Champions Retreat

What Champions Retreat does

Champions Retreat is a private, membership-based golf club located on 365 acres in Evans, Georgia, just outside Augusta. The property features 27 championship holes organized as three distinct nine-hole courses designed by Arnold Palmer (The Island), Jack Nicklaus (The Bluff), and Gary Player (The Creek) — a design heritage the club positions as unique in the world. The club has served as the official host of the first two rounds of the Augusta National Women's Amateur for seven consecutive years through 2026. Beyond golf, the integrated resort offering includes luxury cottage accommodations, three dining venues (The Barn, Grille House, Champions Pavilion), and full-service event hosting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and fundraisers.

Champions Retreat operates a multi-stream revenue model centered on private membership dues, supplemented by weddings and corporate event bookings, catering, dining, and a limited public-facing offering during Masters Week (April 5-12, 2026), when non-members can purchase tee time packages that include a forecaddie, unlimited dining, and a lifestyle shop credit. Pricing for membership and standard tee times is not publicly disclosed and is gated behind inquiry forms. The club's go-to-market is primarily direct sales and event-driven, using its website, social channels, and a dedicated Masters Week specialist to drive membership and event inquiries.

The asset is owned and operated as part of the Arcis Golf portfolio, a strategic operating company that manages private clubs and resorts; co-branded legal references and Arcis-domain privacy and terms pages confirm the parent-subsidiary relationship. Champions Retreat's proprietary technological footprint is minimal beyond third-party TrackMan launch monitors on a lit driving range. Core operational leadership is on-site (General Manager, Director of Golf, Director of Agronomy, Executive Chef, Director of Membership), with strategic oversight provided by Arcis Golf CEO Cameron Wiebe.

Name

Champions Retreat

Legal name

Champions Retreat Golf Club

Website

https://championsretreat.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Champions Retreat is a 365-acre private golf club in Evans, Georgia, offering 27 holes designed by Palmer, Nicklaus, and Player, plus cottages, dining, and event hosting for affluent members, weddings, and Masters Week guests under Arcis Golf ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf courses
• Golf membership programs
• Luxury event venues
• Cottage accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Evans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership: Private membership fees for access to 27 championship holes, cottages, dining, and club amenities. Discovery visit included as part of the membership application process.
2. Masters Week Tee Times: Limited public tee time sales during Masters Week, including 18 holes with cart, forecaddie, unlimited food and beverage, and $50 lifestyle shop credit.
3. Events and Catering: Weddings, receptions, golf outings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and nonprofit events with custom catering packages and professional event planning services.
4. Dining Services: Farm-to-table cuisine, Southern hospitality, seasonal menus, custom menus, wine pairings, and signature cocktails at The Barn, Grille House, and Champions Pavilion.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Champions Retreat operates a 27-hole private golf club featuring three nine-hole championship courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player. The club sells private golf memberships, hosts weddings and corporate events, provides luxury cottage accommodations and on-site dining, and offers limited public tee times during Masters Week near Augusta, Georgia.

Product overview

Champions Retreat is a private golf club and resort offering a comprehensive membership experience built around three distinct championship nine-hole courses designed by golf legends Arnold Palmer (The Island), Jack Nicklaus (The Bluff), and Gary Player (The Creek). The club provides an integrated suite of amenities including luxury cottage accommodations, fine dining at The Barn and Grille House, event hosting for weddings and corporate gatherings, and exclusive Masters Week public access. The property spans 365 acres of Georgia pines along the Savannah River and serves as the official host of the Augusta National Women's Amateur first two rounds. Additional services include catering, practice facilities with TrackMan technology, and a lifestyle shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Golf Membership

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ship SticksminorOthers · 1 January 2019Club shipping partner for Masters Week. Guests can ship golf clubs directly to Champions Retreat through Ship Sticks, with the club team coordinating delivery for arrival. This service reduces airport hassles for traveling guests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcis Golf: Parent company of Champions Retreat and operator of a national portfolio of private, resort, and daily-fee golf clubs. Directly comparable as the corporate operator of Champions Retreat's business model, providing infrastructure and management context.

Regional players

• Peachtree Golf Club: Prestigious private golf club in Atlanta, Georgia, hosting major amateur events including the U.S. Amateur. Comparable in elite private-membership positioning within Georgia and tournament-hosting heritage similar to Champions Retreat's ANWA role.
• Augusta Country Club: Historic private club located in Augusta, Georgia, directly competing with Champions Retreat for local affluent golfers and Augusta-area event bookings. Comparable in membership-driven business model and regional positioning within the Augusta golf market.
• Secession Golf Club: Elite private golf club also located in the Augusta, Georgia area, serving a similar ultra-affluent membership base. Direct regional competitor for member retention and Masters Week-area prestige positioning.
• Palmetto Golf Club: One of the oldest private golf clubs in the United States, based in Aiken, South Carolina, near Augusta. Comparable private-membership model and historic championship pedigree in the same regional market as Champions Retreat.

Direct peers

• Quail Hollow Club: Elite private club in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosting PGA Tour events (Wells Fargo Championship). Comparable championship-private-membership model combining elite course pedigree, tournament hosting, and high-end member amenities similar to Champions Retreat.
• Reynolds Lake Oconee: Large-scale private golf and lake community in Georgia featuring multiple championship courses, clubhouses, dining, and real estate. Comparable in private-membership structure, multi-course portfolio, and Southeast US premium positioning.
• Pinehurst Resort: Iconic multi-course golf resort in North Carolina offering championship golf, lodging, dining, spa, and event hosting. Comparable integrated golf-resort business model with strong tournament heritage and premium private/public play mix similar to Champions Retreat.
• Sage Valley Golf Club: Ultra-private golf club in Graniteville, South Carolina, near Augusta, known for hosting elite amateur invitational tournaments. Comparable high-end private membership model with strong tournament-hosting credentials in the Augusta regional market.
• Kiawah Island Club: Luxury private club and golf resort on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, featuring multiple championship courses, luxury accommodations, fine dining, and event hosting. Closely comparable integrated membership/lodging/dining/event business model to Champions Retreat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCe3pUO7o6EBz7jzcT2fGrkg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Champions.Retreat.Golf
• Instagraminstagram.com/champions_retreat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/champions-retreat-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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