Rich Harvest Farms

Name

Rich Harvest Farms

Legal name

Rich Harvest Farms

Website

https://richharvestfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Tournament Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Golf tournament hosting
• Corporate golf events
• Junior golf programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sugar Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Membership: Membership at Rich Harvest Farms is by invitation only, generating recurring revenue from exclusive club members who pay annual dues for access to the championship golf course, amenities, and member events.
2. Tournament Hosting: Hosting fees from professional and amateur golf tournaments including LIV Golf events, NCAA Championships, Solheim Cup, and Western Amateur. Revenue generated through hosting fees, ticket sales, and hospitality packages.
3. Event Venue Rental: Revenue from corporate events, charity functions, and private gatherings held at the facility's event spaces and meeting rooms.
4. Kids Golf Foundation Programs: The Foundation operates programs introducing golf to children ages 5-17, serving as a statewide junior golf association partnering with various youth organizations. Funding comes from donations, sponsorships, and program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rich Harvest Farms operates an ultra-private, members-only 18-hole championship golf club spanning 1,820 acres in Sugar Grove, Illinois. The club generates revenue from invitation-only private membership, hosting of major amateur, collegiate, and professional golf tournaments (LIV Golf, Solheim Cup, NCAA Championships), and corporate/private event venue rentals. It also houses the Kids Golf Foundation of Illinois, a nonprofit that introduces children ages 5-17 to golf.

Product overview

Rich Harvest Farms is an ultra-private, members-only golf club and tournament venue located in Sugar Grove, Illinois. The core offering is an 18-hole championship golf course spanning 1,820 acres, consistently ranked among Golf Digest's 'America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses.' The facility offers private membership (by invitation only), tournament hosting services for prestigious events (LIV Golf, Solheim Cup, NCAA Championships), and operates the Kids Golf Foundation of Illinois as a nonprofit youth development program. The property also includes non-golf amenities such as a private car museum, horseback riding trails, and fishing lakes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rich Harvest Farms Golf Course An 18-hole ultra-private championship golf course spanning 1,820 acres in Sugar Grove, Illinois, featuring wetlands, forest, farmland, and Illinois prairie grass. Plays at 7,715 yards from professional tees as par 72, designed by owner Jerry Rich. Rated among Golf Digest's 'America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses' and certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
• Private Membership Invitation-only membership providing exclusive access to the championship golf course, club amenities, member events, and non-golf facilities including a private car museum, horseback riding trails, and three fully stocked fishing lakes. Inquiries directed to EVP General Manager Jonathan Meagher.
• Tournament Hosting Services
• Corporate and Private Event Venue Rental
• Kids Golf Foundation of Illinois Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 350,000 Illinois children introduced to golf through Kids Golf Foundation programs since 1998
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• LIV GolfflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022LIV Golf selected Rich Harvest Farms as a host venue for its inaugural 2022 season and 2023 expanded league format. The partnership brings major professional golf to the venue with tournaments featuring major champions like Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith, and Bryson DeChambeau.
• LIV to Give PlatformcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022LIV Golf's charitable giving platform donated to the Kids Golf Foundation of Illinois. This represents the fifth consecutive LIV Golf charitable commitment through its LIV to Give platform with a $100 million commitment supporting education, environmental sustainability, and golf programs.
• Kids Golf Foundation of IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Founded in 1998 by Jerry Rich and longtime friend Don Springer, the Foundation introduces golf to Illinois children ages 5-17. The Foundation has introduced over 350,000 youth to golf and is headquartered at Rich Harvest Farms. It is one of the largest junior golf organizations in the state.
• Northern Illinois University (NIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRich Harvest Farms serves as the home golf course for both the NIU Huskies men's and women's golf teams. Jerry Rich, owner, graduated from NIU in 1961. The partnership includes 50 years of history, with the Huskies benefiting from the championship 18-hole course and indoor practice facility for year-round training. Various educational programs and tournaments are hosted in conjunction with the university.
• Western Golf AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRich Harvest Farms has hosted Western Golf Association events including the Western Amateur (2015) and Western Junior (2019). The venue previously hosted these events in 2003 as well.
• Golf Coaches Association of AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCAA sanctions the Arnold Palmer Cup which was hosted at Rich Harvest Farms in 2015 and 2021. The club has also hosted the Palmer Cup (formerly Ryder Cup-style collegiate competition).
• Youth Organizations (Parks, YMCAs, Schools, Scouts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kids Golf Foundation partners with local Park and Recreation departments, YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Boy and Girl Scouts, public schools, ministry groups and other youth organizations to teach children golf fundamentals and life skills.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Multiple-course golf resort hosting U.S. Opens and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Comparable as a tournament-hosting venue with elite brand positioning, though it operates as a resort/Resort rather than a members-only club.
• Pine Valley Golf Club: Consistently rated the top golf course in the United States and an elite private club. Comparable to Rich Harvest Farms on exclusive membership, brand prestige, and top-100 global course rankings, though it does not host professional tournaments.
• Trump National Golf Club (Bedminster): Private club that has hosted U.S. Opens, LIV Golf events, and Senior PGA Championships. Comparable to Rich Harvest Farms as a high-end private venue with an expanding tournament portfolio.
• Augusta National Golf Club: The globally dominant private golf club, host of the Masters. Operates the same members-only + single-elite-tournament model as Rich Harvest Farms, but at vastly greater scale, brand recognition, and media reach.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Private members-only club in Orlando, FL hosting the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational. Directly comparable business model to Rich Harvest Farms: ultra-private membership anchored by annual PGA Tour event.

Others

• Kemper Sports Management: Third-party golf course and country club management company. Adjacent peer representing the outsourced operator model that some elite private clubs (and Rich Harvest Farms in parts of tournament operations) interact with for facility management, agronomy, and event execution.

Direct peers

• Medinah Country Club: Ultra-private Chicago-area country club that has hosted the Ryder Cup (2006, 2012), U.S. Open, and PGA Championship. Operates the same dual model of invitation-only membership and major tournament hosting as Rich Harvest Farms, with comparable scale and proximity to Chicago.
• Olympia Fields Country Club: Elite Chicago-area private club that hosted the 2003 U.S. Open and 2015 U.S. Women's Open. Closely comparable to Rich Harvest Farms in membership exclusivity, tournament-hosting ambition, and Midwest location.
• Butler National Golf Club: Long-time host of the PGA Tour's Western Open and a Chicago-area ultra-private club. Historic tournament-hosting identity and elite membership model align directly with Rich Harvest Farms' positioning.
• Conway Farms Golf Club: Lake Forest, Illinois private club that has served as the regular host of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship. Comparable to Rich Harvest Farms as a Chicago-area elite venue with both private membership and marquee professional tournament hosting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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