Algonquin Golf Club

What Algonquin Golf Club does

Algonquin Golf Club is a private, member-owned country club located at 340 North Berry Road in Glendale (Saint Louis), Missouri, operating continuously since its 1903 reorganization on 77 acres of the former Jackson Farm. The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Tom Bendelow with construction overseen by Robert Foulis (apprenticed under Old Tom Morris at St. Andrews), expanded to 18 holes in 1914, and most recently renovated in 2010 with T1 bentgrass greens, zoysia fairways, and contoured bunkers. Beyond golf, the club operates a state-of-the-art racquet center (opened 2023) with three clay tennis courts, one hard tennis/pickleball court, and two dedicated pickleball courts, a multi-venue clubhouse (Main Dining Room, Wine Room, Main Bar, Member's Grill, 19th Hole/Patio, Top of the Green) renovated in 2016, swimming pool facilities, and private event hosting capabilities including its 1950 hosting of the St. Louis Open.

Name

Algonquin Golf Club

Legal name

Algonquin Golf Club

Website

https://algonquingolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Algonquin Golf Club is a private, member-owned country club in Glendale (Saint Louis), Missouri, offering an 18-hole championship golf course, racquet sports, dining, pool, and private events to a sponsored membership of affluent St. Louis-area families and professionals.

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 industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club
• Golf course
• Racquet sports
• Club dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Initiation Fees: Private country club generates revenue through annual membership dues and one-time initiation fees charged to members. The club has maintained continuous operation since 1903, suggesting a stable membership base.
2. Dining and Hospitality Services: Club operates multiple dining venues including Main Dining Room, Wine Room, Main Bar, Member's Grill, 19th Hole/Patio, and Top of the Green. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales to members and their guests.
3. Event Hosting and Private Functions: Club hosts tournaments, private events, and celebrations. Historically hosted the 1950 St. Louis Open with top golf professionals. Revenue derived from event bookings, tournament fees, and facility rentals.
4. Racquet Sports Facilities: In 2023, the club opened a racquet center with clay tennis courts, hard surface tennis court, and pickleball courts. Revenue potential from member usage of these facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Algonquin Golf Club is a private, members-only country club founded in 1899 and reorganized in 1903 in St. Louis, Missouri. It operates an 18-hole championship golf course, a racquet center with clay tennis and pickleball courts, multiple dining venues in the clubhouse, pool facilities, and private event hosting. Access to all amenities is provided through private membership, with initiation fees and annual dues.

Product overview

Algonquin Golf Club is a private country club offering a portfolio of recreational and dining services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course. The club operates as a single unified facility with the golf course as its primary product, complemented by a racquet center (tennis and pickleball), clubhouse with multiple dining venues, and pool facilities. These products share common membership access and are all located at the 340 North Berry Road, Glendale, MO facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Tom Bendelow in 1914, featuring 18 uniquely named holes with varying pars (3, 4, and 5), distances, and challenges. The course underwent a major 2010 renovation with new T1 bentgrass greens, zoysia fairways, contoured bunkers, and new tee boxes. Access is restricted to members and their sponsored guests.
• Racquet Center A state-of-the-art racquet sports facility featuring three clay tennis courts, one hard surface tennis court (adaptable for pickleball), two dedicated pickleball courts, and a modern racquet clubhouse with offices. Available exclusively to members and their guests.
• Clubhouse and Dining Venues The main clubhouse facility offering multiple dining venues including the Main Dining Room, Main Bar, Wine Room, Top of the Green, Member's Grill, and 19th Hole/Patio. The clubhouse was expanded in 1913, rebuilt in April 1920, and had the Living Room renovated in 2016 along with the 19th Hole transformation.
• Pool Facilities Swimming pool area with poolside bar, new pool locker rooms completed in 2016, and renovated pool kitchen facilities. Available to members and their families.
• Private Event Hosting The club hosts tournaments, private events, and celebrations. Revenue is derived from event bookings, tournament fees, and facility rentals for member-sponsored events.
• Golf Guest Services Guest services including bag drop at the Caddie House, locker room facilities for changing attire, and caddie services at the far North end of the clubhouse. Available to member-sponsored guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course opened May 4, 1914 as 18-hole facility after land expansion from 54 to 77 acres
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Clubessential: Technology vendor that provides Algonquin's website, member-management portal, and back-office platform for the private-club industry. While not a peer in product, it serves as a critical infrastructure partner for Algonquin and similar private clubs.

Direct peers

• Old Warson Country Club: Historic private country club located in St. Louis County, founded in the early 20th century. Operates on the same sponsor-required membership model with a championship golf course, racquet facilities, and dining amenities, directly competitive for the same affluent St. Louis households as Algonquin.
• Forest Hills Country Club: Private member-owned country club in the St. Louis metropolitan area providing golf, tennis, dining, and event hosting. Directly comparable membership-based club competing for the same affluent family segment.
• Bellerive Country Club: Premier private country club in the St. Louis area, host of multiple major professional championships (U.S. Open, PGA Championship). Same regional market, same membership-based business model, and similarly built around a championship 18-hole golf course with full clubhouse amenities — making it the most direct comparable for Algonquin.
• Glen Echo Country Club: Historic private member-owned country club in the St. Louis area, founded in the early 1900s. Offers golf, tennis, swimming, and dining amenities with a comparable selective-membership model to Algonquin.
• Aronimink Golf Club: Distinguished private golf club in the Northeast U.S. with comparable century-old history, sponsor-based membership admissions, and championship-caliber conditioning. A useful structural comparable for evaluating Algonquin's operating model at scale.
• Chicago Golf Club: One of the oldest and most respected private golf clubs in the U.S., founded in the 1890s. Highly comparable in terms of membership selectivity, course-architect pedigree, and member-only operating model to Algonquin.
• St. Louis Country Club: Long-established private country club in the St. Louis metropolitan area offering golf, tennis, swimming, and dining on a membership basis. Highly comparable business model and target demographic, and a direct competitor for the same sponsor-sourced new-member pipeline.
• Meadowbrook Country Club: Private member-owned country club in the St. Louis suburbs with golf, tennis, pool, and dining. Overlaps with Algonquin on every major dimension: membership model, amenity stack, regional geography, and member demographics.
• Rivermont Country Club: Private country club in the St. Louis region with a comparable amenity offering across golf, racquet sports, and hospitality. Similar mid-sized private-club profile and overlapping member base in the St. Louis metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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