Panther National

What Panther National does

Panther National operates a 400-acre gated private golf club and luxury residential community in Palm Beach County, Florida, founded in 2022 by Swiss entrepreneur Dominik Senn. The development is anchored by an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature championship golf course co-designed with PGA Tour star and equity partner Justin Thomas, playing from 4,500 to 8,000 yards across dramatic manmade elevation changes engineered into typically flat South Florida terrain. Supporting facilities include the PANTHER9 par-3 short course (featuring a TPC Sawgrass-style island green), The Cub putting course, a training facility with ball-tracing technology and an indoor golf simulator, and a planned golf performance center. Residential offerings comprise 218 custom modern estates priced between approximately $4 million and $15 million and 170 half-acre and third-acre homesites, all designed in an environmental modernist idiom by Miami architect Max Strang (AIA Firm of the Year 2022). An eleven-athlete PGA/LPGA ambassador roster provides celebrity endorsement and ongoing brand visibility.

The company's revenue model combines one-time real estate transactions (estate home and homesite sales) with recurring membership fees. Membership is mandatory for property purchasers, at $400,000 initiation for homeowners and $500,000 for non-homeowners, plus approximately $30,000 in annual dues. Sales are executed through an in-house Panther National Real Estate team, an exclusive representation agreement with IMI Worldwide Properties, and a cooperating broker network paying a 3% commission. As of August 2024, cumulative real estate sales exceeded $300 million per public statements from CEO Frank Weed, and Phase II development is funded by a $160 million senior credit facility originated by Southern Realty Trust. The community operates as a privately held Florida LLC (Centaur (Palm Beach Owner) LLC) and was the first new private golf club to open in Palm Beach County in nearly two decades.

The target customer is ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families — including affluent retirees and seasonal residents — seeking a modern, European-inspired golf-centric lifestyle unavailable in legacy Florida country clubs. Operational staffing spans golf operations, agronomy, real estate sales, and club services, and the company is led by founder/president Dominik Senn with CEO Frank Weed overseeing day-to-day execution.

Name

Panther National

Legal name

Centaur (Palm Beach Owner) LLC

Website

https://panthernational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Panther National operates a 400-acre private golf club and luxury residential community in Palm Beach County, Florida, anchored by a Jack Nicklaus- and Justin Thomas-designed championship course, with 218 estates and 170 homesites priced from $4 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Private Golf Club & Residential Community

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Luxury private golf club
• Residential golf community
• Country club membership
• Luxury estate homes
• Golf course development

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach Gardens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales: Sale of luxury estate homes and homesites within the gated 400-acre community. Homes priced from approximately $4 million to $15 million. Revenue from real estate transactions is the primary revenue driver. Current real estate sales exceed $300 million. Custom estate lots sold to builders such as Ellish Builders ($18 million for six lots) and Willstrong Construction.
2. Club Memberships: Mandatory membership (Social or Golf) required for all property purchasers. Initiation fees of $500,000 for non-homeowners, $400,000 for homeowners. Annual dues of approximately $30,000. Provides recurring annual revenue from members.
3. Real Estate Brokerage Commissions: Co-broker commissions of 3% of net purchase price paid to cooperating real estate brokers upon successful transaction closings.
4. Development Financing: Southern Realty Trust originated a $160 million senior credit facility supporting Phase II development including additional residences and amenities (clubhouse, health and lifestyle club, golf performance center).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Panther National develops, markets, and sells luxury custom estate homes ($4M-$15M) and homesites within a 400-acre gated golf community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, anchored by an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus/Justin Thomas co-designed championship golf course. All property purchasers are required to acquire a Social or Golf club membership ($400K-$500K initiation, ~$30K annual dues), providing access to the course, PANTHER9 short course, putting course, training facility, Lifestyle Club, Racquet Center, and 2,400-acre nature preserve.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Signature Estate Homes 218 custom Max Strang-designed modern estates within the gated 400-acre community, priced from approximately $4 million to $15 million, ranging from 4,200 to 11,000+ square feet with 3-6 bedrooms, private pool, outdoor kitchen, and golf cart garage. Homes feature Tesla roof shingles and environmental modernist design. Mandatory Golf or Social club membership required with purchase.
• Homesites (Half-Acre and Third-Acre Lots) 170 half-acre and third-acre homesites within the gated 400-acre community available for custom home construction. 32 lots were under contract at groundbreaking totaling more than $200 million. Mandatory Golf or Social club membership required with purchase.
• Golf Membership Premium club membership tier providing access to the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, PANTHER9 Par-3 short course, The Cub putting course, training facility with ball-tracing technology, indoor simulator, Lifestyle Club, Racquet Center, and 2,400-acre nature preserve. Initiation fee of $500,000 for non-homeowners and $400,000 for Panther National homeowners, plus approximately $30,000 in annual dues.
• Social Membership Entry-level club membership tier mandatory for all Panther National property purchasers, providing access to the Lifestyle Club, dining, racquet sports, wellness amenities, and social programming without full golf-playing privileges. Required in conjunction with home or homesite acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real estate sales exceeding $300 million as of August 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Jack NicklausflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJack Nicklaus, golf legend and 18-time major champion, co-designed the 18-hole championship golf course with Justin Thomas. Nicklaus serves as an ambassador and course designer, bringing his unparalleled golf course architecture expertise and global brand prestige to Panther National. Nicklaus designed over 300 golf courses worldwide.
• Justin ThomasflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustin Thomas, two-time PGA Champion and PGA Tour star, made his golf course design debut co-designing the championship course with Jack Nicklaus. Thomas is also an equity investor and partner in Panther National, serving as an ambassador and active promoter of the community through his social media following of over 1.5 million on Instagram.
• Max Strang (STRANG Design)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMax Strang is the founder and director of Miami-based architecture firm STRANG Design, which earned AIA 'Firm of the Year' and 'Architect of the Year' in 2022. Strang designed both the Signature Estate Homes and the main buildings of the golf club (Clubhouse and Lifestyle Club) using environmental modernism principles. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, the New York Times, and Wallpaper*.
• Willstrong Construction and DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJupiter-based Willstrong Construction and Development is the exclusive builder of Panther National's Max Strang-designed Signature homes. Building 170 luxury residences on half-acre and third-acre home sites with ecologically sensitive construction products and sustainable building practices. Jason Willoughby serves as CEO and Founder.
• Ellish BuildersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury custom homebuilder that purchased six large home lots in Panther National for $18 million. Has broken ground on a Portrush Custom Estate (Lot 55) spanning 9,263 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and 4-car garage. Represents homebuilder customers purchasing lots to construct custom estates.
• IMI Worldwide PropertiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMI Worldwide Properties serves as the exclusive sales representative for Panther National, managing all real estate sales for the development.
• Dominik Senn (4sports & Entertainment AG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss entrepreneur Dominik Senn is the founder, visionary, and president of Panther National. He is CEO and Chairman of 4sports & Entertainment AG, a sports management company representing professional athletes including PGA Tour players. Senn identified the gap in Palm Beach County's luxury golf market and created the concept, securing partnerships with Nicklaus, Thomas, and Strang.
• NetJetsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJustin Thomas serves as a NetJets Brand Ambassador. The connection between Thomas and NetJets is mentioned in the context of Panther National's marketing and ambassador ecosystem, linking private aviation luxury travel to the upscale club community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Bear's Club: Jack Nicklaus-designed private club in Jupiter, FL, with a similar UHNW membership model and real estate component. Direct geographic and product peer with overlapping member demographics.
• Medalist Golf Club: Avalon Holdings-owned ultra-exclusive private club in Hobe Sound/Martin County, FL, famous for its membership of PGA Tour professionals. Closest analog to Panther National in terms of UHNW + pro-golfer composition and South Florida location.
• Jupiter Hills Club: Top-ranked private club in Tequesta, FL (Palm Beach County area). Comparable UHNW membership economics and South Florida golf community positioning, with strong reputation for course conditioning.
• Old Palm Golf Club: Luxury private club and residential community in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with custom estates and golf membership. Direct local competitor for Panther National's residential-golf bundled offering.
• The Breakers Palm Beach: Iconic luxury resort and private club in Palm Beach with multiple golf courses, real estate, and resort amenities. Comparable UHNW positioning and Palm Beach County location; broader amenity mix than Panther National.
• Trump National Golf Club Jupiter: Luxury private club in Jupiter, FL with bundled real estate. Comparable high-end Palm Beach County market positioning and membership-plus-residence model.
• The Floridian National Golf Club: Private club and residential community in Palm City, FL founded by former Yankees pitcher Jim 'Catfish' Hunter. Similar South Florida luxury golf + residential bundle, with a comparable celebrity/pro-athlete association.
• Sailfish Point Country Club: Private oceanfront golf and residential community in Stuart, FL. Comparable UHNW membership model, mandatory equity membership, and bundled luxury real estate in the broader South Florida market.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Arnold Palmer-designed private club in Orlando, FL with bundled residential and resort operations. Comparable celebrity-designed championship course + residential + membership economics, in the broader Florida market.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic luxury golf destination on California's Monterey Peninsula with real estate, lodging, and championship pedigree. A larger, established aspirational comparable illustrating the long-term trophy asset potential for Panther National's brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pantherntl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnJ0KaBtkBlne3aR9V3Fz6g
• Facebookfacebook.com/panthernational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/panther-national
• Instagraminstagram.com/panthernational

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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