Sleepy Hollow Golf Club

What Sleepy Hollow Golf Club does

Sleepy Hollow Golf Club (legal name: Sleepy Hollow Golf and Country Club) is a private, member-owned family-oriented golf and country club located at 3780 Sleepy Hollow Dr, Hurricane, West Virginia, strategically positioned off I-64 between the Charleston and Huntington metropolitan areas. Founded in 1921 as Pocatalico Golf Links and renamed to its current identity in 1927, the club's core asset is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by James Harrison in 1955 on a 280-acre tract in Teays Valley. The course has hosted state championships, USGA qualifiers, and WVGA events. Beyond the course, the club operates a multi-revenue-stack facility including a TrackMan-equipped indoor golf simulator, a fully stocked Pro Shop (Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, FootJoy, Ping, Under Armour), 2 tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts, a seasonal swimming pool with swim team and lessons, and the 1955 Restaurant & Bar with patio dining overlooking the course.

The club serves over 450 members and their families, with a reported headcount of 11–50 employees. Revenue is generated through six streams: (1) recurring membership dues, with a Social Membership initiation fee recently increased to $5,000; (2) non-member green fees and guest play on the 18-hole course; (3) event hosting and catering in three event spaces (Anderson Room up to 150 guests, Huntington Room, Mukesh Room) for weddings, corporate events, and private parties; (4) golf leagues (Men's $75, Couples' $60, Ladies' $30 per season) and tournaments; (5) ticketed social events and F&B sales; and (6) golf instruction at $50 per 45-minute session plus club fittings. Tee times are booked through ForeUp software. The company has no app, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities; its most prominent technology asset is the third-party TrackMan golf simulator deployed at the clubhouse.

The go-to-market motion is event-driven, with acquisition primarily through member referrals and community word-of-mouth. Marketing relies on organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), a member newsletter, and a website event calendar. The club is privately held with no institutional investors, no M&A history, and no disclosed funding rounds; it appears to be governed through traditional member shareholdings (original 200 shares sold in 1927). Current management includes Director of Operations Dennis Harris, Head Golf Professional Jimmy Harrison, Controller Vicki Burrows, and Golf Course Superintendent Collin Southern.

Name

Sleepy Hollow Golf Club

Legal name

Sleepy Hollow Golf and Country Club

Website

https://sleepyhollowgolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sleepy Hollow Golf Club is a private member-owned golf and country club in Hurricane, West Virginia, serving 450+ members with an 18-hole championship course, TrackMan simulator, tennis and pickleball courts, pool, restaurant, and banquet facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & 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 & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Golf memberships
• Event catering services
• Golf instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Hurricane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private golf club generating revenue primarily through membership fees. Social Membership initiation fee is $5,000. Membership provides access to championship golf course, driving range, practice facilities, tennis/pickleball courts, pool, dining, and club events.
2. Green Fees and Guest Play: Non-member green fees for golf play, attracting visitors and day-players to the 18-hole championship course.
3. Event Hosting and Catering: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, graduation parties, class reunions, conferences, banquets, and other special occasions. The club features multiple event spaces including the Anderson Room (up to 150 guests), Huntington Room, and Mukesh Room.
4. Golf Leagues and Tournaments: Fees for participating in organized golf leagues (Men's Golf League $75, Couples' Golf League $60, Ladies' Golf League $30) and tournaments (Parent/Child Tournament $200 per team).
5. Event Tickets and Food & Beverage: Revenue from ticketed member events such as Fourth of July Celebration ($19 adults, $9 children) and Member Appreciation Day, with F&B sales through 1955 Restaurant & Bar and catering services.
6. Golf Lessons and Instruction: Golf instruction services at $50 per 45-minute session, with packages, group lessons, and custom club fittings also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sleepy Hollow Golf Club is a private, member-owned family golf club providing access to an 18-hole championship golf course designed by James Harrison in 1955, alongside a TrackMan indoor golf simulator, driving range and practice facilities, a fully stocked Pro Shop, professional golf instruction, golf leagues and tournaments, the 1955 Restaurant & Bar, a seasonal pool complex with swim lessons and team, tennis and pickleball courts, and banquet/event venues (Anderson Room up to 150 guests, Huntington Room, Mukesh Room) for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The product is bundled primarily through paid Social Memberships (initiation fee of $5,000 plus annual dues), with individual services available à la carte to members and the public.

Product overview

Sleepy Hollow Golf Club is a private family-oriented golf club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course designed by James Harrison in 1955. The club operates as a single unified property with multiple interconnected service lines: the core golf operation (championship course, Pro Shop, practice facilities, golf simulator with TrackMan technology), food and beverage (1955 Restaurant & Bar), recreational amenities (pool complex, 2 tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts), event and banquet services (Anderson Room, Huntington Room, Mukesh Room), and membership programs. These offerings are bundled through membership tiers that provide access to all facilities, with individual services also available to members and guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 450 members and their families with countless private parties and receptions conducted annually

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Greenbrier (Old White TPC): Iconic luxury resort and golf destination in White Sulphur Springs, WV with multiple championship courses including Old White TPC. Comparable as a West Virginia-based multi-amenity golf property, though it operates at a much larger resort scale with lodging, dining, and event hosting well beyond Sleepy Hollow's club model.
• Southern Hills Country Club: Historic private country club in Tulsa, OK with a major championship golf course, full-service clubhouse, pool, tennis, and event hosting. Comparable as a 100+ year-old, member-owned private club with championship hosting history and a diversified amenity portfolio.
• Congressional Country Club: Prestigious private country club in Bethesda, MD with multiple championship golf courses, full-service clubhouse, pool, tennis, and major event hosting (including U.S. Opens). Comparable as a multi-generational private member club with championship-hosting pedigree, but operates at a much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• The Cardinal Club: Private member-owned golf and country club offering 18-hole golf, dining, pool, and event hosting in a regional Mid-Atlantic setting. Highly comparable in operating model, member-ownership structure, and event-driven GTM motion to Sleepy Hollow.
• Forest Hill Field Club: Private family-oriented country club offering golf, tennis, pool, dining, and event spaces to a regional membership base. Comparable in size, amenity mix, and member-driven GTM motion to Sleepy Hollow.
• Pete Dye Golf Club: Private, members-only golf club in Bridgeport, WV designed by Pete Dye and host of PGA Tour events. Closely comparable to Sleepy Hollow in that both are West Virginia private member clubs with championship pedigree, full-service clubhouses, and a member-ownership structure.
• Big Spring Country Club: Private, family-oriented country club in Louisville, KY offering 18-hole golf, tennis, pool, dining, and event hosting on a single property. Highly comparable operating model to Sleepy Hollow, though at a larger scale and urban-adjacent location.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment chain with climate-controlled hitting bays, F&B, and event hosting in a casual membership-free format. Comparable only in the golf entertainment, F&B, and event-hosting dimensions, and represents a structural competitive alternative for casual golfers and family entertainment dollars that might otherwise go to a private club.

Regional players

• St. Albans Country Club: Family-oriented private country club in St. Albans, WV (Kanawha Valley), offering golf, pool, dining, and event hosting for members. Directly comparable in size, geography, and amenity mix to Sleepy Hollow, and serves many of the same regional member households.

Others

• X-Golf: Indoor golf simulator chain offering year-round play, leagues, F&B, and event hosting. Comparable only as an enabler/alternative to the TrackMan simulator offering at Sleepy Hollow, with implications for off-season member engagement and competitive pressure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sleepy_golf
• Facebookfacebook.com/SleepyHollowGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sleepyhollowgolfclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/sleepyhollowgolfclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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