The Ridge Golf Club was advertised for sale in January with a guide price of £1.75 million. It is located close to Maidstone (population 138,950) and comprises a mature 18 hole 6,242 yard (par 71) Patrick Dawson designed golf course; a golf driving range and golf practice facilities; and a purpose built greenkeepers complex; together with a well appointed, two storey clubhouse that includes function and leisure club facilities, plus a 2 bedroom apartment with private entrance and enclosed garden.
The Ridge Golf Club is a successful proprietary golf business focussing on annual golf and leisure memberships, green fees, food and beverage / function trade. The business commenced trading in 1993 and has a current golf / leisure membership in excess of 950 members. The club enjoys a good reputation in the area not only as a golf venue, but particularly as a venue for societies, functions & weddings.
The sale was handled by Ben Allen and Paul Barnes at HLL Humberts Leisure. Ben Allen said, “The Ridge Golf Club is a fine golf business that proved of interest to a wide range of purchasers. The Club offers the full scope of facilities for the novice to the experienced golfer, which, combined with a welcoming atmosphere, make this an excellent venue for golf. We wish the new owners every success with the business.”
HLL Humberts Leisure www.humberts-leisure.com
Pentland Golf www.pentlandgolf.co.uk