Big Sky Golf

What Big Sky Golf does

Big Sky Golf Club (legal name Big Sky Golf Inc.) operates a single-location hospitality and recreation business centered on a Robert Cupp-designed, 18-hole championship golf course (7,001 yards, seven tee combinations from 5,200–7,001 yards) on a 190-acre property at the base of Mount Currie in Pemberton, British Columbia. The facility opened in 1994 and is privately held under the Belkorp Group of Companies, a Vancouver-based multi-generation family-owned investment firm. Big Sky generates revenue across nine streams: green fees (variable by date/season, power carts included), four-tier memberships (Individual, Couple, Corporate, Twilight), Fescues Restaurant on-site dining (operated by Whistler Cooks since April 2026), pro shop retail, golf academy lessons with PGA of Canada certified instructors, weddings and private events (8,000 sq ft clubhouse, capacity 120), corporate group tournaments (12–144 players), a 5-hole Par 3 Academy Course, and a double-ended driving range.

Underlying technology is conventional hospitality SaaS rather than proprietary IP: Chronogolf handles public tee-time bookings, Club Prophet Systems runs member reservations, and the website uses Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and standard CDN infrastructure. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer channels (online booking, phone reservations, walk-in traffic) with a B2B event-sales function managed by a dedicated Sales & Events Manager. Marketing relies on organic social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), TripAdvisor, email newsletters, event programming (Men's Night, Women's Night, K9 & Dine, junior summer camps), and a Stay & Play partner network with Pemberton Valley Lodge, Sundial Hotel, and transportation providers including Japanada, VIP Whistler, and Blackcomb Helicopters.

Customer segments span individual golfers (tourists and locals), golf members, corporate groups (named repeat clients include Nike Golf Canada, The Beedie Group, Coastal Mountain Excavations, and Bosa Properties), wedding parties, junior golfers (ages 5–18), and women golfers (4-week beginner programs and Women's Nights). The club is part of the Golf Whistler tourism group and is consistently ranked by SCOREGolf and Golf Digest among Canada's top public courses, with BBC having ranked it #3 of the World's Most Beautiful Sports Arena/Venues in 2017. No patents, AI/ML capabilities, public funding, or M&A activity are associated with the entity.

Name

Big Sky Golf

Legal name

Big Sky Golf Inc.

Website

https://bigskygolf.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Big Sky Golf Club (Big Sky Golf Inc.) operates a 190-acre Robert Cupp-designed 18-hole championship golf course in Pemberton, BC, offering memberships, instruction, restaurant dining, weddings, and group tournaments to tourists, locals, members, and corporate clients since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Recreation Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction academy
• Wedding venue hospitality
• Golf membership programs
• Corporate golf tournaments

Headquarters

HQ city

Pemberton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Variable green fee revenue based on date, time, and season. Power carts included in price. Warm up balls complimentary with round.
2. Golf Memberships: Four membership types: Individual, Couple, Corporate, and Twilight. Memberships provide unlimited play (or daily play after 2PM for Twilight), priority booking, discounted guest rates, practice facility access, and restaurant discounts.
3. Fescues Restaurant: On-site restaurant operated in partnership with Whistler Cooks since April 2026. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Event catering for weddings and group events.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Golf equipment, apparel, and accessories retail. Carries brands including Callaway, Ping, Titleist, FootJoy, and various apparel labels. Offers group customization for tournaments.
5. Golf Academy and Lessons: PGA of Canada certified instruction including private, semi-private, and playing lessons. Junior and adult programs, women's beginner programs, and summer camps.
6. Event Hosting: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate events, group tournaments, and private event bookings. Venue rental includes clubhouse, patio, and catering.
7. Par 3 Academy Course: 5-hole Par 3 Academy Course with individual and family passes. Drop-in first-come-first-served basis.
8. Practice Facility: Driving range with warm-up and practice balls available for purchase. Double-ended driving range and course-like bunker setup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Big Sky Golf Club operates a Robert Cupp-designed 18-hole championship public golf course (7,001 yards) on a 190-acre property at the base of Mount Currie in Pemberton, BC, supported by a PGA of Canada-certified golf academy, the on-site Fescues Restaurant (operated by Whistler Cooks since April 2026), a golf shop, wedding and corporate event venues, and a 5-hole Par 3 Academy Course plus driving range. The business sells green fees, memberships, lessons, junior/women's programs, retail, food & beverage, and group tournament/event packages to individual golfers, tourists, corporate groups, and wedding parties.

Product overview

Big Sky Golf Club operates as a single-location hospitality and recreation business offering an integrated portfolio of golf and event services. The core offering is the 18-hole championship golf course (7,001 yards, Robert Cupp design) at the base of Mount Currie, supported by the Big Sky Golf Academy for instruction, Fescues Restaurant for dining (operated by Whistler Cooks since April 2026), and an on-site Golf Shop for retail. The business serves both individual day-play customers and members through membership tiers (Individual, Couple, Corporate, Twilight), while generating additional revenue through group tournaments (12-144 players), wedding venue services (up to 120 guests), and specialty programs including junior camps, women's programs, and dog-friendly golf events. Ancillary offerings include Par 3 Academy Course, Practice Facility/Driving Range, and golf packages with partner hotels. Booking is handled through Chronogolf for public tee times and Club Prophet Systems for member reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Robert Cupp-designed 18-hole public championship course stretching up to 7,001 yards, featuring seven tee combinations (5,200 to 7,001 yards), bent grass fairways, tees, and greens, and Ravensdale sand bunkers, set against an 8,000 ft Mount Currie backdrop. Targets individual golfers, tourists, and members.
• Big Sky Golf Academy Instruction program staffed by PGA of Canada certified professionals, offering Private, Semi-Private, and Playing Lessons, junior and women's programs, and summer camps. Includes practice facility access and a 15% pro shop discount for students.
• Fescues Restaurant On-site restaurant operated by Whistler Cooks since April 2026, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily with mountain views, indoor dining and an expansive patio (voted Pemberton's Best Patio 2023). Provides event catering for weddings and group events.
• Wedding Venue & Event Services Wedding ceremonies and receptions hosted at the 8,000 sq ft clubhouse with adjoining 2,500 sq ft deck, 5th green ceremony site with Mount Currie backdrop, and event capacity up to 120 guests. Includes dog-friendly options and event catering.
• Golf Shop Retail pro shop stocking equipment (Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Sun Mountain), men's apparel (Johnnie-O, FootJoy, Travis Mathew), and women's apparel (Nivo, IBKUL, Tail), with tournament group customization available.
• Golf Memberships Four membership tiers — Individual, Couple, Corporate, and Twilight — providing unlimited play (or daily play after 2 PM for Twilight), priority booking, practice facility access, discounted guest rates, F&B and pro shop discounts, and reciprocal access with other Sea to Sky courses.
• Group Tournament Hosting Customized golf packages for groups of 12 to 144 players, including corporate events, charity tournaments, and bachelor/bachelorette trips, with full event planning support covering golf, F&B catering, and prizes.
• Par 3 Academy Course 5-hole Par 3 course designed for learning and practice, available on a drop-in, first-come-first-served basis. Individual, junior, and family passes available; power carts not permitted.
• Practice Facility & Driving Range Double-ended driving range with a course-like bunker setup. Range balls sold in small ($7/25 balls) and large ($12/50 balls) baskets, complementary with each 18-hole round. Closed Wednesday afternoons for maintenance.
• Golf Lessons Individual and multi-lesson packages delivered by Director of Golf, Head Professional, and Assistant Professionals in Private (45 min), Semi-Private (groups of 2-4), and Playing Lesson (9 or 18 holes on-course) formats.
• Junior Golf Programs & Summer Camps Three-day summer golf camps for ages 5-12 (Junior, 9 AM–12 PM) and 13-18 (Intermediate, 1–4 PM) covering fundamentals, safety, etiquette, rules, and on-course play. Lunch provided, equipment rental included, $399 per camp.
• Women's Golf Programs 4-week beginner golf program covering full swing, short game, driving, and on-course experience, supplemented by Women's Night 9-hole scramble events at various skill levels.
• Recurring Golf Events Recurring golf events including Men's Nights (Better Ball, Shotgun Scramble formats), Women's Nights (9-hole scramble), and K9 & Dine (dog-friendly tournament supporting PAWS Pemberton Animal Wellness Society).
• Golf Packages & Stay & Play Deals Bundled golf packages including Stay & Play deals with partner hotels (Pemberton Valley Lodge, Sundial Hotel), Golf with Your Dog (Sundays/Mondays after 4 PM), and the Big Sky Shuttle & Brewery Tour operated by Japanada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #14 of Top 59 Best Public Golf Courses in Canada by SCOREGolf (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Whistler CookscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership began April 1, 2026 for Fescues Restaurant operations at Big Sky Golf Club. Whistler Cooks is a Sea to Sky food and beverage leader established in 1999 with decades of experience operating restaurants, cafés, and large-scale culinary programs across Pemberton, Whistler, and Squamish. Partnership brings refreshed culinary direction, extended hours, and elevated dining experience.
• Golf WhistlercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of Golf Whistler tourism group, Canada's top golf destination. Coordinated marketing and bookings for visitors to Whistler and Pemberton golf courses.
• JapanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party operator offering Big Sky Shuttle & Pemberton Brewery Tour combining round-trip shuttle from Whistler, golf at Big Sky, and visits to local breweries (Pemberton Brewing Co., The Beer Farmers, North Arm Farm).
• Pemberton Valley LodgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred hotel partner for Stay & Play golf packages. Package includes 1 round of golf at Big Sky and 1 night stay. Starting rates based on 2 adults, 1 bedroom suite in low season.
• Sundial HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred hotel partner (Whistler) for Stay & Play golf packages. Package includes 1 night stay at Sundial Hotel and 1 round of golf at Big Sky Golf Club.
• VIP WhistlerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury transportation provider for groups of 12+ passengers between Whistler and Big Sky (return).
• Whistler ConnectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury bus service for groups of 12+ passengers between Whistler and Big Sky (return).
• Blackcomb HelicoptersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHelicopter transportation service to Big Sky Golf Club from Whistler area. Contact: 604-938-1700.
• Whistler SitesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShuttle service for up to 11 passengers serving Big Sky Golf Club from Whistler area.
• Approach AngleminorGTM or Marketing Partner4x4 shuttle service serving the Sea to Sky corridor including Big Sky Golf Club.
• PAWS (Pemberton Animal Wellness Society)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partner for K9 & Dine golf event. Additional $10 from golf with dogs on Sundays/Mondays after 4PM is donated to PAWS.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Muskoka Bay Resort: Canadian resort golf operation in Ontario's Muskoka region offering championship course, clubhouse, F&B, events, and real estate. Comparable Canadian destination-golf-and-hospitality operator; specifically relevant because Big Sky's Head Professional Trevor Marko previously held a leadership role there.
• Whistler Golf Club: Municipal-style 18-hole course operated in the Whistler resort area. Sister course in the Golf Whistler portfolio, sharing the same tourism channel and overlapping on corporate events, tournaments, and beginner/junior programming.
• Furry Creek Golf & Country Club: Public golf course between Vancouver and Whistler on the Sea to Sky corridor. Comparable mountain/ocean scenery, similar public-access premium positioning, and competes directly for Greater Vancouver and tourist golfers.
• Banff Springs Golf Club: Fairmont-operated historic mountain golf course in Banff, Alberta. Strongly comparable as a Canadian mountain destination course combining championship golf with resort-style hospitality, weddings, and tourism-driven demand.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Premier destination-golf resort in Oregon built around multiple links-style courses, lodging, F&B, and caddie programs. Closest U.S. analog to Big Sky's destination-golf-with-full-hospitality model and championship conditioning focus.
• Nicklaus North Golf Club: Public championship course in Whistler, BC designed by Jack Nicklaus. Direct destination-golf competitor inside the same Golf Whistler partnership; both target tourist golfers, corporate groups, and event bookings from the Sea to Sky corridor.
• Predator Ridge Resort: BC-based golf resort in the Okanagan operating multiple courses, lodging, F&B, weddings, and corporate events. Closest Canadian resort-golf peer for the Big Sky multi-revenue model: golf + F&B + weddings + corporate + membership.
• Cabot Cape Breton: Canadian destination-golf operator in Nova Scotia offering multiple courses, lodging, F&B, and real estate. Directly comparable as a high-end Canadian destination golf property that combines course experience with hospitality, events, and seasonal tourism.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic California destination-golf and hospitality operator with multiple courses, lodging, F&B, and retail. Comparable in being a high-end, scenery-driven, multi-revenue golf destination with on-site dining and retail, though at significantly larger scale and global brand recognition.

Regional players

• Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club: Premium resort golf course located in Whistler, BC — 30 minutes from Big Sky. Operates under Fairmont's luxury brand and competes for the same Sea to Sky visitor, corporate event, and wedding dollars; both are in the Golf Whistler destination group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BigSkyGolfClub
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRzvtMSFfC0OI2HJ8OENM2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/BigSkyGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-sky-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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