LAKE KARRINYUP COUNTRY CLUB INC

What LAKE KARRINYUP COUNTRY CLUB INC does

Lake Karrinyup Country Club Inc. is a private, member-owned golf club incorporated on 16 February 1928 and located on a 353-acre site approximately 15 minutes north of the Perth CBD in Karrinyup, Western Australia. The club operates a championship 18-hole course originally designed by Alex Russell (1924 Australian Open winner and design partner of Dr Alister MacKenzie) and renovated by Michael Clayton Golf Design in 2007 and Michael Cocking in 2017-18, alongside a 9-hole North course. The grounds contain over 20,000 trees across 100+ species and 78 documented bird species, creating a distinctive bushland setting. The club has hosted four Australian Opens (1952, 1960, 1968, 1974) plus the Johnnie Walker Classic, ISPS Handa Perth International, and World Super 6 Perth, and is ranked #15 in Australia (Australian Golf Digest, 2020).

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring membership subscriptions across full, social, and junior tiers; usage-based green fees from sponsored visitors, reciprocal club members, and approved interstate/international players; and professional services revenue from weddings, private functions, conferences, and seminars held in the clubhouse. The club maintains reciprocal playing arrangements with over 50 international and Australian clubs including Royal Melbourne, Royal Sydney, and Hong Kong Golf Club. Distribution is direct: a gated membership model requiring member sponsorship, MiClub-powered members-only portal for tee-time booking, and a website enquiry channel for visitor play. Marketing is restrained and reputation-driven, relying on tournament hosting visibility, word-of-mouth, and brand recognition rather than active acquisition spend.

The business is a non-incorporated members' club (Inc.) under the Privacy Act 1988, with no external parent company, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Strategic posture is preservation-oriented: progressive land subdivision (1968-1980) and a 2007-2009 land sale built cash reserves, while periodic course works maintain championship-quality conditioning. Day-to-day operations are led by General Manager Damon Lonnie.

Name

LAKE KARRINYUP COUNTRY CLUB INC

Legal name

Lake Karrinyup Country Club Inc.

Website

https://lkcc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lake Karrinyup Country Club Inc. is a member-owned private golf club in Karrinyup, Western Australia, operating a heritage Alex Russell-designed championship 18-hole course plus a 9-hole North course on 353 acres, serving affluent members, tournament organisers, and private event clients with subscription, usage-based, and venue-hire revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Championship golf courses
• Golf tournament hosting
• Function venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Karrinyup

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: As a private club, LKCC generates primary revenue from member subscriptions. The club offers various membership categories including full, social, and junior memberships. Membership provides access to championship golf, clubhouse facilities, and exclusive events.
2. Green Fees and Visitor Play: Non-member visiting golfers pay green fees when playing as sponsored guests, reciprocal club members, or approved interstate/international visitors. The club offers motorised cart hire and hire clubs as additional revenue-generating services.
3. Functions and Events: The club hosts private functions including weddings, conferences, seminars, and seasonal events in dedicated function rooms, generating venue hire and catering revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lake Karrinyup Country Club operates a private member-owned golf club on a 353-acre site in Karrinyup, Western Australia. Its core offering is exclusive access to a championship 18-hole course and a 9-hole North course via private memberships (full, social, junior), supplemented by visitor green fees, an on-site golf shop, professional lessons, golf tournaments (including hosting the Australian Open), and clubhouse function venue hire for weddings, conferences, and private events.

Product overview

Lake Karrinyup Country Club is a private golf club offering a unified portfolio centered around its Championship 18-hole course and 9-hole North Course. The club provides ancillary services including a Golf Shop, professional golf lessons, tournament organization, and Learn to Play clinics. Beyond golf, the club offers venue hire for weddings, private functions, conferences, and seminars through its clubhouse facilities. Membership programs are available for individuals and juniors, providing exclusive access to all golf and social amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship 18-Hole Golf Course The premier 18-hole championship golf course at Lake Karrinyup Country Club, ranked #15 in Australia (2020 Australian Golf Digest) and regularly rated among Australia's top 10 courses. Features couch fairways and manicured 007 bent grass greens, blind tee shots and undulating terrain, available to members and approved visitors.
• 9-Hole North Course A 9-hole golf course complementing the championship layout, providing additional playing opportunities for members and visitors.
• Membership Program Private club membership offering exclusive access to golf facilities, clubhouse amenities, reciprocal club privileges and club events. Categories include full, social and junior memberships; prospective members must be sponsored by an existing member or approved by club management.
• Golf Shop On-site golf retail shop offering equipment, apparel and accessories for members and visiting golfers.
• Golf Lessons Professional golf instruction and coaching services for members and guests.
• Learn to Play Clinics Beginner golf programs introducing new players to the sport at the club's facilities.
• Tournaments Organised competitive golf events at the club, including professional tournaments such as the Australian Open, Johnnie Walker Classic, ISPS Handa Perth International, and World Super 6 Perth, as well as member competitions.
• Weddings & Private Functions Event hosting services including weddings, private celebrations, and corporate functions within the clubhouse facilities, supported by a functions coordinator, professional catering, and scenic bushland settings.
• Conference & Seminar Facilities Meeting and event spaces within the clubhouse available for corporate conferences and professional seminars.
• Room Hire Versatile function room spaces within the clubhouse available for hire for events of varied capacities and configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #15 in Australia (2020 Australian Golf Digest)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Reciprocal Golf Club Network (50+ clubs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLKCC maintains reciprocal playing arrangements with over 50 golf clubs internationally and within Australia, including Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Royal Sydney Golf Club Ltd, Kingston Heath Golf Club, New South Wales Golf Club, Hong Kong Golf Club, Singapore Island Country Club, and others. Reciprocal members can play at LKCC subject to booking rules and providing letters of introduction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New South Wales Golf Club: Sydney coastal private members club and a recognised top-Australian layout. Direct reciprocal-network peer (named in LKCC's affiliate list) with similar elite positioning.
• Kingston Heath Golf Club: Melbourne-based elite private golf club, regular Australian Open host and top-ranked nationally. Direct comparator on prestige, exclusivity and tournament pedigree.
• Victoria Golf Club: Melbourne-based private members club that has hosted multiple Australian Opens. Direct peer on elite private-club positioning, history and tournament hosting.
• Royal Melbourne Golf Club: Australia's most prominent private members golf club, host of multiple Australian Opens and Presidents Cups. Directly comparable to LKCC as a top-tier Australian private golf club with championship pedigree, reciprocal networks and elite member positioning.
• Royal Sydney Golf Club: Another leading Australian private members club with championship hosting history (including Australian Open). Same member-gated model, reciprocal-network membership and elite positioning as LKCC.
• The Australian Golf Club: Sydney private members club that has hosted numerous Australian Opens. Equivalent private-membership, course-condition and tournament-hosting profile.
• Royal Adelaide Golf Club: Sandbelt Adelaide private members club and a host of past Australian Opens. Direct comparator in championship hosting, member exclusivity, and top-10 Australian ranking.
• The National Golf Club: Multi-course private members club on the Mornington Peninsula, frequently ranked among Australia's top courses. Comparable premium positioning and member-gated experience.

Regional players

• Royal Perth Golf Club: Perth's other historic private members club and the most direct WA-based peer. Same geography, similar member model, and a direct competitor for Perth-affluent members.
• Royal Queensland Golf Club: Queensland-based private members club that has hosted Australian Opens and Presidents Cup events. Comparable private-club, championship-host profile but in a separate regional market from LKCC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LakeKarrinyupCountryClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-karrinyup-country-club-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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