Maketewah Country Club

What Maketewah Country Club does

Maketewah Country Club is a 127-year-old private, member-owned country club headquartered at 5401 Reading Road in the Bond Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, minutes from downtown. The club operates an 18-hole championship golf course originally laid out by Thomas Bendelow and redesigned in 1919–1921 by Donald Ross, with the Ross routing essentially unchanged since a 1929 redesign and a $6.5M restoration completed by Brian Silva in 2023. The club has hosted more than 50 U.S. Open Qualifiers, three Ohio Amateurs, two Ohio Opens, and over 25 Men's and Women's Mets, and is recognized by Golf Digest as a Top Five U.S. private facility and by the Golf Range Association of America as a Top 50 Private Facility. It also serves as host venue for the Kroger Queen City LPGA Championship Presented by P&G and as home course for Xavier University's men's and women's golf teams.

The core product surface spans the championship golf course, an Indoor Learning Center with a TrackMan simulator and custom club fitting, a Junior Golf Academy producing high school state champions and Division I recruits, a Caddie Program linked to the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholars Foundation, and an amenity stack including three heated platform tennis courts, a staffed outdoor pool, a six-lane retro bowling alley, multiple dining rooms, and banquet/ballroom event space. The business model is a recurring annual subscription across six membership tiers — Regular Golf (40+), Intermediate Golf (36–39), Junior Golf (21–35), Corporate Golf (primary plus 3–5 designees), Social, and National (45+ miles from club) — supplemented by banquet and event catering, golf shop retail, and F&B capture. Go-to-market is direct, relationship-driven sales through the Membership & Marketing Director, with no public pricing disclosure and minimal digital marketing.

Name

Maketewah Country Club

Legal name

Maketewah Country Club

Website

https://maketewah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maketewah Country Club is a 127-year-old, member-owned private country club in Cincinnati offering a Donald Ross championship golf course, multi-tier membership, and a full family amenity stack (dining, pool, platform tennis, bowling, events) to affluent individuals, families, and corporate members in Greater Cincinnati.

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
• Golf memberships
• Championship golf course
• Club dining events
• Junior golf academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Dues: Full golf membership with three age classifications: Regular (40+), Intermediate (36-39), and Junior (21-35). Includes full golfing privileges, clubhouse access, dining, private event space, outdoor pool, paddle tennis, social events, and bowling amenities.
2. Corporate Golf Membership: Corporate membership for one primary member plus three to five designees, providing full golfing privileges.
3. Social Membership: Year-round access to exclusive dining facilities, social events, wine pairing dinners, private event bookings, paddle tennis, bowling amenities, and outdoor pool access. Does not include golf privileges.
4. National Membership: For those living outside 45 miles of the club. Allows 5 rounds per month, unlimited practice center usage, dining, events, pool, paddle tennis, bowling, and social event access.
5. Banquet and Event Services: Private dining room, Legends Room, main dining room, ballrooms, and Peacock Alley Patio available for private event bookings. Food & Beverage team provides catering services for member events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maketewah Country Club is a private, member-owned country club operating an 18-hole Tom Bendelow/Donald Ross championship golf course and a family-centric clubhouse. It sells Golf, Corporate, Social, and National memberships and provides amenities including a Golf Shop, Junior Golf Academy, Indoor Learning Center with TrackMan, platform tennis, outdoor pool, bowling alley, fine/casual dining, and private event spaces.

Product overview

Maketewah Country Club is a private country club offering world-class golf and family-centric club experiences. The core offering is an 18-hole Tom Bendelow/Donald Ross Championship golf course ranked among Ohio's finest, supplemented by a Junior Golf Academy for junior development, a Caddie Program with Evans Scholarship connections, and an Indoor Learning Center with TrackMan technology for training. Additional amenities include a Golf Shop, Platform Tennis (3 heated courts), Outdoor Pool, Bowling Alley, and comprehensive Dining & Private Events facilities. The club offers Golf memberships (Regular, Intermediate, Junior, Corporate, National tiers) and Social memberships to serve members seeking premier golf and family recreation in Greater Cincinnati.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Tom Bendelow/Donald Ross Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course originally laid out by Tom Bendelow and redesigned by Donald Ross in 1919-1921; ranked among Ohio's finest courses and host of more than 50 U.S. Open Qualifiers.
• Junior Golf Academy Program A junior golf development program providing individualized instruction in group/team formats with weekly competitions to prepare junior golfers for high school and collegiate level play.
• Caddie Program A caddie program that develops young individuals through mentorship, work ethic, and communication skills, with connections to the WGA Evans Scholars Foundation.
• Indoor Learning Center An indoor practice facility with a dynamic putting green, five training bays, TrackMan simulator, custom club fitting, and flexible coaching programs run by dedicated PGA professionals.
• Golf Shop A golf retail shop selling equipment, apparel, custom club fittings, and individualized product recommendations for members.
• Platform Tennis Three outdoor heated platform tennis courts with firepit area, patio, indoor lounge, instructional clinics, and league play through the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Platform Association.
• Outdoor Pool A professionally staffed outdoor swimming pool with toddler's pool, spacious deck, pergola, bar, dining area, and organized youth swim team and swim programs.
• Bowling at Mak A six-lane retro wooden bowling alley available for private parties, club events, and bowling leagues during the golf off-season.
• Dining & Private Events Fine and casual dining facilities with multiple private event spaces (Private Dining Room, Legends Room, Main Dining Room, Ballrooms, Peacock Alley Patio) and full catering for personal and business entertaining.
• Golf Membership Full golf membership tiers (Regular 40+, Intermediate 36-39, Junior 21-35, Corporate for primary member plus 3-5 designees, and National for those 45+ miles from the club) with full golfing privileges, clubhouse access, dining, pool, paddle tennis, social events, bowling amenities, and practice center usage.
• Social Membership Year-round access to exclusive dining facilities, social events, wine pairing dinners, private event space rental, paddle tennis, bowling, and outdoor pool; does not include golf privileges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced high school state champions, division one recruits, and top-ranked amateurs through Junior Golf Academy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Brian SilvacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Golf course architect who completed the Donald Ross restoration at Maketewah Country Club, a $6.5M project.
• Western Golf Association / Evans Scholars FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1930Partnership established in 1930 to provide full four-year college tuition and housing scholarships to caddies with strong caddie records, excellent grades, outstanding character, and financial need to Ohio State University and Miami University.
• Chick Evans (Charles 'Chick' Evans Jr.)minorOthers · 1 January 1930Club history connected to Chick Evans, who held the first club scoring record shortly after the course opened. Evans co-founded the Evans Scholars Foundation in 1930 with the Western Golf Association.
• KrogerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKroger is the title sponsor of the Kroger Queen City LPGA Championship Presented by P&G, a prestigious LPGA Tour event hosted at Maketewah Country Club.
• P&G (Procter & Gamble)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of the Kroger Queen City LPGA Championship Presented by P&G, the LPGA Tour event hosted at Maketewah Country Club.
• Xavier UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaketewah Country Club serves as the home course for Xavier University's Men's and Women's golf teams.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coldstream Country Club: Member-owned private country club in the Cincinnati area with golf, pool, tennis, and dining. Directly comparable in operating model and affluent family member target.
• Losantiville Country Club: Historic Greater Cincinnati private club founded in the early 20th century offering golf, dining, and social amenities. Direct local competitor in the same regional market.
• Kenwood Country Club: Historic Greater Cincinnati private country club with 36 holes and a full complement of golf, dining, pool, and social amenities. Competes directly with Maketewah for the same Cincinnati corporate and family memberships.
• Indian Hill Club: Exclusive Cincinnati-area private club offering golf, racquet sports, and dining for member families. Overlaps with Maketewah on member persona, amenities mix, and local market.
• Camargo Club: Private, member-owned country club in Indian Hill / Greater Cincinnati serving an affluent membership. Direct competitor in the same geography with a similar championship-golf and family-amenities positioning.
• Hyde Park Golf and Country Club: Established Cincinnati private club with golf, racquet, and social amenities. Competes with Maketewah for the same Hyde Hill / East-side Cincinnati member base.

Regional players

• Scioto Country Club: Elite Ohio private club (Columbus) redesigned by Jack Nicklaus with a strong tournament-hosting pedigree. Comparable in scale, prestige, and championship-course positioning though based in a different Ohio metro.
• Moraine Country Club: Premier Dayton, OH private club and frequent tournament host (including major USGA qualifiers). Strong regional parallel to Maketewah's tournament-hosting model.
• Traditions Golf Club: Private club in the Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky orbit offering championship golf and family amenities. Comparable in target member profile and amenity mix, though smaller scale.
• Double Eagle Club: High-end private club in Galena, OH with a championship golf course and luxury amenities. Comparable in member profile and premium-fee positioning within the Ohio private-club market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maketewah
• Facebookfacebook.com/Maketewah
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maketewahcountryclub

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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