Glen Oak Country Club

What Glen Oak Country Club does

Glen Oak Country Club is a privately held, for-profit membership country club established in 1951 and located on 138 acres in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. The club's core asset is an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by James Harrison (trained under Donald Ross), with the first nine holes opening in 1953 and the second nine added in 1961. Surrounding amenities include a clubhouse with five dining venues (Formal Dining Room, Oak Room, Grill Room, two outdoor patios, and a pool bar), a family swimming pool with separate baby pool, two HAR-TRU clay tennis courts, a pro shop stocking major golf brands, and banquet facilities that can seat 200+ guests.

The business operates a sponsor-based private membership model with tiers including Associate Golf (≤35), Senior Golf (36–59), Special Senior Golf (60+), Non-Resident Golf, and Social Membership, supplemented by one-time initiation/capital fees and restaurant minimums for most categories. Revenue is diversified across recurring membership dues, à la carte dining, wedding and corporate event hosting (including approximately 15 annual charitable golf outings), retail pro shop sales, and private/group golf instruction. The club is governed by a member-elected board, with no parent company, no outside investors, and no disclosed AI, proprietary technology, or digital platform beyond a standard members-only web portal and WordPress website.

Name

Glen Oak Country Club

Legal name

Glen Oak Country Club

Website

https://glenoakcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Glen Oak Country Club is a private, 138-acre country club in Clarks Summit, PA, serving local members with an 18-hole championship golf course, multiple dining venues, pool and tennis facilities, and wedding and corporate event hosting since 1951.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course memberships
• Wedding event venue
• Golf instruction services
• Club dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarks Summit

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 Dues: Annual subscription-based membership dues for golf members of various tiers including Associate Golf, Senior Golf, Special Senior Golf, and Non-Resident Golf categories. Members receive full access to golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts.
2. Social Membership Dues: Annual subscription-based membership dues for social members. Includes full use of club facilities except the golf course, practice range, and greens.
3. Event Hosting Services: Revenue from hosting weddings, private parties, fundraisers, corporate events, and golf outings. The club offers seated dining packages, buffet options, and custom event planning with their on-site professional event planning staff.
4. Dining Services: Revenue from food and beverage sales across multiple dining venues including the Formal Dining Room, Oak Room, Grill Room, outdoor patios, and pool bar. The club operates seasonal dining with different venues open February through December.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories. The pro shop stocks men's and ladies' equipment and fashions from brands including Titleist, Ping, Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, FootJoy, Under Armour, and Adidas. Fitting services and special orders are also offered.
6. Golf Instruction: Revenue from private golf lessons and group clinics offered by the professional golf staff. Includes ladies beginner clinics and junior clinics.
7. Membership Initiation Fees: One-time initiation fees associated with new membership enrollment, as referenced in the membership application process requiring board approval.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Glen Oak Country Club is a private membership country club that provides access to an 18-hole championship golf course, multiple dining venues, pool, tennis courts, and full event hosting services including weddings and corporate outings. Members pay annual dues and initiation fees for tiered access (Golf or Social memberships), and the club generates supplementary revenue through pro shop retail, golf instruction, and food and beverage sales.

Product overview

Glen Oak Country Club is a private country club operating a single, unified service offering rather than a modular product platform. The core offering centers on an 18-hole championship golf course with membership-based access. Complementary services include multiple dining venues (Grill Room, Oak Room, Formal Dining Room, Outdoor Patios, Bar Area, Pool Patio), pool facilities with separate baby pool, and two HAR-TRU clay tennis courts. The club also provides wedding and event hosting services with complete banquet facilities for up to 200 guests, along with a Pro Shop offering equipment, apparel, and professional fitting services. Golf instruction is available through private lessons and group clinics. Membership tiers include Associate Golf, Senior Golf, Special Senior Golf, Non-Resident Golf, and Social Membership, each with varying access levels to club amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course with 5 tee options (gold, blue, white, red, green), renowned for immaculate grooming and smooth, brisk greens, available to golf members and event guests.
• Golf Membership Private golf club memberships including Associate Golf (ages 35 and under), Senior Golf (ages 36-59), Special Senior Golf (ages 60 and over), and Non-Resident Golf (ages 21 and over) categories, providing full use of the golf course, practice range, clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts.
• Social Membership Annual social membership providing full use of the club's facilities with the exception of the golf course, practice range, and greens, including dining, swimming, tennis, and the year-round social event calendar.
• Club Dining Services Multiple dining venues including the Grill Room (casual, open February to December), Oak Room (semi-casual intimate setting), Formal Dining Room (fine dining, reservations required), two Outdoor Patios overlooking the course, Bar Area, and Pool Patio (poolside dining during pool hours).
• Pool Facilities Family aquatic facility with a full-sized pool ranging from 3 to 10 feet deep and a separate baby pool, available to members from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, with swim lessons offered on request.
• Tennis Facilities Two HAR-TRU clay tennis courts available by reservation at no additional charge to members, with tennis lessons and clinics offered throughout the season.
• Wedding and Event Hosting Services Complete banquet facilities and on-site professional event planning for weddings (receptions for 80 to 180 guests), private parties, fundraisers, and corporate events, leveraging two outdoor patios, the formal dining room, bar, and casual Grill Room with combined seating for over 200 guests.
• Charitable and Private Golf Outings Hosted golf outings for charitable and private groups, with the club playing host to approximately 15 charitable golf outings per year, managed end-to-end by the professional golf staff from shotguns to cart assignments and skill contests.
• Pro Shop Retail On-site golf shop stocking men's and ladies' equipment and apparel from Titleist, Ping, Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Adidas, FootJoy, and Under Armour, with professional club fitting services and special orders available.
• Golf Lessons and Clinics Private lessons and group clinics delivered by PGA golf professionals, including ladies beginner clinics and junior clinics, with customized lesson packages available.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Aronimink Golf Club: Historic private golf club in Newtown Square, PA offering championship golf, dining, and event services under a private membership structure, representing a larger Pennsylvania peer.
• Philadelphia Country Club: Historic private country club in Gladwyne, PA with golf, dining, pool, and event facilities under a private membership structure, representing a larger, longer-tenured Pennsylvania peer.
• Saucon Valley Country Club: Large, established private country club in Bethlehem, PA with three championship golf courses and full club amenities; a significantly larger Pennsylvania peer with a comparable membership-based full-service model.

Regional players

• Applebrook Golf Club: Private golf club in Malvern, PA in the Philadelphia suburbs operating under a similar private membership and event-hosting model, comparable in scale and offering breadth to Glen Oak.
• Rolling Green Golf Club: Private golf club in Springfield, PA with a membership model, golf, dining, and event-hosting similar to Glen Oak's offering, though serving the Philadelphia region rather than NEPA.

Direct peers

• Fox Hill Country Club: Private country club in West Pittston, PA with comparable golf, dining, pool, and banquet/event offerings competing in the broader Northeastern Pennsylvania market.
• Elmhurst Country Club: Private country club in Moscow, PA (minutes from Clarks Summit) with golf, pool, dining, and event facilities, directly competing with Glen Oak for members and wedding/event bookings in NEPA.
• Country Club of Scranton: Private country club located in nearby Scranton, PA offering a similar full-service golf, dining, and event-hosting model to Glen Oak and serving the same Northeastern Pennsylvania market.
• Huntsville Golf Club: Private country club in Shavertown, PA (near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton) operating a similar golf, social, and event-hosting model targeting overlapping NEPA members.
• Glenmaura National Golf Club: Private golf club in Moosic, PA within the same Scranton-area market, offering comparable membership-based golf, dining, and event services to Glen Oak.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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