Rainier Golf and Country Club

What Rainier Golf and Country Club does

Rainier Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and social club founded on March 11, 1919 in Seattle, Washington (Burien area). It operates the second oldest private golf club in Seattle, featuring an 18-hole championship course (par 72, 6,141 yards from Blue tees) opened in 1920, a French Architecture clubhouse originally built in 1922-1923, and associated amenities including a covered driving range, short game facility, practice green, golf shop, PGA-led instruction, club storage, locker rooms, and a swimming pool. The club is known in the Seattle market as a 'golfer's golf course' that rewards accuracy and is positioned as the driest year-round private course in the area due to drainage infrastructure installed in the 1990s.

The club generates revenue through two streams: recurring private membership fees (members historically purchased stock shares at $300 each, with membership by invitation only and a ~30-day approval process) and event/catering services for weddings, reunions, luncheons, and corporate tournaments led by a dedicated Catering and Events Director. The go-to-market is relationship-driven and member-referred; prospective members must schedule facility tours (Tuesday-Saturday by appointment) and be sponsored by existing members. Operations are supported by Jonas Club Software for member management, online booking, and the mobile app. The club reports 51-100 employees and serves affluent Seattle metropolitan area professionals and families seeking an exclusive private golf and event venue close to downtown Seattle and SeaTac International Airport.

The business is private and member-owned with no institutional investment, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue or financial statements. There is no owned mobile app, no API/SDK surface, no AI/ML capabilities disclosed, and no intellectual property portfolio. The strategic posture is steady-state maturity focused on incremental course improvements under an annually member-approved Long Range Plan rather than expansion or transformation.

Name

Rainier Golf and Country Club

Legal name

Rainier Golf & Country Club

Website

https://rainiergolfcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rainier Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and social club founded in 1919 in Seattle, Washington, operating an 18-hole championship course, clubhouse, and event facilities for affluent Seattle-area professionals and families via invitation-only membership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf and Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Golf course operations
• Banquet event services
• Golf instruction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private Club Membership: Rainier Golf & Country Club generates revenue through private membership fees. The club operates as a private, member-owned facility with membership by invitation only. Members pay for access to the golf course, clubhouse facilities, dining, banquets, and events. The membership structure includes stock purchases ($300 per share originally) and ongoing membership dues.
2. Event Hosting and Catering: The club generates revenue from hosting private tournaments, weddings, reunions, luncheons, and business meetings. The catering and events team (led by Breanna Mathews) provides banquet services including cuisine from an award-winning chef.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Rainier Golf & Country Club operates as a private, invitation-only member-owned golf and country club offering an 18-hole championship golf course (par 72, 6,141 yards from Blue tees) along with a French Architecture clubhouse featuring dining, banquet/event hosting, locker rooms, and a swimming pool. Core member-facing services include golf practice facilities, a full-service golf shop, PGA-led lessons and equipment fitting, club storage and maintenance, and private event/catering services for weddings, tournaments, reunions, and business meetings.

Product overview

Rainier Golf and Country Club is a private country club offering a single, integrated golf and hospitality experience. The core product is an 18-hole private golf course (established 1920, par 72, 6,141 yards from Blue tees), supplemented by golf practice facilities (covered driving range, short game area, practice green), a full-service golf shop with PGA instruction and equipment fitting, club storage and maintenance, locker room facilities, and private event/banquet services for weddings, tournaments, and business events hosted in the club's historic French Architecture clubhouse. Membership is by invitation only.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Club Membership By-invitation-only private club membership granting access to the 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse amenities, dining, and events. Membership approval takes approximately 30 days.
• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole private championship golf course with par 72, 6,141 yards from Blue tees, featuring mature trees, water features, strategic bunkering, and carpet-like undulating greens. Marketed as Seattle's driest year-round private course.
• Golf Practice Facilities Covered driving range, large short game facility for chipping and pitching with sand bunkers, and a remodeled practice green for member use.
• Golf Shop Full-service golf shop offering golf apparel, supplies, and equipment for men and women, including equipment fitting services by PGA professionals.
• Golf Lessons and Instruction Private and series golf lessons taught by PGA professionals using the latest technology and innovations, including equipment fitting for members.
• Club Storage and Maintenance Club storage and basic maintenance services where staff clean and dry heads, grips, and shafts after each round, with clubs ready upon arrival.
• Locker Room Facilities Large locker facilities for men and women with private shower facilities, shoe valet service, toiletries, and towels.
• Private Events and Banquets Catering and event services for weddings, reunions, luncheons, business meetings, and private tournaments in the French Architecture Clubhouse with award-winning cuisine.
• Golf Tournaments Private sponsored tournament hosting for groups, featuring a 50/50 course rating and slope and challenging layouts for various skill levels.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jonas Club SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationJonas Club Software provides the club management platform powering Rainier Golf & Country Club's website, member portal, mobile app, member registration, tee time booking, and operational systems. The website footer indicates 'Powered by Jonas Club Software'.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rainier_golf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rainier-golf-and-country-club

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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