The Acres

What The Acres does

The Acres is a 15-acre outdoor entertainment venue located in Evendale, Cincinnati, Ohio, operating since 1951 under the former name Etter's Golf Center and rebranded in 2022 following a comprehensive revitalization. The venue offers a multi-activity experience combining dining, recreation, and event hosting across a chef-driven restaurant and bar, two restored 18-hole mini golf courses rebuilt from 1950s originals, a 40-bay driving range with 18 covered and heated bays for year-round play, and a private Trackman golf simulator room with access to 250+ courses. Supporting amenities include a four-season covered patio with fire pits, PGA-led golf instruction from Jim Peters and Sonny Rinala, club regripping services, private event hosting for groups of 20+, and seasonal programming including the Lighted Forest illuminated trail event held November through early January.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, walk-in model with revenue generated primarily through transaction fees across eight distinct streams: restaurant and bar sales, driving range bucket purchases, mini golf admissions, Trackman simulator room rentals, private event hosting, club regripping, Lighted Forest ticket sales, and a digital membership program processed through Stripe. Pricing is unit-based and pay-as-you-go ($5–$14 for mini golf and range access, $50–$75/hour for simulator rental, $4–$20 menu items, $11–$18 per grip regrip), with limited recurring components through the membership subscription and seasonal/winter leagues.

The technology stack integrates third-party Trackman simulation hardware, a proprietary web-based mini golf scorecard application with a bar TV leaderboard display, the Select Pi mobile app for range bucket discounts and QR-coded transactions, and platform integrations with Stripe for membership billing and FareHarbor for event ticketing. The Acres is privately held and family-operated, with 1–10 disclosed employees and a primary contact operating under "Todd," serving families, casual visitors, corporate groups, and golf enthusiasts in the greater Cincinnati market with no disclosed external investors or parent entity.

Name

The Acres

Legal name

The Acres

Website

https://acrescincinnati.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Acres is a family-owned 15-acre entertainment venue in Evendale, Cincinnati, combining a chef-driven restaurant, 40-bay driving range, two 18-hole mini golf courses, Trackman simulator room, and seasonal event programming serving families, corporate groups, and golf enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK), Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Golf driving range
• Mini golf courses
• Golf simulator rental
• Restaurant and bar
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant and Bar: Chef-driven menu of elevated American classics including smashburgers ($10-12), fried chicken sandwiches ($12), wings ($11-20), loaded tots/fries ($10-14), salads ($12-14), and full bar with craft cocktails ($9-10), wine ($8-11/glass), and draft beer. Walk-in service, no reservations.
2. Driving Range: Self-service range ball dispenser with 40 bays (18 covered/heated). Bucket pricing: Small $9, Medium $12, Large $14. Open daily 7am-11pm. Discounts available via Select Pi app.
3. Mini Golf: Two 18-hole courses (Yellow and Blue). Unlimited play pricing: $9 ages 10+, $6 ages 4-9, free ages 3 and under. Special $5 Mondays for mini golf. Seasonally restored from 1950s originals in 2022.
4. Trackman Simulator Rental: Private room rental: $50/hour for up to 4 people, $75/hour for 5+ people. Includes 80-inch screen, 250+ courses, cable TV, heaters. Winter leagues at $20 per golfer for 9 holes.
5. Private Events: Event hosting for birthday parties, corporate outings, holiday parties, engagement parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties. Catering/group menu for groups of 20+. Spaces include patio, driving range sections, and Trackman suite.
6. Club Regripping: Pro shop regripping service on limited basis: $11-18 per grip including installation. Brands include Golf Pride, Winn, Super Stroke, Lamkin. Full-time service returning September 2026.
7. Lighted Forest Seasonal Event: Seasonal walk-through art/light experience November through January. 1/3-mile trail. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 kids (must purchase in advance). Includes mini golf with ticket.
8. Memberships: Digital membership program with phone-number based accounts verified via one-time codes. Payments processed by Stripe. Benefits and pricing as described on relevant pages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Acres is a 15-acre outdoor leisure venue in Evendale, Cincinnati that operates a chef-driven restaurant and bar, a 40-bay self-service driving range (18 covered and heated), two 18-hole mini golf courses, and a private Trackman golf simulator room, alongside four-season patio space, club regripping, private event hosting, and seasonal experiences such as The Lighted Forest. The venue combines dining, recreation, and group entertainment into a single four-season property open to walk-in consumers, private parties, and corporate groups.

Product overview

The Acres is a 15-acre entertainment venue in Evendale, Cincinnati featuring a unified multi-attraction experience centered around dining, recreation, and events. The core offering consists of a Restaurant + Bar (chef-driven menu with craft beers and cocktails), a 40-bay Driving Range (18 covered/heated), two 18-hole Mini Golf courses, and a private Trackman Golf Simulator room. Supporting amenities include a Four-Season Patio with fire pits, PGA-led Golf Lessons, Club Regripping services, and Private Events hosting. The venue also operates seasonal experiences including The Lighted Forest and provides a proprietary Online Scorecard App for mini golf scoring. All offerings are integrated around a family-friendly, four-season gathering space along Mill Creek.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant + Bar Chef-driven on-site dining establishment offering elevated American classics (smashburgers $10-12, fried chicken sandwiches $12, house-smoked wings $11-20, loaded tots/fries $10-14, salads $12-14) paired with a full bar featuring craft cocktails ($9-10), wine ($8-11 per glass), and draft beer. Open on a walk-in, first-come-first-served basis with no reservations. Targeted at families, casual visitors, and private event guests on the 15-acre Evendale property.
• Driving Range Self-service 40-bay driving range with 18 covered and heated bays for year-round practice, operating daily 7am-11pm (Wednesdays from 10am). Bucket pricing ranges from $9 (Small) to $14 (Large) with discounts available via Select Pi mobile app. Targeted at golfers of all skill levels and casual visitors seeking recreational hitting.
• Mini Golf Two restored 18-hole mini golf courses (Yellow Course and Blue Course) featuring classic 1950s design with simple banks and gentle bends. Unlimited play pricing: $9 for ages 10+, $6 for ages 4-9, free for ages 3 and under. $5 Mondays promotion for mini golf. Available with online scorecard app. Targeted at families, date nights, groups, and casual visitors.
• Trackman Golf Simulator Private Trackman simulator room with 80-inch screen offering 250+ golf courses, cable TV, and heaters, seating up to 8 people. Opens directly to the driving range. Priced at $50/hour for up to 4 people and $75/hour for 5+ people, with winter leagues at $20 per golfer for 9 holes. Targeted at golfers seeking practice, league play, data analytics, and private rentals.
• Private Events Event hosting for birthday parties, corporate outings, holiday parties, engagement parties, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Catering and group menu available for parties of 20 or more. Spaces include the four-season patio, covered driving range sections, and the Trackman suite. Bookings handled via phone (513-733-1100) and email ([email protected]). Targeted at companies and groups seeking team-building and celebration venues.
• The Lighted Forest Seasonal walk-through art and light experience along a 1/3-mile trail featuring works by multiple local artists, open November 6 through January 3. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 kids (must purchase in advance via FareHarbor), and include mini golf. Targeted at families and visitors seeking seasonal holiday entertainment and art appreciation.
• Club Regripping Golf club regripping service priced at $11-18 per grip including installation. Brands include Golf Pride, Winn, Super Stroke, and Lamkin. Available on a limited basis with full-time service scheduled to return September 2026. Targeted at golfers needing grip replacement and customization.
• Golf Lessons Golf instruction from PGA-certified professionals Jim Peters and Sonny Rinala, available for booking directly through their respective websites. Offered at The Acres facility and targeted at golfers seeking swing instruction, skill development, and league play preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6 star Google rating from 509 reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Puttery: Indoor mini golf venues built around cocktail-bar experience and tech-enabled gameplay. Direct peer in mini-golf-meets-cocktail-bar category; differentiated by indoor vs. outdoor format.
• BigShots Golf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue with full bar and restaurant, founded by Topgolf's co-creator. Direct peer in the tech-driven driving range + F&B segment.
• Topgolf: National golf entertainment venue combining driving range bays with full bar/restaurant service and tech-enabled gameplay. Direct peer — same core proposition of golf + F&B + social entertainment, scaled to a national footprint.
• Monster Mini Golf: Indoor mini golf entertainment chain with glow-in-the-dark themes and group events. Direct peer in the dedicated mini-golf entertainment venue category, focused on group/family visits.
• X-Golf: Golf simulator entertainment venue chain with F&B service. Direct peer at the Trackman/simulator-rental + casual venue intersection, though smaller footprint per location.
• Swingers: Cocktail-bar-meets-mini-golf concept with street-food vendors. Direct peer combining competitive socialising, mini golf, and elevated F&B in a venue-based model.
• PopStroke: Tiger Woods-designed mini golf courses paired with a full bar/restaurant and outdoor games. Direct peer — same mini-golf + chef-driven F&B + casual social positioning targeting families and groups.

Broad incumbents

• Drive Shack: Publicly traded owner of golf entertainment venues (Puttery). Broad incumbent in golf entertainment with overlapping venue, F&B, and tech strategy; broader portfolio than the anchor.

Others

• Toptracer: Range technology provider used by golf entertainment venues. Adjacent enabling peer — the same ball-tracking technology The Acres' competitors deploy; relevant as a tech ecosystem comparable.

Regional players

• Highfields Golf & Social: Regional Midwest golf entertainment venue combining range, mini golf, F&B, and events. Comparable as a single/multi-site Midwestern operator in the same golf + entertainment category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheAcresCincinnati
• Instagraminstagram.com/acrescincinnati

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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