The River Golf Club

What The River Golf Club does

The River Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf club founded in 1998 and located on the Savannah River at 307 Riverside Blvd in North Augusta, South Carolina, directly across from downtown Augusta, Georgia. The club's core product is an 18-hole championship course designed by internationally acclaimed architect Jim Fazio, featuring newly installed Mini-Verde ultradwarf bermuda greens, five sets of tees, and a layout that incorporates numerous lakes, wetlands, and dramatic bunkers. The club operates behind an active membership waitlist, suggesting capacity-constrained demand, and offers tiered membership categories (Individual, Family, Junior, Junior-Executive, Senior, Out-of-Town, National) with benefits including unlimited greens fees, practice range access, walking privileges, dining, and preferred tee times. Named a top five new course nationally by Golf Digest at its 1998 opening, the club has continuously reinvested in the property over 25+ years.

Revenue is generated through an integrated hospitality portfolio. Recurring membership dues form the core stream, supplemented by daily green and cart fees from members and guests, food and beverage from the publicly accessible River Club Grill (serving breakfast and lunch), retail at the on-site golf shop (brands include Turtleson, FootJoy, Adidas, Criquet), private golf lessons, and a Junior Golf Camp priced at $250 per participant. Three luxury cottages (Sweetbay, Cypress, Palmetto) generate stay-and-play revenue from golf travelers, and a new 6,000+ square foot pavilion attached to the clubhouse is available for weddings, corporate meetings, and social gatherings, catered by the River Club Grill. A dedicated Masters Week tee-time package (April 5-12, 2026) bundles carts, green fees, range balls, breakfast, lunch, and beverage cart service to capture tournament-week travel demand. Beyond golf, the club operates Verdery Field at 1337 Flowing Wells Road — a baseball facility with field turf infield, Musco LED lighting, and full-size Varsity dimensions — that serves as home to the Augusta Eagles youth baseball organization and Klutch Collegiate Summer Baseball, providing incremental rental revenue.

The technology stack is minimal and entirely third-party: foreUP Software handles tee-time booking and member login, Google Forms collects pavilion rental inquiries, and Google Drive hosts restaurant menus. There is no public API, no proprietary platform, and no in-house AI/ML capability. Leadership is a small operating team — Director of Golf Chris Verdery (also tied to Augusta Eagles baseball), Head Professional Wayne Ackerson, Assistant Golf Professional Paul Walton, and Event Coordinator Bella Ryan — and the firm reports 1-10 corporate employees. Ownership is independent with no institutional investor, parent company, or private equity backing indicated.

Name

The River Golf Club

Legal name

The River Golf Club

Website

https://rivergolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The River Golf Club is a private, member-owned 18-hole championship golf club in North Augusta, SC, founded in 1998. It serves members, golf travelers, and corporate groups via memberships, cottages, a restaurant, a pavilion, and Masters Week packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Golf hospitality services
• Corporate golf retreats
• Golf travel packages

Headquarters

HQ city

North Augusta

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private club membership fees from individual, family, junior, senior, and out-of-town members
2. Green Fees and Cart Fees: Golf fees charged to members and guests for course access
3. Restaurant and Grill: On-site restaurant open to the public serving breakfast and lunch daily
4. Cottage Accommodations: Luxury cottage rentals for golf travelers and corporate retreats
5. Golf Shop Merchandise: Golf apparel, equipment, shoes, and accessories retail
6. Golf Lessons: Private golf instruction and lesson packages
7. Pavilion Rental: Event venue rental for weddings, business meetings, and social gatherings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The River Golf Club operates a private 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jim Fazio along the Savannah River in North Augusta, SC. Its core business is selling private club memberships and ancillary golf, hospitality, and event services — including green/cart fees, luxury cottage rentals, a full-service restaurant, a 6,000+ sq ft event pavilion, golf instruction, a golf shop, and a baseball facility (Verdery Field) used by partner leagues.

Product overview

The River Golf Club is a private golf club offering a single, integrated golf and hospitality experience. The core product is the 18-hole golf course designed by Jim Fazio, complemented by membership programs, luxury cottage accommodations, and special Masters Week packages. Additional revenue streams include a baseball facility (Verdery Field), the River Club Grill restaurant, a 6,000+ square foot event pavilion, a golf shop, practice facilities, junior golf instruction, and private lessons. The club operates on a foreUp Software platform for member tee time management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The River Golf Club Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jim Fazio featuring Mini-Verde ultradwarf bermuda greens, five sets of tees, numerous lakes, wetlands, and dramatic bunkers, located along the Savannah River in North Augusta, SC.
• Private Membership Programs Private club memberships offered across Individual, Family, Junior (Under 18), Junior-Executive (Under 30), Senior (60+), Out-of-Town, and National tiers, with benefits including course access, unlimited greens fees, practice range membership, walking privileges, dining, and preferred tee times.
• Cottages & Golf Packages Luxury on-site cottage accommodations including Sweetbay Cottage, Cypress Cottage, and Palmetto Cottage, bundled with stay-and-play golf packages for travelers and corporate retreats.
• Masters Week Tee Time Packages Special all-inclusive tee time packages during the Masters Tournament, bundling cart, green fees, tax, range balls, beverage cart service, breakfast (7-10 AM), and lunch (11 AM - 3:30 PM).
• Verdery Field A baseball facility on The River Golf Club property at 1337 Flowing Wells Road featuring a field turf infield, full-size varsity field (315 Left, 360 Center, 315 Right), two batting cages, four bullpens, Musco LED Lighting System, and a concession stand.
• Junior Golf Program Junior golf camp and instruction program designed to teach the game in a fun, structured environment while developing skills, conduct, and discipline.
• Private Golf Lessons Private golf instruction packages for players of all ability levels taught by the club's teaching professionals.
• Golf Shop On-site golf retail shop offering polos, outerwear, shoes, and headwear from brands including Turtleson, FootJoy, Adidas, and Criquet.
• Practice Facilities Practice facilities including a grass tee of nearly one acre, premium Srixon range balls, two practice greens, and a short game practice area.
• River Club Grill On-site restaurant serving breakfast and lunch daily to members and the public, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, wraps, daily chef's specials, and catering for club events.
• Pavilion Event Venue 6,000+ sq ft event space attached to the clubhouse, available to rent for weddings, meetings, and social gatherings, with views of the golf course and lake and catering provided by River Club Grill.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Augusta EaglesminorOthersThe Augusta Eagles baseball organization uses Verdery Field at 1337 Flowing Wells Road as their home facility. The field is one of the top baseball facilities in the area.
• Klutch Collegiate BaseballminorOthersThe Klutch Collegiate Summer Baseball League uses Verdery Field as their home facility at The River Golf Club property.
• foreUP (Booking Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationforeUP software provides the booking platform for member tee times and member login functionality on the club's website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chechessee Creek Club: Private, member-owned golf club in Okatie, SC. Comparable as a private, golf-centric member club in the Lowcountry with a similar high-end positioning.
• Old Sandwich Golf Club: Private, members-only golf club in Plymouth, MA designed by Gil Hanse. Comparable as a high-end private club whose single golf-focused product mirrors The River's core offering.
• Congaree Golf Club: Private, members-only golf club in Ridgeland, SC. Comparable as a Tom Fazio-designed private club with similar membership-only economics and Southern golf destination positioning.
• Kiawah Island Club: Private club in Kiawah Island, SC offering championship golf plus cottages, dining, and member events. Comparable as a private club combining golf, lodging, and F&B in the Southeast.
• The Ford Plantation: Private member club in Richmond Hill, GA offering Pete Dye golf plus lodging, dining, and equestrian. Comparable as a private Southeast club pairing championship golf with cottages and amenities.
• Sage Valley Golf Club: Private, membership-based golf club in Graniteville, SC (also near Augusta, GA). Comparable as a private golf-only club with a Fazio-family design pedigree, similar Southeast positioning, and high-end membership economics.
• Friar's Head: Private, members-only club in Baiting Hollow, NY on Long Island. Comparable as a private golf-only club with high initiation economics and similar member-priority access model.
• Colleton River Club: Private member-owned club in Bluffton, SC with Fazio and Nicklaus course designs and full amenity set. Comparable as a private golf community with diversified amenities and similar member economics.
• Secession Golf Club: Ultra-private golf club in Beaufort, SC with single golf-focused product and no lodging. Comparable as a high-end private member club whose economics and operating model closely parallel The River's core.

Broad incumbents

• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Large operator of private country clubs and golf clubs across the U.S. Comparable as a scaled portfolio operator whose member economics, dues structures, and event programming offer direct benchmarks even though The River is independently owned.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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