Illini Country Club

What Illini Country Club does

Illini Country Club is a private, membership-based country club operating a single integrated campus at 1601 Illini Road in Springfield, Illinois. Founded in 1906, the club has operated continuously for over 100 years serving individual members and their families in the Central Illinois market. Its core offerings are organized around two membership tiers — Golf Membership and Social Membership — that grant access to an 18-hole Tom Bendelow-designed championship golf course (par 71, four tee options from 5,515 to 6,617 yards), a 30,000 square foot clubhouse, a seasonal pool complex with three water areas, three professional tennis courts, and a members-only fitness center.

The club's revenue model combines recurring membership dues with transaction-based revenue from food and beverage, golf shop operations, event hosting in its historic ballrooms, and recreation amenity programming. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members contact the club directly to inquire about initiation fees and rates. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and relies on the club's website, member referrals, and visibility generated by hosting the U.S. Open Qualifier for 45 consecutive years in partnership with the USGA. Underlying technology is limited to a Jonas Club Software-powered member portal and website platform, with no proprietary AI, app, or API layer; an ATS integration through PrismHR supports hiring.

The customer base comprises local individuals and families seeking premium recreational and social amenities, segmented into Golf Enthusiasts (primary), Social Members, Event Hosts, and Family Members. Day-to-day operations are led by a small management team, including Head PGA Professional Cody Baltusevich, supported by 51–100 employees overall. The club functions as an independent, non-equity-backed private club with no disclosed parent company, funding rounds, M&A activity, or public capital structure.

Name

Illini Country Club

Legal name

Illini Country Club

Website

https://illinicc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Illini Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Springfield, Illinois offering Golf and Social memberships with access to an 18-hole championship course, clubhouse, pool, tennis, and fitness amenities for local individuals and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

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

• Private country club
• Golf memberships
• Club amenities
• Event catering
• Recreation facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

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 Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees from Golf and Social members providing access to club facilities and amenities
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from multiple dining venues including poolside food and beverage service, formal dining, and special event catering
3. Event Hosting: Fees for hosting weddings, special events, and celebrations in the club's historic ballrooms and event spaces
4. Golf Operations: Revenue from golf shop merchandise sales, lessons, tournaments, and golf services
5. Recreation Amenities: Revenue from pool complex, tennis courts, and fitness center usage and programming

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Illini Country Club is a private members-only country club in Springfield, Illinois, providing Golf and Social memberships that grant access to an 18-hole Tom Bendelow-designed championship golf course, a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse with multiple dining venues, a pool complex, three tennis courts, and a members-only fitness center. The club also offers event planning and catering services for member-sponsored weddings and private celebrations, and hosts an annual US Open Qualifier.

Product overview

Illini Country Club is a private country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and social membership services centered around an 18-hole championship golf course. The club provides two membership tiers: Golf Membership (full access to golf, dining, pool, tennis, and fitness) and Social Membership (dining, pool, tennis, and fitness access). Supporting facilities include a 30,000 square foot clubhouse, pool complex, three tennis courts, and a fitness center. The club also offers event planning and catering services for member-sponsored weddings and special occasions. The facility hosts an annual U.S. Open Qualifier and State Amateur competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Membership
• Social Membership
• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Bendelow, rated as one of the best in Illinois, hosting an annual US Open Qualifier. Features four tee options from 5,515 to 6,617 yards, practice facility with driving range, chipping area, and putting green.
• Indoor Hitting Center with HD Golf Simulator Indoor golf training facility equipped with an HD Golf Simulator for year-round practice and training, operated by Head PGA Professional Cody Baltusevich and staff.
• Pool Complex Seasonal aquatic facility open Memorial Day through Labor Day, featuring a diving well, junior Olympic-size pool, toddler pool, sun decks, and full-service food and beverage outlet. Home to the Illini Country Club Sharks swim and dive teams.
• Tennis Courts Three professional-size tennis courts with comprehensive programming for the entire family.
• Fitness Center Members-only fitness facility with machines, free weights, complimentary yoga and strength and conditioning classes. Personal training available through Body Symmetry trainers.
• Event Planning and Catering Private event hosting services including weddings and special events in the historic clubhouse and elegant ballrooms, with planning assistance for scheduling, menu, and décor. Limited member-sponsored events accepted annually.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United States Golf Association (USGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllini Country Club hosts the annual U.S. Open Qualifier in partnership with the USGA. This relationship has been maintained for 45 consecutive years. Registration for qualifying events is managed entirely through the USGA website.
• Jonas Club SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationClub management software provider powering the Illini Country Club website and member portal systems. The footer credits Jonas Club Software as the platform powering the club's digital operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Jonas Club Software: Club management software vendor whose platform powers Illini's member portal and digital operations. Comparable not as a competitor but as a key technology partner enabling the club's member experience and back-office functions.

Regional players

• Bloomington Country Club: Private country club in Bloomington, Illinois, serving a similar middle-market Illinois demographic with golf, dining, and social amenities. Comparable in scale and membership model, but operates in an adjacent rather than overlapping geography.
• Decatur Country Club: Private country club based in Decatur, Illinois, offering golf, dining, and social amenities to members. Closely comparable in facility mix and Central Illinois positioning, though not in the same immediate metro.
• Bellerive Country Club: Historic private country club in the St. Louis region with major championship hosting history. Comparable as a Midwest private club with championship pedigree, but located in a different metro and serves a larger, more national membership base.

Broad incumbents

• Medinah Country Club: Established private country club in Medinah, Illinois with major championship pedigree (U.S. Opens, PGA events). Comparable as an Illinois private club hosting elite tournaments, but operates at substantially larger scale and national visibility.
• Olympia Fields Country Club: Prestigious private club in Olympia Fields, Illinois with multiple U.S. Open and PGA Championship hostings. Comparable as a tournament-hosting Illinois private club, though at a much larger scale and broader national recognition.

Direct peers

• Exmoor Country Club: Private country club in Highland Park, Illinois offering golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities to members. Comparable in full-service private club positioning and member-tier structure, though serving the Chicago North Shore market.
• Panther Creek Country Club: Private country club also located in Springfield, Illinois. Directly comparable as a competing private club serving overlapping Golf and Social membership segments in the same Central Illinois market.
• Butler National Golf Club: Private golf club in Oak Brook, Illinois focused on a championship-caliber course and elite membership experience. Comparable in private-membership golf orientation, though without the same breadth of family/social amenities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Illini_CC
• Facebookfacebook.com/IlliniCountryClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/illini-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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