The Country Club of Louisiana

What The Country Club of Louisiana does

The Country Club of Louisiana is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1986 and located at 18400 Blvd Louisiane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It operates a single campus centered on a Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship golf course, complemented by a 13-court tennis facility (10 outdoor rubico clay and 3 indoor hard courts), a 3,000+ sq ft fitness center expanded in December 2019, a swimming pool, and five dining and event venues (including the Main Dining Room, Highlander Grille, Bar 1986, Parlor Room, Magnolia Room, Nicklaus Room, and Founders Room). The Club is currently executing a multi-year capital plan called 'CCL Forward,' which began Phase 1 in October 2025 with new pickleball courts (grand-opened March 26, 2026) and a Par 3 Short Course, short game area, driving range, and greens nursery; Phase 2 golf course and putting green renovation is planned to begin November 2026 with completion targeted for September 2027.

The Club serves individual members, corporate accounts, and out-of-town members through six membership tiers: Golf, Social, National, Corporate, Junior, and Young. Admission requires sponsorship by an existing member and approval by the Board of Directors, and membership inquiries are handled directly by CEO Chris Brown. Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues across tiers, one-time initiation fees (not publicly disclosed), food and beverage minimums, catering and private events (weddings, corporate, banquets), and ancillary guest and cart fees for non-member play (capped at five rounds per guest per year). The site runs on the Clubessential platform, providing a member portal, online dining reservations, tennis and pickleball court booking, and a public-facing club calendar. Pricing is intentionally opaque: dues and initiation fees are not published and are quoted only through direct contact with the Membership department or CEO.

Governance is by a Board of Directors, with Chris Brown as CEO overseeing day-to-day operations and a headcount of 51-100 employees. The Club has no parent company, no institutional investors, no subsidiaries, and no public listing, consistent with traditional private country club governance. Its marketing presence is limited to its website, Facebook, and Instagram channels, supplemented by member referrals and CCL Forward strategic-plan communications to existing members.

Name

The Country Club of Louisiana

Legal name

Country Club of Louisiana

Website

https://ccofla.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Country Club of Louisiana is a private, member-owned country club in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operating a Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf course, tennis, fitness, pool, dining, and event venues, serving Golf, Social, National, Corporate, Junior, and Young members under sponsor-based Board approval.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYMPAKABAF

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYMPAGAMAJ

Sports Hospitality & Premium Experiences (VIP, Suites, Fan Zones)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Live Sports Events

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Event catering services
• Tennis club facilities
• Fitness center amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership: Full access membership providing championship Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course access, practice facilities, tournaments, exclusive golf events, and all Club amenities including dining, fitness, and social events.
2. Social Membership: Membership providing access to Club's social and dining offerings, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and dining venues without golf access.
3. National Membership: Membership designed for individuals living outside the Baton Rouge area, offering flexible access to Club amenities and events.
4. Corporate Membership: Tailored membership for businesses providing exclusive benefits for executives and clients, including meeting facilities, events, and entertainment access.
5. Catering and Events: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and banquets across multiple event spaces including Main Dining Room, Parlor Room, Magnolia Room, Nicklaus Room, and Founders Room.
6. Guest Fees: Guests may play golf up to five times per year, subject to guest and cart fees. Food charges must be charged to the member's account.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Country Club of Louisiana is a private, member-owned country club offering access to a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, swimming pool, and multiple dining venues. Membership access is provided through Golf, Social, National, and Corporate tiers, and the club hosts weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across multiple event spaces. Additional amenities under development as part of the CCL Forward strategic plan include pickleball courts and a Par 3 short course.

Product overview

The Country Club of Louisiana is a private, member-owned country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The core offerings include championship golf (Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole course with practice facilities), tennis (10 outdoor clay courts and 3 indoor courts), fitness center (expanded in 2019 with 3,000+ sq. ft.), swimming pool, and diverse dining venues (Main Dining Room, Highlander Grille, Bar 1986, and private event rooms). The Club operates membership-based access with four categories: Golf, Social, National, and Corporate. New amenities under development include pickleball courts and a Par 3 Short Course as part of the CCL Forward strategic plan. Members access services through an online portal with reservation systems for dining, tennis, and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, featuring practice facilities including driving range, short practice area, and putting green, available to Golf Members and their guests.
• Tennis Facilities

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100057155513494
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecountrycluboflouisiana
• Xx.com/ccla_news
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/country-club-of-louisiana

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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