What Idle Hour Golf & Country Club does

Idle Hour Golf & Country Club (legal entity: Idle Hour Club Inc.) is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1912 and headquartered at 251 Idle Hour Drive, Macon, Georgia. The property originated as a stock farm owned by R.H. Plant, and traces of the original one-mile dirt track remain visible across the 18-hole, par 70 golf course. The club serves members residing or working in Bibb County and 35 adjacent Georgia counties, offering tiered membership classifications including Junior (21-34), Regular, Platinum (70+), Senior (70+ with 30 years membership), Military, Non-Resident, Special, and Temporary Legacy categories.

Name

Idle Hour Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Idle Hour Club Inc.

Website

https://idlehourclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Idle Hour Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1912 in Macon, Georgia, offering members an 18-hole golf course, 13 tennis and 9 pickleball courts, fitness and wellness facilities, three dining venues, and banquet services.

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 industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf and tennis facilities
• Membership club services
• Banquet event hosting
• Recreational sports facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Macon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Initiation Fees: The club operates as a private membership organization. All members (Junior, Regular, Platinum, Non-Resident, Military, Senior, Special) pay initiation fees, dues, and assessments. Members must reside or work within Bibb County or 35 adjacent counties (or qualify as Non-Resident). Membership provides access to golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and event facilities.
2. Food and Beverage Services: The club generates revenue through multiple dining venues: 1912 (adults-only fine dining), Taylor's (family dining), and the Poolside Cafe. All venues offer lunch and dinner service, with weekend breakfast buffets. Bar service is available Tuesday through Sunday. Events and banquets also contribute to F&B revenue.
3. Guest Fees: Local guests may play up to 4 times per calendar year; out-of-town guests have no restrictions. Guest fees are published in the Golf Shop. Tennis and pickleball guest fees are $15.00 per guest.
4. Golf Lessons and Club Fitting: Individual golf lessons include high-speed video analysis, ball flight analysis, and club analysis. Services include playing lessons, clubfitting with state-of-the-art launch monitors, and club repairs. The Learning Center has served over 3,000 students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Idle Hour Golf & Country Club is a full-service private membership club providing members access to an 18-hole par 70 golf course, 13 tennis courts, 9 pickleball courts, a Wellness Center with fitness and massage therapy, an aquatics facility, three dining venues, and banquet/event spaces. Members pay initiation fees and annual dues to access all recreational, dining, and social facilities, with supplemental revenue from guest fees, golf lessons, club fittings, massage services, and event bookings.

Product overview

Idle Hour Golf & Country Club is a full-service private country club offering an 18-hole golf course (par 70), Tennis Facilities (8 clay courts, 5 hard courts, 9 pickleball courts), a Wellness Center with fitness and massage services, and multiple dining options including 1912 (adults-only), Taylor's (family dining), and the Poolside Cafe. The club also provides comprehensive banquet and event services through various venue spaces, a Golf Learning Center for instruction and club fitting, and a members-only portal for tee times and account management. The club was established in 1912 and hosts the annual Georgia State Amateur Golf Championship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course
• Golf Learning Center
• Tennis and Pickleball Facilities

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 students have taken lessons or had club fittings at the Golf Learning Center since 1996
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cherokee Town & Country Club: Premier private, member-owned country club in Atlanta, Georgia offering golf, tennis, dining, and full-service amenities. Direct comparable to Idle Hour as a Georgia-based private country club with a multi-generational heritage member base.
• Atlanta Athletic Club: Prestigious private athletic club in Johns Creek, Georgia with championship golf, tennis, fitness, and dining facilities. Comparable to Idle Hour as a full-amenity Georgia private club with nationally recognized golf programming.
• Peachtree Golf Club: Highly regarded private golf club in Atlanta, Georgia focused on golf excellence. Comparable to Idle Hour as a Georgia-based private golf club with championship pedigree and member-owned governance.
• Sea Island Golf Club: Multi-course private and resort golf operation on Georgia's coast with comprehensive athletic amenities. Directly comparable as a Georgia-based private club with championship golf heritage and similar staff pedigree (Idle Hour staff have worked at Sea Island).
• Augusta Country Club: Historic private country club in Augusta, Georgia offering golf, tennis, and dining. Comparable to Idle Hour as a century-old Georgia private country club with traditional member-owned structure.
• Druid Hills Golf Club: Private golf club in Atlanta, Georgia with full country-club amenities. Comparable to Idle Hour as a Georgia private club; Idle Hour's PGA Head Professional Taylor Wynn previously worked here.
• Country Club of Columbus: Private country club in Columbus, Georgia offering golf, tennis, and social amenities. Comparable to Idle Hour as a central/southern Georgia private country club; Idle Hour staff have worked here.
• Coosa Country Club: Private country club in Rome, Georgia with golf and tennis facilities. Comparable to Idle Hour as a Georgia private club; Idle Hour's PGA Head Professional Taylor Wynn previously worked here.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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