What Cinnabar Hills Golf Club does

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club is a privately held public golf and hospitality operation headquartered at 23600 McKean Road, San Jose, California. Founded in 1998 as San Jose's first new public golf course in 30 years, the club operates a 27-hole championship layout designed by John Harbottle III, comprising three distinct nines (Canyon, Lake, and Mountain) that can be configured flexibly for daily play or tournament formats up to 200 players. The property includes a grass-tee driving range, chipping area, three putting greens, the on-site Lee Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum (free admission), and The Grille restaurant and bar.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model. Public and member green fees are priced tiered by day/time, with shared cart included; tiered memberships (Hawk Plus at $6,500 plus $1,500 initiation, Hawk Club quarterly at $550, Quicksilver handicap service at $75) provide priority booking and recurring subscription revenue. Weddings and corporate/private events are a major revenue stream with F&B minimums of $15,000–$19,500 and dedicated event coordinators; tournament hosting, PGA-led instruction (Bill Condaxis, Don Leone), merchandise, and food and beverage round out the offering. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through on-site pro shop sales, online tee-time booking via ezlinksgolf, dedicated wedding/tournament sales staff, and social channels (Facebook, Instagram) plus email marketing.

The company serves individual public golfers, recurring members, wedding couples, and corporate/charity tournament organizers across the Silicon Valley and broader Bay Area. It employs 51–100 staff across golf operations, food & beverage, events, administration, and course maintenance, and is recognized as a top-ranked public course in the region (Golf Advisor #17 in California, 2018; repeat recognition as Best Public Golf Course in Silicon Valley and Best Place for Weddings in the Bay Area). Revenue, funding, and ownership are not publicly disclosed; the company appears to operate independently under a San Jose-based ownership group.

Name

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club

Legal name

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club

Website

https://cinnabarhills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club is a privately held public golf and event venue in San Jose, California, operating a 27-hole championship course with tiered memberships, an on-site restaurant (The Grille), wedding and tournament hosting up to 200 guests, and a free historical golf museum, serving Silicon Valley golfers, wedding couples, and corporate/charity event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course and Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf club memberships
• Wedding event venue
• Golf tournament hosting
• Golf instruction services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Green Fees & Public Golf: Public tee time revenue with tiered pricing based on time of day and day of week. Includes shared cart. Discounts for juniors and twilight play.
2. Membership Programs: Hawk Plus (unlimited golf, $6,500 + $1,500 initiation), Hawk Club (quarterly $550), Quicksilver Club ($75 for handicap service). Members receive priority booking (21 days vs 19 for public), discounts on merchandise and food.
3. Food & Beverage: The Grille restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner with seasonal menu. Bar with craft cocktails, wines, and draft beers. Happy Hour Monday-Friday. Covers indoor, patio, and bar seating.
4. Wedding & Event Hosting: Wedding ceremonies and receptions up to 200 guests. Indoor/outdoor ceremony space. In-house catering required. Food and beverage minimums $15,000-$19,500 depending on day. Ceremony fee $1,500.
5. Tournament Services: Corporate and charity tournament hosting. Contact Nick Starr, Tournament Director. Accommodates groups up to 200 players across 27-hole facility.
6. Golf Instruction: PGA instruction by Bill Condaxis (Director of Instruction, $150/hour) and Don Leone (2012 Northern California PGA Teacher of the Year). Package deals available.
7. Golf Shop Merchandise: 10% off merchandise for members. Range balls and equipment rentals available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club is a public-access 27-hole championship golf facility in San Jose, California, offering three nine-hole courses (Mountain, Lake, Canyon). The club sells tee times and play access, Hawk Plus annual and Hawk quarterly memberships, tournament hosting for charity and corporate groups, full-service weddings and private events, on-site dining at The Grille, and PGA-led group and private lessons.

Product overview

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club operates as a single-property public golf resort offering a 27-hole championship course as its core product, supplemented by multiple service modules including restaurant dining (The Grille), wedding and event hosting, golf instruction, tournament services, and a historical golf museum. The club offers tiered membership programs (Hawk Plus and Hawk) that provide priority booking, discounts, and exclusive benefits. Additional revenue streams include practice facility access, tee time reservations, golf merchandise sales, and handicap services through USGA GHIN. The property accommodates up to 200 guests for events and hosts organized men's and ladies' golf associations with regular tournaments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 27-Hole Championship Golf Course (Mountain, Lake, Canyon nines) The club's core product: 27 holes across three nines (Mountain, Lake, Canyon) playable in any 18-hole combination. Sold to public golfers via green fees and to members via annual/quarterly dues.
• Hawk Plus Annual Membership Annual membership providing recurring green-fee access, range benefits, GHIN handicap, and member events for frequent local players.
• Hawk Quarterly Membership Three-month membership providing recurring play access and member benefits for players who want shorter-term commitment than the annual Hawk Plus membership.
• Wedding and Reception Hosting Full-service on-site wedding ceremonies and receptions including ceremony space, banquet seating, and on-site catering coordinated by the Wedding and Event Manager.
• Corporate and Private Event Hosting Booking of club facilities for corporate events and private parties, supported by The Grille's food and beverage operations and the events team.
• Tournament Hosting Charity and corporate tournament hosting including format setup, scoring, on-course event execution led by the Tournament Director, and food and beverage support.
• The Grille Restaurant On-site restaurant offering daily food and beverage service to golfers, members, and event guests, also supplying banquet and event catering.
• Golf Instruction and Lessons Group and private golf lessons delivered by PGA professionals Bill Condaxis and Don Leone, including discounted group lesson packages.
• Lee Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum On-site historical golf museum open to visitors, showcasing memorabilia and history of the sport, named after club founder Lee Brandenburg.
• Golf Shop (Pro Shop Merchandise) On-site golf retail shop selling apparel, equipment, and accessories to golfers and visitors.
• Men's and Ladies' Golf Associations and Leagues Recurring men's and ladies' club leagues and associations that organize regular competitive play and member events.
• Quicksilver / USGA GHIN Handicap Service USGA GHIN handicap service branded as Quicksilver, providing official handicap posting and tracking for club golfers.
• Practice Facilities On-site practice facilities including driving range and practice areas available to players and lesson participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #17 on Golf Advisor's Best of 2018: California Golf Courses list
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coyote Creek Golf Club: San Jose public 36-hole facility with tournament and event hosting. Comparable as a larger-format South Bay public course competing for corporate outings, charity tournaments, and league play.
• Pasatiempo Golf Club: Alister MacKenzie-designed public course in Santa Cruz. Comparable as a high-end California public golf course with tournament hosting and event services targeting Bay Area golfers.
• Metropolitan Golf Links: Public 18-hole course in Oakland. Comparable as a Bay Area public facility with tournament and event hosting competing for East Bay and broader regional golfer demand.
• Santa Teresa Golf Club: San Jose public 18-hole course operated by the City of San Jose. Direct local competitor for public golfers, leagues, and tournaments within the same San Jose / South Bay catchment area as Cinnabar Hills.
• Half Moon Bay Golf Links: Coastal 36-hole public resort facility with lodging, F&B, and weddings. Comparable as a Northern California public golf property with multi-revenue-stream model including events, restaurant, and tourism-driven play.
• Shoreline Golf Links: Public 18-hole course in Mountain View owned by the City of Mountain View. Comparable as a Bay Area public golf facility serving Silicon Valley residents with similar tournament and event-hosting capabilities.
• Baylands Golf Links: Public 18-hole course in Palo Alto designed by Forrest Richardson. Directly comparable as a Silicon Valley public course competing for the same affluent Bay Area golfer and event market with similar green-fee pricing and tournament hosting.
• Poppy Ridge Golf Course: Livermore public 27-hole facility designed by Rees Jones. Comparable as a multi-nine public course in the East Bay with similar tournament format flexibility and corporate-event positioning.
• Eagle Ridge Golf Club: Gilroy public 18-hole course south of San Jose. Comparable as a South Bay public course competing for the same regional golfer base with similar green-fee pricing and tournament offerings.
• The Course at Wente Vineyards: Livermore public 18-hole course designed by Greg Norman with vineyard setting and event hosting. Comparable as a premium California public course with restaurant, weddings, and tournament services for Bay Area corporate and consumer markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/golfatcinnabar
• Facebookfacebook.com/golfatcinnabar
• Instagraminstagram.com/cinnabarhillsgolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cinnabar-hills-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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