Walnut Grove Country Club

What Walnut Grove Country Club does

Walnut Grove Country Club is a privately held, member-owned full-service country club located at 5050 Linden Avenue, Dayton, Ohio (45432), on a 150-acre property straddling the Greene and Montgomery County line. Founded in 1930 by industrialist Al Wenrick and incorporated in 1935 (originally as Green-Mont Country Club), it has operated continuously for nearly 85 years and positions itself as one of the premier country clubs in the Dayton, Ohio area. The club serves individuals, families, corporations, and event hosts through nine membership categories — Family, Two-Party, Single Golf, Young Professional, Corporate, Service, Social, Clubhouse/Pool, and Non-Resident — and a portfolio of golf, dining, and recreational amenities.

Core products include an 18-hole championship golf course with four tee sets, practice facilities (driving range, putting greens, bunker area), a full-service Golf Shop with Titleist/PING-certified custom club fitting and member discounts (15% on soft goods, 25% on purchases over $150), professional instruction led by Head Pro Brian Tyra, organized golf groups (Men's Golf Association $115/yr, Women's Golf Organization $45/yr), a heated seasonal swimming pool, and six event venues (Main Dining Room up to 200 guests, Greenmont Room, Mixed Grille for corporate A/V, Walnut Room, The Grove outdoor space, and Terrace). The technology stack is light: a corporate website (walnutgrovecc.net), a Facebook presence, and foreUP software for online tee-time booking — no proprietary platforms, mobile app, or AI components are indicated.

Revenue is generated through five main streams: recurring membership dues (subscription), Pro Shop retail sales, event hosting and catering (weddings, corporate events, social celebrations), golf instruction, and golf association fees. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, with direct staff contact (notably Kaitlyn Engelman for Special Events and Membership) handling personalized tours and event bookings, supplemented by an online inquiry and self-serve tee-time booking funnel. The customer base is regionally concentrated in the Dayton metropolitan area with no disclosed geographic expansion plans. Governance is by an elected Board of Directors (President Judy Wheeler, Vice President Keith Rutledge, Treasurer John Gruenwald) with member committees overseeing Golf, House, Finance/Administration, Course and Grounds, Membership, Legal/By-Laws, Long Range Planning, and IT.

Name

Walnut Grove Country Club

Legal name

Walnut Grove Country Club

Website

https://walnutgrovecc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Walnut Grove Country Club is a privately held, member-owned full-service country club in Dayton, Ohio, operating an 18-hole golf course, six event venues, dining, and a pool across nine membership tiers for families, individuals, and corporations in the Dayton metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Country Club & Golf Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Event venue hosting
• Club dining services
• Recreation amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

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. Membership Dues: Walnut Grove Country Club generates primary revenue through membership fees across multiple categories including Family, Two-Party, Single Golf, Young Professional, Corporate, Service, Social, Clubhouse/Pool, and Non-Resident memberships. Each membership tier provides different levels of access to golf, dining, and social facilities.
2. Pro Shop Sales: The Golf Shop offers golf equipment, shoes, golf balls, and apparel from major brands. Members receive a 15% discount on soft goods and 25% on purchases over $150. Additional services include custom club fitting (Titleist and PING certified), club repair, demo clubs, and gift certificates.
3. Event Hosting and Catering: The club generates revenue from hosting private events including weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, retirement celebrations, anniversary parties, and social galas across six venues accommodating 30-200+ guests.
4. Golf Instruction: Revenue generated from individual lessons, lesson series (5 lessons for price of 4), and playing lessons taught by professional staff.
5. Golf Association Fees: Men's Golf Association (MGA) fee of $115.00 and Women's Golf Organization (WGO) fee of $45.00 for participation in organized golf events and handicaps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Walnut Grove Country Club is a full-service private country club operating an 18-hole golf course, six dining and event venues, practice facilities, and a seasonal heated swimming pool. It sells memberships across nine categories (Family, Two-Party, Single Golf, Young Professional, Corporate, Service, Social, Clubhouse/Pool, Non-Resident) and generates additional revenue from a Golf Shop, golf instruction, organized men's and women's golf associations, and hosted private events such as weddings and corporate functions.

Product overview

Walnut Grove Country Club is a full-service country club offering a unified portfolio of golf, dining, social, and recreational services. The core offering is an 18-hole golf course with a full-service Golf Shop, professional golf instruction, and practice facilities. Supporting amenities include six dining and event venues for private and corporate functions, a heated swimming pool, and organized golf groups (MGA and WGO). The club offers nine distinct membership categories to serve various demographic needs, from individual golfers to families and corporations. The venue spaces and membership programs operate as an integrated service model rather than standalone products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walnut Grove Golf Course
• Golf Shop / Pro Shop

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brookside Golf & Country Club: Private golf and country club in the Dayton region. Comparable to Walnut Grove as a same-area private club competing for member golf and event business.
• NCR Country Club: Private country club located in Kettering/Dayton, Ohio, offering a championship golf course, clubhouse, pool, and member services. Directly comparable to Walnut Grove as a same-market, full-service private club with similar membership and amenities model.
• Moraine Country Club: Established private country club in the Dayton, Ohio area offering golf, dining, pool, and social amenities. Comparable to Walnut Grove on geography, business model, and full-service country club positioning.
• Dayton Country Club: Historic private country club in Dayton, Ohio providing golf, dining, and social amenities to members. Directly comparable to Walnut Grove as a same-metropolitan private country club serving families and corporate members.
• Miami Valley Golf Club: Private golf-oriented club in the Dayton, Ohio region with course, clubhouse, and member events. Comparable to Walnut Grove on geography and core golf membership model, though likely narrower in amenity breadth.
• Spring Valley Country Club: Private country club serving Dayton-area members with golf, dining, pool, and event facilities. Comparable to Walnut Grove as a nearby full-service private club competing for the same regional member demographic.
• Sycamore Creek Country Club: Private country club in the broader Dayton/Springboro area offering golf, pool, dining, and member events. Comparable to Walnut Grove on private country club operating model and southwest Ohio geography.

Regional players

• Inverness Club: Historic private golf club in Toledo, Ohio with championship golf and clubhouse amenities. Comparable to Walnut Grove as an Ohio-based private club with similar full-service offerings, but in a different regional market.
• Scioto Country Club: Premier private country club in Columbus, Ohio designed by Jack Nicklaus, offering golf, dining, and event facilities. Comparable to Walnut Grove as an Ohio full-service private club, though in a larger metropolitan market.
• Kenwood Country Club: Large private country club in Cincinnati, Ohio with multiple golf courses, pool, dining, and event venues. Comparable to Walnut Grove as an Ohio private country club with diversified amenities, but operating at a larger scale in a different metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/walnutgrovecountryclub
• Xx.com/walnutgrovecc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walnut-grove-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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