Great River Golf Club

What Great River Golf Club does

Great River Golf Club is a privately held, single-venue golf and hospitality destination operating an 18-hole championship course designed by Tom Fazio II along the Housatonic River in Milford, Connecticut. Founded in 2001 and acquired by Sacred Heart University in 2015, the club generates revenue across six integrated service lines: recurring golf memberships and daily-fee play (including a $250 "Member for a Day" experience), all-inclusive wedding and private-event hosting (packages priced $130-180 per person for 75-180 guests with a one-wedding-per-day policy), bar/bat mitzvah and corporate-event rentals, food and beverage through the on-site Monty's River Grille restaurant, golf merchandise via a 3,000-square-foot pro shop, and instruction through the Tom Rosati Golf Academy.

The club operates a sales-led go-to-market targeting affluent Fairfield County communities (Westport, Orange, Fairfield, New Haven, Stamford, Norwalk) with direct outreach managed by named coordinators for memberships, events, and outings. Marketing relies on the club's own website, SEO-optimized location pages, WeddingWire and The Knot listings, social media, and an email newsletter. No proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; operations run on standard hospitality tooling including OpenTable for restaurant reservations.

The venue has earned sustained third-party validation, including Golf Digest's ranking among America's top 100 modern courses, the 2021 #1 Best Place to Play in Connecticut designation, and 13+ consecutive years of WeddingWire/The Knot "Best of Weddings" recognition. It hosts the LPGA's Epson Tour Hartford Healthcare Women's Championship and multiple USGA qualifying events, and serves as the home facility for Sacred Heart University's Division 1 men's and women's golf program. Revenue, headcount growth, and pricing transparency are limited: wedding and daily-fee pricing is published, but membership pricing is contact-based, and there is no disclosed financial data.

Name

Great River Golf Club

Legal name

Great River Golf Club

Website

https://greatrivergolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Great River Golf Club operates a Tom Fazio II-designed 18-hole championship course in Milford, CT, owned by Sacred Heart University since 2015. It serves affluent Fairfield County golfers, wedding couples, corporate clients, and diners via memberships, events, and on-site restaurant Monty's River Grille.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Event Venue

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

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Wedding venue hosting
• Golf club membership
• Golf instruction academy
• Waterfront dining restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Annual and multi-year golf club memberships providing unlimited or preferential access to the championship course, pro shop, and clubhouse facilities. Contact-based pricing with membership contact Tracy Levine.
2. Green Fees and Daily Play: Daily fee play for non-members including Member for a Day program ($250/person during peak season), SHU affiliate rates, and general public tee times.
3. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, and special occasions. Wedding packages range $130-180 per person for all-inclusive events accommodating 75-180 guests. Private event space rental for up to 200 guests.
4. Food and Beverage (Monty's River Grille): On-site restaurant open to the public featuring American-International cuisine with waterfront views. Revenue from lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and special events. Reservations recommended via OpenTable or phone.
5. Pro Shop Merchandise: 3,000-square-foot pro shop selling golf apparel, equipment, and accessories from brands including Callaway, Mizuno, PING, Titleist, FootJoy, and designer collections. Custom fitting services and special orders available.
6. Golf Instruction and Academy: Tom Rosati Golf Academy providing private lessons, group lessons, playing lessons, and clinic series programs. Junior camps and development programs also offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Great River Golf Club operates a Tom Fazio II-designed 18-hole championship golf course along the Housatonic River in Milford, CT. The club sells golf memberships, daily-fee play, private event hosting (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events), golf instruction through the Tom Rosati Golf Academy, on-site dining at Monty's River Grille, and pro shop merchandise.

Product overview

Great River Golf Club operates as a single-venue golf and hospitality destination offering an 18-hole championship golf course along with multiple complementary service lines. The core offering consists of the Tom Fazio II-designed golf course, the on-site Monty's River Grille restaurant, and the Tom Rosati Golf Academy. Event services form a major product line including wedding venues, private event spaces, bar and bat mitzvah venues, and corporate events. The club also offers membership programs (including Sacred Heart University affiliate options), the Member for a Day experience program, and golf outings/tournaments. The Pro Shop provides golf equipment and custom fitting services. These products and services operate as integrated offerings within a single physical venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Monty's River Grille: On-site waterfront restaurant at Great River Golf Club offering American-International cuisine with views of the Housatonic River.
• Tom Rosati Golf Academy

Products and services

• Great River Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course built in 2001 by Tom Fazio II along the Housatonic River, featuring a par-72 layout playing over 7,000 yards with links and parkland characteristics. Open to members, daily-fee players, and tournament participants.
• Monty's River Grille On-site waterfront restaurant overlooking the Housatonic River and golf course, offering American-International cuisine with lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and pub menus. Open to the public; reservations accepted via OpenTable or phone.
• Tom Rosati Golf Academy Golf instruction program featuring private lessons, 9-hole playing lessons, group lessons, clinic series, and junior camps led by PGA professionals.
• Wedding Venue Services Full-service wedding venue offering outdoor ceremonies at the gazebo and indoor ballroom receptions accommodating 75-180 guests, with event planning, customized catering, and all-inclusive packages.
• Private Event Spaces Versatile event spaces for celebrations including anniversaries, birthdays, showers, graduations, reunions, and fundraisers accommodating up to 200 guests.
• Bar & Bat Mitzvah Venue Event venue for bar and bat mitzvah celebrations with banquet hall accommodating up to 180 guests, traditional mitzvah menu options, and outdoor patio spaces.
• Corporate Events Business event services including meetings, conferences, and corporate functions for 10-180 guests with wireless network, telecommunications equipment, and golf outing options.
• Golf Outings & Tournaments Corporate, charity, and social golf outing coordination including green fees, cart rentals, tournament administration, and post-round dining.
• Golf Club Membership Club membership options including full golf club memberships and Sacred Heart University alumni memberships with access to course, dining, and events.
• Member for a Day Program Non-member golf experience offering 18 holes with cart, lunch or dinner at Monty's River Grille, and access to practice facilities ($250/person during peak season; reduced rates for juniors, SHU affiliates, and military/first responders).
• Pro Shop 3,000-square-foot golf shop featuring apparel, equipment, and accessories from Callaway, Mizuno, PING, Titleist, FootJoy, with custom fitting services.
• Sacred Heart University Affiliate Program University partnership program offering alumni, student, and staff memberships with discounted green fees and daily fee options for SHU affiliates.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Sacred Heart UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Sacred Heart University purchased Great River Golf Club in 2015 and continues to invest in the facility. Great River serves as the home club for SHU students, alumni, and faculty. The club hosts the university's Division 1 men's and women's golf program. SHU offers affiliated membership options including alumni, student, and staff memberships at discounted rates.
• LPGA (Epson Tour - Hartford Healthcare Women's Championship)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Great River Golf Club hosts the LPGA's Epson Tour Hartford Healthcare Women's Championship, a prestigious professional golf tournament that attracts top female golfers and significant regional attention to the facility.
• First Tee of ConnecticutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Tee of Connecticut hosted their spring Board of Directors meeting at Great River Golf Club, praising the seamless event execution and excellent food service.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon: Largest golf management company in the world, operating and managing hundreds of premium golf courses, private clubs, and resort properties. Relevant as a broad incumbent that could compete for management contracts or benchmark operating standards.
• American Golf Corporation: Major operator of public and private golf facilities across the United States. Comparable as a broad industry incumbent offering daily-fee and membership golf experiences in multiple markets.
• Trump National Golf Club: Multi-location premium golf club operator with venues in Westchester, NY and Bedminster, NJ serving affluent Northeast members with championship courses, events, and dining. Comparable as a premium golf brand in the same tri-state region.
• Winged Foot Golf Club: Elite private golf club in Mamaroneck, NY with multiple championship courses, major USGA tournament history, and dining facilities. Comparable as a high-prestige Northeast private club with tournament hosting credentials.

Direct peers

• Country Club of Fairfield: Private country club in Fairfield, CT offering golf, dining, and event services. Direct geographic competitor serving the same Fairfield County demographic with similar membership-based business model.
• The Stanwich Club: Private golf club in Greenwich, CT offering a championship course, dining, and private event hosting in the same affluent Fairfield County market. Directly comparable as a premium CT golf club with multi-revenue stream model (memberships, events, F&B).
• Brooklawn Country Club: Private country club in Fairfield, CT with golf, dining, and event hosting serving the same Fairfield County membership demographic. Comparable as a peer CT private club with event and F&B revenue diversification.
• Wee Burn Country Club: Private country club in Darien, CT with championship golf course, tennis, dining, and event facilities. Directly comparable as an established private club serving affluent Fairfield County members with similar service offerings.
• Tamarack Country Club: Private country club in Greenwich, CT with golf course, pool, dining, and event hosting. Operates in the same Fairfield County geography with comparable membership-based premium positioning and event hosting capabilities.
• Round Hill Club: Private golf and country club in Greenwich, CT with championship golf course, dining, and private event facilities. Serves the same affluent Fairfield County market with similar membership-driven revenue model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GreatRiverGolfClub
• Xx.com/greatriver_golf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/great-river-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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