Elcona Country Club

What Elcona Country Club does

Elcona Country Club is a privately held, membership-based country club founded in 1956 in Bristol, Indiana, operating on a 250+ acre property that includes an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by William Diddle and renovated by Arthur Hills. The club serves over 400 member families across Northern Indiana with an integrated recreational portfolio: championship golf with PGA-led instruction and men's, ladies', couples, and junior programming; a championship-sized swimming pool and diving well; fitness facilities accessed via an Eastlake Clubs partnership covering 20+ locations; five miles of hiking trails and naturalized habitat as part of an Audubon International Certified Golf Course Sanctuary (designated 2012, recertified 2016); and clubhouse dining delivered by an executive chef with event-hosting capabilities spanning intimate 6-guest gatherings to 250-guest banquets.

The business operates a hybrid subscription-and-event revenue model. The recurring base is tiered memberships (Regular, Intermediate, Junior, Associate, Social) with full voting rights for Regular members, sold primarily through member referrals and direct club outreach. Discretionary and event revenue comes from corporate and charity golf outings (Monday shotgun starts, $10,000 minimum spend before tax and gratuity for exclusive course access), weddings and banquets in the Augusta Ballroom, and a transactional e-commerce channel via an online golf shop. Pricing for memberships is not publicly disclosed; prospective members must contact the club directly, while the outing program has a published minimum-spend threshold.

Operations are supported by Jonas Club Software for club management and a small leadership team including a General Manager (Tom Thome), Head Golf Professional (Zach Dryer), Business Manager (Laura Asbury), Executive Chef (Kyle Ott), Events Coordinator (April Switalski), Golf Course Superintendent (Ryan Cummings, with Purdue Turfgrass Management ties), and others, with headcount in the 51-100 range. Marketing is largely organic across the club website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and a grounds blog, supplemented by an explicit member-referral intake field. The club is independent — no parent company, no outside investors, and no M&A activity is disclosed — and operates with no public funding, ticker, or external financial reporting.

Name

Elcona Country Club

Legal name

Elcona Country Club

Website

https://elconacc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Elcona Country Club is a private, family-oriented country club founded in 1956 in Bristol, Indiana, serving over 400 member families via golf, aquatics, fitness, dining, weddings, and events on a 250+ acre Audubon-certified estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

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. Membership Dues: Elcona generates revenue primarily through membership dues from multiple classification levels including Regular, Intermediate, Junior, Associate, and Social memberships. The club serves over 400 families.
2. Golf Event Outings: Corporate and charity golf outings are offered with exclusive course access for Monday shotgun events. Minimum spend of $10,000 before tax and gratuity required for exclusive use.
3. Wedding and Event Hosting: The club hosts weddings, banquets, meetings, and private dining events for both members and non-members, accommodating intimate gatherings to events for 250 guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elcona Country Club is a private, family-oriented country club offering an integrated portfolio of recreational and social services. Core offerings center on an 18-hole championship golf course, complemented by aquatics (championship pool and diving well), fitness access via Eastlake Clubs partnership, clubhouse dining, and event hosting (weddings, corporate outings, banquets up to 250 guests). The club sells tiered memberships (Regular, Intermediate, Junior, Associate, Social) to over 400 families and operates a merchandise e-commerce shop.

Product overview

Elcona Country Club is a family-oriented private club offering an integrated portfolio of recreational and social services centered around its championship golf course (created 1956, renovated by Arthur Hills). The core offerings span golf (course, instruction, men's/ladies'/junior programs, and corporate outings), aquatics (championship pool and diving well), fitness (via Eastlake Clubs partnership with 20+ locations), dining, and event hosting (weddings, banquets, corporate events). The club provides five miles of hiking trails across 250 acres of certified Audubon sanctuary land. Membership programs (Regular, Intermediate, Junior, Associate, Social) serve over 400 families with full access to amenities. An online golf shop provides merchandise purchasing capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course 18-hole championship golf course featuring mature tree lines, Poa Annua greens, and Bentgrass fairways; Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary that hosts major state tournaments.
• Membership Programs Tiered private club memberships including Regular (full access, voting rights), Intermediate (ages 35-40), Junior (34 and under), Associate (limited golf, full practice/clubhouse), and Social (clubhouse, pool, dining only).
• Aquatics Championship-sized swimming pool and diving well for member recreation.
• Fitness Programs Fitness facilities and classes (Cardio Kickboxing, Piloxing, Spinning, Zumba, Senior Cardio, Strength & Endurance, Toning, etc.) plus access to Eastlake Clubs' 20+ locations with personal trainers, sports coaching (tennis, pickleball, basketball), and select childcare.
• Clubhouse Dining Full-service restaurant and catering operations in the clubhouse led by an Executive Chef, including craft cocktails.
• Wedding Services Wedding venue services including intimate barn ceremonies and grand on-course affairs, with culinary options, craft cocktails, and experienced event planning staff.
• Event Hosting and Banquets Event hosting for weddings, banquets, small meetings, private dining, and corporate events accommodating 6 to 250 guests in the Augusta Ballroom and other club spaces.
• Corporate and Charity Golf Outings Monday shotgun start golf outings with exclusive 18-hole championship course access, carts, practice facilities, Pro Shop merchandise credit, scoring, ballroom dining, and on-course beverage service. Minimum $10,000 spend before tax and gratuity required for exclusive use.
• Hiking Trails Five miles of trails on 250+ acres of Certified Audubon sanctuary land, including naturalized areas, mixed forest, ponds, streams, and wildlife/birdwatching opportunities.
• PGA Golf Instruction Private lessons, group clinics, leagues, and practice facility access with short game areas from 60-210 yards, taught by PGA professionals.
• Online Golf Shop Online store selling golf merchandise, equipment, and club apparel via the teecommerce platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 years of environmental stewardship as Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Audubon InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Elcona's partnership with Audubon began in the early 1990s when then-superintendent Tom Zimmerman first enrolled in the Audubon Sanctuary program. The club achieved Certified Golf Course Sanctuary designation in 2012 and was recertified in 2016, demonstrating commitment to environmental stewardship and wildlife habitat preservation.
• Eastlake ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElcona provides fitness facilities to members through partnership with Eastlake Clubs. This partnership offers access to over 20 locations with facilities operating around the clock. Services include diverse fitness classes (Cardio Kickboxing, Piloxing, Spinning, Zumba, etc.), sports coaching for tennis, pickleball, and basketball, personal trainers, and childcare at select locations. Classes are suitable for individuals aged 14 and above.
• Purdue Turfgrass Management ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElcona Golf Course Superintendent Ryan Cummings maintains close ties with Purdue University Turfgrass Management Programs, leveraging academic expertise for golf course maintenance and management excellence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scioto Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Columbus, Ohio, founded 1916, hosting major championships including a U.S. Open. Comparable Midwest private club with championship golf, family programming, and event hosting.
• Congressional Country Club: Premier private country club in Bethesda, Maryland, hosting multiple U.S. Opens. Comparable large-format private club with championship golf, full amenities, family membership programming, and major event hosting.
• Winged Foot Golf Club: Legendary private golf club in Mamaroneck, New York, hosting multiple U.S. Opens. Member-owned private club with championship A.W. Tillinghast design, comparable as a family-oriented private country club (the golf-only branch of a broader member club).
• Medinah Country Club: Distinguished private country club in Medinah, Illinois, hosting multiple U.S. Opens and PGA Championships. Comparable family-oriented private membership club with championship golf and full amenities in the broader Midwest region.
• Bellerive Country Club: Private country club in St. Louis, Missouri, host of the 2018 PGA Championship. Comparable Midwest private member club with championship golf, family programming, dining, and major event hosting infrastructure.
• Crooked Stick Golf Club: Private member-owned country club in Carmel, Indiana, founded 1964 by Pete Dye. Same-state private country club model with championship golf, pool, dining, and event hosting comparable to Elcona's structure.
• The Country Club (Brookline): One of America's oldest private country clubs in Brookline, Massachusetts, hosting multiple U.S. Opens and Ryder Cups. Comparable member-owned private country club offering golf, dining, racquets, and family programming.
• South Bend Country Club: Historic private country club in the South Bend area of Northern Indiana, directly competing with Elcona for the same regional member families. Family-oriented private club with golf, dining, and event facilities.
• Olympia Fields Country Club: Private country club in Olympia Fields, Illinois, designed by Willie Park Jr. and hosting U.S. Opens. Comparable Midwest private member club with championship golf and family-oriented programming.

Broad incumbents

• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Largest operator of private clubs in the United States, currently operating 140+ country, golf, and city clubs. Comparable as a portfolio operator of family-oriented private member clubs with golf, dining, fitness, and event offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elconagrounds
• Facebookfacebook.com/ElconaCC
• Instagraminstagram.com/elcona.club
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elcona-country-club

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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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