Forest Hills Country Club

What Forest Hills Country Club does

Forest Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1964 and located in Clarkson Valley, Missouri, in the greater West St. Louis / Chesterfield area. The club operates 27 holes of golf across an 18-hole Championship Course (originally designed by Chick Adams and refined by Dick Nugent and Keith Foster) and a 9-hole Valley Course, supported by a six-acre driving range, chipping and putting greens, a sand bunker, a Short Game Practice Area, and an indoor TrackMan simulator. Beyond golf, the club provides an integrated amenity portfolio including an Aquatic Center, a Racquets Facility (4 hard tennis courts, 2 Har-Tru clay courts, 3 pickleball courts, constructed 2020), a Fitness Center, two bocce courts, and multiple dining venues led by Chef Michael Dority.

The business is structured as an invitation-only private club with four membership tiers — Regular Golf, Junior Golf (ages 21-39), Social, and Organizational — where Regular and Junior Golf members hold equity positions and voting rights. The technology stack is largely operational rather than proprietary: a Clubessential management platform handles the website and member-facing systems, and TrackMan is deployed for indoor instruction. Marketing is subdued, relying on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), the club website, and member-sourced referrals routed through a dedicated Director of Membership (Ali Kaplan). Revenue is generated through membership initiation fees, recurring dues across all four tiers, ancillary spending on dining, events, and retail, and private event hosting (weddings, corporate functions) in the Crystal Ballroom and meeting rooms. The club has hosted the LPGA Heartland/Michelob Light Classic (1994-1999) and multiple USGA qualifiers, and sustains a junior golf pipeline of close to 300 children annually.

Name

Forest Hills Country Club

Legal name

Forest Hills Country Club

Website

https://foresthillscc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Forest Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1964 in Clarkson Valley, Missouri, offering 27 holes of golf alongside racquets, aquatics, fitness, bocce, and dining amenities to families and corporate members in the West St. Louis market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf Club Services

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 industries

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course services
• Club membership dues
• Racquets and fitness amenities
• Event and banquet hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarkson

HQ country

Canada

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 and Initiation Fees: Private country club generates revenue through membership initiation fees and recurring dues from Regular Golf, Junior Golf, Social, and Organizational membership categories. Members pay for the exclusive privilege of club access including golf, dining, fitness, aquatics, and racquets facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Forest Hills Country Club operates as a private, member-owned country club providing 27 holes of championship golf, aquatics, racquets, fitness, bocce, multiple dining venues, junior sports programs, and private event hosting. Revenue is generated primarily through membership initiation fees and recurring dues across Regular Golf, Junior Golf, Social, and Organizational membership categories.

Product overview

Forest Hills Country Club is a private country club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around its two golf courses (the 18-hole Championship Course and 9-hole Valley Course). The club operates multiple amenity facilities including an Aquatic Center (family pool, adult pool, cabana), Racquets Facility (tennis, pickleball), Fitness Center, and Bocce Courts. Dining services span multiple venues (Fairway Room, 19th Hole, Dutch's Lounge, The Grill, Eagle's View, Café) managed by Chef Michael Dority. The club also provides event hosting for weddings and corporate functions through its renovated Crystal Ballroom and meeting rooms. Membership categories include Regular Golf, Junior Golf, Social, and Organizational options. The club has a strong junior golf program with nearly 300 annual participants and hosts regional and national golf qualifying tournaments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Course An 18-hole championship golf course originally developed by Chick Adams, later refined by Dick Nugent and Keith Foster. Former site of the LPGA Heartland Classic and Michelob Light Classic, featuring six sets of tee boxes with undulating greens well-protected by hazards. Available to members and their guests.
• Valley Course A 9-hole executive golf course designed by Keith Foster, ideal for beginners and junior golfers with wide fairways and multi-tiered greens. Serves as the foundation for the acclaimed Junior Golf program.
• Aquatic Center Seasonal aquatic facility featuring a family pool with zero-depth entry and splash area, an adult-only pool with underwater bench seating and tanning deck, a pool cabana with full-service dining, and swim team programs. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Racquets Facility St. Louis' largest racquets program featuring 4 post tension hard tennis courts, 2 har-tru clay courts (April-October), and 3 pickleball courts. Includes a Racquets Chalet and programs for all ages and abilities. Newly constructed in 2020.
• Fitness Center Health and wellness facility offering state-of-the-art strength equipment, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment including PreCor Cardio Equipment. Open 7 days a week starting at 5:00am.
• Dining Services Multiple dining venues including the Fairway Room (formal dining), 19th Hole (casual post-round), Dutch's Lounge (main bar), The Grill (family dining), Eagle's View (elevated fine dining), and seasonal Café/Cabana. Dining available Wednesday through Sunday with Sunday brunch. Led by Chef Michael Dority since 2023.
• Bocce Courts Two tournament-sized bocce courts made of turf offering a smooth, level playing surface. Courts open during regular aquatic center hours with spring and fall bocce leagues available.
• Weddings & Private Events Event hosting services including a renovated Crystal Ballroom and private dining/meeting rooms. Services include corporate meetings, weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, and retirement celebrations with professional event planning staff.
• Golf Practice Facilities Comprehensive practice facilities including a six-acre driving range with multi-target range, two chipping and putting greens, dedicated chipping area, sand bunker, and indoor simulator room with TrackMan. Short Game Practice Area introduced spring 2023.
• Golf Shop On-site golf retail shop offering equipment, apparel, and specialty items for golf attire.
• Junior Golf Program Comprehensive junior golf program introducing young members to the game, developing skills, proper etiquette, and rules familiarity. Boasts participation of close to 300 children annually.
• Golf Membership Regular Golf Membership provides full club access including Championship and Valley courses, driving range, aquatic center, fitness center, racquets facility, and all dining rooms. Includes equity position and voting rights.
• Social Membership Social membership provides access to aquatic center, fitness center, racquets facility, and all clubhouse parties and events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 300 children participate annually in the Junior Golf program
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bellerive Country Club: St. Louis-area private country club in Town and Country, Missouri, that has hosted major professional events including the 2018 PGA Championship. Directly comparable to Forest Hills as a premium private country club serving the same affluent West St. Louis / Chesterfield catchment.
• Old Warson Country Club: St. Louis private country club that is one of the most prestigious clubs in the metro. Directly comparable to Forest Hills as a member-owned private country club competing for the same West County / St. Louis member base, and notably referenced in Forest Hills' own management history.
• Algonquin Golf Club: Private member-owned country club in Glendale, Missouri, in the St. Louis metro. Comparable to Forest Hills as a traditional private club offering golf and social amenities to a similar West St. Louis / St. Louis County demographic.
• St. Louis Country Club: One of the oldest and most established private country clubs in the St. Louis area, in Ladue, Missouri. Comparable to Forest Hills as a premier private country club with championship golf, racquets, and full social amenities serving a similar high-income catchment.
• Norwood Hills Country Club: Private country club in nearby St. Louis County, Missouri, with multiple golf courses and full country club amenities. Comparable to Forest Hills as a peer private club competing for members in the St. Louis market.
• Meadowbrook Country Club: Private member-owned country club in the St. Louis area offering golf, pool, tennis, and dining. Directly comparable to Forest Hills as a family-oriented private club with a similar full-amenity offering and member-owned structure.
• Indian Hills Country Club: Private country club in the St. Louis area offering golf, dining, and event facilities. Comparable to Forest Hills as a peer private club serving a similar demographic in the same metro.
• Westwood Country Club: Private member-owned country club in the St. Louis area offering golf, racquets, aquatics, and dining. Directly comparable to Forest Hills as a peer private club with a near-identical amenity portfolio and family-oriented positioning.

Regional players

• Loch Lloyd Country Club: Private country club in Belton, Missouri, serving the Kansas City metro. Comparable to Forest Hills as a premium private country club with championship golf, racquets, and full amenities, but operating in a different regional market.
• Oakwood Country Club: Private country club in Kansas City, Missouri, with championship golf and full amenities. Comparable to Forest Hills as a Midwestern private country club with a similar amenity mix, though operating in a different metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/foresthills_cc
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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