Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

What Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club does

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and tennis club founded in 1911 and headquartered on a 160-acre site at 4300 SW Marine Drive in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation. The club operates a diversified portfolio of recreational and hospitality amenities anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course designed by A.V. Macan, comprehensive tennis facilities (four indoor and three outdoor courts), multiple dining venues, a fitness center, a golf practice facility, and event hosting spaces including the Evergreen Room (150 seated capacity) and South Lawn (150 ceremony capacity). The club employs between 51 and 100 staff across golf, tennis, membership, catering, and retail functions.

The business model rests on a multi-stream revenue architecture: recurring membership dues and entrance fees (tennis memberships carry a $12,000 entrance fee, golf memberships are invitation-only with undisclosed fees), catering and event revenue from weddings, corporate events, and celebrations, dining and food service revenue from clubhouse restaurants and lounges, and golf shop merchandise sales. Ancillary revenue is generated through tournament hosting (the club has hosted the Canadian Open four times and the CPKC Women's Open in 2023) and structured programs including golf instruction, tennis lessons, and member leagues. The sales motion is referral-driven and gated by selective membership acquisition, with no public pricing disclosure for golf memberships.

The club's strategic position is anchored by a Government of Canada land lease that runs until 2032, a century-long heritage of hosting world leaders and championship golf, and a leadership team composed of PGA-credentialed professionals including Director of Golf Ashley Zibrik (42nd President of the PGA of B.C.) and Director of Tennis Jerome Fournier (former ATP competitor). Technology adoption is limited to Jonas Club Software for member management, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no patents or trademarks, and a non-profit ownership structure that precludes external investment or acquisition.

Name

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club

Website

https://shaughnessy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and tennis club founded in 1911 in Vancouver, BC, serving affluent members through championship golf, tennis facilities, dining, and event hosting on a 160-acre Fraser River site under a federal land lease running through 2032.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

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

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club services
• Tennis facilities
• Event catering
• Membership club

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Fees: The club generates primary revenue through annual membership dues and entrance fees. Tennis membership requires a $12,000 entrance fee with access to tennis facilities, dining, and fitness. Golf memberships are available by invitation only with corresponding membership fees.
2. Catering and Events: The club hosts weddings, corporate events, and celebrations generating revenue through venue rental, food and beverage services. The Evergreen Room accommodates up to 150 seated guests, with additional spaces like the Garden Lounge (50 seated) and South Lawn (150 ceremony capacity).
3. Dining and Food Services: Members and their guests pay for dining services at the clubhouse restaurants and lounges, including the 19th Hole Card Room and Garden Lounge Dining areas.
4. Golf Shop and Merchandise: The golf shop sells equipment, apparel, and accessories. The club also holds periodic sales events and sidewalk sales with discounts ranging from 10% to 60% off.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club is a private member-owned club providing access to an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis facilities, dining, fitness, and event hosting venues in Vancouver, BC. Membership is the primary offering, with golf memberships by invitation only and term tennis memberships available via a $12,000 entrance fee. The club also generates revenue from catering weddings and corporate events, dining services, and golf shop merchandise.

Product overview

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club is a private golf and tennis community offering a unified portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The core offerings include an 18-hole championship golf course (A.V. Macan design) and comprehensive tennis facilities (4 indoor, 3 outdoor courts). Supporting these are catering and events services with multiple venues (Evergreen Room, Garden Lounge, South Lawn), dining facilities, a fitness center, and a golf practice facility. The club operates on a membership-based model with term golf and term tennis membership options, serving members minutes from Downtown Vancouver, BC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Tour-tested 18-hole championship golf course designed by A.V. Macan, featuring deceptively challenging play, West Coast beauty, and panoramic views of the Fraser River. Available exclusively to club members and their guests.
• Tennis Facilities Comprehensive tennis program with four indoor and three outdoor courts offering year-round play, lessons, and tournaments, paired with a traditional Wimbledon whites atmosphere and a relaxed West Coast vibe.
• Catering & Events Full-service event hosting including weddings, corporate events, and celebrations, with a dedicated event coordinator. Venues include the Evergreen Room (150 seated/250 standing), Garden Lounge (50 seated/80 standing), and South Lawn for outdoor ceremonies (150 capacity).
• Dining Services Club dining facilities offering BC-inspired menus with impeccable service, including an unparalleled seaside setting with views of the Fraser River waterfront. Multiple venues include the 19th Hole Card Room and Garden Lounge Dining areas.
• Fitness Center Member fitness facility providing access to fitness equipment and services for club members.
• Golf Practice Facility Driving range and practice areas for member golf skill development, including grass tee deck and practice greens. Access requires purchase of an annual range pass for tennis members.
• Membership (Golf and Tennis) Private club membership providing access to club facilities. Golf memberships are by invitation only with fees not publicly disclosed; term tennis memberships require a $12,000 entrance fee with annual dues and include access to tennis facilities, dining, fitness, and restricted golfing privileges.
• Golf Shop & Merchandise Pro shop selling equipment, apparel, and accessories, with periodic sales events and sidewalk sales offering discounts of 10% to 60%.

Quantifiable outcome

• Unique distinction as the only Canadian club to host both Men's and Women's National Open Championships in the last twenty years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and core.

• CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023CPKC served as the title sponsor for the 2023 CPKC Women's Open hosted at Shaughnessy. This LPGA major championship generated significant visibility for the club and the sponsor, with the event winning LPGA Tournament of the Year, Best Sponsor Activation, and Best Volunteer Appreciation Program awards.
• RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011RBC served as the title sponsor for the 2011 RBC Canadian Open at Shaughnessy, a $5.2 million tournament.
• Bell CanadamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2005Bell Canada served as the national sponsor for the 2005 Canadian Open hosted at Shaughnessy. The club invested $2 million in improvements as part of its hosting bid.
• MolsonmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1969Molson sponsored the LPGA Molson's Canadian Open held at Shaughnessy in 1969, the first women's professional golf championship held in Vancouver.
• Government of CanadacoreOthers · 1 January 1960The Government of Canada negotiated a lease for use of the land as a golf and country club until the year 2032. This foundational agreement enables the club's operations on its current 160-acre site.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Capilano Golf & Country Club: Premier private golf and country club located in West Vancouver, minutes from downtown. Closest geographic and demographic peer to Shaughnessy — both serve Vancouver's elite with membership-only golf, tennis, dining, and event hosting.
• Marine Drive Golf Club: Private Vancouver-area golf club offering similar membership, golf, dining, and social club services. Shaughnessy's own history notes recruiting a head pro from Marine Drive in the 1970s, evidencing direct competitive overlap in the local private club market.
• Vancouver Golf Club: Long-established private golf club in the Vancouver metro area serving a similar affluent membership base with championship-level golf and club amenities. Directly comparable on geography, member demographic, and service mix.
• Royal Montreal Golf Club: Oldest golf club in North America (1873), a private Canadian championship venue that has hosted multiple Canadian Opens and Presidents Cups. Strong comparable on heritage, prestige, championship-hosting profile, and member-only model.
• St. George's Golf and Country Club: Private Toronto-area club that has hosted the Canadian Open and is part of the same elite tier of Canadian private clubs as Shaughnessy. Comparable on championship pedigree, private membership model, and full-service club amenities.
• Toronto Golf Club: Historic private Canadian golf club founded in 1895, host of multiple Canadian Opens. Comparable on heritage, exclusivity, and championship-hosting capability, providing a peer benchmark for member-owned private Canadian clubs.
• Hamilton Golf and Country Club: Private Canadian club that has hosted the Canadian Open and RBC Canadian Open, with a similar championship-host pedigree and member-only model. Direct peer for understanding elite Canadian private club economics.
• London Hunt Club: Prestigious private golf and country club in London, Ontario, where Shaughnessy's Director of Tennis previously served. Comparable as a high-end private Canadian club with tennis, golf, and social amenities.
• Firestone Country Club: American private club famous for hosting the PGA Tour's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational for decades. Comparable to Shaughnessy in its identity as a championship-hosting private club with multi-sport amenities (golf, tennis, dining, events).

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Company: Iconic American golf resort and tournament host (U.S. Open, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am). Broader incumbent in the championship-hosting private/resort golf category; useful for understanding upper-bound tournament economics, though it operates a much larger resort/lodging footprint than Shaughnessy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ShaughnessyGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/shaughnessygcc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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