Valley Hi Country Club

What Valley Hi Country Club does

Valley Hi Country Club is a member-owned private country club founded in 1961 in Elk Grove, California, operating an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course designed by William "Billy" Francis Bell alongside a 20,000 square foot Mid-Century Modern clubhouse, practice facilities (including a 312-320 yard driving range), a resort-style pool, and full-service dining outlets (Crowley's Bar and the Family Grill). The club serves families, young professionals aged 21-39, and social members through three proprietary membership tiers — Proprietary Family (full equity with voting rights), Young Professional (convertible to higher tiers), and Family Social (non-golf focused) — and monetizes across recurring dues, initiation fees, food and beverage, golf shop merchandise, private and group golf instruction by PGA/LPGA professionals, and event hosting for weddings and private gatherings of 50-300 guests. The club's go-to-market is direct sales through a dedicated Membership Coordinator, with no public pricing and reliance on a 60+ year reputation in the Elk Grove/Laguna area; technology footprint is limited to a standard Clubessential club management and member portal platform with no proprietary systems disclosed. Operations are supported by a small management team (General Manager/Director of Golf, CFO, Membership/Tournament Director, Executive Chef, F&B Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, Event Coordinator, and multiple PGA/LPGA assistant professionals) and the business has no parent company, outside institutional investment, or public capital markets exposure.

Name

Valley Hi Country Club

Legal name

Valley Hi Country Club

Website

https://valleyhicc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valley Hi Country Club is a member-owned private country club in Elk Grove, California, offering an 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse dining, and recreational amenities to families, young professionals, and social members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf Course Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports, Golf & Activity-Based All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf course
• Club membership services
• Wedding event venue
• Clubhouse dining hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Initiation Fees & Dues: Proprietary Family, Young Professional (21-39), and Family Social Membership tiers with initiation fees and ongoing dues. Membership is reviewed and appointed by the Board of Directors. Young Professional memberships convert at any time with initiation fees applied towards new membership level.
2. Food & Beverage: Full-service restaurant dining, Crowley's Bar offering elevated wine selections, craft cocktails, and signature drinks. Private dining menus featuring farm-to-fork ingredients. Event catering services for weddings and events.
3. Golf Shop Merchandise: Member-owned Pro Shop offering discounted merchandise and golf equipment. Club fitting and repair services.
4. Event Hosting & Rentals: Venue rental for weddings, events, celebrations. Event coordinator services. Clubhouse and grounds available for private events of 50-300 people.
5. Golf Instruction: Private and group lessons by PGA/LPGA golf professionals. Junior Golf program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Valley Hi Country Club is a member-owned private country club providing access to an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course, full-service clubhouse dining, a resort-style pool, and recreational amenities for members and their families. It also operates as a wedding and private event venue hosting gatherings of 50-300 guests with catering and event coordination. The club sells three proprietary membership tiers (Proprietary Family, Young Professional, and Family Social) along with ancillary revenue from food and beverage, golf shop merchandise, and golf instruction by PGA/LPGA professionals.

Product overview

Valley Hi Country Club is a member-owned private country club providing golf, dining, and recreational amenities. The core offerings include an 18-hole championship golf course designed by William "Billy" Francis Bell, a 20,000 sq ft clubhouse with dining facilities, a resort-style pool, and comprehensive event services for weddings and celebrations. The club offers three membership tiers: Proprietary Family Membership (with equity interest and voting rights), Young Professional Membership (ages 21-39), and Family Social Membership (non-golf focused). Additional offerings encompass golf instruction by PGA/LPGA professionals, practice facilities including a 312-320 yard driving range, Junior Golf Program, and year-round social events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Proprietary Family Membership Full equity membership granting the whole family exclusive access to clubhouse amenities, resort-style pool, full-service dining, practice facilities, priority golf privileges, voting rights, and eligibility for club office and committee service.
• Young Professional Membership Membership for individuals aged 21-39, extending to the whole family with access to clubhouse amenities, resort-style pool, full-service dining, practice facilities, and some limitations on golf privileges. Convertible at any time with initiation fees applied to the new membership level.
• Family Social Membership Non-golf social membership for families enjoying clubhouse amenities, resort-style pool, full-service dining, and a year-round calendar of family-friendly social festivities and member perks.
• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole par 72 championship course designed by William "Billy" Francis Bell, weaving through groves of mature oaks, redwood and pine trees and five lakes, with signature hole #14 measuring 196 yards from the back tees.
• Practice Facilities Practice amenities including putting greens, pitching greens, bunkers, and a 312-320 yard driving range with complimentary range balls for member use.
• Golf Instruction & Pro Staff Private and group golf lessons, tournament programming, and player development programs including the Junior Golf Program and Op 36 Women's Academy delivered by PGA and LPGA professionals.
• Clubhouse & Dining 20,000 sq ft Mid-Century Modern clubhouse featuring Crowley's Bar with elevated wine selections and craft cocktails, a full-service restaurant, and private dining menus with farm-to-fork ingredients.
• Weddings & Events Full-service wedding and event venue offering lakeside ceremony locations, the elegant clubhouse, dedicated event coordination, and farm-to-fork catering for weddings, celebrations, and gatherings of 50-300 guests.
• Resort-Style Pool Expansive resort-style swimming pool available to members and their families as part of the club's lifestyle amenities.
• Junior Golf Program Junior golf program educating members' children on the values, traditions, and appreciation for the game of golf in a safe and fun environment, supported by Assistant Golf Professional Dave Singh and other PGA/LPGA staff.
• Member Events & Social Calendar Year-round member social calendar including Valentine's Dinner, Mother's Day Brunch, Father's Day BBQ, Wine Maker's Dinners, 4th of July Cookout, Halloween events, Thanksgiving Buffet, Breakfast with Santa, and New Year's Eve Parties.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Discovery Land Company: Operator of ultra-premium private golf club communities across the U.S. Comparable high-end private golf + lifestyle club model, but typically integrated with luxury residential real estate and at much larger scale.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Largest U.S. operator of private membership clubs, managing a national portfolio of country, golf, city, and athletic clubs. Comparable end-customer (private club member) but operates as a multi-property corporate platform with significantly more capital and scale.
• Bay Club: Multi-club, institutionally-backed operator of private and semi-private golf, country club, fitness, and resort-style facilities across California. Represents the capital-rich, multi-location incumbent model that contrasts with Valley Hi's single-site, member-owned structure.

Regional players

• The Ridge Golf Course and Events Center: Golf and events venue in Elk Grove, CA operating in the same local market as Valley Hi. Comparable course + events model, but operates more as a public/semi-private facility with event focus rather than a fully member-owned equity club.

Direct peers

• Granite Bay Golf Club: Private member-owned club in Granite Bay, CA with a championship 18-hole course, clubhouse, dining, and active member events. Closely matches Valley Hi's full-service private CC operating model in the greater Sacramento area.
• North Ridge Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Fair Oaks, CA (Sacramento metro) with an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, tennis, pool, dining, and event hosting. Comparable suburban Northern California private CC with similar membership and amenity profile.
• Serrano Country Club: Private country club in El Dorado Hills, CA (Sacramento region) featuring an 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., clubhouse, dining, and event space. Comparable Northern California private CC targeting families and golf-focused members.
• Del Paso Country Club: Long-established private country club in Sacramento, CA offering an 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse dining, pool, and member events. Most directly comparable Sacramento-area private member-owned club with a similar full-service amenity set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/valleyhicc
• Facebookfacebook.com/ValleyHiCountryClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/valleyhicountryclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vinayak-enterprises

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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