The Country Club of Orlando

What The Country Club of Orlando does

The Country Club of Orlando is a privately held, for-profit membership country club located at 1601 Country Club Drive, Orlando, Florida, occupying 166 1/3 acres — among the largest private-club footprints in the state. Founded in 1911 (chartered November 1911 with a nine-hole course) and operating under its current name since a 1935 corporate reorganization, the club serves affluent families, individual members, juniors, and event hosts in the greater Orlando area with a portfolio of recreational amenities: an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course (fully renovated and restored to its original 1911 concept in December 2017), twelve Har-Tru tennis courts, eight pickleball courts (added 2026), a croquet lawn (opened December 2017), a 1,700 sq ft Wellness Center with Life Fitness and Peloton equipment plus a 700 sq ft studio, a family pool with poolside Sunset Grille, and main clubhouse dining with ballroom and event facilities.

The underlying operating technology is a Clubessential-style club management and member services platform supporting golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and event operations; no proprietary AI, data, or software systems are disclosed. Members access amenities through subscription-style recurring membership dues, supplemented by usage-based day-guest fees, transaction-based food and beverage revenue, pro shop retail sales (apparel, equipment, stringing), and professional instruction fees for golf, tennis, pickleball, croquet, and fitness. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members contact the club directly. Distribution is direct via the official website and member referrals, with no third-party resellers or external marketing channels of note.

Governance is member-focused and privately held with no parent company, no institutional investors, and no disclosed ownership structure in the sources. The club is led by Eric Allain (General Manager and COO). The customer base is geographically concentrated in greater Orlando / Southeast Florida, with no disclosed enterprise or anchor accounts; acquisition is driven by member referrals and the club's 110+ year community reputation. Strategic activity over the past decade has centered on amenity modernization (2016 wellness remodel, 2017 golf renovation, 2017 croquet lawn, 2026 pickleball courts) rather than expansion to new sites or markets.

Name

The Country Club of Orlando

Legal name

The Country Club of Orlando

Website

https://countrycluboforlando.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Private membership country club in Orlando, Florida, founded 1911, operating a 166-acre campus with an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, tennis, pickleball, croquet, wellness, dining, and junior programs serving affluent families and individual members across generations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club and Recreational Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

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

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf membership
• Tennis club
• Fitness recreation
• Social club amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private membership fees providing access to all club amenities including golf, tennis, pickleball, croquet, fitness, dining, and social facilities. The club offers family memberships and various membership categories.
2. Day Guest Fees: Daily play fees for guests utilizing golf, tennis, and other facilities on a pay-per-visit basis
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from dining venues including the main clubhouse dining facilities, pool-side Sunset Grille, and pool snack bar
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales from Golf Pro Shop and Racquets Pro Shop featuring apparel, equipment, accessories, and stringing services
5. Instruction and Lessons: Fees for private lessons, group lessons, and clinics for golf, tennis, pickleball, and fitness instruction

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Country Club of Orlando is a private membership country club that provides access to recreational and social amenities including an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, twelve Har-Tru tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, a croquet lawn, a Wellness Center with Life Fitness and Peloton equipment, multiple dining venues, a family swimming pool, and a year-round junior activities and summer camp program. Members pay recurring dues and may use facilities individually or with guests on a daily-fee basis.

Product overview

The Country Club of Orlando is a private country club offering a portfolio of recreational amenities as distinct service offerings. The Club features an 18-hole Donald Ross designed golf course, twelve Har-Tru tennis courts, eight pickleball courts (added 2026), a croquet lawn, a 1,700-square foot Wellness Center with Life Fitness equipment and Peloton bikes, multiple dining venues including the main clubhouse and pool-side Sunset Grille, a family swimming pool, and comprehensive junior activities and summer camps. These offerings work together to provide a family-oriented recreational and social club experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf An 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course featuring a driving range, chipping and putting greens, locker rooms, and a Golf Pro Shop offering fine apparel and golf accessories. Designed for members and their guests, the course reopened in December 2017 after a full renovation.
• Tennis Twelve Har-Tru tennis courts for youth, adult, and league play, supported by a Racquets Pro Shop offering apparel, racquets, balls, and stringing services, plus lessons and clinics.
• Pickleball Eight pickleball courts added in 2026, supported by private and group lessons and a tournament calendar for members and their guests.
• Croquet Croquet lawn opened in December 2017, offering private lessons, social play, clinics, and annual tournaments including Wine & Wickets events for members and guests.
• Wellness Center A 1,700-square foot facility featuring Life Fitness cardio and strength equipment and Peloton bikes, plus a 700-square foot Multipurpose Studio for group fitness classes, personal training, and weekly fitness programming for adult members.
• Dining & Social Clubhouse dining with the main restaurant, pool-side Sunset Grille, and multiple meeting and event rooms including a Ballroom, supporting weekly lunch and dinner service and private/corporate event hosting for members and guests.
• Junior Activities Year-round youth and family programming including golf, tennis, and swim instruction with Pros and Assistant Professionals, movie nights, youth paint nights, family nights in the Clubhouse, and seven-week summer camps with crafts, field trips, and talent shows for junior members.
• Swimming Pool A newly-redesigned family pool with pool-side Sunset Grille and snack bar facilities supporting recreational swimming and casual dining for members and guests.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Timacuan Golf & Country Club: Lake Mary (greater Orlando) family-oriented private club with golf, tennis, pool, and dining — comparable member demographic and amenity structure.
• Alaqua Country Club: Longwood (greater Orlando) private club with golf, tennis, pool, and dining — competes directly for the same north-Orlando family demographic.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Orlando-area private country club with championship golf, full amenities (tennis, fitness, dining), and a strong family membership base — the closest geographic peer competing for the same affluent Orlando demographic.
• Isleworth Golf & Country Club: Ultra-premium private club in Windermere (Orlando metro) with championship golf, tennis, spa, and family programming — directly comparable high-end Orlando peer.
• MetroWest Country Club: Orlando private club with 18-hole golf, tennis, dining, and social events targeting a comparable Orlando residential demographic.
• Interlachen Country Club: Winter Park (greater Orlando) private country club offering golf, tennis, pool, and dining on a comparable family-membership model, located minutes from The Country Club of Orlando.
• Heathrow Country Club: Lake Mary-area private country club with golf, tennis, dining, and social programming — similar Orlando suburban family membership positioning.
• Lake Nona Golf & Country Club: Orlando private club with golf, tennis, fitness, and dining targeting affluent Lake Nona residents — overlapping member profile and amenity mix.

Broad incumbents

• Streamsong Resort: Florida destination golf resort offering multi-course golf, lodging, dining, and outdoor activities — broader incumbent in Florida private/destination golf though not a true private membership club.
• TPC Sawgrass: Ponte Vedra Beach private resort-style club and tournament venue — broader Florida incumbent offering golf and amenities though with a different tournament-host business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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