The Concession Golf Club

What The Concession Golf Club does

The Concession Golf Club is a privately-held, single-property championship golf and hospitality venue located on a 530-acre site in the Lakewood Ranch section of Bradenton, Florida, founded in 2006 and named after the 1969 Ryder Cup concession between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. The core product is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course co-designed by Nicklaus and Jacklin, deliberately developed without residential development along the fairways, complemented by a 21-acre practice facility (recognized among Golf Digest's Top 75 Best Practice Areas), the GIMME Par-3 course (launched 2019 by Jack Nicklaus Design), and the Snake Acre putting course. Ancillary hospitality assets include The Bistro restaurant with 90+ wine selections, on-site lodging totaling 32+ bedrooms across three lodges, two cottages, and two casitas, plus dedicated wedding, corporate event, and tournament spaces accommodating 90-300 guests.

The business operates a direct, sales-led membership model with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed, generating revenue across five streams: Golf Membership and Culinary Membership subscriptions (the latter purchasable independently), wedding and private event hosting, corporate events, and on-site lodging. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through website inquiry forms and phone, supported by Instagram and LinkedIn presence, with tournament partnerships (WGC-Workday, NCAA, World Champions Cup, and forthcoming Senior PGA Championship 2026-2028) functioning as a prestige-and-demand channel rather than a revenue disclosure vehicle. The member experience is supported by a third-party ClubHouseOnline member portal and a Shop My Shop e-commerce pro shop, with no proprietary technology platform or disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The customer base spans affluent Florida Gulf Coast golf enthusiasts (primary), wedding couples, corporate groups, and culinary-focused social members, with tournament sponsorships and event clients as episodic but material revenue contributors. The club has 11-50 employees, no disclosed revenue, no funding history, no parent company, and no M&A activity, consistent with a mature, founder/owner-operated private club whose growth is driven by tournament pedigree and brand reputation rather than capital deployment.

Name

The Concession Golf Club

Legal name

The Concession Golf Club

Website

https://theconcession.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Concession Golf Club is a private, 530-acre championship golf and hospitality club in Bradenton, Florida, founded in 2006 and co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. It serves affluent golfers, wedding couples, and corporate clients via memberships, events, lodging, and elite tournament hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Golf membership
• Private event venue
• Club lodging hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership: Private golf club membership providing access to the championship 18-hole course, practice facilities, par-3 course, putting course, and club amenities. Members receive priority booking for tee times and tournament participation.
2. Culinary Membership: Separate culinary membership program offering access to The Bistro dining room, Sunday Brunch, monthly wine dinners, and festive holiday events. Can be purchased independently or in conjunction with golf membership.
3. Wedding and Event Hosting: The club hosts weddings and events in various venues (Bistro Patio, Bistro Ballroom, Event Lawn) with custom catering menus, event planning services, and venue rental fees.
4. Corporate Events: Private event hosting for corporate meetings, team building events, and business gatherings in the Boardroom, patio, covered veranda, and lodging facilities.
5. On-Site Lodging: Accommodation revenue from three eight-bedroom lodges, two four-bedroom cottages, and two one-bedroom casitas, available for members and event guests.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Concession Golf Club operates a private 18-hole par-72 championship golf course across 530 acres in Bradenton, Florida, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. The club sells Golf Memberships and Culinary Memberships granting access to the championship course, par-3 course, putting course, practice facility, on-site Bistro dining, and lodging. It also generates revenue by hosting weddings, private events, and corporate functions across multiple on-site venues.

Product overview

The Concession Golf Club is a private, championship golf facility that offers an integrated suite of golf and hospitality services. The core product is an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course spanning 530 acres, complemented by practice facilities, a par-3 course (The GIMME), and a putting course (Snake Acre). Hospitality services include on-site dining at The Bistro, lodging accommodations across multiple property types, and full-service wedding and event planning. The club also operates a golf shop and offers Golf Membership and Culinary Membership programs. All facilities share the common thread of tournament-grade maintenance standards and a natural setting environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The GIMME Par-3 Course: Par-3 course developed by Jack Nicklaus Design in 2019, recognized by Golf Magazine as one of the 25 most outstanding Par-3 Courses in 2020.
• Snake Acre Putting Course
• The Bistro
• Concession Lodging

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course A par-72 championship course spanning 530 acres with ancient oak trees, expansive water features, native flora and fauna, and complex putting surfaces designed for tournament conditions. Accessed primarily through private Golf Membership.
• Practice Facility A 21-acre practice facility recognized by Golf Digest among the Top 75 Best Practice Areas, featuring a 380-yard dual-ended driving range with bunkers and practice targets and a 14,000 sq ft short-game green. Available to members.
• The GIMME Par-3 Course A Jack Nicklaus Design par-3 course launched in 2019 featuring customizable hole distances from 85 to 130 yards and iconic replica hole elements from TPC Sawgrass, St. Andrews, and Riviera. Available to members and guests.
• Snake Acre Putting Course An 18-hole putting course covering nearly an acre, with lighting for nighttime putting matches. Available to members.
• The Bistro (Dining) On-site fine-dining venue offering fresh seafood, steak and pasta, Sunday Brunch, monthly wine dinners, and festive holiday events, with over 90 wine selections including a Captain's List of perfect-scoring wines. Accessible via Culinary Membership and to event guests.
• Concession Lodging On-site accommodations across three 8-bedroom lodges, two 4-bedroom cottages, and two 1-bedroom casitas, most with ensuite bedrooms, kitchenettes, and covered outdoor gathering areas. Includes dedicated concierge service for members and event guests.
• Wedding and Private Event Services Full-service wedding and private event venue offering customizable menus and reception/sit-down dining across multiple indoor and outdoor venue spaces accommodating 90-300 guests. Serves engaged couples, families, and corporate clients.
• Corporate Event Services Private event hosting for corporate meetings, team-building, and business gatherings, with access to meeting spaces (Boardroom, patio, covered veranda) and on-site lodging for multi-day events.
• Golf Shop (Pro Shop Merchandise) On-site and online merchandise shop selling apparel, golf equipment, and accessories via the third-party Shop My Shop platform.
• Golf Membership Program Private Golf Membership providing recurring access to the championship course, par-3 course, putting course, practice facility, and club amenities, with priority booking for tee times and tournament participation.
• Culinary Membership Program Separate culinary membership program granting access to The Bistro dining room, Sunday Brunch, monthly wine dinners, and festive holiday events. Can be purchased independently or combined with Golf Membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked as Golf Digest's 'Best New Private Course' in 2006 (debut year)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Bear's Club: Jack Nicklaus-designed private club in Jupiter, Florida, founded by Jack Nicklaus himself. Nearly identical value proposition to The Concession: elite private membership, tournament pedigree, no-houses-on-the-course ethos, and similar affluent Florida HNW target market.
• TPC Sawgrass: Home of The Players Championship and a flagship TPC Network property in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Direct competitor in the elite Florida private club segment with comparable championship hosting pedigree and member economics.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Arnold Palmer's signature private club in Orlando, FL, host of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational. Closely comparable to The Concession in combining an elite private golf course with on-site lodging and a tournament-host identity.
• Medalist Golf Club: Greg Norman-designed ultra-private club in Hobe Sound, FL, known for an extremely exclusive membership model. Direct competitor for the same affluent Florida golfer demographic that The Concession targets.
• Isleworth Golf & Country Club: Arnold Palmer- and Robert Trent Jones Sr.-influenced private club in Windermere, FL, in the Orlando luxury corridor. Comparable Florida private club serving HNW members with championship-quality conditions.
• Old Memorial Golf Club: Private Jack Nicklaus-designed club in Tampa, FL, in the same Gulf Coast region as The Concession. Direct competitor for affluent members in the Tampa / Sarasota corridor with a similar private-membership model.
• Seminole Golf Club: Historic Donald Ross-designed private club in Juno Beach, FL, consistently ranked among America's top courses. Comparable as an elite Florida private club competing for the same national HNW golf audience.
• Pelican Golf Club: Newly opened (2022) private club in Belleair, FL, designed with Tom Fazio involvement. Modern, HNW-focused Florida private club competing for the same membership demographic as The Concession.
• Panther National Golf Club: Recently opened (2023) Jack Nicklaus-designed private club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Direct competitor leveraging a Nicklaus pedigree in the same Florida HNW private club market as The Concession.

Broad incumbents

• Streamsong Resort: Luxury golf resort in Bowling Green, FL, offering multiple courses plus lodging and dining. Comparable to The Concession in Florida positioning and combined golf-hospitality offering, but operates a resort/stay-and-play model rather than private membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/theconcessiongolfclub
• Xx.com/concessiongolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/concessiongolf

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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