Old Chatham Golf Club

What Old Chatham Golf Club does

Old Chatham Golf Club is a private, members-only golf club located on 400 acres of protected woodlands in Durham, North Carolina, situated between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Founded in 1999 by Triangle-area business leaders, the club opened its Rees Jones-designed 18-hole championship golf course in 2001 and its clubhouse in 2008. The product portfolio centers on a single championship golf experience, supplemented by a 16-acre practice facility (with a second, larger putting green and redesigned short game area opening fall 2025), an estate-style clubhouse, an on-site four-bedroom guest cottage (Birch Cottage), and a caddie program staffed by collegiate golfers, aspiring professionals, and former tour caddies.

The business model is a classic private club subscription: recurring membership dues and fees paid through a MembersFirst-hosted member portal, with prospective members admitted only via existing-member sponsorship and acceptance. There is no public access to tee times. Marketing is primarily word-of-mouth and referral-driven through the member network, supplemented by social media (Facebook, Instagram) and the visibility generated by hosting elite championships — including the 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur, 2023 U.S. Open Final Stage qualifying, and the upcoming 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship. Revenue, financial detail, and membership composition are not publicly disclosed.

Operational footprint includes 101-250 employees supporting course maintenance, hospitality, caddie services, and member amenities. Technology is limited to standard private-club website infrastructure provided by MembersFirst, with no disclosed proprietary systems, mobile application, integrations, or data platforms. The club's competitive positioning emphasizes golf-only purity (no residential development), championship conditioning (green speeds of 12+), and national USGA credentialing, targeting affluent Triangle-area business leaders and serious golf enthusiasts seeking an exclusive recreational community.

Name

Old Chatham Golf Club

Legal name

Old Chatham Golf Club

Website

https://oldchathamgolf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Old Chatham Golf Club is a private, members-only golf club in Durham, North Carolina, serving affluent Triangle-area business leaders with a Rees Jones-designed championship course, clubhouse, practice facilities, caddie program, and guest cottage on 400 acres of protected woodlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club Services

NAICS

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 industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf membership
• Championship golf course
• Private club amenities
• Golf club management

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Old Chatham operates as a private golf club generating revenue through membership dues and fees. The membership areas of the website allow members to pay dues and fees via third-party payment processor. Members must have financial obligations in good standing to maintain access to membership areas.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Old Chatham Golf Club is a private, membership-only golf club that sells access to a championship 18-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones, along with supporting amenities including a 16-acre practice facility, an estate-style clubhouse, a professional caddie program, and on-site guest lodging at Birch Cottage. The club generates revenue through private membership dues and fees, and it serves as a golf sanctuary for members in North Carolina's Triangle region.

Product overview

Old Chatham Golf Club is a private golf club offering a unified golf experience centered on its championship golf course designed by Rees Jones. The product portfolio includes the championship course itself, a 16-acre practice facility with all-weather hitting areas, an elegant clubhouse with dining and retail amenities, a caddie program staffed by experienced golfers, and on-site guest lodging at Birch Cottage. These offerings work together to provide members with a comprehensive golf sanctuary emphasizing experience, conditioning, and camaraderie.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course designed by renowned architect Rees Jones, playing firm and fast with green speeds of 12 or more. The course is offered to private members and has hosted multiple USGA championships.
• Practice Facility A 16-acre practice facility featuring a 12-bay range canopy providing an all-weather hitting area, a primary practice putting green next to the first tee, and a second larger putting green with a redesigned short game area.
• Clubhouse A private estate-inspired clubhouse featuring a professional shop, grill room, men's and women's locker rooms, a back porch and patio overlooking the 10th and 18th holes, and a Turn Room for refreshments between nines.
• Caddie Program A caddie program staffed by local collegiate golfers, aspiring professionals, former tour caddies, and professional caddies who have worked at clubs around the country. Caddies are required in some instances.
• Birch Cottage An on-site guest cottage with four bedrooms, each featuring a king-sized bed and full bathroom, a main living area suitable for business meetings or retreats, a kitchen area, and a patio adjacent to the practice facility.
• Golf Membership Private golf club membership offering access to championship golf, practice facilities, clubhouse amenities, caddie services, and guest cottage accommodations for members and their guests.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USGAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The United States Golf Association has selected Old Chatham Golf Club to host the 77th U.S. Girls' Junior Championship in July 2026. This is a major USGA championship attracting top junior golfers nationally. Old Chatham previously hosted the 65th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship in 2019 and served as U.S. Open Final Stage Qualifying Site in 2023.
• Silac Insurance CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.
• Clarus Growth FirmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.
• McDonald York Building CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship - a building/construction company.
• Summit Brands (Fairway & Greene)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship - golf apparel/equipment brand.
• AB Goodrich General ContractorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.
• Broadnax21C PackagingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.
• Lee Pace (Championship Magazine Editorial)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship - editorial/media support.
• American Party RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship - event rentals.
• Southern Harvest Hospitality GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship - hospitality services.
• Forever CleanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship - cleaning services.
• Ultra Pure WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.
• IMCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampionship supporter for the 2026 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Treyburn Country Club: Private country club in Durham, NC offering golf, tennis, swimming, and dining amenities. Comparable as a Triangle-area private membership club competing for the same affluent member base and event business.
• Governors Club: Private members-only club in Chapel Hill, NC with a championship golf course and residential component. Comparable as a Triangle-area private golf club targeting the same executive member demographic.
• The Country Club of North Carolina: Multi-facility private club in Pinehurst, NC with championship golf courses and a long history of hosting USGA and state championships. Comparable as a North Carolina private club with championship pedigree and member dues-based revenue model.
• Sedgefield Country Club: Donald Ross-designed private club in Greensboro, NC that hosts the PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship. Comparable as a North Carolina championship-host private club relying on dues and tournament visibility.
• Quail Hollow Club: Elite private club in Charlotte, NC hosting the PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship and Presidents Cup. Comparable as a Carolina private club leveraging major championship hosting for brand and membership prestige.
• Duke University Golf Club: Championship golf facility adjacent to the Duke University campus in Durham, NC. Comparable as a Triangle-area championship-quality golf property that competes for tournament hosting and local affluent golfers.
• Prestonwood Country Club: Large private country club in Cary, NC with multiple golf courses, tennis, and family amenities. Comparable as a Triangle-area private membership club competing for the same affluent Triangle households.
• MacGregor Downs Country Club: Private members-only country club in Cary, NC with golf, tennis, and pool amenities. Comparable as a Triangle-area private club competing for executive members and family-oriented memberships.
• Keith Hills Golf Club: Semi-private and member-accessible golf club near the Triangle in Buies Creek, NC offering championship-style conditioning. Comparable as a North Carolina golf club competing for Triangle-area golfers and tournament play.

Direct peers

• TPC Wakefield Plantation: TPC-branded private club in Raleigh, NC with an Arnold Palmer-designed course and member-based play. Comparable as a Triangle private golf club operating on a dues/subscription model with a championship-quality course.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OldChathamGolfClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/OldChathamGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/old-chatham-golf-club

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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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