Lake Tahoe Golf Course

What Lake Tahoe Golf Course does

Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a privately held 18-hole, par-71 championship golf facility spanning 6,800 yards in South Lake Tahoe, California, operating within the Lake Valley State Recreation Area adjacent to Washoe Meadows State Park. Established in 1959 and designed by William Bell Jr., the course is operated under American Golf Corporation ownership and offers tee times booked online (via teeitup.com up to 60 days in advance) and by phone, with pricing that varies by day of week, time of day, and walking versus cart (peak $120/round). The venue combines golf with a full set of adjacent revenue streams including a 25-stall driving range, putting green, practice bunkers, clubhouse restaurant and bar, and a pro shop stocking Nike, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, and FootJoy.

The business serves a diversified customer base spanning individual golfers and tourists, Players Club monthly members ($79.98/month for reduced green fees and perks), wedding and private-event clients (event budgets $4,000 to $40,000+; capacity up to 165 indoor / 160 outdoor), corporate and nonprofit tournament groups (16 to 160 players), and golf students taking private lessons or group clinics with PGA Professional David Gilpin. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the laketahoegc.com website, phone reservations, and an online event inquiry system, with Instagram and email newsletter as supporting top-of-funnel channels. The property holds Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification, signaling environmental stewardship of on-site wildlife habitat.

Monetization spans eight documented revenue streams — green fees, Players Club subscriptions, club rentals ($75 full day), driving range buckets ($10-$20), F&B, pro shop retail, private events/weddings, and tournament hosting — plus recently added Golf & Multi-Sport Simulators for year-round indoor play. The facility is handicap accessible, supports junior and senior programming, and is positioned as a full-service golf and event destination in the South Lake Tahoe resort market.

Name

Lake Tahoe Golf Course

Legal name

Lake Tahoe Golf Course

Website

https://laketahoegc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake Tahoe Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 championship course in South Lake Tahoe, California, operated by American Golf Corporation since 1959. It serves individual golfers, tourists, Players Club members, wedding clients, and corporate tournament groups via tee-time bookings, events, lessons, retail, and F&B.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Event Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Golf Apparel Retail (Men’s/Women’s/Youth) (CRAMAGAD)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf event venue
• Wedding event hosting
• Golf instruction programs
• Golf membership club

Headquarters

HQ city

South Lake Tahoe

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Revenue from public golf play with cart fees included. Pricing varies by day of week, time of day (standard, twilight, super twilight), and whether walking or riding.
2. Players Club Membership: Monthly subscription program offering reduced green fees, free daily range balls, free professional clinics, monthly exclusive events, and merchandise discounts. Priced at $79.98/month.
3. Club Rentals: Rental clubs available (Callaway) at $75 for full day or $55 after 4pm, including 2 sleeves of golf balls.
4. Driving Range: Revenue from driving range bucket sales in small ($10), medium ($15), and large ($20) sizes.
5. Private Events & Weddings: Event hosting revenue from weddings, receptions, corporate events, and celebrations with catering, full bar, and event planning services. Event budget ranges from $4,000 to $40,000+.
6. Tournament Hosting: Revenue from hosting golf tournaments for groups of 16-160 players with services including registration, scoring, catering, and event management.
7. Food & Beverage: Restaurant and bar services at the clubhouse serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with classic American cuisine.
8. Pro Shop Retail: Retail sales of golf equipment and apparel featuring premium brands including Nike, Footjoy, Callaway, TaylorMade, and Titleist.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lake Tahoe Golf Course operates an 18-hole, par-71, 6,800-yard championship golf course designed by William Bell Jr. in 1959 in South Lake Tahoe, California, selling tee times, monthly memberships, and golf instruction to individual players. The venue also functions as a full-service event facility hosting weddings, corporate events, and golf tournaments for groups of 16–160 players, supported by a clubhouse restaurant, pro shop, practice facilities, club rentals, and indoor golf simulators.

Product overview

Lake Tahoe Golf Course operates as a single golf destination offering an 18-hole championship golf course (par-71, 6,800 yards) as its core product, complemented by practice facilities, professional instruction, and clubhouse amenities. The business offers add-on programs including the Players Club membership for frequent golfers, and extends its services to event hosting through dedicated wedding and tournament offerings. Additional revenue streams include pro shop retail, club rentals, restaurant dining, and golf simulators (though the simulator page is currently unavailable). The product portfolio centers on delivering golf experiences across skill levels through tee time bookings, lessons, memberships, and group events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course spanning 6,800 yards with multiple tee options, tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and slope ratings ranging from 113 to 134. Designed by William Bell Jr. in 1959, the course is open to the public and serves recreational golfers of all skill levels.
• Golf Instruction & Lessons PGA-led instructional programs covering swing mechanics, short game, putting, chipping, and driving, delivered through private lessons, group clinics, and junior golf programs.
• Practice Facilities A 25-stall driving range with mat teeing options, expansive putting green, chipping area, and practice bunkers for short-game refinement.
• Players Club Membership Monthly subscription program at $79.98/month offering reduced green fees, a free large bucket of range balls daily, free professional clinics, monthly exclusive events, and select merchandise discounts.
• Wedding & Event Venue Full-service event venue with a 2,000 sq ft clubhouse and 1,000 sq ft patio, accommodating up to 165 guests indoors and outdoor ceremonies up to 160 guests. Includes catering, full bar, and dedicated event planning for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and social gatherings, with event budgets ranging from $4,000 to $40,000+.
• Golf Tournament Services Professionally managed tournaments for groups of 16–160 players, including registration, scoring, raffle/auction setup, customized cart signs, power carts, food and beverage, and preferred vendor referrals.
• Pro Shop On-site retail outlet stocking premium golf brands including Nike, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, and FootJoy, offering equipment, apparel, and accessories.
• Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar Clubhouse restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with classic American cuisine in a casual environment, and full bar service available until 10:00 PM.
• Club Rentals Callaway club rentals at $75 for a full day or $55 after 4 PM, including 2 sleeves of Callaway golf balls.
• Golf & Multi-Sport Simulators Indoor golf and multi-sport simulators letting players experience world-famous courses with precision tracking that measures distance, spin, launch angle, and more; usable for practice sessions, lessons, and casual rounds.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon Golf: Largest third-party golf management company overseeing hundreds of daily-fee, private, and resort courses; comparable operating, marketing, and tournament-hosting playbook.
• American Golf Corporation: Parent company and largest private owner-operator of golf courses in the U.S.; directly comparable as it operates many properties at the same scale and operating model as Lake Tahoe Golf Course.
• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic California coastal destination golf resort with hotels, F&B, weddings, and tournament hosting — comparable premium destination-golf business model at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Tahoe Paradise Golf Course: South Lake Tahoe public course in the same valley; offers similar green-fee, F&B, and casual event services targeting the same tourist and local market.
• Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course: Championship 18-hole public course on the south shore of Lake Tahoe with integrated resort, F&B, and event hosting — the closest geographic and product comp for Lake Tahoe Golf Course.
• Incline Village Championship Golf Course: Semi-private championship course on Lake Tahoe's north shore offering similar resort-style mountain golf with clubhouse dining and event capabilities to Lake Tahoe Golf Course.
• Old Brockway Golf Course: Historic Lake Tahoe public course with similar small-clubhouse, F&B, and walkable mountain character; comparable in scale and customer mix to Lake Tahoe Golf Course.
• Genoa Lakes Golf Club: Carson Valley public/resort golf facility near Lake Tahoe with clubhouse dining, events, and tournament hosting — directly comparable operating model.
• Coyote Moon Golf Course: Truckee-area public mountain course with comparable terrain, F&B, tournament services, and tourist-driven customer base similar to Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled off-course golf entertainment and dining venue targeting casual and non-golfer audiences; competes for the same leisure and event dollars, especially via simulators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/laketahoegolfcourseevents
• Xx.com/laketahoegc
• Facebookfacebook.com/laketahoegc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-tahoe-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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