Fresh Meadow Country Club

What Fresh Meadow Country Club does

Fresh Meadow Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club founded in 1921 and located at 255 Lakeville Road, Lake Success, NY, on Long Island just east of New York City. It operates as a single-campus lifestyle destination anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Charles Alison of the famed Colt & Alison firm (6,749 yards, 72.7 rating, 136 slope) and historically associated with Gene Sarazen and major championships including a US Open, a PGA Championship, and three Goodall Championships. The club's product surface spans golf (course, pro shop, PGA-led instruction), tennis (4 Har-tru plus 2 Har-tru teaching courts), a pool and fitness complex, four distinct dining venues (The Member Terrace, The Member Grill, Halfway House, and Café 255), card rooms, and a full-service wedding and special-events program led by a Master Chef (one of 72 in the USA).

The business is operated on a subscription/recurring revenue model through private membership dues, supplemented by F&B, pro shop, and event-hosting income from member and non-member weddings, corporate golf outings, and special events. The technology stack is limited to Jonas Club Software, which powers member management, online ordering, and event calendar/management functions; no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or external partnerships are disclosed. Go-to-market is gated and member-referral-driven: prospective members submit inquiry forms that explicitly capture referral source (Member/Friend), and the website emphasizes a 'private club, membership by invitation only' positioning.

Customer segments include affluent individuals and families as the primary recurring base, wedding and event clients as a secondary use-case segment, and corporate or group golf-outing organizers as a tertiary commercial channel. The club markets primarily through its website (freshmeadow.org), a dedicated wedding and catering Instagram account (@fmcc_weddings_and_catering), and member referrals, with no disclosed paid acquisition, partnerships, M&A, or external funding. The entity is privately held with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no publicly disclosed financial information.

Name

Fresh Meadow Country Club

Legal name

Fresh Meadow Country Club

Website

https://freshmeadow.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fresh Meadow Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club founded in 1921 in Lake Success, NY, serving affluent Long Island and NYC-area members with championship golf, tennis, dining, pool/fitness, and full-service wedding and corporate event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country 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

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Private club membership
• Championship golf course
• Tennis and pool facilities
• Wedding and event venue
• Country club dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Neck

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Club Membership: Fresh Meadow Country Club generates revenue through private club membership fees. The club operates as an exclusive, invitation-only facility offering golf, tennis, social dining, pool and fitness, and event hosting services to members and their families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fresh Meadow Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club that delivers a comprehensive lifestyle experience to members and their families, anchored by a 6,749-yard championship golf course (designed by Charles Alison of Colt & Alison) and complemented by six Har-tru tennis courts, four on-site dining venues, an aquatic complex with fitness center, and full-service wedding and corporate golf outing hosting. All services are bundled under private membership, with weddings and special events also sold to non-members through dedicated sales channels.

Product overview

Fresh Meadow Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around its historic golf heritage. The club operates as a unified lifestyle destination with interconnected service lines: Golf (championship course, pro shop, professional instruction), Tennis (Har-tru courts), Social & Dining (four distinct dining venues including The Member Terrace, The Member Grill, Halfway House, and Café 255), Pool & Fitness (aquatic complex and fitness center), and Weddings & Special Events (full-service venue for ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events). The club also provides private membership with digital services including online ordering and event management. All services are unified under the Fresh Meadow brand, delivering a members-first hospitality experience on Long Island just east of New York City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Championship golf experience on an 18-hole, 6,749-yard course (72.7 rating / 136 slope) designed by Charles Alison of Colt & Alison; the course hosted a US Open, a PGA Championship, and three Goodall Championships and was home to Gene Sarazen as Head Golf Professional in the 1920s. Available to club members and their guests.
• Tennis Tennis program featuring 4 Har-tru courts on the lower complex and 2 Har-tru teaching courts on the upper complex, with professional instruction available from beginner to advanced levels. Available to club members and their guests.
• Social & Dining Member dining across four distinct venues — The Member Terrace (classic cuisine with modern twists), The Member Grill (prime steaks and classic setting), Halfway House (casual golf course refreshments), and Café 255 (healthy poolside options) — plus card rooms for Gin, Mahjong, and Bridge.
• Pool & Fitness Aquatic complex with temperature-controlled pool, chaise lounges, private changing areas, Café 255, and a separate wading pool, together with a fitness center offering cardio, kettlebells, and strength training equipment with personal trainer support.
• Weddings & Special Events Full-service wedding and special event venue offering ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and after-party services with all-inclusive catering managed by a Master Chef, event planning, and customizable menus featuring farm-to-table dishes, passed appetizers, chef-manned food stations including sushi, and complimentary wedding cake.
• Golf Outings Corporate and private golf event planning with bundled packages covering sponsor signs, registration, hole contests, invitations, entertainment, cart signs, pairings, giveaways, and dinner coordination.
• Private Club Membership Invitation-only private club membership providing access to the club's golf, tennis, social/dining, pool/fitness facilities, and event venues for members and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Host to US Open, PGA Championship, and 3 Goodall Championships
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Winged Foot Golf Club: Elite private golf club in Mamaroneck, NY that has hosted multiple US Opens, PGA Championships, and U.S. Womens Opens. Comparable to FMCC as a storied, invitation-only championship-host club serving affluent NY-metro members with golf, dining, and event facilities.
• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: Elite private golf club in Southampton, NY and host of multiple U.S. Opens. Directly comparable to FMCC as a historic, membership-only championship golf venue on Long Island with similar tournament heritage and member demographics.
• The National Golf Links of America: Premier private golf club in Southampton, NY designed by C.B. Macdonald. Comparable to FMCC as a historic, elite Long Island golf-only club with deep tournament legacy and similar affluent member base.
• Quaker Ridge Golf Club: Top-ranked private golf club in Scarsdale, NY known for its classic A.W. Tillinghast design. Directly comparable to FMCC as a championship-grade private club in the NY metro with similar pedigree and member profile.
• Baltusrol Golf Club: Elite private golf club in Springfield, NJ that has hosted multiple US Opens and PGA Championships. Comparable to FMCC as a storied, championship-host private club in the greater NY metro serving a similar high-net-worth member base.
• Pine Valley Golf Club: Consistently top-ranked private golf club in Pine Valley, NJ. Comparable to FMCC as an elite, golf-focused private club with deep architectural pedigree and limited-access membership.
• Meadow Brook Club: Elite private club in Jericho, NY offering golf, tennis, dining, pool, and event facilities. Directly comparable to FMCC as a Long Island country club with a multi-amenity member experience and similar affluent Long Island clientele.
• Engineers Country Club: Private country club in Roslyn, NY offering golf, tennis, pool, dining, and events. Comparable to FMCC as a Long Island multi-amenity private club serving similar affluent families in the same metro region.
• Sunningdale Country Club: Private country club in Scarsdale, NY. Comparable to FMCC as a NY-metro private club with golf, tennis, dining, and event hosting; also referenced in FMCC's Head Pro's prior experience, reinforcing direct operational comparability.

Regional players

• Bethpage State Park (Black Course): Public championship golf course in Farmingdale, NY that hosted the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Opens. Comparable to FMCC as a Long Island championship venue with similar tournament heritage, though public access rather than membership-only.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fmcc_weddings_and_catering
• Xx.com/FMCC_update

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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