What Country Club of Columbus does

Country Club of Columbus is a private, member-owned country club chartered in 1909 in Midtown Columbus, Georgia, operating from 2610 Cherokee Avenue with a workforce of 51-100 employees. Its anchor asset is an 18-hole championship golf course (6,515 yards, par 71) originally designed by Donald Ross in 1925 and restored by J. Drew Rogers in 2002, with TifEagle Bermuda greens and signature features including a postage-stamp green on hole #4. The club also operates 10 premier clay tennis courts with LED lighting, 4 dedicated pickleball courts, fitness and aquatics facilities (including a reimagined pool and pavilion), on-site dining, a fully stocked golf shop and racquet sports shop, and indoor/outdoor venues for weddings and corporate events. PGA-certified instruction is offered across golf and racquet sports.

The business model is membership-based with annual recurring dues across tiered categories: Golf (Regular 40+, Intermediate 30-39, Junior 21-29), Racquet Sports, Clubhouse, Non-Resident (outside 50-mile radius, excluding Auburn, AL and Lagrange, GA), and Active-Duty Military. Complementary revenue streams include food and beverage, weddings and private events (handled by Private Events Director Heather Pugh), retail sales of premium apparel brands (Lululemon, Lacoste, Splits 59, Lucky in Love), and golf/tennis lessons. Acquisition is primarily direct-to-consumer via member referrals and an online membership inquiry form. Operating technology is limited to commodity integrations such as SwipeSimple for member payments and Golf Genius Software for tournament scheduling; there is no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary platform.

The club is the home of the Haskins Foundation, established in 1971 to honor former head professional Fred Haskins, and presents the Haskins Award (top male collegiate golfer) and ANNIKA Award (top female collegiate golfer, created 2014), both presented by Stifel. It has hosted the Southeastern Amateur since 1922, four Georgia Amateur Championships, multiple Georgia Junior/Mid/Senior Amateur Championships, Georgia Women's Amateur Championships, and an LPGA Tour event for three years, and will host the inaugural Haskins Women's Intercollegiate (13 Division I women's programs) in October 2026. Eleven club members have been inducted into the GSGA Hall of Fame. The club is private, member-governed through a Board of Directors with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external ownership.

Name

Country Club of Columbus

Legal name

Country Club of Columbus

Website

https://ccofcolumbus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Country Club of Columbus is a private, member-owned country club chartered in 1909 in Columbus, Georgia, operating a Donald Ross-designed championship golf course alongside tennis, pickleball, dining, fitness, aquatics, and event-hosting amenities for its membership and event clientele.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club and Golf Course

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Racquet sports facilities
• Wedding and event venue
• Fine dining hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private club with various membership categories (Golf, Racquet Sports, Clubhouse, Non-Resident, Active-Duty Military) providing recurring annual membership dues from members.
2. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings with tailored event planning services.
3. Dining Services: On-site dining facilities offering weekday lunches, patio dining, elegant dinners, and social events generating food and beverage revenue.
4. Golf and Racquet Sports Retail: Fully stocked golf shop and racquet sports shop selling merchandise from premium brands including Lululemon, Lacoste, Splits 59, and Lucky in Love.
5. Golf Instruction and Lessons: Professional golf instruction including private lessons, group clinics, and junior development programs led by PGA professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Country Club of Columbus is a private member-owned country club in Midtown Columbus, Georgia, operating since 1909. It delivers a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole championship golf course, 10 clay tennis courts, 4 dedicated pickleball courts, fitness and aquatics facilities, fine dining, and full-service wedding and event hosting. The club also serves as the home of the Haskins and ANNIKA collegiate golf awards and hosts the Southeastern Amateur.

Product overview

Country Club of Columbus is a private country club offering a portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around golf, racquet sports, dining, fitness, and event hosting. The core offering is an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course (6,515 yards, par-71) supplemented by 10 clay tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, fitness and aquatics facilities, multiple dining venues, and comprehensive event services for weddings and corporate occasions. The club also hosts prestigious collegiate golf events including the Haskins Award, ANNIKA Award, and Southeastern Amateur. Membership options include Golf, Racquet Sports, Clubhouse, Non-Resident, and Active-Duty Military categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf (Championship Course)
• Tennis
• Pickleball
• Dining
• Fitness Center
• Aquatics (Pool and Pavilion)
• Weddings and Events
• Golf Shop
• Racquet Sports Shop
• Golf Instruction
• Club Memberships
• Southeastern Amateur Tournament
• Haskins and ANNIKA Awards Hosting
• Haskins Women's Intercollegiate

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 115 years of continuous operation as a premier private club
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Collegiate Golf Programs (Haskins Women's Intercollegiate)minorOthers · 12 October 202613 Division I women's golf programs participating in the inaugural Haskins Women's Intercollegiate including #7 Arkansas, #8 Auburn, #10 Pepperdine, #25 SMU, LSU, Ohio State, Alabama, Furman, Augusta University, Mercer, Middle Tennessee State, South Carolina Upstate, and UNC Wilmington.
• Haskins FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Country Club of Columbus is proud to be the home of the Haskins Foundation, a national leader in collegiate golf. Each year, the Foundation presents the prestigious Haskins Award and ANNIKA Award, honoring the top male and female collegiate golfers in the country. Fred Haskins was head professional at the club for 34 years and the foundation was established in 1971 in his memory.
• StifelflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerStifel serves as the presenting sponsor of both the ANNIKA and Haskins Awards, recognizing annually the most outstanding NCAA Division I female and male college golfers. Stifel also serves as a presenting sponsor for the NCAA Division I Women's and Men's Golf Championships on GOLF Channel.
• Diversified TreesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for historic live oak tree maintenance and care project. Owner Cory Flynn provided expertise on the two live oak trees estimated to be between 150 and 200 years old.
• Eric Gansauer (Certified Arborist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified arborist who collaborated with the club on the historic live oak preservation project, providing expertise to ensure highest level of care for trees among the oldest living live oaks in Columbus.
• 1909 Preservation Society, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe preservation society reviewed and approved the historic live oak tree maintenance project, ensuring the work aligned with the Club's long-standing commitment to preservation and responsible stewardship.
• GolfweekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered event with Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge that created an exemption opportunity for mid-major programs to earn their way into the Haskins Women's Intercollegiate field.
• ANNIKA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the ANNIKA Foundation created in 2014 to acknowledge the top female collegiate golfer. The ANNIKA Award is named for Annika Sorenstam, World Golf Hall of Fame inductee.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peachtree Golf Club: Prestigious private golf club in Atlanta, GA, designed by Robert Trent Jones and Bobby Jones. Highly comparable to CCC as a high-end private Georgia club with a championship pedigree and a similar member-driven, single-location operating model.
• Atlanta Athletic Club: Historic private athletic and golf club in Johns Creek, GA, host of multiple major championships including the Ryder Cup and US Open. Comparable to CCC as a multi-amenity private club with elite golf, racquet sports, and tournament-host credentials.
• Country Club of North Carolina: Private member-owned country club in Pinehurst, NC, with 36 holes designed by Donald Ross and Ellis Maples. Highly comparable to CCC as a multi-amenity private club built around Donald Ross-designed championship golf.
• Secession Golf Club: Private golf club in Beaufort, SC, where CCC's Head Golf Professional previously served as Assistant PGA Professional. Comparable as an elite, low-volume private club focused on a championship golf experience with limited outside play.
• East Lake Golf Club: Private golf club in Atlanta, GA, home of the Tour Championship and the East Lake Foundation. Comparable to CCC as a heritage Georgia private club with a championship course, tournament-host role, and community/legacy positioning.
• Augusta National Golf Club: Elite private membership golf club in Augusta, GA, host of the Masters Tournament. Most comparable to CCC as a private, Donald Ross-influenced Southeastern golf club with a championship-caliber course and a high-prestige tournament franchise.
• The Honors Course: Private golf club in Chattanooga, TN, designed by Pete Dye with Seth Raynor influences. Comparable to CCC as an elite, member-only Southeastern club with a championship-caliber course and similar tournament-host heritage.
• Champions Retreat Golf Club: Private 27-hole golf club in Evans, GA (Augusta area), where CCC's Head Golf Professional previously worked. Comparable as a private Georgia-area club with championship-caliber golf and a similar member-driven operating model.

Regional players

• Cherokee Town and Country Club: Private country club in Atlanta, GA, with golf, tennis, swimming, and dining amenities. Comparable to CCC as a multi-amenity Georgia private club with a Donald Ross-designed course, though operating in the larger Atlanta market.

Broad incumbents

• Pinehurst Resort: Large historic golf resort and club in Pinehurst, NC, featuring multiple Donald Ross-designed courses and host of multiple US Opens. Comparable to CCC as a destination built on Donald Ross heritage and championship golf, though at significantly greater scale and with resort/lodging operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCC1909
• Instagraminstagram.com/CCC1909
• Xx.com/ccc1909
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/country-club-of-columbus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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