Port Hope Golf and Country Club

What Port Hope Golf and Country Club does

Port Hope Golf and Country Club is a private, family-owned semi-private recreational and hospitality operator located in Port Hope, Ontario, on the Lake Ontario bluffs approximately 90 minutes east of Toronto. The company's core asset is the historic Penryn Park estate, established in 1859 and acquired by the Smith family (through AON Inc.) in 1988. The estate combines a championship 18-hole semi-private golf course — one of only five on the shores of Lake Ontario, with 9 holes on the water's edge and a 220-foot clear span bridge crossing four railway lines — with the 1859 Gothic Revival Penryn Mansion and 24-acre Picturesque grounds that serve as a wedding and event venue, plus an on-site Country Club Restaurant led by a Red Seal-certified chef.

The business operates across three revenue streams: (1) recurring golf memberships capped at 150 members across five tiers (junior, intermediate 18-35, twilight, 5-day, and 7-day) priced from $550 to $2,850 annually plus a $500 deposit; (2) transactional green fees ($50-$78 depending on weekday/weekend and 18/12-hole format) booked through the third-party tee-on.com platform; and (3) wedding and corporate event hosting at Penryn Park, coordinated by a dedicated Special Events Coordinator and accommodated by a permanent 40x80-foot reception tent (capacity 50-200 guests), a beech tree ceremony site, gazebo, and mansion ballroom. Distribution combines self-serve online tee time booking, direct membership sales, and inquiry-based wedding coordination via phone, email, and web form.

The company employs 11-50 staff across golf operations (Superintendent Jeff Eyers), administration (General Manager Corey Bainbridge), event coordination (Judy Foster), and culinary (Head Chef Rachel Lewis). It markets through its company website, Instagram, Facebook, vendor referrals, and published wedding stories. Recognition includes a 2021 Golf Digest 'Best New Remodel' nomination. The company is privately held under AON Inc. with no outside funding, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Port Hope Golf and Country Club

Legal name

AON Inc.

Website

https://porthopegolf.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port Hope Golf and Country Club is a privately held (AON Inc.) semi-private 18-hole championship golf course, heritage wedding venue (Penryn Park), and on-site restaurant in Port Hope, Ontario, serving members, public golfers, and wedding and corporate event clients from the Greater Toronto Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Event Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Semi-private golf club
• Wedding venue services
• Golf memberships
• Country club dining
• Recreational golf facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Hope

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Annual and seasonal memberships offering unlimited or priority golf access. Limited to 150 members with $500 deposit and balance due May 1st. Membership types include 5-day, 7-day, junior, intermediate (18-35), and twilight options.
2. Green Fees: Daily fee golf for public play. 18-hole and 12-hole options available with weekday and weekend pricing. Twilight rates available after 4pm. Power cart rentals additional.
3. Wedding and Event Hosting: Ceremonies, receptions, and special events hosted at Penryn Park grounds and mansion. Venue accommodates 50-200 guests with various ceremony sites (beech tree, gazebo, mansion interior, mansion side). Permanent reception tent (40x80 feet) with bar and bathroom facilities.
4. Food and Beverage: Country Club Restaurant featuring farm-to-table dining by Red Seal-Certified Head Chef Rachel Lewis. Curated wine selection and craft beer. Patio dining overlooking the golf course.
5. Power Cart Rentals: Half cart rentals for 18-hole and 12-hole rounds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port Hope Golf and Country Club operates an 18-hole championship semi-private golf course on the shores of Lake Ontario in Port Hope, Ontario, offering daily green fees, memberships, and power cart rentals. The club also operates Penryn Park, a heritage wedding and event venue set within the historic 1859 Penryn Mansion and 24-acre estate, accommodating 50-200 guests with full-service event coordination. An on-site Country Club Restaurant provides farm-to-table dining, and a Tuesday Ladies League serves organized recreational golf.

Product overview

Port Hope Golf and Country Club operates as a semi-private golf club offering an 18-hole championship golf course with multiple tee deck options, paired with venue services for weddings and events at the historic Penryn Park property. The property also features an on-site restaurant and organized Ladies League golf program. The golf course serves as the core recreational product, while the Penryn Park wedding venue represents a separate event services division, and the restaurant provides dining amenities for members and guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course 18-hole semi-private championship golf course with seven tee deck options and Lake Ontario waterfront views, designed to challenge experienced golfers while remaining accessible to novices. Open to members and the public for daily-fee play.
• Penryn Park Wedding Venue Full-service wedding and special event venue at the historic 1859 Penryn Mansion and 24-acre estate, accommodating 50-200 guests with ceremony sites, a permanent 40x80 reception tent, and on-site coordination from inquiry to event day.
• Country Club Restaurant On-site dining facility at the golf club offering locally sourced, seasonal menu items with curated wine and craft beer selections, and outdoor patio seating overlooking the course. Serves club members, golfers, and event guests.
• Golf Membership Programs Annual golf membership program offering unlimited or priority access to the 18-hole championship course, with tiered options for adult 5-day, adult 7-day, junior, intermediate (18-35), twilight, and half-cart access. Limited to 150 members per season.
• Tuesday Ladies League Organized women's golf league running weekly games and social events, welcoming players from beginners to experienced golfers. Operated by elected league officers handling treasury, membership, scheduling, communications, and special events.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deerhurst Resort: Large Muskoka resort offering golf, weddings, dining, and accommodations. Overlaps with PHGCC on wedding venue and golf experience, but operates at a much larger scale with lodging.
• Royal Ontario Golf Club: Historic Ontario golf club offering championship golf, memberships, and event hosting. Comparable as a long-established Ontario club with both member and event revenue streams.
• Cobble Beach Golf Resort: Ontario waterfront golf resort offering an 18-hole course, lodging, and wedding/event hosting on Georgian Bay. Directly comparable as a lakeside Ontario golf + wedding venue targeting GTA and out-of-town visitors.
• Angus Glen Golf Club: Two 18-hole championship golf courses in Markham, Ontario, with full clubhouse and event hosting. Comparable as a premium GTA-area private/semi-private golf club competing for similar member and tournament demand.
• Beacon Hall Golf Club: Exclusive private golf club in Aurora, Ontario, with championship course and club amenities. Comparable as a high-end Ontario golf club competing for similar affluent member base in the GTA North region.
• Taboo Muskoka Resort and Golf Club: Ontario resort combining an 18-hole championship golf course with full-service wedding and event venues, dining, and accommodations. Comparable as a multi-revenue golf + wedding + hospitality operation targeting GTA destination demand.
• Rocky Crest Golf Resort: Muskoka-based 18-hole golf resort offering on-site weddings, corporate events, and dining. Similar multi-revenue Ontario golf + wedding venue model with comparable GTA catchment.
• Bigwin Island Golf Club: Premium Ontario golf club on a lake with championship course and clubhouse hospitality. Comparable as a high-end Ontario golf experience catering to members, public play, and private events.

Regional players

• Wyndance Golf Club: Ontario premium public-access golf club designed by Doug Carrick. Comparable as a high-quality Ontario golf experience, though focused more on daily fee and corporate tournaments than wedding hosting.
• Bluffs Golf Club (The Club at The Bluffs): Ontario Lake Huron golf club. Comparable as an Ontario lakeside golf course competing for the same regional golfer interest in scenic, water-adjacent layouts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/porthopegolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/Porthopegolfcc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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