Plantation Palms Golf Club

What Plantation Palms Golf Club does

Plantation Palms Golf Club is a privately held golf and hospitality venue located at 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd in Land O' Lakes, Florida, owned by Tampa-based Ace Golf since its May 2016 acquisition. The property features an 18-hole, par-72, 6,800-yard championship golf course designed by Dave Harman with TifEagle greens, an 11-acre public driving range with LED night lighting, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a pro shop, and three banquet venues (Sago Palms Saloon up to 30 guests, Palms Ballroom up to 130 guests, and Grand Palms Ballroom up to 160 guests). On-site Mulligan's Irish Pub operates as a full-service restaurant with daily specials, Sunday brunch, and event catering.

The company monetizes through at least ten distinct revenue streams: greens fees, four membership tiers (Player Pass $189/month, Practice Pass $69/month, Social Pass $15-20/month, Mini Pass $25/month), driving range buckets ($8-$17), mini golf admissions, pro shop merchandise, golf instruction with PGA Professional Mark Speir, wedding and corporate event packages, tournament hosting, and junior golf camps. Go-to-market is entirely direct-to-consumer via the company website, phone, walk-ins, and social media (Instagram and Facebook for both the golf club and the mini golf sub-brand). Marketing leverages earned media recognition (Tampa Bay Times reader poll awards, WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards, Golf Digest Best in State rankings).

The customer base spans individual recreational golfers, families, corporate event planners, wedding couples, junior golfers, and private-celebration hosts, all served from the single Florida property in the Tampa Bay MSA. The business carries no proprietary technology, no APIs, and no AI capabilities; it is a real-estate-anchored hospitality operation with diversified on-site amenities and a cross-sell model. With 11-50 employees and no disclosed financials, the operation is sub-scale relative to multi-course operators but maintains strong local brand positioning and recurring revenue optionality through its membership program.

Name

Plantation Palms Golf Club

Legal name

Plantation Palms Golf Club

Website

https://plantationpalms.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plantation Palms Golf Club is a Tampa Bay-area golf and hospitality venue offering an 18-hole championship course, driving range, mini golf, Mulligan's Irish Pub restaurant, and wedding/event venues, serving recreational golfers, families, corporate groups, and wedding couples through direct bookings and a four-tier membership program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course & Event Venue Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Event venue services
• Restaurant hospitality
• Recreational facilities
• Membership golf programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Land O'lakes

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. Greens Fees & Tee Times: Revenue from public tee time bookings for the 18-hole championship golf course. Prices vary by day and time, with discounted rates for pass holders.
2. Membership Passes: Monthly and annual subscription passes (Player Pass, Practice Pass, Social Pass, Mini Pass) providing varying levels of access to golf, range, dining, and mini golf facilities.
3. Food & Beverage (Mulligan's Irish Pub): Restaurant and bar revenue from Mulligan's Irish Pub, including daily specials, Sunday brunch, and catering services for events.
4. Pro Shop & Merchandise: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories in the pro shop, including gift cards.
5. Driving Range: Revenue from driving range bucket sales (Small $8, Medium $12, Large $17) with club rentals available.
6. Mini Golf: Revenue from 18-hole mini golf course at Mulligans Mini Golf, including birthday party packages and tournament entries.
7. Golf Instruction: Revenue from private golf lessons, speed clinics, and custom lesson packages with PGA professional Mark Speir.
8. Wedding & Event Venues: Revenue from wedding ceremonies, receptions, banquets, corporate events, and private celebrations. Multiple venue spaces available (Sago Palms Saloon up to 30 guests, Palms Ballroom up to 130 guests, Grand Palms Ballroom up to 160 guests).
9. Tournament Hosting: Revenue from hosting golf tournaments and corporate outings, including the annual Pasco County 9/11 Memorial Golf Tournament.
10. Junior Golf Camps: Revenue from summer junior golf camps (Monday-Thursday) at $65 per day or $250 per full week.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Plantation Palms Golf Club operates a championship 18-hole public golf course along with a lighted driving range, an 18-hole mini golf course, Mulligan's Irish Pub restaurant, and a wedding and banquet event venue. It generates revenue through tee-time bookings, recurring membership passes, food and beverage service, golf instruction, tournaments, pro shop retail, and private/corporate event rentals.

Product overview

Plantation Palms Golf Club is a golf-centric hospitality venue offering a portfolio of recreational and event services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course. The core offering consists of the championship golf course (par-72, 6,800 yards), an 11-acre driving range with LED lighting, and an 18-hole mini golf course. Supporting services include Mulligan's Irish Pub restaurant with daily specials and Sunday brunch, golf instruction through PGA professionals, junior golf camps, tournament hosting services, and a full-service wedding/events venue with multiple ballrooms accommodating 30-160 guests. The club operates a tiered membership system with four pass types (Player Pass, Practice Pass, Social Pass, Mini Pass) offering varying levels of golf access, dining benefits, and recreational perks. The product portfolio functions as an integrated golf and hospitality experience where tee times, dining, events, and membership programs cross-promote across the property.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mulligan's Irish Pub: On-site Irish pub and restaurant featuring daily specials, chef-created weekly specials, Sunday brunch, trivia nights, live music, and bingo events.
• Mulligans Mini Golf

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 championship golf course designed by Dave Harman featuring TifEagle greens, 5 sets of tees, rolling fairways, water features, and wildlife. Open to the public for tee-time bookings and voted Tampa Bay's Best Golf Course for five consecutive years.
• Mulligan's Irish Pub An on-site Irish-themed restaurant and bar offering American and Irish cuisine, daily specials (Taco Tuesday, Burger Wednesday, Fish Fry Friday), chef-created weekly specials, Sunday brunch buffet, trivia nights, live music, bingo, and full catering for events.
• Driving Range An 11-acre public driving range featuring Celebration Bermuda Grass tees, LED night lighting, multiple target greens, and chipping/putting areas. Bucket pricing from $8 (small) to $17 (large), with $1 club rentals.
• Mulligans Mini Golf An 18-hole tropical-themed mini golf course with rivers, ponds, waterfalls, and creative obstacles. Suitable for all ages and open for day or night play. Includes birthday party packages and Mini Pass memberships.
• Golf Lessons Private golf lessons and custom lesson packages taught by PGA Professional Mark Speir, using Mevo+, Full Swing launch monitors, slow-motion video, and Blast Golf, alongside traditional teaching techniques.
• Junior Summer Golf Camp A junior golf instruction program for children ages 6-17, held Monday through Thursday. Full-week pricing is $250 per child and per-day pricing is $65, with clubs provided at no additional charge.
• Tournament Hosting Services Golf tournament hosting for charity events, corporate outings, wedding parties, and family reunions. Includes tournament director coordination, on-course contests, and full-service planning.
• Wedding & Events Venue A full-service banquet facility offering wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, and private celebrations. Multiple ballrooms (Sago Palms Saloon up to 30 guests, Palms Ballroom up to 130 guests, Grand Palms Ballroom up to 160 guests) with in-house chef catering and customizable packages.
• Golf Shop / Pro Shop On-site pro shop retailing golf equipment, apparel, accessories, and gift cards redeemable across the property for tee times, dining, and merchandise.
• Membership Passes (Player, Practice, Social, Mini) A suite of monthly recurring membership passes: Player Pass ($189/month) for unlimited greens fees and course privileges; Practice Pass ($69/month) for range and practice access; Social Pass ($15 single / $20 family per month) for dining and entertainment benefits; and Mini Pass ($25/month family) for unlimited mini golf.
• 4th of July Scramble Tournament An annual 4-player scramble tournament held on July 4th, with entry fees ranging from $60 (Player Pass holder) to $120 (public). Includes range balls, drink ticket, BBQ buffet, on-course contests, raffle prizes, and flight prizes.
• Summer Scramble Golf League A Thursday night 9-hole league running April through September 2026 with a 5:30 PM shotgun start. Format is a 4-player team scramble with entry fees from $20 (Player Pass) to $40 (public), including a round of golf, warm-up range bucket, drink ticket, $5 burger special, blind skins, and closest-to-pin contest.

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted Tampa Bay's Best Golf Course five years in a row
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Five Iron Golf: Indoor golf simulator and entertainment venue with locations expanding across the U.S. Emerging competitor for golf practice, lessons, league play, and social/corporate events - representing a structural shift in how golfers access the sport that could divert traffic from traditional courses.
• Topgolf: Technology-enabled golf entertainment concept with multiple Florida locations including Tampa. Comparable as a competitor for casual golfer wallet share, group outings, and corporate events - even though not a traditional 18-hole course, it pulls from the same leisure entertainment budget.

Direct peers

• Copperhead Golf Club (Innisbrook): PGA Tour-hosting championship course at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, FL, near Tampa Bay. Comparable as a regional championship-level public-access course with tournament hosting, events, and corporate outing capability.
• Fox Hollow Golf Club: Public 18-hole championship golf course in the Tampa Bay area (Pasco County adjacent) with restaurant, events, and golf instruction. Directly comparable as a same-regional golf and event venue competing for rounds, tournaments, and wedding bookings.
• TPC Tampa Bay: An 18-hole championship public-access golf course in the Tampa Bay area offering tee times, lessons, and tournaments. Directly comparable as a competing Tampa-area public golf venue with similar championship positioning, premium conditioning, and event-hosting capabilities.
• Cheval Golf & Athletic Club: Private member golf and athletic club in the Tampa Bay area with golf, social events, and dining. Comparable as a Tampa-area multi-amenity golf club with membership-based and event-driven revenue, though with a more private/member-heavy model.
• Westchase Golf Club: Public 18-hole golf course in the Tampa area offering memberships, lessons, tournaments, and on-site event facilities. Comparable as a Tampa Bay daily-fee golf club competing for the same golfer segments and corporate event bookings as Plantation Palms.

Broad incumbents

• Streamsong Resort: Florida resort destination featuring multiple championship courses, lodging, dining, and event venues. Comparable as a Florida golf-led hospitality property with award-winning conditioning and event hosting, though operating at a larger resort scale.
• Innisbrook Golf Resort: Large Tampa Bay-area resort golf property hosting multiple championship courses, lodging, and banquets. Broader incumbent competitor with overlapping championship golf and wedding/event offerings, though at a larger resort scale than Plantation Palms' single-course footprint.

Regional players

• Black Diamond Ranch: Florida-based championship golf community with private and public play options, dining, and event facilities. Comparable as a Florida championship-caliber golf operation with events and F&B, though positioned slightly upmarket and outside the immediate Tampa Bay catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PPgolfclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/plantationpalmsgc
• Xx.com/plantationpalms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plantation-palms-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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