Country Club of Vermont

What Country Club of Vermont does

Country Club of Vermont is a member-owned private club founded in 1998 and located on a 225-acre property at 2800 Country Club Road in Waterbury Center, Vermont. The club serves affluent individuals and families seeking an exclusive, unhurried recreational and social experience in the Green Mountains, with a hard cap of 300 equity Golf Members aged 40 and over who hold voting rights and an equity stake in the club.

The core offering is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Canadian architect Graham Cooke, featuring a links-style front nine and a wooded back nine, playing to 6,788 yards from the championship tees. Supporting facilities include what the club describes as the most extensive practice facility in Vermont (six target greens, grass tees, bunkered chipping green, two putting greens), Har-Tru clay tennis courts, and a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse with full-service restaurant and bar, business center, library, and event spaces overlooking Camel's Hump. The product portfolio is organized around three membership tiers (Single Golf, Family Golf, Social), golf instruction, event hosting (weddings, corporate outings, private parties, meetings), the signature annual Couching Lion Invitational tournament, and a merchandise pro shop with online ordering.

The business model is subscription-based recurring membership dues, supplemented by transactional revenue from food and beverage, event hosting fees, pro shop merchandise, and tournament entry fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the club's website, telephone, and email inquiries, with member referrals and tournament exposure serving as primary acquisition channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; members are acquired through a quote-based sales process. The club is wholly owned by its membership with no parent company, private equity involvement, or external investors identified.

Name

Country Club of Vermont

Legal name

Country Club of Vermont

Website

https://countryclubvt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Country Club of Vermont is a member-owned private club in Waterbury Center, Vermont, offering an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis, dining, and event hosting to a capped membership of 300 equity families and additional social members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAE

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

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

Keywords

• Private club membership
• Championship golf course
• Club dining services
• Event venue hosting
• Recreational tennis courts

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury Center

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for golf members providing full club access to facilities, events, and amenities including the 18-hole course, tennis, dining, and social activities. Golf Members age 40+ receive equity stake and voting privileges.
2. Social Membership Dues: Membership tier for individuals seeking club access for social activities without full golf privileges.
3. Event Hosting Services: Revenue from hosting weddings, golf outings, private parties, and corporate meetings. Includes custom cuisine and professional event planning services.
4. Food and Beverage: Full service restaurant and bar with daily lunch service and Thursday, Friday, Saturday night dinners. Additional revenue from event catering.
5. Golf Shop/Pro Shop: Golf merchandise sales including equipment and apparel through the Pro Shop and online store.
6. Tournament Entry Fees: Couching Lion Invitational tournament entry fees and related revenue from the club's signature annual golf tournament.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Country Club of Vermont is a member-owned private club that sells access through three membership tiers (Single Golf, Family Golf, and Social) to an 18-hole championship golf course, Har-Tru tennis courts, full-service clubhouse dining, and social activities. Beyond membership, the club generates revenue by hosting outside events including weddings, corporate golf outings, private parties, and business meetings, and operates an on-site Pro Shop for golf merchandise.

Product overview

Country Club of Vermont is a member-owned private club offering a portfolio of golf, dining, tennis, and social membership options. The core offerings include an 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Graham Cooke) with an extensive practice facility, Har-Tru tennis courts, and full-service clubhouse dining. The club supports three membership types: Single Golf Membership, Family Golf Membership, and Social Membership. Event services encompass wedding hosting, golf outings, private parties, and corporate meetings. The annual Couching Lion Invitational tournament is a signature event. Golf instruction services are also available from group to private lessons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Golf Membership Individual annual golf membership providing access to the 18-hole championship course, practice facility, clubhouse dining, and all club amenities. Golf Members age 40+ receive equity stake and voting privileges.
• Family Golf Membership Annual golf membership entitling the member, spouse, and dependent children full club access to facilities, events, and amenities including junior programs, tennis, and social activities.
• Social Membership Annual club membership providing access to dining, social activities, tennis, and clubhouse amenities without full golf access.
• Golf Course Access Championship 18-hole golf course spanning over 200 acres with 6 sets of tees per hole, featuring a front nine reminiscent of Irish links and a wooded back nine. Championship black tees play at 6,788 yards.
• Practice Facility Extensive practice facility featuring 6 target greens with grass practice tees seeded to bent grass, a bunkered chipping green, and 2 large putting greens.
• Har-Tru Tennis Courts Har-Tru clay tennis courts with men's and women's locker rooms adjacent to the courts in the clubhouse.
• Clubhouse Dining Full-service restaurant and bar offering daily lunch service and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night dinners. Features indoor dining with exposed beams, covered deck, and patio with views of Camel's Hump.
• Wedding Event Services Wedding hosting services featuring 360-degree mountain views, elegant clubhouse atmosphere with Vermont charm, exceptional dining, and personalized service with Camel's Hump as backdrop.
• Golf Outings Corporate and charity golf tournament hosting with professional golf staff creating tournament formats, custom cuisine, and access to the championship course and practice facility.
• Private Party Hosting Private event hosting for anniversaries, birthdays, retirement parties, and other celebrations with customizable spaces and full-service food and drink programs.
• Meeting Facilities Corporate meeting and awards dinner spaces with wireless internet access, food and beverage service, and configurable setups for groups of various sizes.
• Golf Instruction Golf lessons available from small group to private formats, designed to suit various needs and comfort levels.
• Social Activities Program Member social clubs and activities including Book Club, Bridge, educational classes, and outdoor nature walks.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Graham CookecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourse designed by Canadian architect and champion amateur golfer Graham Cooke. The course design features a front nine reminiscent of Irish links and a back nine wandering through trees and hills of Vermont.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Trump National Golf Club Bedminster: Ultra-premium private golf club in New Jersey with championship courses, extensive practice facilities, and full event hosting. Comparable high-end member-owned-style private club with championship pedigree.
• Boston Golf Club: Private, member-owned golf club in Hingham, Massachusetts. Comparable limited-membership, member-owned model focused on a single championship course and clubhouse dining.
• National Golf Links of America: Prestigious private member-owned club in Southampton, NY, hosting Walker Cup and other major amateur events. Comparable limited-membership, member-owned structure with tournament-hosting prestige.
• Fishers Island Club: Private member-owned club on Fishers Island, NY with golf, tennis, and dining. Similar member-owned structure, multi-amenity country club format, and tournament hosting tradition.
• The Country Club (Brookline, MA): Iconic member-owned private country club outside Boston hosting major amateur and USGA championships. Comparable member-owned equity structure, championship golf focus, and event hosting capability.
• Ekwanok Country Club: Historic member-owned private golf club in Manchester, Vermont with a championship course and similar full-service club amenities. Most direct geographic and business-model peer to Country Club of Vermont within Vermont's private club market.
• Friar's Head: Private member-owned golf club on Long Island designed by Rees Jones. Comparable member-owned model with championship course and full clubhouse amenities in the Northeast.
• Burlington Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Burlington, Vermont with golf, tennis, dining, and event hosting. Closest in-state geographic peer with similar full-amenity member-owned country club format.
• Sebonack Golf Club: High-end private golf club on Long Island designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak. Comparable premium private club with limited membership, championship course focus, and high-end event hosting.

Broad incumbents

• TPC Boston: Larger, established private/public golf facility in Norton, MA operating under the TPC brand with PGA Tour ties. Comparable premium golf and event hosting capability but at a much larger scale and with broader brand portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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