Arrowhead Golf Club

What Arrowhead Golf Club does

Arrowhead Golf Club is a 27-hole public golf and hospitality facility in Wheaton, Illinois, owned and operated by the Wheaton Park District since 1982 and operating on 221 acres between Danada Farms and Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The property offers three nine-hole configurations (West, South, East) originally developed as the Antlers Club in the 1920s, renamed Arrowhead in 1929, and redesigned under architect Ken Killian, featuring bentgrass tees, greens, and fairways, water on 17 of 27 holes, and 77 bunkers. Core offerings include a 28-bay lighted driving range, putting and chipping greens, a full-service American restaurant and bar, a pro shop, and event facilities totaling approximately 13,000 square feet (including a 5,304 sq ft Grand Ballroom) that host weddings, corporate meetings, and social events for 5 to 300 guests. Additional revenue lines cover PGA-led golf instruction, golf leagues (women's, men's, senior, couples, junior, LPGA Amateur), corporate outings, season passes, cross-country skiing with equipment rentals, and a fundraising program.

The business operates a multi-revenue-stream municipal model combining daily-fee golf, subscription season passes ($2,550–$3,699 for 2026), F&B transactions, event professional services, and equipment sales. Distribution is omnichannel: tee times via ezlinksgolf, restaurant reservations on OpenTable, delivery on DoorDash, lessons on Eventbrite, event inquiries through Tripleseat, and wedding leads via The Knot, WeddingWire, and Zola. The wedding vertical is supported by an 18-vendor preferred-vendor network across florists, photographers, DJs, planners, and bakeries.

Marketing runs through the website (arrowheadgolfclub.org), email newsletters (golf and restaurant segments), an SMS-based Mobile VIP Club, and organic Facebook/Instagram. Operational technology is conventional hospitality infrastructure — GPS carts, V1 video swing analysis, online booking, and calendar export integrations (Google/iCalendar/Outlook). The property is Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certified and is consistently recognized on The Knot Best of Weddings (Hall of Fame member) and Golfers' Choice Top 25 U.S. Public Golf Courses (2025). Ownership is a government entity (Wheaton Park District); the company is private/non-traded and does not disclose revenue.

Name

Arrowhead Golf Club

Legal name

Arrowhead Golf Club

Website

https://arrowheadgolfclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arrowhead Golf Club is a 27-hole municipal golf and hospitality facility in Wheaton, Illinois, owned by the Wheaton Park District. It serves individual golfers, wedding and corporate event clients, and restaurant diners via greens fees, season passes, F&B, banquets, instruction, leagues, and winter skiing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction
• Event venue
• Wedding venue
• Restaurant and bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheaton

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. Greens Fees & Cart Rentals: Primary revenue from daily golf fees charged to public players. Rates vary by residency status (resident/non-resident), day of week, time of day, and whether cart is included. Senior and junior discounts available. Illinois state sales tax (7%) included in cart fees.
2. Season Passes: Annual subscriptions offering unlimited golf (riding cart excluded), 15% pro shop discount, tournament fee discounts, 10% banquet discount, $150 driving range credit, and advance tee-time booking privileges. Multiple tiers based on residency and age (senior).
3. Restaurant & Bar: Dining revenue from indoor/outdoor restaurant service, bar sales, and takeout/delivery orders. Unique American cuisine with seasonal menu changes twice yearly. Premium wine and spirits selection. Available via DoorDash delivery.
4. Events & Weddings: Revenue from wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate meetings, social events, and fundraisers. Includes catering, venue rental, and coordination services. Special packages for micro weddings, winter weddings, and military personnel.
5. Golf Outings & Tournaments: Corporate outings, tournaments, and group bookings designed by PGA professionals. Custom event packages include various services and amenities.
6. Golf Lessons & Instruction: Private lessons (30-minute) at $60/person for adults, $50/person for juniors. Semi-private lessons at $85/group adult, $75/group junior. Group lessons at $100 per student. Junior Golf Summer Series at $100 per student.
7. Pro Shop Merchandise: Sales of pro-line equipment, men's and women's apparel and shoes, golf balls, gifts, and gift cards. 15% discount on clothing for season pass holders.
8. Cross-Country Skiing: Seasonal winter revenue from ski equipment rentals. Ski package (skis, boots, poles) for 2 hours: adult $25, child $15. Individual item rentals available. Trail access is free.
9. Fundraising Events: Restaurants donates 15% of food purchases back to organizations hosting fundraising events on designated days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Arrowhead Golf Club is a municipal golf and hospitality venue operating a 27-hole Ken Killian-designed public golf course, full-service restaurant and bar, pro shop, and event facilities for weddings, corporate meetings, and social gatherings. It also offers golf instruction by PGA professionals, season passes, leagues, and seasonal cross-country skiing.

Product overview

Arrowhead Golf Club is a public golf club and hospitality venue operated by the Wheaton Park District in Wheaton, Illinois. The club offers a 27-hole Ken Killian-designed golf course with three nine-hole configurations, complemented by a full-service restaurant and bar, pro shop, and extensive event facilities. The venue operates as a multi-service hospitality business providing golf recreation, dining, and event hosting services including weddings, corporate meetings, and social events. Additional offerings include golf instruction, season passes, golf leagues, cross-country skiing, and fundraising programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 27-Hole Golf Course A 27-hole public golf facility consisting of three nine-hole courses (West, South, East) designed by Ken Killian, offering bentgrass tees, greens, and fairways with water hazards on 17 holes and 77 bunkers. Open to the public with daily fee access, cart rentals, and pull cart options.
• Golf Driving Range and Practice Facilities

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 25 U.S. Public Golf Courses rating
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ezlinksgolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tee time booking platform integration. Arrowhead's tee time reservation system is hosted on ahgc.ezlinksgolf.com, providing automated booking functionality for golf customers.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant reservation platform integration with OpenTable badge displayed on website. Facilitates online restaurant bookings for dining customers.
• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery partnership. Arrowhead restaurant listed on DoorDash for takeout and delivery orders. Available on doordash.com with app integration for iOS and Android.
• The KnotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planning marketplace platform listing Arrowhead as a vendor. Multiple Best of Weddings awards (2019, 2022, 2025) and Hall of Fame member. Platform enables couple inquiries and reviews.
• WeddingWirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding vendor platform (now part of The Knot). Couples Choice Awards recipient (2019, 2020). 148 reviews with 5.0 rating. Provides inquiry and review functionality.
• ZolacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planning platform. Best of awards (2023, 2024) and Featured Vendor status. Enables couple inquiries and wedding planning tools integration.
• Chicago Style WeddingscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional wedding magazine and website. Featured Vendor recognition (2018, 2019). Editorial coverage including styled shoots and vendor viewpoint articles. Drives regional wedding inquiries.
• Professional Golfers Association (PGA)coreOthersArrowhead's golf professionals are PGA members. Matthew Nations and Andrew Ogata hold PGA membership, providing professional instruction and outing coordination.
• National Golf Foundation (NGF)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing research, data, and industry standards support for golf course operations.
• Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA)minorOthersRegional golf association for the Chicago area, supporting tournament play and golf development in the region.
• Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental certification program for golf courses. Arrowhead has achieved Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary status through demonstrated environmental stewardship.
• Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents (MAGCS)minorOthersProfessional association for golf course superintendents in the Midwest region.
• Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)minorOthersNational professional association for golf course superintendents supporting education and best practices.
• LPGA Amateur Golf AssociationminorOthersArrowhead hosts an LPGA Golf League on Friday evenings. League members must be LPGA-A members to participate.
• Wheaton Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArrowhead is owned and operated by the Wheaton Park District. Purchased in 1982 to preserve 221 acres of open space and serve as a major recreational area for the community. Provides funding, oversight, and integration with district facilities.
• DuPage County Historical Museum FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProceeds from the 'Wheaton - Golf History Starts Here' book sales benefit the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation. Also offers offsite beer and wine packages for the museum facility.
• Cosley ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWheaton Park District facility partnership. Cosley Zoo hosts golf fundraising events (Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic). Arrowhead provides offsite beer and wine packages for Cosley Zoo events.
• Floral EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred florist vendor for weddings at Arrowhead. Located at 1041 Washington St., Naperville, IL. Contact: Ivone DaSilva, 847.420.5230.
• Naperville FloristminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred florist vendor for weddings. Located at 2852 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL. Contact: 630.355.0800.
• Shamrock Garden FloristminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred florist vendor for weddings. Located at 0S118 Winfield Rd., Winfield, IL. Contact: Cody Trevoy, 630.668.8460.
• TWA Photographic ArtistsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred wedding photography vendor. Contact: Amanda Daly, 630.271.1737 x 702, [email protected].
• Rachel Watson PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred wedding photography vendor. Contact: Rachel Watson, 630.697.7525, [email protected].
• Wedding Studio ProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred wedding photography and video vendor. Contact: Nora Beta, 224.307.5506, [email protected].
• Sarah Kathleen EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred event planner vendor for weddings. Contact: 630.947.9421, [email protected].
• CM PlanningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred event planner vendor for weddings. Contact: Carolyn McGee, 630.631.2267, cmplanningllc.com.
• A Posh ProductionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred DJ and live entertainment vendor. Contact: 312.788.7674, [email protected].
• Yazz Events DJsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred DJ vendor for weddings. Contact: Dale Holub, 773.600.9614, [email protected].
• DeEtta's BakeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred wedding bakery vendor. Contact: 630.548.4078, DeEttasBakery.com.
• Fiene's BakeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred wedding bakery vendor. Located at 1603 N Aurora Rd, Naperville IL 60563. Contact: 630.470.9976.
• Nothing Bundt CakesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred wedding bakery vendor. Contact: 630.480.7049, NothingBundtCakes.com.
• Dynamic DessertsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred wedding bakery/dessert vendor. Contact: Christina Adams, 646-228-0394, dynamicdesserts.net.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bolingbrook Golf Club: Bolingbrook, Illinois 18-hole public course with restaurant, banquet facility, and outing services — directly comparable as a Chicagoland suburban public course with attached hospitality revenues.
• Seven Bridges Golf Club: Woodridge, Illinois 18-hole public course with restaurant, banquet facilities, and instruction — a closely matching DuPage-area suburban facility competing for the same golfers and event clients.
• Cantigny Golf: Public 27-hole golf facility (Woodside/Lakeside/Hillside nines) in Wheaton, Illinois — the same city as Arrowhead — offering daily-fee golf, instruction, restaurant, and event hosting at a comparable suburban-Chicago municipal scale.
• Maple Meadows Golf Club: Wood Dale, Illinois DuPage-area public 18-hole course owned by a local park district with practice facility, restaurant, and event offerings — a municipal-structure twin competing for the same Chicago suburban golfer base.
• Mistwood Golf Club: Romeoville, Illinois award-winning 18-hole public course with clubhouse, banquet/ wedding space, and a modern clubhouse build — a near-identical business mix of golf plus events in the Chicago southwest suburbs.
• Cog Hill Golf & Country Club: Lemont, Illinois-based 72-hole public golf destination (home of the BMW Championship) with driving range, instruction, banquets, and weddings — the closest large-scale Chicagoland public-golf and event counterpart to Arrowhead.
• Ruffled Feathers Golf Club: Lemont, Illinois premier public 18-hole course owned by the Ray Fusco Jr. family with clubhouse dining, outings, and event space — a Chicagoland premium daily-fee peer with overlapping golf/event customer base.
• Klein Creek Golf Club: Winfield, Illinois public golf course operated by the Winfield Park District, offering daily-fee play, leagues, lessons, and banquets — a near-suburban DuPage County peer with the same municipal ownership structure as Arrowhead.

Regional players

• White Pines Golf Club: Oregon, Illinois public 18-hole course and lodge with dining, banquets, and weddings — a comparable full-service public golf hospitality venue operating in a different (rural) Illinois geography from Arrowhead.

Emerging players

• Eaglewood Resort and Spa: Itasca, Illinois resort featuring golf, hotel rooms, spa, and full-service banquet/wedding facilities — an adjacent competitor for corporate meeting and wedding bookings in the DuPage/northwest-suburban Chicago market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/arrowheadwheaton
• Instagraminstagram.com/arrowheadwheaton

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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