Raccoon Creek Golf Course & Restaurant

What Raccoon Creek Golf Course & Restaurant does

Raccoon Creek Golf Course & Restaurant operates a single 18-hole championship golf facility at 7301 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton, Colorado, built on the historic Grant Family Ranch with a par-72 layout designed by Dick Phelps in 1982. The course plays between 5,130 and 7,045 yards across five tee locations, features over 3,000 mature trees, and has water hazards on 15 holes including Raccoon Creek traversing the property. The company serves the Denver-area public golf market through a diversified on-site offering: green fees and cart rentals (using an 80-cart GPS-equipped fleet), a full-service Pro Shop stocking equipment from Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, and Titleist plus apparel from major brands, the Farmhouse Restaurant, and dedicated tournament services supported by Golf Genius software for groups of 8 to 144+ players. Membership and loyalty products include the Elite Players Pass annual membership, Gold/Silver/Senior 4-Round Passes, the Players Club, Men's and Ladies' leagues, and a PGA Junior League program that has won the PGA Game Change Award three consecutive years (2022-2024). The company's adjacent business, The Barn at Raccoon Creek, opened in June 2015 as a wedding and special-event venue accommodating up to 230 guests, with catering supplied by the Farmhouse Restaurant. Technology integrations include online tee-time booking via GolfNow/eZLinks/TeeItUp, Gallus Golf mobile apps on iOS and Android, CoachNow for lesson scheduling, GHIN for handicap management, and SparkPost for email communications.

Name

Raccoon Creek Golf Course & Restaurant

Legal name

Raccoon Creek Golf Course

Website

https://raccooncreek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Raccoon Creek Golf Course & Restaurant operates a single 18-hole public golf facility in Littleton, Colorado, serving the Denver metro area with green fees, golf instruction, leagues, tournaments, a pro shop, a restaurant, and an on-site wedding venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction services
• Wedding event venue
• Golf membership programs
• On-site restaurant catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees & Golf Play: Core revenue from green fee sales for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds. Peak season pricing varies by day of week and time of day. Off-peak season begins in late November.
2. Cart Rentals: Revenue from golf cart fleet of 80 carts available for rent on per seat or shared cart basis. GPS-equipped carts provide live scoring capabilities.
3. Food & Beverage - Farmhouse Restaurant: On-site restaurant serving breakfast burritos and lunch menu starting at 11am daily with views of historic grounds. Catering services for tournaments and events.
4. Pro Shop Merchandise: Golf equipment from Ping, Taylor Made, Callaway, and Titleist. Apparel from Adidas, Antiqua, EP Pro, Footjoy, Jofit, Nike, Oakley, and Under Armour. Gift certificates and special orders available.
5. Golf Instruction & Lessons: Private instruction, group lessons, adult clinics, and junior golf programs. Elite Players Pass includes complimentary group lessons.
6. Tournament Hosting: Corporate team-building, fundraising tournaments, and association golf outings. Catering packages available from Farmhouse Restaurant. Custom logo tournament materials.
7. Elite Players Pass & Memberships: Annual pass program offering free rounds, discounted rates, free lessons, merchandise drawings, and shop discounts. New purchaser price $209, returning cardholder $189.
8. Special Events - The Barn at Raccoon Creek: Wedding and event facility opened June 2015, featuring Bridal Suite, Grooms Quarters Loft, outdoor ceremony site, and reception space for up to 230 guests.
9. 4-Round Discount Passes: Prepaid pass products: Gold ($340, anytime), Silver ($300, Mon-Thu), Senior ($240, Mon-Thu, age 62+).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Raccoon Creek Golf Course & Restaurant operates a public 18-hole championship par-72 golf course (5,130-7,045 yards) in Littleton, Colorado, supported by an 80-cart GPS-equipped fleet, a full-service Pro Shop, the Farmhouse Restaurant, and The Barn at Raccoon Creek wedding and special events venue. The business sells green fees, cart rentals, memberships and pass products (Elite Players Pass, Gold/Silver/Senior 4-Round Passes), private and group golf lessons, junior golf programming, club fitting, league play, and tournament hosting for corporate, fundraising, and association groups.

Product overview

Raccoon Creek Golf Course & Restaurant operates as a full-service golf facility with multiple integrated products and services. The core offerings include 18 holes of championship golf (Par 72), a full-service Pro Shop with equipment and apparel, the Farmhouse Restaurant for dining and catering, and The Barn at Raccoon Creek wedding venue. Golf instruction is delivered through Private Golf Lessons with PGA professionals, the Operation 36 Golf Learning Program with mobile app integration, Junior Golf Programs (including PGA Junior League), Ladies Golf Clinics, and Club Fitting Services by Greg Shakespeare. Membership and access products include the Elite Players Pass (premium annual membership with clinics and drawings), Player's Club (competitive gross-play league), Men's Club and Weekday Club, Ladies' 18-Hole and 9-Hole Golf Leagues, and tiered 4-Round Passes (GOLD for anytime use, SILVER for weekday use, SENIOR for players 62+). Additional services encompass Tournament Services using Golf Genius software for live scoring and event management, annual Pro-Am tournaments, Titleist golf ball loyalty program, and Gift Cards. The facility also integrates with multiple technology platforms including Golf Genius for tournament management, Operation 36 App for learning progress tracking, Gallus Golf mobile app for tee times and score posting, eZLinks and TeeItUp for booking, CoachNow for lesson scheduling, and Colorado Golf Association/GHIN for handicap management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elite Players Pass: Membership program offering free rounds, discounted greens fees, group lessons, and merchandise drawings.
• Operation 36
• Farmhouse Restaurant
• The Barn at Raccoon Creek

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course 18-hole par-72 championship layout playing 5,130 to 7,045 yards across 5 tee locations, with over 3,000 mature trees, water hazards on 15 holes including Raccoon Creek traversing the property, mountain views, and gentle elevation changes. Sold as public-access green fees (with pick-your-own-price in peak season) plus time-of-day peak/off-peak pricing.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf shop stocking equipment from Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, and Titleist, plus apparel from Adidas, Antiqua, EP Pro, FootJoy, Jofit, Nike, Oakley, and Under Armour. Open 7 days a week sunrise to sunset, offering special ordering, gift certificates, and Titleist golf ball loyalty purchases.
• Farmhouse Restaurant On-site restaurant serving breakfast burritos and lunch from 11am daily with views of the historic grounds in the Rocky Mountain foothills. Open to the public and provides catering services for tournaments, leagues, and Barn weddings.
• The Barn at Raccoon Creek Wedding and special events venue featuring a Bridal Suite, Grooms Quarters Loft, outdoor ceremony site, celebration grounds, and a main reception barn accommodating up to 230 guests. Events are catered by Farmhouse Restaurant staff and coordinated through Director of Sales Isa Segismundo.
• Operation 36 Golf Learning Program Structured beginner golf development program using the Operation 36 methodology (shoot 36 or better for 9 holes) including 5, 1-hour Saturday clinics (9-10am, July 18-Aug 15), a 1.5-hour on-course clinic (July 21), 4, 9-hole testing days, and $80 range ball credit for $440, with access to the Operation 36 App for progress tracking.
• Private Golf Lessons 45-minute private and group golf lessons with PGA professionals John Houlihan ($110 individual / $300 for 3 / $450 for 5) and Peyton Turner ($80 adult / $60 junior individual, with 3- and 5-lesson series available). Group lessons priced per person.
• Custom Club Fitting Custom golf club fitting conducted by Greg Shakespeare using launch monitor technology for swing assessment, club head speed, launch angle, shaft selection, clubhead/grip selection, and final adjustments. $69 on scheduled fitting dates, $99 on other dates. Not exclusively partnered with any manufacturer for unbiased recommendations across TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, Ping, and Scotty Cameron.
• Junior Golf Camps Multi-day on-course junior golf camps including Super Mini Camp (ages 5-7) at $150 and Mini Camp (ages 8+) at $150, plus FUNdamentals Summer Camp (ages 6-9). Coached by PGA professionals including John Houlihan, Travis Morton, and Chloe Graham.
• PGA Junior League Team-based junior golf league program under PGA Junior League direction, with Raccoon Creek recognized as PGA Junior League Game Change Award Winners in 2022, 2023, and 2024 under coach Don Graham.
• Elite Players Pass Premium annual membership pass ($209 new purchaser / $189 returning cardholder) offering 2 free 18-hole rounds, 3 free 9-hole rounds, 4 free cart rider fees, 6 free group lessons, monthly $1,000 merchandise drawings May-September, discounted greens fees, $69 club fitting, 20% off shop merchandise, and $500 off The Barn event fee.
• Gold 4-Round Pass 4-round pass valid anytime with shared cart included for $340; rounds may be shared and multiple rounds can be used during one visit; unused rounds expire December 31, 2026.
• Silver 4-Round Pass 4-round pass valid Monday-Thursday only with shared cart included for $300; rounds may be shared; not valid Memorial Day, July 4, or Labor Day; unused rounds expire December 31, 2026.
• Senior 4-Round Pass 4-round pass for golfers aged 62 and older, valid Monday-Thursday only with shared cart included for $240; not valid Memorial Day, July 4, or Labor Day; unused rounds expire December 31, 2026.
• Player's Club Competitive and social golf organization playing gross-only events (no handicaps) April through October with approximately 2 events per month, primarily on Sunday mornings; $175 annual club dues plus $50 Ace Pot buy-in required upon entry. Members receive discounted club rates, 20% off shop merchandise, and 10% off food/soft drinks at the Farmhouse.
• Raccoon Creek Men's Club Self-governing men's golf club playing weekends with reduced green fee club rates, merchandise discounts, and food discounts at Farmhouse Restaurant. Managed by club president Travis Beattie; entries due March 31st annually.
• Men's Weekday Club Bi-weekly Tuesday men's golf club playing throughout the summer with weekly formats and side games; open to all players; contact Jason Downey (720-955-5860).
• Ladies' 18-Hole Golf League Wednesday morning 18-hole women's league; currently accepting new members on a waiting list with GHIN Handicap of 38.8 or less; contact [email protected].
• Ladies' 9-Hole Golf League Wednesday morning 9-hole women's league welcoming all ability levels, with weekly games and prizes plus optional clinics for skill improvement.
• Ladies Golf Clinics Women's instructional programs including Sippin' n' Chippin' ($275 - 3, 90-minute driving range clinics plus 1, 2-hour on-course clinic, complimentary beverage), Get Out 'n' Play ($340 - 1 range clinic + 3 on-course clinics plus 6-hole twilight rounds at $20), and 9'ers Clinic Series ($110 for 4 clinics, open to Ladies 9-hole Club members).
• Tournament Hosting Services Full-service tournament hosting for groups of 8 to 144+ players including corporate team-building, fundraising tournaments, and association outings. Includes Golf Genius tournament software for registration, payment collection, live scoring, and leaderboards; custom logo tournament materials; morning shotgun starts available; catering from Farmhouse Restaurant. Coordinated by Amy Bergh (720-287-8195).
• Annual Pro-Am Tournament Annual Pro-Am tournament featuring 36 holes of golf with $800 per full team entry (Pros $125 / Ams $225). Includes range balls, amateur tee gift, breakfast burritos, on-course lunch, post-round appetizers, and beverages. Pro-Am Team Purse in Low Gross + Low Net format; optional skins game. 2026 event on Tuesday, May 5 at 8:00am shotgun start, limited to first 30 teams.
• Titleist Golf Ball Loyalty Program Titleist golf ball bulk discount program: buy 3 dozen get 1 dozen free. 2026 Regular balls $195 (was $260); 2026 AVX balls $150 (was $225). Includes personalization with ball number, ink color, and custom text.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available in $50, $100, and $200 denominations, valid for green fees, cart fees, range balls, merchandise, or lessons. Can be picked up at the golf shop or mailed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water in play on 15 holes providing challenging yet fair layout
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shakespeare GolfminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGreg Shakespeare provides custom club fitting services at Raccoon Creek on scheduled dates with launch monitor technology. Not exclusively partnered with any manufacturer, providing unbiased recommendations for optimal club selection.
• Colorado Golf AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial handicap services provider. Raccoon Creek players can obtain USGA handicaps through CGA website at $59.95 for adults and $25 for juniors. Club members receive handicap as part of membership.
• Partners Program SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses participating in GPS cart advertising program. Company logos and messages displayed on cart GPS units during rounds. Includes complimentary rounds of golf for sponsor use.
• The Barn at Raccoon CreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated wedding and special events facility on Raccoon Creek property. Opened June 2015. Features Bridal Suite, Grooms Quarters Loft, outdoor ceremony site, celebration grounds, and reception barn for up to 230 guests. Catering provided by Farmhouse Restaurant staff.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Broken Tee Golf Course: Englewood/Denver public course with similar value-priced positioning, leagues, and instruction programs. Direct competitor in the Denver-area public-golf price segment.
• Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club: Aurora-area course offering memberships, league play, and tournament hosting. Comparable in scale of amenities and south-Denver-area public/semi-public positioning.
• City Park Golf Course: Denver municipal public 18-hole course serving a similar general-public customer base with comparable green-fee pricing, league play, and junior programming. Directly competes for the same Denver-area public golfer spend.
• Wellshire Golf Course: Denver municipal public course offering similar 18-hole championship play, leagues, and tournaments. Closest geographic competitor to Raccoon Creek within the Denver metro public-golf segment.
• Fox Hollow Golf Course: Denver-area public course with full-service clubhouse, restaurant, and event hosting. Comparable in scale, amenities (dining, events, instruction), and target customer (general public golfers, corporate outings).
• CommonGround Golf Course: Aurora-based public course operated by the Colorado Golf Association with tournament hosting, instruction, and league play. Closely comparable in business model and Denver-area public-golf positioning.
• Plum Creek Golf Club: Castle Rock public course with similar fee structure, tournament services, and membership-style league programs. Competes directly for south Denver suburban golfers.
• Bear Dance Golf Club: Douglas County public course with comparable mountain-views product, leagues, and tournament/event offerings. Targets a similar Denver south-metro demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Arcis Golf: Large multi-course owner/operator of private, resort, and daily-fee clubs across the U.S. Represents a broader incumbent operating model that could acquire or compete with regional public courses like Raccoon Creek.
• KemperSports: National golf course management and hospitality company overseeing public, private, and resort courses. Provides a comparable multi-course operator benchmark for facility operations, F&B, and event management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RaccoonCreekOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/raccooncreekgc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 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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