Oakwood Country Club

What Oakwood Country Club does

Oakwood Country Club is a private, for-profit membership club founded in 1881 in Kansas City, Missouri, making it the oldest country club in the city. The club operates on a 210-acre property and serves affluent families, individuals, corporate event hosts, and wedding clients seeking a comprehensive private club experience. Its core offering centers on an 18-hole championship golf course (five tee options from 4,500 to over 7,150 yards) that underwent a major transformation completed in 2023, a 9-hole Par 3 course ("The Intimidator") ranked #4 nationally by Golfweek, and a 12-hole putting course ("The Hammer").

The club's technology stack is anchored by the Oakwood Golf Performance Center, which deploys TrackMan 4 (T4) simulators, Swing Catalyst high-speed camera systems with pressure and force plates, and TrackMan Range technology — one of only 33 facilities nationwide with the latter capability. Oakwood is also one of the first Titleist Regional Fitting Centers. Additional amenities include two outdoor tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool with a new splash pad launching Summer 2025, a fitness center, lake activities, hiking trails, fine and casual dining, and two four-bedroom luxury guest cottages.

Oakwood transitioned from a member-owned structure to an owner-membership group in 2020 under owner Ken Block. Revenue is generated through five membership tiers (Full Golf, Weekday, Executive, Social, National), food and beverage operations, event hosting across five venue spaces, a golf pro shop with online Shopify storefront, and guest cottage rentals. The club employs 11-50 staff and uses a sales-led go-to-market motion with direct membership inquiries, WeddingWire listings for events, and earned media in golf publications (Golf Digest, Golfweek, GRAA). Notable awards include Golf Digest #3 Course Transformation 2023, Midwest PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year 2024, and WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award 2021. The 1881 Foundation, established in 2024 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, handles historic preservation of the clubhouse and grounds.

Name

Oakwood Country Club

Legal name

Oakwood Country Club

Website

https://oakwoodcountryclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oakwood Country Club is a private, for-profit membership club founded in 1881 in Kansas City, Missouri, serving affluent families, event hosts, and wedding clients with championship golf, fine dining, performance training, racquet sports, and luxury cottage accommodations on a 210-acre campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Membership golf club
• Wedding event venue
• Golf performance center
• Country club dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Initiation Fees: Private club memberships including Full Golf, Weekday, Executive, Social, and National memberships. Membership is the core revenue driver, with 'Limited Memberships Now Available' indicating scarcity-based pricing power.
2. Food and Beverage: Fine dining and casual dining experiences, including in-cottage dining for guest cottages. Seasonal menus with local ingredients and themed dining nights.
3. Event Hosting and Catering: Revenue from weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations. Services include plated, buffet, family-style or cocktail receptions, with bar services and event planning.
4. Golf Pro Shop and Merchandise: Sale of golf apparel, accessories, equipment from the Oakwood Golf Shop. Award-winning merchandise selection recognized by 2024 Midwest PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year.
5. Guest Cottage Rentals: Two identical four-bedroom luxury cottages with ensuite bedrooms, oversized back patios with fire pits. In-cottage dining and personalized service included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oakwood Country Club is a private membership-based club in Kansas City offering championship golf on an 18-hole course (plus a 9-hole par 3 and 12-hole putting course), a TrackMan-equipped Performance Center, fine and casual dining, tennis and pickleball courts, Olympic-sized swimming pool, fitness center, guest cottages, and a full-service wedding and corporate event venue. Membership tiers (Full Golf, Weekday, Executive, Social, National) and ancillary services (pro shop, fittings, lessons, catering) form the core of what is sold.

Product overview

Oakwood Country Club is a private country club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around an 18-hole championship golf course (with five tee options from 4,500 to 7,150+ yards), a 9-hole par 3 course called The Intimidator, and a 12-hole putting course called The Hammer. The club's flagship facility is the Oakwood Golf Performance Center featuring TrackMan 4 simulators and Swing Catalyst technology for year-round golf instruction. Additional amenities include tennis and pickleball courts, Olympic-sized swimming pool with splash pad (Summer 2025), fitness center, guest cottages, diverse dining options, fishing and lake activities, and hiking trails adjacent to Blue River Parkway. The club provides wedding and event venue services across five unique spaces with full catering capabilities, and hosts regular social activities for members. The 1881 Foundation supports preservation of the historic clubhouse and grounds. Founded in 1881, the club transitioned from member-owned to owner-membership group in 2020 and is currently undergoing extensive transformation under new ownership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oakwood Golf Performance Center: State-of-the-art golf performance and training facility featuring TrackMan 4 simulators, Swing Catalyst technology, and expert instruction led by Director of Instruction Maureen Farrell, PGA. Also serves as a Titleist Regional Fitting Center.
• The Intimidator
• The Hammer
• 1881 Foundation

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course spanning 210 acres with five tee options ranging from 4,500 to over 7,150 yards, featuring recent renovations including four new holes, nine new greens (two with water elements), and redesigned bunkers. Playable year-round with fast golf and no tee times.
• 9-Hole Par 3 Course (The Intimidator) A 9-hole par 3 course nestled in dense woods, boulders, and ridges 15 miles from downtown Kansas City, featuring nine consecutive par-3 holes inspired by renowned golf courses worldwide. Ranked No. 4 in the nation by Golfweek.
• 12-Hole Putting Course (The Hammer)

Quantifiable outcome

• Golf Digest #3 Golf Course Transformation in America 2023
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TitleistcoreTechnology or IntegrationOakwood is one of the first Titleist Regional Fitting Centers, offering members access to the industry's gold standard in club fitting and performance. With a full matrix of Titleist metals, irons, wedges, shafts, and golf balls, fittings are conducted using advanced technology and tour-validated processes to ensure every club is optimized for the individual player.
• 1881 FoundationcoreOthersAn independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to ensure the long-term preservation of Oakwood's historic clubhouse and grounds through responsible stewardship, qualified restoration, and educational programming. Founded by Kenneth G. Block to protect the legacy for future generations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Destination golf resort with multiple courses, lodging, instruction and F&B — relevant comparable for benchmark luxury golf experience and amenity monetisation though without private-club membership model.

Broad incumbents

• Pinehurst Resort: Iconic multi-course golf resort with lodge/cottage accommodations, F&B, instruction and events — comparable diversification of golf, lodging and event revenue though at much larger scale and resort (not club) model.
• Bellerive Country Club: Historic Missouri private country club (host of major championships) with championship golf and broader national recognition, comparable amenity breadth and institutional positioning.
• Liberty National Golf Club: High-end private/corporate membership golf club with elite amenities, comparable premium positioning, championship course and event hosting orientation.

Direct peers

• Kansas City Country Club: Historic KC-area private country club offering golf, dining, and event facilities to a similar high-net-worth member base in the Kansas City market.
• Indian Hills Country Club: KC metro private country club with comparable golf, swimming, dining and social amenities serving overlapping family and executive member segments.
• Hallbrook Country Club: Private country club in Leawood, KS serving the affluent KC metro with comparable golf, dining, racquet sports, and event amenities — the most direct in-market competitor for Oakwood's membership base.
• Loch Lloyd Country Club: Belton, MO private gated country club with championship golf, clubhouse, and amenities targeting affluent KC families in a similar premium membership model.
• The National Golf Club of Kansas City: Parkville, MO private golf and country club comparable in scale and amenity mix, serving overlapping Kansas City premium-membership demand.
• Blue Hills Country Club: Kansas City-area private country club offering golf, pool, dining and events to a similar family-oriented membership base in the same metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Oakwoodcckc
• Instagraminstagram.com/oakwoodcc_kc
• Xx.com/theoakwoodcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oakwood-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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