Interlachen Country Club

What Interlachen Country Club does

Interlachen Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1909 and located on a 146-acre campus in Edina, Minnesota, approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Its core asset is an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by William Watson (1911) and redesigned by Donald Ross (completed 1921), which has hosted six major events including the 1930 U.S. Open (Bobby Jones' Grand Slam), the 1935 U.S. Women's Amateur, the 1993 Walker Cup, the 2002 Solheim Cup, and the 2008 U.S. Women's Open, and is scheduled to host the 2030 U.S. Women's Open. The club transitioned from a men's golf club to a family country club in 1955 and today serves three member constituencies: golf enthusiasts, families, and event hosts.

The club operates a bundled hospitality and recreation model. Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues (subscription mechanics), food and beverage across three dining venues (Bobby Jones Pub, The Lodge, Founders), pro shop and online retail merchandise (the pro shop was named a top-10 national retail operation by the Association of Golf Merchandisers in 2026), and weddings/corporate events catering. Beyond golf, amenities include a swimming pool, Fieldhouse, outdoor racquet courts (tennis and pickleball), and fitness/wellness programming, all delivered on-site to members and their guests with no traditional distribution channels.

Go-to-market is sales-led and exclusivity-driven: membership is invitation-only, requiring introduction by a current member and processing through a dedicated Membership Coordinator; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The technology stack is operational rather than proprietary — Jonas Club Software powers the website and member management, with third-party tools for adjacent workflows (Paylocity for recruiting, Google Forms for caddie applications, Joomag for the digital events guide, Shopify-style online store). The club employs roughly 51-100 people and is led by a professional management team headed by General Manager/CEO Joel Livingood and CFO Sean Lawler.

Name

Interlachen Country Club

Legal name

Interlachen Country Club

Website

https://interlachencc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Interlachen Country Club is a private, invitation-only member-owned country club in Edina, Minnesota, offering a historic Donald Ross-designed championship golf course, family recreation amenities, dining, retail, and wedding/event services to golf members, families, and event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

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 Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf course
• Club dining services
• Private event venue
• Racquet sports amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees charged to club members for access to golf, facilities, and club amenities.
2. Pro Shop Retail: Golf merchandise and equipment sales through the club's pro shop, which was recognized as a top 10 retail operation in the nation by the Association of Golf Merchandisers.
3. Food & Beverage: Revenue from dining services across multiple venues including Bobby Jones restaurant, The Lodge, and Founders dining areas. Club employs chefs and F&B staff to serve members.
4. Weddings & Events: Catering and event hosting services for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations. The club has dedicated catering and events team and facilities for such occasions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Interlachen Country Club is a private, invitation-only membership club operating a championship 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course alongside family amenities, multiple dining venues, racquet and fitness facilities, and event hosting services. The club sells memberships and ancillary services (golf, dining, retail, weddings and corporate events) to its members and their guests on a 146-acre campus in Edina, Minnesota.

Product overview

Interlachen Country Club is a private country club offering a unified portfolio of golf, dining, and family recreation services. The core product is championship golf on a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole course that has hosted major championships including the 1930 U.S. Open and 2008 U.S. Women's Open. Dining is provided through three distinct venues: Bobby Jones Pub (fine dining), The Lodge (casual family dining), and Founders (breakfast/lunch). The club also offers weddings and events services, retail through its top-10 nationally recognized pro shop and online store, and family amenities including a Fieldhouse, racquet courts, and swimming pool. Membership provides access to all facilities and is by invitation through current members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Club Membership Invitation-based membership program providing members access to the club's golf course, dining venues, family amenities, racquet and fitness facilities, and event services. Prospective members are introduced by current members and processed through the Membership Coordinator.
• Championship Golf Play on the club's 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by William Watson in 1910 and rerouted/redesigned by Donald Ross in 1921, currently being restored by architect Andrew Green. Includes tournament play, caddie programs, professional instruction, and club golf events for members.
• Weddings and Private Events Full-service event planning, catering, venue rental, and event coordination for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations, supported by a dedicated Catering & Banquets team.
• Bobby Jones Pub Club restaurant named after golfer Bobby Jones, offering lunch and dinner service including vegan options for members and guests.
• The Lodge Casual family-focused restaurant opened as part of the 2024 campus transformation, serving comforting meals intended to bring families together.
• Founders Restaurant Breakfast and lunch restaurant named after the club's founding members who established Interlachen in 1909.
• Pro Shop Retail Golf merchandise and equipment retail operation operated by Director of Golf Nathan Ollhoff, recognized by the Association of Golf Merchandisers as one of the nation's top 10 retail operations in 2026.
• Online Shop E-commerce storefront for purchasing club merchandise and golf equipment.
• Fieldhouse Fitness and Recreation Indoor recreational facility opened in 2024 as part of the campus transformation, offering fitness, training, and youth programming managed by Director of Operations Allyssa Doud and Director of Fitness & Wellness Amber Hahn.
• Racquet Sports Courts Outdoor racquet facilities including tennis and pickleball courts, added in 2024 as part of the campus transformation and overseen by Director of Racquet Sports Steve Paulsen.
• Swimming Pool One of the Twin Cities' first private club pools, opened in June 1955, marking the club's transition from a men's golf club to a family country club.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 pro shop recognition by Association of Golf Merchandisers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pine Valley Golf Club: New Jersey-based elite private club consistently ranked among the top courses in the world. Comparable to Interlachen as an exclusive, member-owned championship-caliber club, though Pine Valley operates at a smaller scale and is golf-only with no real family club orientation.
• Augusta National Golf Club: The preeminent elite private golf club hosting the annual Masters Tournament. Comparable to Interlachen as a member-owned, invitation-only championship venue with deep historical significance, though at a substantially larger scale and global brand recognition.
• Seminole Golf Club: Florida-based elite private club founded in 1929 with Donald Ross design heritage. Comparable to Interlachen as a Ross-pedigreed private club with extremely limited membership access, though Seminole is single-sport focused without Interlachen's family amenity breadth.

Direct peers

• Hazeltine National Golf Club: Fellow Minnesota-based private championship golf club that has hosted numerous USGA majors including the 2016 Ryder Cup. Directly comparable to Interlachen as a Midwest private member-owned club with major championship hosting pedigree and Donald Ross architectural lineage.
• The Country Club (Brookline): Massachusetts-based private club founded in 1882 and host of multiple U.S. Opens and the 1999 Ryder Cup. Comparable to Interlachen as one of America's oldest member-owned private clubs with multi-sport amenities and major championship history.
• Medinah Country Club: Illinois-based private club that has hosted multiple U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and Ryder Cups. Closely comparable to Interlachen as a Midwest private championship venue with multi-generational history and family-oriented member programming.
• Baltusrol Golf Club: New Jersey-based private club that has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and was designed with involvement from A.W. Tillinghast. Comparable to Interlachen as a top-tier championship-pedigreed private member-owned club on the national stage.
• The Minikahda Club: Historic Minneapolis private club where William Watson (Interlachen's original architect) also designed holes. Directly comparable as a Twin Cities private country club with similar heritage-era course design and elite membership profile.
• Oakland Hills Country Club: Michigan-based private club that has hosted six U.S. Opens and three PGA Championships. Comparable to Interlachen as a Midwest private championship course with deep heritage and member-owned structure.
• Congressional Country Club: Maryland-based private club that has hosted three U.S. Opens and the 1997 U.S. Senior Open. Comparable to Interlachen as a top-tier private member-owned club with major championship pedigree and modernized family amenities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InterlachenCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/interlachencc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icc-country-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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