Wood Ranch Golf Club

What Wood Ranch Golf Club does

Wood Ranch Golf Club is a private, invitation-based golf club located at 301 N Wood Ranch Pkwy in Simi Valley, California, founded in 1985 and operated by 51-100 employees. Its core asset is an 18-hole, par-72, 6,972-yard championship course designed by acclaimed architect Ted Robinson, complemented by a 30,000 sq ft clubhouse inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, practice facilities, a pro shop, locker rooms with sauna/steam, and three dining venues (Bar & Grill, Formal Dining Room, banquet spaces). The club is professionally managed by Arnold Palmer Golf Management under license by Century Golf Partners and offers tiered memberships (Full Golf, Junior Executive for ages 21-39, Developmental Junior for ages 13-18, and Social) plus the Club 23 dual-membership with Sunset Hills Country Club.

The business generates revenue through six streams: recurring membership dues (subscription), non-refundable initiation fees, food and beverage across three outlets, tournament hosting on select Mondays, private events and weddings, and pro shop merchandise. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, anchored by a Membership Director (Haley Hernandez), a Member Ambassador referral program, organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram), the club's website, and the Palmer Advantage network. Distribution is concentrated on direct membership sales, private event bookings via a Private Events Director (LeAnna Hamilton), and tournament bookings staffed by PGA professionals.

Instruction is led by Director of Instruction Dr. Alison Curdt, one of only two women to hold both PGA Master Professional and LPGA Master Professional designations and a Golf Digest Top 50 / GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher (2026-2027). The club does not publish pricing, does not disclose revenue, has no public funding or M&A history, and operates as a single-location private membership organization serving high-net-worth individuals and families in the Ventura County, San Fernando Valley, Thousand Oaks, and West Los Angeles feeder markets.

Name

Wood Ranch Golf Club

Legal name

Wood Ranch Golf Club

Website

https://woodranchgc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wood Ranch Golf Club is a private, invitation-based golf club in Simi Valley, California, offering an 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed championship course, multiple membership tiers, dining, events, and the Club 23 dual-membership with Sunset Hills Country Club, serving high-net-worth individuals and families across Ventura County and the greater Los Angeles region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), 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)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Private membership club
• Country club dining
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Simi Valley

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Recurring monthly/annual membership dues from Full Golf, Junior Executive, Developmental Junior, Social, and Club 23 membership categories. Includes spouse/significant other and dependent children under 23 on most plans.
2. Initiation Fees: Non-refundable one-time initiation fees for new members joining the club.
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from dining services including Bar & Grill (casual fare), Formal Dining Room (elevated Continental cuisine), and Banquet & Event Spaces. No F&B minimums required for members.
4. Tournament Hosting: Revenue from hosting outside golf tournaments on select Mondays, including corporate outings, charity fundraisers, and private events with catering services.
5. Private Events and Weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, anniversary parties, baby showers, and charity galas in indoor and outdoor event spaces.
6. Golf Shop/Pro Shop: Revenue from golf apparel, equipment sales, and merchandise in the full-service golf shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wood Ranch Golf Club is a private, invitation-based golf and country club operating an 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed championship course in Simi Valley, California, along with a 30,000 sq ft clubhouse, dining venues, and full practice facilities. Revenue is driven by tiered membership dues and initiation fees, supplemented by clubhouse food and beverage, private events and weddings, corporate tournament hosting, golf instruction by a PGA/LPGA Master Professional, and pro shop merchandise sales. Members also gain access to Sunset Hills Country Club through the dual Club 23 membership program.

Product overview

Wood Ranch Golf Club is a private golf club in Simi Valley, CA offering an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ted Robinson, multiple dining venues (Bar & Grill, Formal Dining Room, Banquet spaces), private event and wedding hosting, tournament management, and comprehensive golf instruction. The club provides various membership tiers including Full Golf, Junior Executive, Developmental Junior, and Social memberships, plus the Club 23 dual-membership program offering access to both Wood Ranch Golf Club and Sunset Hills Country Club. Members also receive access to Palmer Advantage benefits for extended club network access and travel services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club 23: A dual membership program offering access to both Wood Ranch Golf Club and Sunset Hills Country Club, providing two championship golf courses, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and fitness facilities.

Products and services

• Wood Ranch Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, par-72 Ted Robinson-designed championship layout spanning 6,972 yards with towering trees, rolling fairways, challenging greens, deep bunkers, and 14 lakes/ponds/streams; ranked among the best private courses in Ventura County and hosted the Los Angeles Women's Championship and Senior PGA Tour GTE Classic.
• Wood Ranch Private Club Membership A private, invitation-based membership program offered in tiers: Full Golf, Junior Executive (ages 21–39 with discounted initiation deposit and dues until 39), Developmental Junior (ages 13–18 with restricted tee times and one monthly group lesson), and Social (clubhouse and social events, no golf privileges). Includes spouse/significant other and dependent children under 23 on most tiers, Palmer Advantage network access, no F&B minimums, and no assessments.
• Club 23 Dual-Club Membership Dual-membership program offering Full Golf and social privileges at both Wood Ranch Golf Club and Sunset Hills Country Club along Highway 23, including two 18-hole championship courses, a Jr. Olympic swimming pool, four lighted pickleball courts, nine lighted tennis courts, fitness center, steam room, sauna, and four dining outlets. Non-refundable initiation fees and Palmer Advantage access included.
• Golf Instruction and Lessons Personalized lessons, clinics, and performance-psychology-based coaching led by Dr. Alison Curdt, a PGA and LPGA Master Professional (one of only two women to hold both Master Professional titles), Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America 2026–2027; offered to members and integrated with Developmental Junior monthly group lessons.
• Private Events and Weddings Hosted weddings, receptions, corporate events, anniversaries, baby showers, and charity galas in the 30,000 sq ft clubhouse's indoor and outdoor venues with sweeping views of emerald fairways and the Santa Susana Mountains; full catering from the club's culinary team and event planning led by the Private Events Director.
• Tournament Hosting Outside golf tournament hosting on select Mondays covering corporate outings, charity fundraisers, and large-group events with PGA professional staff, course setup, on-site scoring, and full catering support.
• Clubhouse Dining Multi-venue dining offering including the Bar & Grill (casual fare), Formal Dining Room (elevated Continental and regional cuisine), and Banquet & Event Spaces for member dining and private celebrations; menus led by Executive Chef Ozzy Cardenas with no F&B minimums for members.
• Wood Ranch Golf Shop Full-service golf shop selling golf apparel, equipment, and accessories to club members and their guests, staffed by the club's PGA professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked among best private courses in Ventura County
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sunset Hills Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub 23 dual membership partnership providing Wood Ranch members with access to Sunset Hills Country Club's Jr. Olympic swimming pool, four lighted pickleball courts, nine lighted tennis courts, fitness center, steam room, sauna, and additional dining outlets. Both clubs function as home clubs with no restrictions for Club 23 members. Located just 3.4 miles (approximately 7 minutes) apart along Highway 23 in the Simi Valley/Thousand Oaks area.
• Arnold Palmer Golf ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood Ranch Golf Club is managed by Arnold Palmer Golf Management, bringing over 20 years of expertise, resources, and a legacy of excellence to the community. Under license by Century Golf Partners.
• Century Golf PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensor of Wood Ranch Golf Club alongside Arnold Palmer Golf Management for club operations and management.
• Palmer AdvantageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate club network providing Club 23 and Full Golf members with travel services, entertainment benefits, member-only golf and travel experiences, complimentary greens fees at affiliated clubs, and savings on entertainment and theme parks.
• Local Golf AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local golf associations for Men's and Women's Leagues, providing competitive and social play opportunities for members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sherwood Country Club: Prestigious private golf and country club in Thousand Oaks, CA, featuring an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course. Competes for the same HNW Ventura County membership base and tournament-hosting business.
• Valencia Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Valencia, CA, just north of Wood Ranch along the 118 Freeway corridor. Competes for the same San Fernando Valley / Santa Clarita Valley HNW membership pool with full golf, social, and event offerings.
• Spanish Hills Golf & Country Club: Private golf and country club in Camarillo, CA, within Ventura County. Comparable member demographic, golf-centric amenity set, and event-hosting capabilities for weddings, corporate outings, and member events.
• MountainGate Country Club: Private 27-hole golf and country club in the Santa Monica Mountains / West Los Angeles area. Comparable private-membership model with full F&B, events, and member amenities, expanding the addressable competition set across the 118 Freeway corridor.
• Sunset Hills Country Club: Partner club in the Club 23 dual-membership program located 3.4 miles from Wood Ranch along Highway 23 in Thousand Oaks. Operates a parallel private-club model with its own 18-hole course, tennis, pickleball, pool, and dining — a directly comparable private membership offering in the immediate market.
• North Ranch Country Club: Private country club in Thousand Oaks, CA, with championship golf, tennis, dining, and event facilities serving the same affluent Conejo Valley / Ventura County demographic. Closest direct competitor outside the Club 23 partnership.

Others

• Troon: Largest third-party manager of golf courses and private clubs worldwide. An adjacent ecosystem participant — a management-company peer to Arnold Palmer Golf Management and Century Golf Partners rather than a competing club.

Broad incumbents

• Bel-Air Country Club: Long-established ultra-private club in Los Angeles with premier golf, tennis, and social amenities. A larger, more entrenched incumbent in the broader LA private-club market that competes for the same elite HNW demographic.
• Riviera Country Club: Iconic elite private golf club in Pacific Palisades, CA, host of major professional events. Operates well above Wood Ranch's positioning but anchors the same Southern California private-club ecosystem and shared HNW prospect pool.
• Invited (fka ClubCorp): Largest owner-operator of private golf and country clubs in the United States. Operates a broad portfolio of clubs with reciprocal-network benefits; competes for the same consumer mindshare and provides an alternative platform for HNW members seeking multi-club access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/woodranchgc
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodranchgc
• Xx.com/woodranchgc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wood-ranch-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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