Waialae Country Club

What Waialae Country Club does

Waialae Country Club is a private, member-owned non-profit country club located at 4997 Kahala Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 1927 when the Territorial Hotel Company built the Waialae Golf Course and formally incorporated on September 20, 1942, the club has operated continuously for nearly a century serving affluent individuals and families seeking an exclusive recreational and social environment in one of Honolulu's premier residential enclaves.

The club's core product is an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Seth Raynor and his associate Charles Banks, with subsequent modifications by Robert Trent Jones, Desmond Muirhead, Rick Smith, and Tom Doak. The course features 83 strategically placed bunkers, mature coconut and monkey pod trees, and the iconic palm-tree 'W' logo on the 7th hole. Beyond golf, Waialae operates the Hale Ohana Ola fitness annex (opened February 2014), the Oceans outdoor casual dining facility (also 2014), tennis courts, and a swimming pool completed in 1958. The club hosts the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii (the successor to the Hawaiian Open first held there in 1965) and the annual Waialae Women's Invitational, embedding it in both professional and amateur golf ecosystems.

Revenue is generated through private membership enrollment, with members holding equity-like stakes via transfer certificates (the historical financing mechanism for major capital projects such as the 1972 clubhouse). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the club markets itself almost exclusively through its official website, member referrals, and its Platinum Club of America / Honorable Mention Platinum Club of the World brand positioning, which places it in the top 5% of US private clubs. No revenue figures, membership counts, or financial performance data are publicly available, consistent with its non-profit, member-owned governance structure.

Name

Waialae Country Club

Legal name

Waialae Country Club

Website

https://waialaecc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Waialae Country Club is a private, member-owned non-profit country club in Honolulu, Hawaii, operating an 18-hole Seth Raynor-designed championship golf course plus fitness, tennis, dining, and pool amenities, and hosting the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club / Golf & Recreation Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf course
• Member-owned club
• Country club memberships
• Recreational facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

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Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Waialae Country Club is a non-profit private member-owned country club offering an 18-hole championship golf course (Seth Raynor-designed, opened February 1, 1927) along with complementary amenities including the Hale Ohana Ola fitness annex, Oceans outdoor casual dining, tennis courts, and a swimming pool. The club also serves as the host venue for the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii and hosts the annual Waialae Women's Invitational golf tournament. Access to all facilities and programs is provided exclusively through approved private membership.

Product overview

Waialae Country Club is a non-profit private country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and social services centered around its championship golf course. The core product is the 18-hole Seth Raynor-designed golf course (6,476 yards, par 72), complemented by the Hale Ohana Ola fitness annex (opened 2014), Oceans outdoor dining, tennis courts, and swimming pool. The club also hosts the annual Waialae Women's Invitational golf tournament. These facilities and programs are offered as integrated member services rather than separate modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course 18-hole, par-72 Seth Raynor-designed championship golf course (6,476 yards) used by members for daily play and as the host venue for the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii. Open exclusively to approved members and their guests.
• Hale Ohana Ola Fitness Annex Multi-functional fitness facility (Hale Ohana Ola, 'House of Family & Fitness') available to Waialae members and their guests for health and recreational activities.
• Oceans Outdoor Dining Outdoor casual dining venue with local entertainment, available to Waialae members and their guests.
• Tennis and Swimming Facilities Tennis courts and swimming pool available to Waialae members and their guests as part of the club's recreational facilities.
• Waialae Women's Invitational Annual women's golf invitational tournament hosted at Waialae Country Club for invited participants.

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Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic California coastal golf destination hosting the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Comparable as a championship-caliber venue combining elite golf with luxury hospitality and a signature annual PGA Tour event.
• Pinehurst Resort: Multi-course North Carolina resort regularly hosting US Open and other majors. Comparable as a heritage multi-facility golf destination with championship pedigree and elite private membership offerings.
• Kapalua Plantation Course: Hawaii-based championship resort course that hosts the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament of Champions. Most directly comparable peer given shared Hawaii geography, PGA Tour venue status, and high-end positioning.
• Mauna Kea Golf Resort: Big Island Hawaii golf resort with a Robert Trent Jones-designed course and luxury accommodations. Comparable as a premier Hawaiian golf destination serving affluent members and resort guests.
• Augusta National Golf Club: Elite private club in Georgia that hosts the Masters. Comparable as a top-tier private membership club with a single signature annual tournament that drives global brand prestige.
• TPC Sawgrass: Florida stadium course home to the PGA Tour's Players Championship. Comparable as a signature PGA Tour host venue with high-visibility championship play and premium private membership access.
• Riviera Country Club: California private club hosting the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational. Comparable as a private, championship-pedigreed club anchored by an annual PGA Tour event.
• Congressional Country Club: Maryland private club that has hosted multiple US Opens and PGA Tour events. Comparable as an elite private membership club with major-championship hosting history.
• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: Historic New York private club and multiple-time US Open host. Comparable as a heritage private club with major-championship hosting credentials and elite membership positioning.
• Medinah Country Club: Illinois private club that has hosted multiple US Opens, PGA Championships, and Ryder Cups. Comparable as a private, major-championship-credentialed club with strong brand recognition.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles1 record

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Investments

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