Orchard Valley Golf

What Orchard Valley Golf does

Orchard Valley Golf is a single-site public golf facility located in Aurora, Illinois, serving the western Chicago suburban market. The facility centers on an 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 championship course with four sets of tees, a grass-tee driving range and putting green (with bent-grass and artificial turf options), a full-service restaurant and bar called The Orchard Social, a golf shop, organized Senior Men's and Ladies leagues, tournament and group outing services, and the Fox Valley Golf Academy for junior golfers ages 6–17. The course is owned by the Fox Valley Park District, a local government entity, and is operated under a management agreement with Troon Golf. It has been distinguished by Golf Digest Magazine as a 4.5-star facility and is recognized as one of Chicagoland's top five courses.

The business operates a multi-revenue-stack model combining transaction-fee streams — greens fees, range bucket sales ($6/$10/$16), food and beverage, and merchandise — with one-time/perpetual gift cards ($25–$150 denominations), tournament and corporate outing bookings, and an affordable junior pricing tier at $5 per round under the Youth on Course program. Distribution runs through direct channels: a GolfNow-integrated online tee-time booking system, a custom-branded mobile application on the Gallus Golf platform (iOS and Android) offering GPS yardage, interactive scorecard, scoring statistics, and app-only discounts, an SMS text club for last-minute deals, phone reservations, and walk-up availability. Marketing is driven by organic Facebook and Instagram presence, an email newsletter, and event-driven promotion. The course is currently closed for an $8.8 million renovation — funded by Fox Valley Park District bond proceeds and covering bunkers, irrigation, retaining walls, greens, expanded tee boxes, re-grassing, and a parallel clubhouse and restaurant renovation — with anticipated completion in Summer 2026.

Name

Orchard Valley Golf

Legal name

Orchard Valley Golf Course

Website

https://orchardvalleygolf.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orchard Valley Golf is a public 18-hole championship course in Aurora, Illinois, owned by the Fox Valley Park District and managed by Troon Golf, serving western Chicago suburban golfers with tee times, dining, practice, leagues, tournaments, and youth programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), 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 facility operations
• Tee time reservations
• Golf tournaments and events
• Junior golf instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Greens Fees and Tee Times: Revenue from public green fees charged for 18-hole rounds across four tee configurations
2. Practice Facility Revenue: Driving range fees from ball buckets (Small $6, Medium $10, Large $16) and practice green usage
3. Food and Beverage: Full-service dining at The Orchard Social restaurant and bar within the clubhouse
4. Merchandise Sales: Golf shop merchandise sales including apparel, equipment, and accessories
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards available in $25-$150 denominations, redeemable for greens fees, range access, merchandise, and food/beverage
6. Tournament and Group Outings: Corporate events, tournaments, and group bookings with professional event planning services
7. Youth on Course Program: Junior golf program at $5 per round, available Monday-Wednesday after 4pm

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orchard Valley Golf operates an 18-hole, par-72, 6,800-yard championship public golf course in Aurora, Illinois, supported by a driving range, full-service restaurant (The Orchard Social), and a junior golf academy. The facility offers tee time bookings, organized leagues, tournament and group event services, and gift cards, with operations managed by Troon Golf on behalf of the Fox Valley Park District.

Product overview

Orchard Valley Golf Course operates as a single-facility public golf course offering an 18-hole championship golf experience supplemented by dining, practice, and instructional services. The core product is the 18-hole, par-72 championship course (6,800 yards with four tee sets) augmented by The Orchard Social restaurant, Practice Facility with driving range and putting green, Tournament & Events services, Fox Valley Golf Academy for youth instruction, organized Leagues, and Gift Cards. A proprietary mobile app (via Gallus Golf) enables tee time booking and GPS services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Orchard Social: Full bar and grill dining facility located inside the clubhouse, currently closed for renovations until Summer 2026.
• Fox Valley Golf Academy
• Orchards Restaurant

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 championship layout with four sets of tees serving golfers of all skill levels in the Chicagoland area.
• Practice Facility Driving range and short game practice area with bent-grass tee surface, artificial turf mats, expanded practice green, target greens, and a practice bunker, available for walk-up use with bucket pricing.
• The Orchard Social

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 Chicagoland course rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Troon GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTroon Golf is the world's largest golf course management company and manages Orchard Valley Golf Course. Provides operational expertise, marketing support, and brand affiliation through the Troon Golf Experience for golf enthusiasts across the country.
• Fox Valley Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent government entity that owns and funds Orchard Valley Golf Course. The $8.8 million renovation project is funded through Fox Valley Park District bond proceeds and capital development fund. The course is part of the District's recreation facilities.
• Gallus GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering the Orchard Valley mobile application with features including GPS yardage, interactive scorecard, scoring statistics tracking, and integrated tee time booking. Provides app-only discounts and special offers.
• Youth on CoursemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing juniors (6-17) with access to life-changing opportunities through golf at affordable rates. Orchard Valley offers $5 rounds for Youth on Course members Monday-Wednesday after 4pm.
• Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional golf association through which Youth on Course membership is processed for junior golfers in the Chicago area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Billy Casper Golf: Large golf course management and operations company operating public and private courses across the U.S. Comparable as a peer operator managing municipal-style golf facilities with similar F&B, events, and instruction revenue mix.
• Troon Golf: Manages Orchard Valley and is the world's largest golf course management company, operating hundreds of public, private, and resort courses. Directly comparable as both a peer operator and the entity already running Orchard Valley's day-to-day operations.
• KemperSports: Major U.S. golf and hospitality management company operating public, private, and resort courses nationwide. Comparable as a third-party golf management peer competing with Troon for management contracts of municipal and resort courses like Orchard Valley.
• American Golf Corporation: One of the largest operators of public golf courses in the United States. Comparable as a multi-course public-access operator with similar greens-fee, membership, and event-driven revenue model.
• Heritage Golf Group: Golf course management and ownership company operating a portfolio of daily-fee, private, and resort courses. Comparable as a peer operator focused on operating and repositioning individual golf facilities with full F&B and event services.

Regional players

• Cantigny Golf: Public-access championship golf facility in the Chicago western suburbs. Comparable as a regional competitor serving the same Chicagoland public-golfer base with similar championship-course positioning and F&B/event offerings.
• Cog Hill Golf & Country Club: Chicagoland public/semi-private golf complex hosting PGA Tour events historically. Comparable as a direct regional competitor in the same metro market, competing for the same Chicagoland golfer and tournament demand.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment and dining concept with a national venue footprint. Comparable as an adjacent operator monetizing golfers through technology, F&B, and group events, though its off-course hitting-bay model differs from Orchard Valley's traditional 18-hole facility.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic U.S. destination golf resort with multiple courses, lodging, and F&B. Comparable as a premium golf experience operator with similar course + dining + events stack, though at a much higher price point and destination orientation.
• ClubCorp (Invited Clubs): Large U.S. owner/operator of private golf and country clubs with a national portfolio. Comparable as a broader golf-club operator with similar F&B, events, and member-services revenue mix, though its membership model differs from Orchard Valley's public access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/orchardvalleygc
• Instagraminstagram.com/orchardvalleygc
• Xx.com/orchardvalleygc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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