What Bucks Run Golf Club does

Bucks Run Golf Club, LLC is a privately held, family-owned golf and hospitality destination operated on a 290-acre property at 1559 S. Chippewa Rd, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, owned by the Fisher Family since the early 1950s and converted from a former sand, gravel, and stone quarry into a championship golf facility that opened on July 1, 2000. The core asset is an 18-hole Jerry Matthews-designed course featuring Lake Fisher (carved from the old quarry), nearly two miles of Chippewa River frontage, two additional small lakes, natural wetlands, and soft sand bunkers; the property has received Golf Digest's 4.5-star Places to Play rating, top-50 rankings for service, course condition, and pace of play, and has hosted LPGA events, US Amateur qualifiers, and Powerbilt Junior Tour events. Supporting amenities include an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, the Quarry Grill full-service restaurant (lunch and dinner daily), the Short Game Island 18-hole natural-grass putting/chipping course, on-site four-bedroom Cottages (each sleeping 8+ guests), a pro shop, and event spaces including a 250-guest indoor banquet facility and an outdoor ceremony venue with wooden pergola.

The business operates a multi-vertical revenue model spanning transactional and recurring streams: pay-as-you-go green fees and cart rentals (9-hole, 18-hole, twilight, junior), five membership tiers (Full, Corporate, Range, Weekday, Residential), four organized weekly golf leagues (Wednesday Men's, Monday Bloated Goldfish, Tuesday CMA, Thursday Merchants), individual and group lessons from two PGA professionals (Emily Cutler and Ryan Kade), pro shop merchandise, restaurant and bar revenue, wedding and private event bookings, cottage overnight accommodations, custom stay-and-play golf packages bundled with 12 regional partner courses and 9 lodging facilities, residential homesite sales at Bucks Run North and West, and physical gift cards. Distribution is predominantly direct-to-consumer via the company's website, ForeUp tee-time booking software, phone reservations, walk-on play, and group/event bookings handled in-house, supplemented by referral channels including The Knot (weddings), Golf Digest's Places to Play, and local SEO. The company is not venture- or PE-backed and has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external capital; the Fisher Family's diversified holdings (Fisher Transportation, Central Concrete, Central Asphalt, Fisher Sand and Gravel, Fisher Contracting, Bay Aggregate, Port Fisher, Midland Engine) provide implicit balance-sheet support.

Name

Bucks Run Golf Club

Legal name

Bucks Run Golf Club, LLC

Website

https://bucksrun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bucks Run Golf Club is a privately held, Fisher Family-owned 18-hole championship golf and hospitality destination on 290 acres in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, offering golf, on-site cottages, a restaurant, weddings, events, and stay-and-play packages to Mid-Michigan recreational golfers, members, and event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf & Country Club Hospitality

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 industries

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Wedding event venue
• Golf instruction services
• Hospitality lodging
• Restaurant dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Ada

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Fees (Greens & Cart): Revenue from 9-hole and 18-hole green fees, cart rentals, twilight rates, and replay rounds. Pricing varies by day, time of day, age category, and membership status.
2. Stay & Play Packages: Custom stay-and-play golf packages coordinated with partner golf courses and lodging facilities, providing bundled revenue from multiple providers.
3. Quarry Grill Restaurant: Full-service restaurant serving lunch (11AM-4PM), dinner (5PM-9PM), and drinks daily. Weekend Prime Rib special at $32.95. Restaurant available for full-space reservations.
4. Weddings & Events: Wedding venue services including indoor banquet facility (up to 250 guests), outdoor ceremony space, bridal suite, custom catering and bar packages, and event coordinator services.
5. Cottage Accommodations: Overnight cottage rentals for golf visitors and wedding guests. Each cottage accommodates 8+ guests with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchenette, and lakeview patio.
6. Golf Lessons & Instruction: Instruction from two PGA professionals (Emily Cutler, PGA and Ryan Kade). Pricing ranges from $40-90 per individual lesson, with discounted series packages available.
7. Golf Club Memberships: Various membership tiers including Full Membership (7 days/week), Corporate Membership (4-person minimum), Range Membership, Weekday Membership, and Residential Membership. Members receive discounted rates, exclusive privileges, and member tournament access.
8. Pro Shop Merchandise: Golf equipment, apparel, and accessories sold through the on-site pro shop.
9. Golf Leagues: Organized league play including Wednesday Men's League ($585/team), Monday Bloated Goldfish League ($600), Tuesday CMA League ($640), and Thursday Merchants League. Includes weekly golf with cart and year-end banquets.
10. Short Game Island: 18-hole putting and chipping course on the island: $20 for adults, $15 for juniors (ages 15 & under), includes souvenir golf ball and putter rental. Club Members receive unlimited access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bucks Run Golf Club operates an 18-hole Jerry Matthews-designed championship golf course on a 290-acre property in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The club offers a full hospitality experience including golf, on-site cottage accommodations, the Quarry Grill restaurant, golf lessons from two PGA professionals, and wedding/event venue services. Additional revenue streams include golf memberships, organized leagues, stay-and-play packages with regional partners, and residential lot sales.

Product overview

Bucks Run Golf Club is a unified resort-style golf and hospitality destination offering an 18-hole Jerry Matthews-designed championship golf course as the core product, complemented by The Cottages onsite lodging, Quarry Grill restaurant, and comprehensive wedding/event venue services. The facility operates as a single integrated property where golf, dining, accommodations, and events are coordinated together, with additional Stay & Play golf package offerings that leverage partnerships with 12 regional golf courses and 10 lodging facilities. Supporting services include golf instruction with two PGA professionals, a Short Game Island practice facility, multiple golf leagues, an online store for gift cards and league registration, and residential homesites for sale. The property is owned by the Fisher Family and spans 290 acres with Chippewa River frontage and Lake Fisher.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Cottages at Bucks Run: Onsite 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom cottage accommodations overlooking Lake Fisher and the golf course. Each cottage sleeps 8 guests and includes kitchenette, living space, and private patio.
• The Quarry Grill
• Short Game Island

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course Play (Greens & Cart Fees)
• Short Game Island
• Golf Club Membership
• Golf Lessons
• Golf Leagues
• Quarry Grill Restaurant
• Wedding & Event Venue
• The Cottages at Bucks Run
• Stay & Play Golf Packages
• Gift Cards
• Residential Homesites (Bucks Run North & West)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.5 stars from Golf Digest's Places to Play (2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PohlCat Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play golf packages. Located in Mount Pleasant, MI area.
• Tullymore Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course in Stanwood, MI included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play golf packages.
• St. Ives Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• Eagle Glen Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course in Farwell, MI included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• The Emerald Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course in St. Johns, MI included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• Apple MountainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course in Freeland, MI included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• Bay Valley ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course and resort in Bay City, MI included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• The Pines Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course in Lake Isabella, MI included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• Riverwood Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• Mt. Pleasant Country ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course in Mt. Pleasant included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• Snow Snake Ski & GolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner golf course in Harrison, MI included in Bucks Run's stay-and-play packages.
• Soaring Eagle Casino & ResortcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary lodging partner in Mount Pleasant, MI featured prominently in Bucks Run's stay-and-play package offerings.
• The Retreat at Soaring EagleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLodging partner at Soaring Eagle complex included in stay-and-play packages.
• Soaring Eagle Waterpark & HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-friendly lodging partner with waterpark included in stay-and-play packages.
• Baymont by WyndhamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational hotel chain lodging partner in Mount Pleasant included in packages.
• Comfort Inn & SuitesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLodging partner in Mount Pleasant included in stay-and-play packages.
• Courtyard by MarriottminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUpscale lodging partner near Central Michigan University included in packages.
• Hampton Inn Mt. PleasantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHilton brand hotel partner in Mount Pleasant included in packages.
• Holiday Inn & SuitesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIHG brand hotel partner in Mount Pleasant included in packages.
• The Doherty HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative Mid-Michigan golf package coordinator in Clare, MI offering additional stay-and-play options beyond Bucks Run's direct offerings.
• Fisher CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company owned by the Fisher Family. Fisher Companies include Fisher Transportation, Central Concrete, Central Asphalt, Fisher Sand and Gravel, Fisher Contracting, Bay Aggregate, Port Fisher, Midland Engine, and others. The Fisher Family has owned the 290-acre Bucks Run property since the early 1950s.
• ForeUp SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTee time booking software platform powering Bucks Run's online reservation system.
• PXG (Patriot Entertainment Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerClub fitting events hosted at Bucks Run where PXG experts provide personalized club fittings.
• CENTURY 21 White House RealtyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate partner for Bucks Run residential lot sales at Bucks Run North & Bucks Run West. Contact: Chip Issette.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boyne Golf: Northern Michigan operator of 10+ golf courses, lodging, and ski resorts under Boyne Resorts. A much larger incumbent in the Michigan golf destination market, competing for the same regional golf tourism demand that Bucks Run targets.
• Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort: Mount Pleasant, MI gaming, lodging, and entertainment complex that is also Bucks Run's primary lodging partner. Competes for regional entertainment, lodging, and event dollars in the same Mount Pleasant market with broader gaming-driven economics.

Direct peers

• Treetops Resort: Gaylord, MI destination resort offering multiple golf courses, lodging, dining, and ski facilities. Closely comparable as a multi-course golf resort in Michigan targeting the same golf-tour group and stay-and-play segment.
• Shanty Creek Resorts: Bellaire, MI four-season resort featuring multiple golf courses, lodging, and event venues. Competes for golf tour groups and wedding/event business from Michigan and Midwest markets with a similar integrated-resort model.
• Tullymore Golf Club: Stanwood, MI-based destination golf resort (also a Bucks Run stay-and-play partner) offering 36 holes, lodging, and dining in a similar Mid-Michigan market. Directly comparable in business model: championship course, accommodations, F&B, and event hosting targeting regional golf travelers.
• Mt. Pleasant Country Club: Local private club and Bucks Run partner course in Mt. Pleasant. Competes for the same golfers in the immediate market, with overlap in league play and tournament hosting.
• Bay Valley Resort: Bay City, MI golf and resort property combining championship course, hotel, and event facilities. Directly comparable as an integrated golf-lodging destination in the same Mid-Michigan regional market.
• Eagle Glen Golf Course: Farwell, MI-area daily-fee golf course and Bucks Run stay-and-play partner. Comparable regional competitor for Mid-Michigan golfers and group outings.
• Apple Mountain: Freeland, MI public golf course (a Bucks Run stay-and-play partner) offering course, F&B, and events in the same regional market. Comparable in scale and daily-fee model with similar Mid-Michigan customer base.
• PohlCat Golf Club: Mount Pleasant, MI-area championship public course (a Bucks Run stay-and-play partner) designed by former PGA Tour player Dan Pohl. Same local market, similar daily-fee/resort positioning, and target customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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