Abacoa Golf Club

What Abacoa Golf Club does

Abacoa Golf Club is a privately held, single-location public golf facility at 105 Barbados Drive, Jupiter, Florida, operating on an 18-hole course that was the final design completed by course architect Joe Lee before his death. The course is differentiated by TifEagle grass greens, water on 14 of the 18 holes, and real elevation changes described as uncommon in Florida. The club is owner-managed (Rob Young, Director of Golf/Owner; Robbie Dew, Director of Operations/Owner) and reports 11–50 employees.

The business runs on a multi-revenue-stream model. Transactional streams include green fees, driving range access, and event hosting for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate functions, and golf tournaments. Recurring revenue comes from an Individual ($8,000/year) and Family ($11,250/year) golf membership program capped at 100 members with a $10,000 initiation fee and F&B minimums. PGA-led instruction (lessons at $140–$200/hour, half-day at $500, full-day at $900) is supported by an on-site Learning Center using Trackman radar and Boditrak pressure-mapping technology, plus TPI-certified coaching. Food & beverage revenue flows from The Grille Room restaurant and event catering.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the ForeUp Software tee-time booking platform, a mobile app, and an SMS keyword service, with marketing handled internally by a dedicated Event Coordinator/Marketing role. Public course access is supplemented by a WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award venue listing. Customer segments span individual golfers, ladies (Chip N Sip program) and juniors, wedding and corporate event clients, and a deliberately limited membership base.

Name

Abacoa Golf Club

Legal name

Abacoa Golf Club

Website

https://abacoagolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abacoa Golf Club operates an 18-hole Joe Lee-designed public golf course in Jupiter, Florida, serving individual golfers, wedding and corporate event clients, a capped 100-member membership base, and PGA-led instruction through a Trackman-equipped Learning Center and on-site restaurant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction
• Wedding venue
• Golf membership
• Golf event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Jupiter

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Green Fees / Golf Rounds: Per-round green fees for public golf play, with rates varying by time and day. Cart fees additional at $39 per round for members.
2. Golf Membership: Annual memberships with Individual ($8,000 + $600 F&B minimum) and Family ($11,250 + $1,200 F&B minimum) options. New member initiation fee of $10,000.
3. Food & Beverage: The Grille Room restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and bar service. Revenue from food sales, alcoholic beverages, and catering for events. Members receive 10% F&B discount.
4. Golf Instruction: Professional golf instruction from PGA professionals including individual lessons ($160-$200/hour), group clinics, and specialized programs like Chip N Sip ladies program. Bill Davis PGA Master Professional offers instruction.
5. Event Hosting: Wedding, reception, and special occasion venue rental. Revenue from event bookings including Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, baby showers, and golf tournaments.
6. Driving Range: Practice facility access with natural grass tees and quality range balls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Abacoa Golf Club operates a public 18-hole Joe Lee-designed golf course in Jupiter, Florida, selling green-fee-based public play, individual and family golf memberships (capped at 100 members), PGA professional golf instruction through its Learning Center, an on-site restaurant and bar (The Grille Room), and a wedding and special-occasion venue. It also coordinates corporate outings, tournaments, and social events with full event-planning services.

Product overview

Abacoa Golf Club operates as a single-location public golf facility in Jupiter, Florida, offering a comprehensive portfolio of golf and hospitality services. The core product is the 18-hole Joe Lee-designed golf course with TifEagle grass greens. Supporting services include the Golf Learning Center with professional instruction (Bill Davis, Adam Foegen, Rick Martino, Susan Vail), The Grille Room restaurant, and Wedding & Event Venue services. The club also offers Golf Membership (limited to 100 members), Outings & Tournaments coordination, a Driving Range, Junior Golf Program, Daily Golf Clinics, and a Mobile Messaging Service for tee time information. The product ecosystem is unified around the golf course as the central amenity, with instruction, dining, events, and membership serving as complementary revenue streams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Golf Course (18-Hole Joe Lee Design) An 18-hole public golf course in Jupiter, Florida, designed by renowned architect Joe Lee as his final course before his death. Features water hazards on 14 of 18 holes, real elevation changes uncommon for Florida, and TifEagle grass putting surfaces widely regarded among the highest-quality greens in Florida. Open to golfers of all skill and experience levels.
• Golf Membership (Individual and Family) Limited membership program capped at 100 members with no equity and no assessments. Individual membership is $8,000 plus tax annually with a $600 yearly F&B minimum; Family membership is $11,250 plus tax annually with a $1,200 yearly F&B minimum. A $10,000 initiation fee applies for new members. Benefits include bag storage, complimentary pre-round warm-up bucket, discounted guest fees, shop discounts (20% off soft goods, 10% off hard goods), 10% F&B discount, and member charging privileges.
• Golf Learning Center (PGA Professional Instruction) Professional golf instruction facility offering individual lessons, daily clinics, and junior and ladies programming from PGA-certified instructors including Bill Davis (PGA Master Professional), Rick Martino (PGA National Teacher of the Year), Adam Foegen, and Susan Vail. Uses Trackman radar and Boditrak pressure-mapping technology for swing analysis and is built on a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certified methodology.
• The Grille Room Restaurant and Bar On-site restaurant and bar overlooking the 18th green, serving breakfast, lunch, and bar service with a full menu of salads, sandwiches, wraps, appetizers, and beverages including items such as Lobster Club ($27.25), Steak Sandwich ($17.95), Abacoa Burger ($15.95), Wings ($16.25), Fish & Chips ($14.95), and various salads and desserts. Members receive a 10% F&B discount. Kitchen operates Monday–Wednesday 11am–3pm and Thursday–Sunday 11am–3:30pm.
• Wedding and Special Occasion Venue Wedding and special-occasion venue offering both indoor and outdoor options for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, baby and bridal showers, anniversary celebrations, holiday parties, memorials, Quinceañeras, and class reunions. Includes dedicated event inquiry form and an Event Coordinator (Hollie Steffensen) for planning and execution. Recognized as a WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award venue.
• Outings and Tournament Coordination Full-service golf event coordination for corporate events, charity outings, and private group tournaments. The club's staff handles planning from start to finish and coordinates award presentations.
• Driving Range and Practice Facilities Practice facility featuring an all-natural grass driving range with grass tees, elevated target greens, and a large putting practice area, stocked with quality name-brand range balls. Available to both members and public golfers; members receive a complimentary warm-up bucket.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PGA National Resort: Multi-course resort in nearby Palm Beach Gardens with lodging, spa, and large-scale event operations; larger footprint and broader amenity mix, but overlaps directly on golf instruction, tournaments, and weddings/events.

Regional players

• Old Marsh Golf Club: Private members-only course in Palm Beach Gardens with strong event and instruction programs; comparable high-end Florida golf economics outside the immediate Jupiter zip code.
• Frenchman's Reserve: Private member club in Palm Beach Gardens with golf, dining, and tennis; comparable Florida private-club business model with capped membership and event-driven revenue.
• Lost Tree Club: Private golf and country club in North Palm Beach offering golf, dining, and member events; comparable small-membership, high-dues Florida club economics.

Direct peers

• The Bear's Club: Jack Nicklaus-designed private club in Jupiter, FL offering golf, dining and member events; comparable high-end Jupiter market positioning, member economics, and event business mix.
• Trump National Golf Club Jupiter: Semi-private championship facility in Jupiter, FL, directly competing for the same affluent local golfers, corporate outings, and wedding events; comparable Joe-Lee / Florida-layout positioning and similar event-hosting model.
• Jonathan's Landing Golf Club: Three-course private/member club in Jupiter, FL with full dining and event venues; directly comparable member-base monetization, event hosting, and South Florida competitive set.
• Hammock Creek Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Palm City, FL (Martin County) targeting South Florida public golfers and group outings; comparable public-fee, range, and event-coordination revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AbacoaGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/abacoagolfclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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