Hawthorn Woods Country Club

What Hawthorn Woods Country Club does

Hawthorn Woods Country Club is a private, single-site country club located at 1 Tournament Drive North in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, founded in 2006 as part of a Toll Brothers residential community. The club is owned and operated by KemperSports and serves affluent families, professionals, and resident Social Members across the northwest Chicagoland suburbs, including Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Kildeer, and Barrington.

The core product is an Arnold Palmer Signature Designed 18-hole championship golf course measuring 7,091 yards from the Palmer tees (74.5 rating, 140 slope), integrated with preserved native wetlands, streams, and elevation changes, and surfaced with bent grass greens and fairways. Ancillary infrastructure includes a one-acre driving range with four green targets and short-game practice areas, an indoor golf simulator, a 24-hour fitness center, three pickleball courts, three Har-Tu clay tennis courts, four platform tennis courts, an outdoor pool complex, youth programming, and a 21,000 sq ft colonial-inspired clubhouse accommodating events for up to 200 guests. Members access tee-time booking and account management through a web-based member portal.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring Full Golf, Junior Golf, and Social membership dues (subscription-recurring); private golf outings hosted on Mondays for corporate and charity events (professional services); and private events and banquets including weddings, corporate functions, birthdays, and bar/bat mitzvahs (professional services). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; membership acquisition is led by a dedicated Membership Director through direct outreach, website inquiry forms, and personal tours, supplemented by member referrals and an organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram. The club has established regional prestige through hosting the Illinois Open Championship in 2008 and 2011-2015, and the Illinois Senior Open in 2024 with a planned repeat in 2025.

Name

Hawthorn Woods Country Club

Legal name

Hawthorn Woods Country Club

Website

https://hwccgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hawthorn Woods Country Club is a private, single-site country club in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, serving affluent families and professionals in the northwest Chicagoland suburbs with an Arnold Palmer Signature Designed 18-hole golf course, racquet and fitness amenities, clubhouse dining, and event-hosting capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf

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 country club
• Golf course memberships
• Racquet sports facilities
• Event banquet venues
• Fitness center amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Wauconda

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The club generates revenue primarily through annual and monthly membership dues from Full Golf, Junior Golf, and Social membership categories. Membership provides access to golf, fitness, racquet sports, dining, pool, and social events.
2. Golf Outings and Events: Private golf outings hosted on Mondays for corporate events, charity tournaments, and group events. Includes tournament setup, scoring, food and beverage, and customized enhancements.
3. Private Events and Banquets: The clubhouse hosts weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs in multiple event spaces accommodating up to 200 guests.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hawthorn Woods Country Club operates a private, member-driven country club in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, anchored by an Arnold Palmer Signature Designed 18-hole championship golf course. It sells Full Golf and Social memberships that grant access to the course, practice facilities, racquet sports (tennis, pickleball, platform tennis), a 24-hour fitness center, pool complex, and dining venues, while also hosting weddings, corporate outings, and group tournaments at its 21,000 sq ft colonial-inspired clubhouse.

Product overview

Hawthorn Woods Country Club is a premier private country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and social amenities centered around its Arnold Palmer Signature Designed 18-hole championship golf course. The club provides golf memberships (Full Golf and Social) that grant access to the golf course, practice facilities, racquet sports (pickleball, tennis, platform tennis), fitness center, pool complex, and dining services. Additional offerings include youth programming, member social events, event venue rentals for weddings and corporate functions, golf instruction, and an indoor golf simulator. Members access services through a web-based member portal for tee time booking and account management. The club operates as part of the KemperSports management network and serves residents of Hawthorn Woods and surrounding Chicagoland communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course spanning 7,091 yards from championship tees, featuring bent grass greens and fairways, natural wetlands, elevation changes, and a 74.5/140 rating/slope; host of the Illinois Open (2008, 2011–2015) and Illinois Senior Open (2024, 2025). Available to members and their accompanied guests.
• Practice Facilities

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosted Illinois Open Championship 2008, 2011-2015, and Illinois Senior Open 2024 & 2025

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KemperSportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006KemperSports is the owner and manager of Hawthorn Woods Country Club. The company operates and manages private clubs and golf courses, providing operational expertise and brand association for the club.
• Arnold Palmer (Arnold Palmer Design)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Arnold Palmer designed the signature 18-hole championship golf course at Hawthorn Woods. The Arnold Palmer Design company provides the prestigious Arnold Palmer Signature Course designation and brand association.
• Toll BrothersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerToll Brothers developed the original residential community where Hawthorn Woods Country Club was established in 2006. The club originated as part of the Toll Brothers Hawthorn Country Club community development.
• FirstService ResidentialminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFirstService Residential is the HOA management company for the Hawthorn Woods community. They manage community interests, enforce regulations, and handle financial operations for the residential association.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KemperSports: Owner-operator of HWCC and a national portfolio of private clubs, public courses, and resorts; comparable as a broad incumbent that sets operating standards, capital allocation, and pricing strategy across the club management category HWCC sits in.

Direct peers

• Medinah Country Club: Iconic Chicago-area private country club with three courses and major championship history, directly comparable to HWCC as a Chicagoland private club competing for the same affluent member base and tournament-hosting prestige.
• Butler National Golf Club: Private members-only club in Oak Brook, Illinois with a championship course, social amenities, and tournament pedigree; closely comparable to HWCC in scale, positioning, and Chicago-suburban affluent member target.
• Evanston Golf Club: Long-standing private club on Chicago's North Shore with a single 18-hole course and family-oriented member programming; directly comparable to HWCC in scale, suburban private-club model, and family-centric member experience.
• Exmoor Country Club: Highland Park, Illinois private country club offering golf, racquet sports, dining, and family programming to affluent North Shore families; closely comparable to HWCC in geography, amenity mix, and family-oriented membership model.
• Biltmore Country Club: North Barrington, Illinois private country club serving affluent northwest suburban families with golf, racquet sports, pool, and dining; directly comparable to HWCC in geography, member profile, and full-amenity private club model.
• Rich Harvest Farms: Sugar Grove, Illinois private club with a Jerry Kidd-designed championship course and a history of hosting USGA events; directly comparable to HWCC as an Illinois private club with signature course design and tournament-host credentials.
• Conway Farms Golf Club: Lake Forest, Illinois private club designed by Tom Fazio with tournament history (BMW Championship host), directly comparable to HWCC as a top-tier Chicago private club with a single signature course and member-focused amenities.
• North Shore Country Club: Glenview, Illinois private country club with golf, racquet sports, pool, dining, and family programming; directly comparable to HWCC in suburban Chicago geography, full-amenity positioning, and family member focus.

Regional players

• Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club: Lake Barrington, Illinois semi-private club in Lake County serving a similar northwest suburban Chicago demographic with golf, dining, and events; relevant as a regional alternative to HWCC for residents in the same catchment area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HawthornWoodsCC
• Instagraminstagram.com/hawthornwoodscc
• Xx.com/hawthornwoodscc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hawthorn-woods-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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