The Golf Club at Black Rock

What The Golf Club at Black Rock does

The Golf Club at Black Rock is a privately held, member-owned luxury golf and lake club established in 2003 on a 650-acre property along Lake Coeur d'Alene in North Idaho. It operates an 18-hole Jim Engh-designed championship course that has appeared on Golf Digest's Top 100 list continuously since opening (peaking at #27), supported by two clubhouses totaling 46,000 square feet, a 130-slip marina with on-site dining, a private beach with water activities, fitness and spa facilities, four pickleball courts, sand volleyball, a multi-use sport court, and the Camp Coeur children's program.

The club generates revenue across five streams: recurring membership dues (subscription), marina slip rentals and fuel, food and beverage across multiple venues, real estate sales of one-third to two-acre residential lots and signature/rental homes, and property management services for residents. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a curated, inquiry-based admissions process gated by member referrals, with pricing held confidential.

The customer base consists of high-net-worth individuals and families seeking a bundled lifestyle experience; member tenure spans two decades (testimonials cite members since 2003, 2008, and 2017). Real estate ownership is optional — membership alone confers access to amenities — but HOA-integrated buyers form a secondary buyer segment. The club is the first private community on Lake Coeur d'Alene, and 24-hour manned security, an HOA, and member governance define the operational structure.

Name

The Golf Club at Black Rock

Legal name

The Golf Club at Black Rock, LLC

Website

https://blackrockidaho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Golf Club at Black Rock is a member-owned private luxury golf and lake club founded in 2003 on a 650-acre site at Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, serving high-net-worth individuals and families with an award-winning 18-hole course, two clubhouses, a 130-slip marina, private beach, and residential real estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf and Lake Club Hospitality

NAICS

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

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Luxury lake community
• Marina boat slips
• Residential real estate
• Club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Coeur D'alene

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. Golf Membership Dues: Annual membership dues providing access to golf course, clubhouses, amenities, and community facilities. As a private club, membership is a prerequisite for using most services and generates recurring subscription-based revenue.
2. Marina Services: The Black Rock Marina offers 130 boat slips for members, with additional services including fuel, dining at Shooters Bar & Grill, and the ability to charge meals and fuel to member accounts. Revenue generated from boat slip rentals and ancillary marina services.
3. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining venues including the main clubhouse restaurant, The View Clubhouse restaurant and bar, Shooters Bar & Grill at the marina, poolside bar, and fine dining options. Revenue from member dining, events, and gatherings.
4. Real Estate - Residential Lots and Homes: Sale of residential lots ranging from one-third to two acres for custom home building, as well as signature/pre-built homes and furnished rental accommodations. The club offers flexible options for custom builds with HOA architectural guidelines.
5. Property Management Services: Full-service property management for residents including summerization/winterization, weekly walk-throughs, spring cleaning, snow removal, HVAC service coordination, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, landscaping coordination, and housekeeping services. Revenue from service fees for property maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Golf Club at Black Rock is a private, member-owned luxury golf and lake club on Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Its core offering is a bundled membership that grants access to an 18-hole Jim Engh-designed championship golf course, two clubhouses with dining, fitness, spa and pools, a 130-slip private marina, a private beach, recreational facilities (tennis, pickleball, bocce), family programs including Camp Coeur, and concierge-style residential property management and real estate.

Product overview

The Golf Club at Black Rock operates as an integrated luxury lifestyle club offering a bundled portfolio of amenities and services centered around its award-winning 18-hole golf course (designed by Jim Engh), two clubhouses (The Clubhouse at 31,000 sq ft and The View Clubhouse at 15,000 sq ft), Black Rock Marina with 130 boat slips and Shooters Bar & Grill, private beach with water activities, Camp Coeur children's program, residential properties ranging from homesites to custom builds and rentals, and full-service property management. The membership model provides exclusive access to all amenities without requiring real estate ownership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The View Clubhouse: A brand-new, 15,000-square-foot facility showcasing awe-inspiring views of the lake, with a restaurant, bar, family pool, golf simulator, activity center, and kids' program Camp Coeur.
• Black Rock Marina
• Camp Coeur

Products and services

• Club Membership Private membership to The Golf Club at Black Rock granting access to the golf course, two clubhouses, marina, private beach, fitness facilities, dining venues, family programs, and lifestyle amenities. Sold to individuals and families through an inquiry-based, referral-driven admissions process.
• The Golf Club at Black Rock Golf Course 18-hole private golf course perched approximately 100 feet above Lake Coeur d'Alene, designed by renowned architect Jim Engh. Consistently recognized on Golf Digest's Top 100 list since 2003 with a high of #27. Carved through forests, wetlands, and past waterfalls and basalt outcroppings. Accessible to club members and their guests.
• Black Rock Marina Lakeside marina on Lake Coeur d'Alene offering 130 boat slips for member vessels, fuel services, and Shooters Bar & Grill restaurant. Members can charge meals and fuel purchases to their member accounts.
• The Clubhouse Centrally located 31,000-square-foot main clubhouse adjacent to the golf course featuring a spa, fitness center, adult pool with poolside bar, communal fire pits, two Bocce courts, a tennis court, and breakfast, lunch, dinner, and patio wine service.
• The View Clubhouse 15,000-square-foot contemporary clubhouse with views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, featuring a restaurant and bar, family pool with lounges and cabanas, golf simulator, activity center with games, Camp Coeur kids' program, event lawn, four outdoor pickleball courts, sand volleyball court, and multi-use sport court.
• Property Management Services Full-service property management for residents and homeowners including summerization/winterization, weekly walk-throughs, spring cleaning, HVAC servicing coordination, window and carpet cleaning, rain gutter clean-outs, painting and staining projects, home inspections, snow removal, housekeeping, and lawn care coordination.
• Residence at Black Rock (Real Estate) Luxury residential real estate offerings within the 650-acre Black Rock community, including homesites from one-third to two acres for custom builds (subject to HOA architectural guidelines), signature/pre-built move-in homes, and furnished rental accommodations for members and their guests. Protected by 24-hour manned security through the Black Rock Homeowners Association.
• Black Rock Private Beach Club's private beach on Lake Coeur d'Alene accessible via shuttle, offering kayaking, paddleboarding, a floating obstacle course, and 10 day-use boat slips for member lake access.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic luxury golf and resort destination in California featuring multiple championship courses, hotels, spa, and dining. Comparable in premium golf brand equity and luxury hospitality positioning, though at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• The Olympic Club: Historic private athletic and golf club in San Francisco offering 18-hole and 9-hole courses, clubhouses, dining, and member amenities. Comparable as a long-established private membership club with prestige golf and full lifestyle programming.
• Horseshoe Bay Resort: Texas Hill Country resort community with multiple golf courses, marina on Lake LBJ, multiple clubhouses, dining, and residential properties. Comparable in bundled golf, lake/marina, and residential lifestyle positioning, though at larger multi-property scale.
• Streamsong Resort: Luxury golf resort in central Florida with three award-winning courses, lodge, spa, and outdoor recreation. Comparable in award-winning golf positioning and luxury hospitality bundle, though structured as a resort with lodging rather than private membership.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Destination luxury golf resort on the Oregon coast with multiple award-winning courses, lodging, dining, and recreation. Comparable in brand prestige and championship golf positioning, though structured as a destination resort rather than private membership club.

Direct peers

• The Idaho Club: Private golf and lake community in Sandpoint, Idaho featuring a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, clubhouse, marina, and homesites. Comparable as another Idaho-based private luxury golf club with lakefront amenities and residential integration.
• Estancia Club: Private luxury golf and lifestyle club in Scottsdale, Arizona with a Tom Fazio course, clubhouse, spa, fitness, tennis, and custom homes within a gated community. Comparable as a private member-owned club combining championship golf, residential, and full lifestyle amenities.
• Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club: Private luxury golf and lake club on Lake Coeur d'Alene offering an 18-hole Tom Fazio course, clubhouse, marina, and residential community. Closest comparable given shared geography (Lake Coeur d'Alene), luxury positioning, and integrated golf/lake/residential model.
• Whitetail Club: Private golf and lake club in McCall, Idaho with a Robert Trent Jones II course, clubhouse, marina on Payette Lake, and custom homesites. Directly comparable regional private club with bundled golf, lake, residential, and lifestyle amenities.

Regional players

• Pronghorn Resort: Luxury private golf community in Bend, Oregon featuring Nicklaus and Fazio courses, clubhouses, spa, and homesites. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest luxury private golf community with bundled residential and lifestyle offerings, but in a different state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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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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