Nakoma Golf Club

Name

Nakoma Golf Club

Legal name

Nakoma Golf Club

Website

https://nakoma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf and Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Family sports club
• Country club membership
• Golf course and amenities
• Wedding and event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private club revenue generated from membership fees. Various membership tiers available including Golf Only, Golf & Tennis, Golf & Pool, and full membership with all amenities. Membership rates documented in membership brochure.
2. Events and Weddings: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, golf outings, showers, and other special occasions. The club offers seven event venues accommodating groups from 2 to 250 guests with full catering and bar services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nakoma Golf Club operates a private membership-based family sports club anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course, complemented by year-round amenities including pool, tennis and pickleball, fitness, junior sports, and multiple dining venues. The club also sells hosted events and weddings through seven flexible event venues, with revenue from recurring membership dues and event services.

Product overview

Nakoma Golf Club is a premier family sports club in Madison, Wisconsin, offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and hospitality services. The club operates as a unified membership-based private club with golf as its anchor product, complemented by year-round amenities including pool, racquet sports, fitness, and dining. The portfolio includes: the championship 18-hole golf course with full-service Pro Shop and PGA instruction; aquatic facilities with lap and kiddie pools; tennis and pickleball with professional instruction; multiple dining venues (Wimbledon dining room, Masters Bar, patio); and extensive event hosting capabilities with seven flexible spaces accommodating 2-250 guests for weddings, corporate events, and golf outings. Educational programs through the Nakoma Foundation provide scholarship support to caddies and staff. The club offers an online member portal for account management. All services are coordinated by a professional staff and delivered exclusively to members and their guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course
• Pro Shop
• Pool & Aquatics
• Racquet Sports
• Fitness
• Dining & Events
• Weddings & Private Events
• Golf Outings
• Junior Sports
• Membership Program

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Evans ScholarshipminorOthersThe Evans Scholarship is one of the scholarship programs supported by the Nakoma Foundation. High school students who caddie at Nakoma can build college education funds over multiple years through the Foundation's programs, including the Evans Scholarship pathway.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cherokee Country Club: Private member-owned club in Madison, WI offering golf, tennis, pool, dining, and event hosting. Operates a comparable diversified private club model targeting Madison families and professionals.
• University Club of Madison: Private social and athletic club in Madison, WI providing dining, athletic, and event facilities to professional members. Comparable as a private membership organization serving Madison's professional class.
• Blackhawk Country Club: Private country club in Madison, WI offering golf, dining, and social amenities to a similar affluent Madison-area membership base. Closest direct competitor within the Madison private club market.
• Maple Bluff Country Club: Private country club located in Maple Bluff, just north of Madison, WI. Directly comparable to Nakoma as a private golf and country club serving affluent Madison-area families with similar amenities and membership structure.
• Bishops Bay Country Club: Private country club in Middleton (greater Madison area), WI featuring a golf course, clubhouse, and member amenities. Directly comparable private club competing for the same regional affluent membership.

Broad incumbents

• Pinehurst Resort: Iconic multi-course golf resort in North Carolina with private club elements, extensive event/banquet operations, and championship pedigree. Comparable as a benchmark for high-end golf-anchored club operations and event revenue.
• Troon: Largest golf management company in the world, managing private and daily-fee clubs, resorts, and amenity operations. Comparable as a broader industry participant running golf and club operations at scale.
• Invited (ClubCorp): Large U.S. operator of more than 200 private golf and country clubs. Provides a broad incumbent comparison point for membership-driven private club operations, amenities, and revenue models across multiple markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NakomaGolfClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/nakomagolfclub
• Xx.com/nakomagolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nakoma-golf-club-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Nakoma Golf Club