Lake Hopatcong Golf Club

What Lake Hopatcong Golf Club does

Lake Hopatcong Golf Club is a privately held, seasonal miniature golf venue operating a single 18-hole course at 37 Nolans Point Park Road in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. Founded in 2012 after the principals identified the vacant Nolan's Point parcel in 2009, the venue combines recreational miniature golf with an educational, history-themed course featuring replicas of regional landmarks including the Hopatcong Steamboat, Ogden Mine Railroad, Wildcat roller coaster, Allen's Pavilion, Main Lake Market, the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, and the lake dam. The course is accessible by car or boat (with dedicated slips at the Nolan's Point Boardwalk) and serves a broad demographic from children aged 3 to seniors aged 93, including families, vacationers, organized youth groups, and corporate outings.

The venue monetizes through a multi-stream model: transactional green fees ($11 for children ages 4-12, free under 4, $15 for adults 13-64, $13 discounted for veterans, active military, and seniors); recurring membership passes (Season $275 adult/$200 child, Month $100/$75, Week $40/$25) which include kiosk discounts of 5-10%; structured party and group event packages at $19.99 per person for two hours of private course use; and an on-site snack kiosk selling beverages, snacks, novelty ice cream, and souvenirs. Gift cards are also offered. There is no proprietary technology stack, no mobile application, no online booking system, and no e-commerce channel for green fees; purchases and reservations are handled in person at the kiosk or by phone (973-663-0451) and email.

The business operates as part of the Live the Lake NJ family of eight hospitality businesses owned under a single corporate umbrella, alongside Alice's Restaurant, The Windlass Restaurant, Main Lake Market, Lake Hopatcong Cruises, Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company, Lakeland Marine Base, and Nolan's Point, providing cross-promotional distribution and the ability to assemble multi-venue events. The club is a member of the Morris County Tourism Bureau, generates primary marketing reach through Instagram (@miniLHGC) and Facebook (@minilhgc) with user-generated content hashtags (#lhgolfclub, #minilhgc), and operates seasonally from approximately May 1 to October 31 with peak summer hours of 11am-9pm daily.

Name

Lake Hopatcong Golf Club

Legal name

Lake Hopatcong Golf Club

Website

https://lhgolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake Hopatcong Golf Club operates a single seasonal 18-hole history-themed miniature golf course on Nolan's Point in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, serving families, vacationers, group events, and corporate outings under the Live the Lake NJ hospitality umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Miniature Golf / Recreational Entertainment

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Mini Golf & Attractions Centers (Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Laser Tag Complexes) (THAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Miniature golf
• Family entertainment venue
• Outdoor recreation
• Party event hosting
• Seasonal amusement attraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Hopatcong

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Green Fees (Per-Visit Play): One-time fee charged per round of 18-hole miniature golf. Pricing varies by age category and demographic (children, adults, veterans/seniors). This is the primary revenue driver for individual visitors.
2. Membership Passes (Season, Month, Week): Recurring-use passes granting unlimited play during validity period. Season passes (May 31 to October 1), monthly passes (30-day validity), and weekly passes (7-day validity). Includes discount benefits on kiosk purchases (5-10% off beverages, snacks, ice cream) to drive incremental revenue.
3. Party & Group Event Packages: Private event bookings at $19.99 per person with 2-hour exclusive course use, shotgun start, golf ranger assistance, bottled water, snack bag, novelty ice cream, and free round voucher for guest of honor. Optional enhancements (tents, banners, goodie bags) available for additional fees.
4. Snack Kiosk Sales: On-site kiosk generates revenue from cold beverages, snacks, novelty ice cream, and souvenirs. Members receive 5-10% discount on kiosk purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lake Hopatcong Golf Club operates an 18-hole miniature golf course with history-themed holes located at 37 Nolans Point Park Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. The company sells rounds of miniature golf, multi-tier memberships (week, month, season), party and group event packages, and operates an on-site snack and beverage kiosk. Operations are seasonal, running from May through October.

Product overview

Lake Hopatcong Golf Club operates as a single-location 18-hole miniature golf course and entertainment venue on Nolan’s Point in New Jersey. The core product is the mini golf experience augmented by add-on party packages, tiered membership passes (Season, Month, and Week), an on-site snack kiosk, and gift cards. The company is part of the Live the Lake NJ family of hospitality businesses. Green fees range from free (children under 4) to $15 for adults, with discounted rates for veterans, active military, and seniors at $13.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Miniature Golf Course An 18-hole miniature golf course with history-themed holes, located at 37 Nolans Point Park Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. Open seasonally from May through October. Sold on a per-round basis to walk-in individuals, families, and groups.
• Party & Group Event Package A bundled package for birthday parties, youth groups, and small private events that combines course play with reserved event space and related amenities. Targeted at group event organizers in the Lake Hopatcong region.
• Season Pass Membership A full-season membership granting repeated access to the 18-hole miniature golf course across the entire May–October operating season. Targeted at local residents and frequent visitors seeking the lowest cost-per-visit.
• Month Pass Membership A monthly recurring-style membership providing multiple rounds of miniature golf within a single calendar month of the operating season. Targeted at casual repeat visitors and short-term lake house guests.
• Week Pass Membership A short-duration membership providing multiple rounds of miniature golf within a one-week window. Targeted at visiting families and vacationers on short stays in the Lake Hopatcong area.
• On-Site Snack & Beverage Kiosk A concession stand selling snacks, beverages, and related refreshments to customers on the premises. Operates in conjunction with the miniature golf course during the May–October season.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Live the Lake NJcoreOthersParent company and brand umbrella under which Lake Hopatcong Golf Club operates along with 7 other hospitality businesses: Alice’s Restaurant, The Windlass Restaurant, The Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company LLC, Main Lake Market, Lake Hopatcong Cruises LLC, Lakeland Marine Base LLC, and Lake Hopatcong Golf Club. Shared marketing, brand identity, and cross-promotional ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Puttshack: Tech-enabled indoor miniature golf bar/restaurant concept with locations across major U.S. cities. Same core activity (miniature golf) but elevated with trackable balls, F&B, and a year-round indoor operating model; represents the evolving competitive benchmark that may pressure traditional outdoor mini golf operators.
• Urban Putt: Indoor mini golf bar in San Francisco with custom-designed themed holes. Directly comparable themed mini golf product but in an indoor, F&B-anchored, year-round operating model; a useful benchmark for theming quality and per-customer revenue.
• Swingers Clubhouse: Upscale indoor mini golf plus cocktail bar concept operating in NYC, London, and Washington DC. Directly comparable core activity (mini golf) but positioned as an adult evening/date-night format with full F&B program\u2014a directional competitor for discretionary leisure spend.
• Holey Moley Golf Club: Mini golf bar concept with locations in Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Directly comparable mini golf product but bundled with full bar and adult-focused positioning; illustrates the format shift that traditional outdoor mini golf operators face.

Broad incumbents

• Dave & Buster's: Large-format adult/family entertainment chain combining arcade games, food, beverages, and group events. Competes for the corporate outing, group event, and family entertainment discretionary spend that LHGC targets, with a much larger footprint and year-round operations.
• Chuck E. Cheese: Nationwide family entertainment center chain combining games, rides, food, and birthday parties. Broader entertainment offering but directly competes for the same family-with-children and birthday-party customer segments that Lake Hopatcong Golf Club targets, with the advantage of year-round indoor operations.

Direct peers

• Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf: Multi-location themed miniature golf operator in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and South. Directly comparable offering (themed outdoor putt-putt), same family/tourist customer base, similar group-event packages, and similar seasonality constraints.
• Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf: One of the largest U.S. themed miniature golf chains operating dozens of locations. Most directly comparable to Lake Hopatcong Golf Club on product (themed putt-putt), target customer (families and tourists), and price point. Differentiates through pirate theming versus LHGC\u2019s local-history theming.

Regional players

• Jenkinson's Boardwalk Mini Golf: Miniature golf operator on the Point Pleasant Beach, NJ boardwalk. Same product category, same general regional family/tourist market, and comparable seasonal coastal-lake/beach business model in New Jersey. Comparable price points and seasonality.

Others

• Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company: Sister business within the Live the Lake NJ family offering paddleboard, kayak, and other lake-based adventure activities. Not a direct competitor but shares the same customer base, marketing channels, and corporate parent; relevant as the closest ecosystem peer for understanding the umbrella strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/minilhgc
• Instagraminstagram.com/miniLHGC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-hopatcong-golf-club

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