Forest Highlands Golf Club

What Forest Highlands Golf Club does

Forest Highlands Golf Club is a private golf and lifestyle community located at 2425 William Palmer, Flagstaff, Arizona, at 7,000 feet elevation in the ponderosa pines. Founded in 1987 by the Bailey-Bartlett Group, the club transitioned to member ownership in 1997 under a Homeowner Association and operates two Tom Weiskopf-designed championship courses — the Canyon Course (opened 1988) and the Meadow Course (added 1999 through a partnership with DMB Development) — along with two fully renovated clubhouses (Canyon at ~29,000 sq ft, Meadow at ~22,400 sq ft), fitness and spa facilities, pools, an FH Kids program, and nearly five miles of trails. The club has hosted seven USGA championships across multiple decades and was the first private club in Arizona to achieve Vivid Leaf Turquoise Level sustainability certification (2021).

The business generates revenue through two streams: recurring annual and monthly membership dues granting access to courses, clubhouses, fitness, pools, and resort amenities, and professional-services revenue from weddings and special events with a dedicated events team and on-site catering venues (2026 wedding calendar fully booked; 2027 bookings being taken). Membership pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and go-to-market is sales-led via direct inquiries, community events, member referrals, and earned media coverage in regional lifestyle publications. Leadership includes a General Manager/COO, Assistant General Manager, Director of Agronomy, and Director of Communications and Marketing, overseen by a member-elected Board President. The affiliated Forest Highlands Foundation, a 501(c)(3), extends the club's reach through philanthropic partnerships with multiple Flagstaff nonprofits. The club uses Jonas Club Software for member-portal administration and maintains an active social presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Name

Forest Highlands Golf Club

Legal name

Forest Highlands Golf Club

Website

https://fhgc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Forest Highlands Golf Club is a private, member-owned golf and lifestyle community in Flagstaff, Arizona, operating two Tom Weiskopf championship courses, two clubhouses, and resort amenities for affluent families seeking a four-season mountain lifestyle, with supplemental revenue from weddings and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club / Country Club

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 courses
• Country club membership
• Wedding event venue
• Golf lifestyle community

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagstaff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees for access to two championship golf courses, clubhouses, fitness facilities, pools, and resort amenities. Membership is exclusive and by application.
2. Weddings & Special Events: Catering and event services for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. The club has a dedicated events team, catering facilities, and multiple venues. Currently booking 2027 weddings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Forest Highlands Golf Club is a private membership golf and lifestyle community in Flagstaff, Arizona, offering access to two Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf courses (Canyon Course and Meadow Course), two fully renovated clubhouses with dining and banquet facilities, fitness and spa amenities, pools, tennis and pickleball courts, an 18-hole putting course, and over 5 miles of trails. The club sells annual/monthly memberships and additionally operates as a wedding and special-event venue, with full-service catering and event coordination.

Product overview

Forest Highlands Golf Club is a private golf and residential community in Flagstaff, Arizona, offering two championship golf courses (Canyon Course and Meadow Course), both designed by Tom Weiskopf, and two fully renovated clubhouses providing dining, event, fitness, and recreation amenities. The club operates through a membership model and also hosts weddings and special events at its venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forest Highlands Foundation: A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in the greater Flagstaff community through charitable donations and volunteer efforts, supporting education, healthcare, environmental preservation, and social services.

Products and services

• Canyon Course Championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, recognized as a top course in the United States with rankings from Golf Digest (#1 in Arizona, #48 nationally) and Golf Magazine (#62 U.S.). Available to Forest Highlands members and offered as a tournament-grade playing experience.
• Meadow Course Championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, offering a more casual atmosphere with its own comprehensive practice facility and scenic views of the San Francisco Peaks. Available to Forest Highlands members.
• Weddings & Special Events Full-service wedding and special-event venue offering outdoor ceremonies, elegant reception rooms, customized menus, and professional event coordination. Currently booking for 2027 weddings and available for corporate and social events.
• Private Membership Program Private club membership offering access to two championship golf courses, two clubhouses, fitness and spa facilities, swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, an 18-hole putting course, fishing ponds, nearly 5 miles of trails, FH Kids programming, dining, and exclusive community events. Membership is exclusive and by application.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of 2026 wedding calendar booked
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Camp ColtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest Highlands Foundation has committed $50,000 towards a new lodge at Camp Colton, an off-grid residential outdoor environmental education center operated by Flagstaff Unified School District in partnership with Friends of Camp Colton. The Foundation's investment will be recognized on the new Gear Lending Room and supports transformative educational experiences for local children.
• Habitat for Humanity of Northern ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Forest Highlands Foundation to create affordable homeownership opportunities, building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter for those in need in the greater Flagstaff community.
• Northland Family Help CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest Highlands Foundation supports this nonprofit partner that protects the most vulnerable and serves victims of human trafficking in the community.
• Girls on the Run of Northern ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation funding enables GOTR to help 315 girls per season in Coconino, Yavapai, and Navajo Counties, inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum integrating running.
• Flagstaff Family Food CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation support enabled the Food Bank & Kitchen to serve 122,169 meals to Flagstaff Shelter Services. The organization provides hunger relief and children's literacy programs.
• United Way of Northern ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest Highlands Foundation partners with United Way to support youth, strengthen communities, and meet essential needs across Northern Arizona.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Quintero Golf Club: Private golf club in Peoria, AZ with Rees Jones-designed championship course. Competes in the elite Arizona private-club segment for serious golfers and affluent families.
• Arizona Country Club: Member-owned private club in Phoenix founded in 1915 with championship golf and full country club amenities. Closely analogous governance and family-oriented programming.
• Silverleaf Club: Ultra-exclusive private club in Scottsdale featuring a Tom Weiskopf-designed course. Direct design-pedigree and business-model parallel to Forest Highlands, targeting the same high-net-worth Arizona buyer pool.
• The Estancia Club: Private golf club in Scottsdale, AZ with Tom Fazio-designed championship course and luxury club amenities. Competes head-to-head with Forest Highlands for ultra-affluent members seeking elite Arizona private-club experiences.
• Troon Country Club: Private member-owned club in Scottsdale with championship golf and resort-style amenities. Comparable member-owned governance, championship pedigree, and affluent family positioning.
• Whisper Rock Golf Club: Elite private golf club in Scottsdale with two courses (one Phil Mickelson-designed). Targets the same serious-golfer and ultra-affluent member profile as Forest Highlands.
• DC Ranch Country Club: Private member-owned club in Scottsdale, AZ with championship golf, multiple clubhouses, and family programming. Closely comparable governance (member-owned) and amenity structure to Forest Highlands.
• Paradise Valley Country Club: Historic private club in Paradise Valley, AZ with championship golf and family amenities. Long-established Arizona private club competing for the same affluent family demographic.
• Desert Mountain Club: Elite private golf and lifestyle community in Scottsdale, AZ featuring six Jack Nicklaus-designed courses and multiple clubhouses. Closest comparable Arizona private club competing for the same affluent Phoenix-metro and second-home buyer demographic as Forest Highlands.

Emerging players

• Boulders Resort & Club: Luxury private club and resort in Carefree/Scottsdale featuring golf, spa, and residential components. Comparable elite Arizona lifestyle positioning with partial overlap in wedding/event business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVPGXC0QQdwO_UFdgZXfVOA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ForestHighlandsGolfClubFlagstaff
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forest-highlands-golf-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/foresthighlandsgc
• Xx.com/ForestHighlands

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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