Holly Hills Country Club

What Holly Hills Country Club does

Holly Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club established in 1977 and located at 5502 Mussetter Road in Ijamsville, Maryland — the only exclusive private country club in Frederick County. The club is managed by KemperSports, a professional multi-club operator. Its facility footprint centers on an 18-hole championship golf course with a newly renovated short game practice area, supplemented by a swimming pool with the Holly Hills Hurricanes swim team, a recently renovated racquet sports facility (two tennis courts and two dedicated pickleball courts), four dining venues (McGinnis Grill, Lounge with covered terrace and firepit, Main Dining Room seating 130, Francis Scott Key Room seating 50), and flexible event/meeting spaces accommodating up to 200 guests in theater configuration.

The club monetizes primarily through recurring annual membership dues across Social and Golf tiers (with Young Executive under-40 and Senior 70+ sub-tiers), supplemented by guest greens fees, food and beverage revenue across its dining venues, event hosting and private functions (weddings, corporate meetings, tournaments — with in-house catering only), golf instruction and club fittings, and fees from the KE Camps-operated Camp Holly Hills summer program for children ages 5-12. Its go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven: a Membership Director handles direct outreach, supported by the website's inquiry forms, member referrals, and digital presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Members also gain reciprocal access to other KemperSports properties through the KemperClub and KemperCollection programs.

The technology underpinning operations is non-proprietary and standard for the private club vertical — ForeTees powers member login, tee time management, communications, and event scheduling, while conventional hospitality POS systems handle dining and event transactions. There is no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capabilities, no public mobile application, and no publicly disclosed pricing. The ownership is member-based rather than equity-based, with no venture capital, private equity, or public market participation. Holly Hills operates as a stable, single-location recreational and hospitality business serving families and individuals across the Baltimore-Washington D.C. corridor.

Name

Holly Hills Country Club

Legal name

Holly Hills Country Club

Website

https://hollyhillsgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holly Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club established in 1977 in Ijamsville, Maryland, serving families and individuals in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. corridor. It offers an 18-hole championship golf course, pool, tennis, pickleball, dining, event hosting, and youth programs under KemperSports management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf membership
• Country club dining
• Racquet sports
• Wedding event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Ijamsville

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. Membership Dues: The club generates primary revenue through various membership tiers including Social Membership, Full Golf Membership, Young Executive Golf Membership (under 40), and Senior Golf Membership (70+). Members pay recurring dues for access to amenities including pool, tennis/pickleball, dining, and golf (with varying greens fee structures).
2. Greens Fees and Guest Play: Social Members can golf up to four times per year with applicable guest fees. Non-member guests accompanying members pay greens fees. Golf Members enjoy unlimited golf with $0 greens fees for member play.
3. Food and Beverage: The club operates multiple dining venues including the McGinnis Grill (casual), Lounge with covered terrace, Main Dining Room (130 seats), and poolside snack bar. Revenue from member purchases of food, beverages, and events.
4. Event Hosting and Private Functions: The club rents its facilities for weddings, corporate meetings, baby showers, golf tournaments, and other celebrations. Spaces include the Main Dining Room (130 seats), Francis Scott Key Room (50 seats), and meeting rooms with various configurations. Outside catering is not permitted; the club's culinary team provides all food service.
5. Golf Instruction: Director of Instruction Craig Balsinger and Head Golf Professional Andrew Blockinger provide lessons. The club offers golf lesson certificates available for purchase as gifts. Individual instruction and club fittings are offered.
6. Summer Camp Programs: KE Camps operates summer camp for children ages 5-12, offering activities including arts, crafts, swimming, golf instruction, tennis instruction, and more. Camp runs from 9:00AM-4:00PM with complimentary before-care from 8:30AM.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Holly Hills Country Club is a private member-owned country club providing an 18-hole championship golf course, swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, multiple dining venues, golf instruction, and youth programs. The club sells membership access (Social, Full Golf, Young Executive, and Senior tiers) plus event hosting services to members and outside guests in the Frederick County / Baltimore-Washington corridor.

Product overview

Holly Hills Country Club is a private country club established in 1977, offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The club operates as a single unified service offering centered around its 18-hole championship golf course, augmented by an aquatic center (swimming pool with Hurricanes swim team), renovated racquet sports facility (tennis and pickleball), and multiple dining venues (McGinnis Grill, Lounge, Main Dining Room, Francis Scott Key Room). The club provides member-exclusive programs including summer Camp Holly Hills (ages 5-12), junior golf programs (PGA Junior League, development programs), professional golf instruction, and comprehensive event planning services for meetings, celebrations, and corporate retreats. Membership tiers include Social Membership and Golf Membership (with Young Executive, Full Golf, and Senior Golf categories). The club is managed by KemperSports and offers exclusive benefits through KemperClub and KemperCollection partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course available to club members and guests, used for member play, tournaments, and outside golf outings.
• Swimming Pool and Aquatics Outdoor swimming pool and aquatics programming available to members and their families as a core club amenity.
• Racquet Sports (Tennis and Pickleball) Club tennis and pickleball courts and programming available to members and their families, including leagues and lessons.
• Club Dining Services Multiple on-site dining venues including casual and formal options, serving members and guests for daily meals and private events.
• Golf Instruction Private and group golf lessons provided by the club's PGA-certified Director of Instruction, available to members and the broader community.
• Junior Golf Program Junior golf instruction and development program for young members, including camps and clinics.
• Camp Holly Hills (Summer Camp) Summer camp program operated in partnership with KE Camps, providing sports, golf, swimming, and other activities for children during the summer season.
• Private Event Hosting and Meeting Spaces On-site private event venues including a Grand Ballroom and smaller meeting rooms, available to members and outside guests for weddings, corporate meetings, and social celebrations.
• Private Event Planning Services Event planning services supporting weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations, including custom decorating consultations and seasonal winter services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only exclusive private country club in Frederick County, Maryland

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KemperSports ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 1977Holly Hills Country Club is managed by KemperSports Management, a leading club management company. KemperSports operates a collection of private clubs and golf facilities. This partnership provides operational expertise, professional management, and membership in the KemperClub and KemperCollection networks, offering reciprocal benefits for members at other KemperSports properties.
• KE CampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKE Camps is owned and operated by camp professionals who specialize in providing quality camp opportunities for children. The company runs summer day camp at Holly Hills Country Club for children ages 5-12, offering activities including Arts & Crafts, Swimming, Group Golf Instruction, Group Tennis Instruction, Fun with Foods, Super Science Projects, and Team Building. KE Camps plans and implements camp programs 12 months of the year.
• KemperClub and KemperCollectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive membership benefits program operated by KemperSports. Members of Holly Hills Country Club receive access to the KemperClub network and KemperCollection, providing reciprocal privileges and experiences at other KemperSports managed properties.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Congressional Country Club: Famed private country club in Bethesda, MD offering 18-hole championship golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and social amenities to members in the Washington, D.C. corridor — directly comparable member-owned private club serving affluent DMV households.
• Caves Valley Golf Club: Private golf club in Owings Mills, MD featuring a championship 18-hole course plus dining and social amenities for members — a directly comparable private member club in the Baltimore metro with similar dues-based revenue model.
• Woodmont Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Rockville, MD with 36 holes of golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and event hosting — directly comparable Mid-Atlantic private country club competing for the same DMV family membership pool.
• Chevy Chase Club: Private country club in Chevy Chase, MD offering golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and social programming to member families — a directly comparable private member club serving the affluent DMV corridor with similar family-focused positioning.
• River Creek Club: Private country club in Leesburg, VA offering 18-hole golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and social amenities to members — directly comparable private member club in the DC outer-ring suburbs with similar membership-tier and event-hosting business mix.
• Baltimore Country Club: Historic private country club in the Baltimore area offering 36 holes of golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and event facilities to members — directly comparable Mid-Atlantic private member-owned country club with similar amenity mix and recurring-dues model.
• Burning Tree Club: Elite private golf club in Bethesda, MD focused on golf with select dining and social amenities for members — a directly comparable private DMV member club, though at a higher tier, competing for the same affluent member demographic.
• Hillcrest Country Club: Private member-owned country club serving the Baltimore area with golf, tennis, dining, and event facilities — a directly comparable Mid-Atlantic private club competing for the same Baltimore-area membership pool as Holly Hills.
• The Country Club of Fairfax: Private member-owned country club in Fairfax, VA offering golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and event facilities — directly comparable private club serving the affluent Northern Virginia/DC corridor with a similar family-friendly positioning.

Broad incumbents

• KemperSports: Strategic operating parent and club management company that manages Holly Hills and a national portfolio of private clubs, golf courses, and resorts — directly comparable as the operating umbrella that defines Holly Hills' management practices and reciprocal network (KemperClub/KemperCollection).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hollyhillscountryclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holly-hills-country-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/hollyhillscc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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