilities across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. The portfolio spans 9-hole executive layouts (e.g., Harbour View, Lakeview), 18-hole municipal and championship courses (e.g., Tuxedo, Murray, Falcon Lake, Waterton Lakes), and a 27-hole championship course (Tor Hill). Lakeland provides turnkey management services covering budgeting, marketing, staff recruitment and training, food and beverage operations, pro shop operations, course maintenance, and capital improvement planning, and also sells standalone consulting services for feasibility studies, design, construction supervision, pro forma budgeting, and equipment selection.

The company's technology stack is minimal and outsourced: a third-party TeeOn booking platform provides centralized tee-time reservations and select online pro shop stores, while Google Forms is used for junior lesson registrations. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, mobile application, or API. The business model combines (i) long-term management fees from municipal, federal, and non-profit course owners (including a 25-year Parks Canada lease for Waterton Lakes), (ii) direct consumer revenue at operated courses — green fees, power cart and club rentals, driving range fees, pro shop merchandise, and food and beverage — and (iii) recurring annual/seasonal pass sales (ranging roughly from $180 youth passes to $2,625 unrestricted adult passes at Murray Golf Course). Go-to-market is sales-led, with contracts won via RFP responses to municipalities and government entities, plus direct negotiation with course owners; distribution to end consumers runs through on-site pro shops, phone reservations, the TeeOn portal, and individual course websites.

Name

LAKELAND GOLF MANAGEMENT INC.

Legal name

Lakeland Golf Management Inc.

Website

https://lakelandgolfmanagement.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lakeland Golf Management Inc. is a privately held Canadian firm that provides turnkey management, operations, and consulting services to 12 public and resort golf courses across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, serving municipalities, federal parks, non-profits, and recreational golfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course Management and Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Golf course management
• Golf course consulting
• Golf hospitality operations
• Resort golf management
• Municipal golf services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Course Management Fees: Revenue from managing golf courses under long-term contracts with municipalities, resorts, and private owners. Lakeland operates courses across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
2. Green Fees and Golf Operations: Revenue generated from daily green fees, power cart rentals, club rentals, driving range fees, and pro shop sales at company-operated courses.
3. Seasonal Passes and Memberships: Annual and seasonal pass sales offering unlimited or restricted play at operated courses. Pass types include unrestricted, restricted (weekday-only), senior, youth, and young adult categories.
4. Golf Course Consulting Services: Consulting services including feasibility studies, design, construction supervision, pro forma budgeting, marketing plans, equipment selection, and maintenance planning for golf course operators.
5. Food and Beverage Services: Restaurant, patio, lounge, and licensed food and beverage services at clubhouses. Revenue from on-course food service, banquets, and catering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lakeland Golf Management provides turnkey management, operation, and consulting services for public and resort golf courses across Western Canada. The company currently operates 12 golf facilities spanning Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, delivering full-service operations including budgeting, marketing, staff recruitment and training, pro shop operations, food and beverage services, course maintenance, and capital improvement planning. Its consulting arm covers feasibility studies, course design, construction supervision, pro forma budgeting, and equipment selection.

Product overview

Lakeland Golf Group of Companies operates as a golf course management and hospitality company offering a portfolio of 12 golf courses across four Canadian provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia), along with professional consulting and management services. The core offering consists of 12 distinct golf course properties ranging from 9-hole to 27-hole championship layouts, each with its own facilities including pro shops, restaurants, driving ranges, and recreational amenities. The company provides turnkey management services (budgeting, marketing, staffing, food & beverage, maintenance) and consulting services (feasibility studies, design, construction supervision) for public and resort golf courses. The courses include Falcon Lake Golf Course, Waterton Lakes Golf Course, Cedar Hill Golf Course, Tuxedo Golf Course, Harbour View Golf Course, Hecla Golf Course, Links at the Lake, Joanne Goulet Golf Course, Lakeview Golf Course, Tor Hill Golf Course, Murray Golf Course, and Wildewood Golf Course.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Falcon Lake Golf Course 18-hole championship course located in Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba, approximately 75 minutes east of Winnipeg. Measures 6,922 yards, lined by thick forest with Falcon Creek water hazard on 9 holes. Ranked #1 Best Value golf course in Canada by Score Golf Magazine.
• Waterton Lakes Golf Course 18-hole golf course located in Waterton National Park, Alberta, near the Montana border. Historic course dating back to 1922, ranked #81 in the top 100 golf courses in Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waterton Lakes Golf Course ranked #81 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Wildewood Golf Course Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Lakeland Golf Management (Manitoba) Inc. entered into an agreement with non-profit group Wildewood Golf Course Inc. to manage the Wildewood Golf Course beginning in 2024. Lakeland oversees all facets of the operation. The non-profit group's intention is to reinvest money into the operation allowing for continued improvements to the course and its amenities.
• Lobb and PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakeland Golf Management partnered with Lobb and Partners, a comprehensive golf development company, to revitalize the historic Waterton Lakes Golf Course in Waterton National Park. The partnership was formed following Lakeland's successful RFP response for a 25-year lease with Parks Canada. Lobb and Partners bring golf course development expertise to the revitalization project.
• District of SaanichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLakeland Golf Management (BC) Inc. was awarded the management contract for Cedar Hill Golf Course through an RFP response to the District of Saanich. The popular golf course celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021 and is located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
• Parks CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLakeland Golf Management Inc. was successful in response to an RFP issued by Parks Canada for a 25-year lease for the Waterton Lakes Golf Course in Waterton National Park located in Alberta near the Montana Border. This is a significant long-term partnership for management of a historic course dating back to 1922.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon Golf: The largest global golf course management company, operating 900+ facilities worldwide including Canadian courses; offers overlapping full-service management and consulting but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• KemperSports: US-based golf and club management company operating public, private, and resort courses across North America; overlaps with Lakeland's municipal and resort management offering but at broader scale.
• American Golf Corporation: US-based operator managing a large portfolio of public and resort golf courses — comparable full-service operations model, though US-focused and at a larger scale than Lakeland.

Direct peers

• GolfBC Group: Operates a portfolio of more than a dozen golf courses in British Columbia under management contracts, including championship and resort facilities — directly comparable business model and Canadian regional operator.
• Golf North Properties: Canadian golf course owner and management company operating public and resort courses in Ontario and other provinces — closely comparable Canadian-focused multi-course management business.
• ClubLink (now owned by DG Group): Was Canada's largest golf course owner/operator with a multi-province portfolio of public, resort, and private clubs under management — the closest direct comparable to Lakeland in scale and Canadian market focus. Now owned by DG Group after a 2022 privatization.

Regional players

• Deerhurst Resort: Ontario-based Canadian resort with championship golf courses and full hospitality amenities, demonstrating the integrated golf + stay + F&B model that Lakeland pursues at resort/park courses like Waterton Lakes and Hecla.

Emerging players

• Landscapes Unlimited: North American golf course development and management firm offering turnkey construction, renovation, and operating services — directly comparable to Lakeland's combined consulting and management offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harbour-view-golf-course

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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