The Club at Old Hawthorne

What The Club at Old Hawthorne does

The Club at Old Hawthorne is a private country club founded in 2007 in Columbia, Missouri, operating on 631 acres of former horse farm land. The club serves individual members, families, corporate clients, and residential community property owners through a multi-amenity recreation and hospitality platform anchored by an 18-hole Arthur Schaupeter-designed championship golf course. The 30,000-square-foot clubhouse was originally built in 1938 as a replica of President Andrew Jackson's home "The Hermitage" and was later expanded from 6,000 square feet. The club's product portfolio spans golf (course access, PGA-led instruction, retail pro shop, and the nationally recognized Stampede member-guest tournament), racquet sports (tennis and pickleball programming), wellness (fitness center and personal training), aquatics (resort-style pool complex with swim team and lessons), dining (Bar & Grille plus event catering), and event venue services (five configurable indoor and outdoor spaces with capacities from 25 to 300 guests for weddings, corporate events, and golf outings). Residential real estate is offered through the Old Hawthorne master-planned community, with nearly 1,000 planned lots and a 158-site Old Hawthorne North expansion completed in 2021.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: recurring membership dues across six tiers (Local Golf, National Golf, Jr. Golf with two age sub-tiers, Student Golf under 25, Athletic, and Social), one-time initiation fees, guest greens and cart fees, golf outing and corporate event bookings, wedding and private event fees, golf shop merchandise sales (Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Nike, Adidas), dining services, tennis and pickleball clinic fees (e.g., $15/hour member tennis clinics, $60/hour private lessons), and real estate lot sales. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through a dedicated Membership & Marketing Director (Ariana Schneider) who schedules facility tours, supplemented by earned media coverage (including golf.com), hosted tournaments (Missouri State Amateur, NCAA Tiger Invitational, AJGA events), a WordPress blog with 2,464 email subscribers, social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Vimeo), and member referrals. Technology infrastructure runs on the Clubessential platform for member services, content, and bookings; golf instruction uses TPI-certified methodologies and The Stable training technology integrated in 2024. The Cliff Drysdale Tennis & Pickleball partnership (2025) extends the club's programming reach beyond Mid-Missouri via member travel packages.

Name

The Club at Old Hawthorne

Legal name

The Club at Old Hawthorne

Website

https://oldhawthorne.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Club at Old Hawthorne is a private country club founded in 2007 in Columbia, Missouri, operating on 631 acres with an 18-hole championship golf course, racquet sports, fitness, aquatics, dining, and event venues serving individual members, families, corporate clients, and residential community property owners across six membership tiers.

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 primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf course
• Club membership programs
• Racquet sports facilities
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Various membership tiers (Local Golf, National Golf, Jr. Golf, Athletic, Social) generate recurring monthly/annual revenue. Members pay initiation fees and ongoing dues for full access to club facilities.
2. Greens Fees and Cart Fees: Revenue from member guests who pay applicable greens fees and cart fees for golf access. Accompanied guest privileges require payment of applicable fees.
3. Golf Outings and Corporate Events: Booking fees and service charges for corporate golf outings, charity events, business meetings, office retreats, recruiting dinners, and holiday parties.
4. Private Events and Weddings: Venue rental and catering services for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, engagement parties, baby showers, and special celebrations.
5. Golf Shop Merchandise: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories from brands including Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Nike, Adidas, and University of Missouri merchandise.
6. Dining Services: On-site dining at Bar & Grille with lunch, dinner, and brunch menus featuring fresh local produce. Private event catering also generates food and beverage revenue.
7. Tennis and Pickleball Programs: Fees for tennis lessons (private and group), junior programs, and pickleball sessions. Clinic pricing at $15/hour for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Club at Old Hawthorne operates a private country club centered on an Arthur Schaupeter-designed 18-hole championship golf course on 631 acres in Columbia, Missouri. It sells tiered memberships (Local Golf, National Golf, Jr. Golf, Athletic, Social, Student) that grant access to golf, racquet sports, wellness, aquatics, and dining facilities. The club also hosts corporate and social events, operates a golf retail shop, and sells residential real estate lots through its Old Hawthorne North expansion.

Product overview

The Club at Old Hawthorne is a private country club offering an integrated suite of recreational and hospitality services centered around its Arthur Hills-designed 18-hole championship golf course. The club operates as a unified platform combining golf (course, instruction, shop, and The Stampede tournament), racquet sports (tennis and pickleball programs), fitness (Wellness Center with personal training), aquatics (pool complex and swim team), and dining services (Bar & Grille). Event venue services for weddings and corporate functions, plus real estate opportunities through the Old Hawthorne North expansion, round out the offerings. Membership programs provide tiered access to all facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course with rolling terrain, multiple water hazards, strategic bunkering, and undulating greens designed for members and guests seeking premium play.
• Golf Instruction Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as one of the best golf courses in Missouri with national tournament hosting credentials
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cliff Drysdale Tennis & PickleballminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Cliff Drysdale Tennis & Pickleball to create travel packages for member trips, including the Pickleball & Wine Weekend at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. Combines on-court instruction with wine tasting experiences.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Country Club of Missouri: Another private country club in Columbia, MO offering golf, dining, pool, and event venues to a similar Mid-Missouri member base. Most direct local competitor for both golf and social memberships within the same 30-mile radius.

Regional players

• Indian Hills Country Club: Private country club in the Mid-Missouri region providing golf, pool, tennis, and dining to a comparable member demographic. Geographic peer competing for regional corporate and wedding event bookings.
• Lake of the Ozarks Golf Courses: Regional collection of golf courses in central Missouri serving seasonal and second-home golfers. Competes for the same Mid-Missouri recreational and event spend from Columbia-area residents.
• Forest Hills Country Club: Established private country club in the St. Louis area with full golf, racquet, and dining amenities. Comparable member-tier model and event-driven revenue mix in a larger Missouri metro.
• Hillcrest Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Kansas City offering championship golf, racquet sports, and aquatics. Comparable operational model and revenue mix for benchmarking against Mid-Missouri peers.
• Oakwood Country Club: Private country club in Kansas City with championship golf, pool, and event venues. Comparable tiered membership structure and diversified amenities portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Invited (ClubCorp): Large U.S. operator of private golf and country clubs with a portfolio model that competes indirectly for corporate events, weddings, and members who relocate. Establishes benchmark operating standards and member-tier models for the broader private-club category.
• Troon: Major golf course and club management company that manages, markets, and operates private and resort courses worldwide. Comparable course-design and operating practices; potential acquirer/operator of similar facilities.
• Discovery Land Company: Operator of ultra-premium private golf clubs and residential communities. Comparable integrated real estate + private club model at the high end of the category, with direct overlap on master-planned community / club lifestyle.

Others

• BlueGolf: Provider of tournament management and tee-time booking technology used across private and public golf facilities. Indirectly comparable as the technology layer that supports member-guest tournaments like The Stampede and competitive event hosting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oldhawthorne
• Facebookfacebook.com/2534413796628610
• Pinterestpinterest.com/oldhawthorne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hawthorne-development-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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