Cohasset Golf Club

What Cohasset Golf Club does

Cohasset Golf Club is a member-owned private club established in 1894 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, operating as a non-profit recreational and social institution serving families primarily in the New England region. The club's core offering is an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Donald Ross and opened in its current 18-hole layout in 1922, with subsequent expert restorations by Ron Pritchard (1999-2000) and Ron Forse (2014) preserving the original Ross design intent. Beyond golf, the club operates a comprehensive racquets facility comprising four lighted clay tennis courts, three paddle tennis courts with a warming hut, and pickleball courts, supported by an on-site driving range and short game practice area, two pro shops (golf and tennis), and a clubhouse with both casual and formal dining.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: recurring membership dues (the primary source, currently under moratorium through 2025 due to capacity-constrained demand), corporate and private group golf and tennis outings, weddings and special events (capacity 20-200 guests), pro shop retail (equipment, apparel, stringing services), and dining/social events. The go-to-market model is community-led: prospective members apply via proposal, and membership is constrained by physical capacity. There is no publicly disclosed pricing for dues or events, and a tennis guest fee of $8.00 per person is the only publicly listed rate. The technology footprint is minimal, consisting of a clubessential-hosted website, member portal, CoachNow for golf lesson bookings, and YourCourts.com for paddle/pickleball reservations; no proprietary technology systems or AI capabilities are described.

The club is led by General Manager Gary Baldino, CFO Kristen Woods, PGA Head Golf Professional Bryan Kienke, Certified Golf Course Superintendent Glen Misiaszek (a CGCS with UMass turfgrass credentials), Director of Racquets Brian Leahy (a USPTA P1/PPTA professional), Executive Chef Eric Smith (25+ years of experience including Norwegian Cruise Lines), and an 11-50 person staff. The club has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no institutional ownership, consistent with its member-owned cooperative structure.

Name

Cohasset Golf Club

Legal name

Cohasset Golf Club

Website

https://cohassetgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cohasset Golf Club is a member-owned private club founded in 1894 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, serving New England families with an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, racquets facilities, dining, and event services. It currently operates under a membership moratorium through 2025 due to capacity-constrained demand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cohasset

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. Club Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from member-owned private club members. Currently experiencing a moratorium on new memberships due to high demand and long wait lists.
2. Golf Outings: Corporate and private group golf outing packages including greens fees, cart fees, tournament services, and pro shop access with per-player prize credits.
3. Tennis Outings: Tennis event services using four clay courts with court-per-hour fees and Director of Racquets service fees.
4. Weddings and Events: Wedding reception and special event services for 20 to 200 guests including ceremony, reception or both, with personalized catering and function room rental.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, accessories, and apparel for men, women, and children. Special orders available.
6. Tennis Pro Shop: Tennis merchandise including rackets, apparel, footwear, and racket stringing services.
7. Dining Services: Casual and formal dining areas within the clubhouse serving members and event guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cohasset Golf Club is a member-owned private club operating an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course along with tennis, paddle tennis, pickleball courts, dining, and event facilities in Cohasset, Massachusetts. The club provides recreational golf, racquet sports, pro shop retail, social dining, and hosts weddings, corporate outings, and special events for members and outside groups.

Product overview

Cohasset Golf Club is a private member-owned club established in 1894 offering a unified suite of recreational facilities and services centered around its 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course. The club provides golf (course, practice facilities, shop, lessons, and outings), racquet sports (4 clay tennis courts, 3 paddle tennis courts, pickleball, and tennis shop), and event services (weddings, celebrations, and corporate outings). Dining facilities complement these recreational offerings with both casual and formal options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Donald Ross Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Donald Ross and officially opened in 1922, featuring challenging par-3, par-4, and par-5 holes with restored green complexes and original Ross design elements. Available to members of Cohasset Golf Club.
• Golf Shop

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boston Golf Club: Private member-owned club in Hingham, MA, founded 1905, with a Gil Hanse-designed course. Comparable to Cohasset as a South Shore Massachusetts private club focused on championship golf and member-driven culture.
• Wannamoisett Country Club: Private member-owned Donald Ross-designed club in Rumford, RI, hosting the Northeast Amateur. Comparable to Cohasset as another historic New England Donald Ross private club with strong tournament pedigree and a similar membership model.
• Myopia Hunt Club: Elite private club in South Hamilton, MA, founded 1875, with golf, tennis, and equestrian. Comparable to Cohasset as one of the oldest, most prestigious New England private clubs with a multi-sport (golf + racquets) offering and family-oriented culture.
• Kittansett Club: Private golf-only club in Marion, MA, founded 1922, designed by Frederick Hood with strong Donald Ross influences. Comparable to Cohasset as a coastal Massachusetts private club focused on championship golf and traditional club culture.
• The Country Club (Brookline): Historic private member-owned club in Brookline, MA, founded 1882, hosting US Open and Ryder Cup. Comparable to Cohasset as a legacy New England private club with a storied championship golf course and full club amenities.
• Salem Country Club: Private Donald Ross-designed club in Peabody, MA, founded 1895. Directly comparable to Cohasset as a century-old New England private club with a Donald Ross course and similar family-oriented membership positioning.
• Oyster Harbors Club: Private member-owned club in Osterville, MA, on Cape Cod, with golf, tennis, and waterfront amenities. Comparable to Cohasset as a coastal Massachusetts private club offering multi-sport (golf, tennis, paddle) facilities and an event/wedding business.

Regional players

• Black Rock Country Club: Private club in Hingham, MA, where Director of Racquets Brian Leahy previously served as Junior Director. Comparable as a South Shore Massachusetts private club with golf and racquets programming serving a similar member demographic.
• Shaker Hills Golf Club: Public/semi-private club in Harvard, MA, where Superintendent Glen Misiaszek previously served. Relevant as a comparable New England Donald Ross-style course with similar agronomic profile, though its access model differs from Cohasset's private member-owned structure.
• Hatherly Country Club: Private member-owned club in Scarsdale, NY, founded 1926. Comparable to Cohasset as another New England-adjacent private club where former Director of Tennis L. Timothy Riley served 15 years before joining Cohasset.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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