Nicklaus North Golf Course

What Nicklaus North Golf Course does

Nicklaus North Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, operated under the GolfBC Group (Burrard International) umbrella. The facility serves destination golfers, corporate event planners, members, wedding clients, and dining guests through a diversified revenue model spanning green fees, memberships (currently at capacity with waitlists), professional golf instruction, custom club fitting, year-round indoor simulator play via The Cabin facility, Table Nineteen restaurant, merchandise, tournament hosting, and banquet services.

The property's technical infrastructure centers on The Cabin, a 1,500-square-foot indoor facility equipped with Trackman 4 launch monitors, Boditrak pressure mapping, Gasp Lab technology, and a RoboGolfPro robotic practice system. This enables year-round instruction and simulator play (access to 470+ virtual courses) that materially reduces the seasonal revenue concentration typical of mountain golf markets. The course itself operates seasonally from early May to mid-October, while The Cabin and Table Nineteen generate off-season revenue from November through April.

Monetization spans multiple pricing tiers: green fees with dynamic seasonal pricing, recurring membership programs, instruction at $199–$229 per hour with PGA of Canada professionals, usage-based simulator rates ($150–$260 for 2–4 hours), club fitting with TaylorMade/PING/Callaway, event packages for 12–144 players, and wedding/banquet packages for 20–120 guests. Distribution combines direct online booking (totaleintegrated.com), an in-house corporate sales team led by a Sales & Events Manager, hotel referral partnerships (Crystal Lodge, Fairmont, Four Points Sheraton, Delta, Holiday Inn), and tourism partnerships (Golf Whistler, Destination British Columbia).

Name

Nicklaus North Golf Course

Legal name

GolfBC

Website

https://nicklausnorth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nicklaus North Golf Course operates an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course in Whistler, BC, serving destination golfers, corporate event clients, members, and wedding guests through green fees, instruction, memberships, indoor simulator play, Table Nineteen restaurant, and event hosting as part of the GolfBC Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Championship Golf Course & Resort Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf instruction services
• Event venue hosting
• Restaurant dining services
• Golf membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Whistler

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Golf Play: Core revenue from 18-hole golf rounds, power cart rentals, and range balls. Seasonal operation (May to mid-October) with dynamic pricing based on season and time of day. Spring/Summer booking 30 days advance, Fall 15 days advance.
2. Membership Programs: Licensed memberships including Full Play Individual, Spousal, Corporate (60 rounds/season), and Junior Passholder programs. Currently at capacity with waitlists for most membership tiers. Provides priority booking privileges, member rates, and signing privileges.
3. Golf Instruction and Lessons: Private lessons from PGA of Canada professionals (Graham Kehoe, Director of Instruction at $229/hour; Andrew Smart, Director of Golf at $199/hour). Playing lessons, Power Day programs, and lesson packages.
4. Club Fitting Services: Custom club fitting with TaylorMade, Ping, and Callaway equipment. Fitting fees waived with purchase. Available at The Cabin year-round by appointment.
5. Indoor Simulator and Practice: Winter simulator play (November 15 - April 15) at $150-260 for 2-4 hours. Practice facility use with RoboGolfPro at $89/session. Bulk practice packages available.
6. Food and Beverage (Table Nineteen): Full-service restaurant with bar, patio dining, private dining rooms. Daily happy hour 3-5pm. Summer hours 8am-9pm. Events and catering for weddings and corporate functions.
7. Golf Shop Merchandise: On-site pro shop selling golf equipment, apparel, and accessories. Partner brands include TaylorMade, Callaway, PING. Gift certificates available for golf shop redemption.
8. Tournament and Event Hosting: Group golf events (12-144 players), corporate tournaments, and golf packages. Group rates include 18 holes, shared power cart, and range balls. Additional revenue from on-course prizes and custom merchandise.
9. Wedding and Banquet Services: Wedding ceremonies and receptions (20-120 guests), holiday events, private dining, and corporate gatherings. Custom menus, event planning services, and venue rental.
10. Seasonal Special Events: Annual signature events like Last Kick at the Pin featuring golf, prizes, food and beverage credit, and gift certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nicklaus North Golf Course operates a par 71, 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course along Green Lake in Whistler, BC. The property offers golf play, on-site dining at Table Nineteen restaurant, year-round indoor instruction and simulator play at The Cabin facility, club fitting, golf events and tournament hosting, weddings and banquets, and licensed golf membership programs.

Product overview

Nicklaus North Golf Course operates as a single-property golf resort featuring an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course as its core product, complemented by multiple supporting services. The property includes Table Nineteen lakeside restaurant, The Cabin indoor golf facility with simulators, a Golf Academy with instruction programs, a Golf Shop, and comprehensive event hosting capabilities for weddings, tournaments, and corporate events. Membership programs and special seasonal offers provide additional revenue streams. The course operates seasonally from early May to mid-October, while the restaurant and indoor facilities offer year-round service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Table Nineteen: Restaurant and dining services at Nicklaus North, offering lakeside dining with mountain views.
• The Cabin

Products and services

• Nicklaus North Golf Course (18-Hole Course)
• Golf Shop
• Table Nineteen Restaurant
• The Cabin Indoor Golf Facility
• Golf Academy Instruction Programs
• Golf Simulator Play
• Golf Events & Tournament Hosting
• Wedding & Special Event Venue
• Meetings & Banquets
• Membership Programs
• Club Fitting Services
• Seasonal Special Events

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #58 ScoreGolf Best Public Golf Courses in Canada 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TaylorMadecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment partner providing clubs for fitting services and rental at The Cabin. Partnership enables custom club fitting with latest TaylorMade equipment, fitting fees waived with purchase.
• PINGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment partner for club fitting services. PING provides clubs for custom fitting at Nicklaus North's indoor facility.
• CallawaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment partner providing clubs for fitting services at The Cabin indoor facility.
• Crystal LodgecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister property in Whistler Village - co-marketed as part of GolfBC portfolio. Cross-promotional partnerships with hotel guests and package deals.
• Lost ReturnsminorOthersThird-party online lost and found platform partner. Guests can submit lost item reports and receive notifications if items are located.
• PGA of BCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership. Nicklaus North participates in PGA of BC awards, hosts events, and employs PGA of Canada certified professionals.
• National Golf Course Owners' Association (NGCOA) CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership. GolfBC courses participate in NGCOA Canada initiatives including 'Sustainable Golf in Canada' and 'Take A Kid To The Course' programs.
• Selkirk CollegeminorOthersEducational partnership - Selkirk College Golf Club Management & Operations Program. Provides pathway for recruiting golf management graduates.
• Four Points Sheraton (Kelowna)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partner in Kelowna, BC for GolfBC cross-promotional packages and guest referrals.
• Fairmont Empress (Victoria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury hotel partner in Victoria, BC for golf package cross-promotion.
• Holiday Inn Express and Suites (Victoria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partner in Victoria (Colwood) for golf package referrals.
• Delta Ocean Pointe (Victoria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarriott hotel partner in Victoria for golf package cross-promotion.
• Destination British ColumbiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial tourism marketing organization promoting British Columbia as a golf destination.
• Golf WhistlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Whistler golf tourism organization providing package coordination and marketing for Whistler golf courses.
• BCAAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomobile association partner offering special offers for BCAA members at GolfBC courses.
• Golf Vancouver IslandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional golf tourism organization promoting Vancouver Island golf courses.
• Quality Inn / Comfort Inn (Victoria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partner in Victoria for golf package referrals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wailea Golf Club: GolfBC's Hawaii sister property — destination resort course with similar premium pricing, instruction academy, and event hosting. Comparable model across a different geography.
• Okanagan Golf Club: Sister GolfBC property with two 18-hole courses (The Bear / The Quail) offering the same multi-course, event-driven model within the BC golf market.
• Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club: Sister GolfBC property near Vancouver Airport. Closest functional analog within the GolfBC portfolio for membership structure, corporate events, and lesson/academy operations.
• Olympic View Golf Club: Sister GolfBC property in Victoria. Operates the same parent brand playbook (memberships, tournaments, weddings, retail) and shares central marketing — useful benchmark for same-brand operational performance.
• Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club: Premier 18-hole championship course in Whistler directly competing for the same destination golfer and resort guest segments. Both are premium resort courses in Whistler targeting corporate events, weddings, and high-end leisure play.
• Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club: Sister GolfBC property in Kelowna. Comparable destination-course model with membership programs, event hosting, and F&B operations under the same parent group.
• Predator Ridge Golf Resort: BC interior resort with 36 holes, real estate, and event hosting. Competes for the same BC destination golf and corporate tournament market as Nicklaus North.
• Whistler Golf Club: Municipal-style 18-hole course in Whistler operating in the same local market. Competes for the same destination and local golfer base, with overlapping membership and tournament offerings.

Regional players

• Tobiano Golf Course: Kamloops-area premium public course. Competes for BC interior destination golfers and corporate tournament bookings, with similar resort-adjacent positioning.
• Big Sky Golf Club: Pemberton-based public course approximately 30 minutes from Whistler, competing for the same Sea-to-Sky destination golfer segment with similar pricing and corporate event offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/golfbc
• Facebookfacebook.com/nicklausnorth
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfbc
• Xx.com/NicklausNorthGC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nicklaus-north-golf-club

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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