North Ranch Country Club

What North Ranch Country Club does

North Ranch Country Club is a private, member-owned country club located in a gated, 27-hole golf property in the hills of Westlake Village, California, founded in 1974 on a course originally designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. The club operates on a two-tier equity membership model — Full Equity (golf, racquet sports, athletic, dining, social) and Athletic Equity (racquet, athletic, dining, social, excluding golf) — and serves affluent families and individuals in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, and surrounding California communities. Its amenity footprint includes three championship nine-hole courses (Valley, Oaks, Lakes, comprehensively redesigned by Jackson Kahn Design in 2024), nine Plexipave tennis courts with LED lighting, eight pickleball courts, a 13,500 square-foot Athletic Center with three heated pools, fine-dining venues (Oak Leaf Lounge and The Terrace) supported by a 400+ bottle wine program led by a Certified Sommelier, and four private event venues (Tee Box, Ceremony Patio, Oak Room, Banquet Rooms) accommodating 134-330 guests.

The club's revenue model is built on recurring annual equity-membership dues, supplemented by private-event hosting, F&B operations, racquet-sports programming, and youth academies (PGA Jr. League, Junior Tennis Academy, NRCC Junior Sports Camp). Go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, executed through a Director of Membership and a Tournaments & Membership Sales representative, with a member-sponsorship requirement for guest access. The digital stack runs on the Clubessential platform, which supports the website, member login, event calendar, and inquiry workflows; no proprietary technology, AI/ML, or external software integrations beyond Clubessential are disclosed.

The business has no disclosed funding, M&A, or geographic expansion history. The 2024 capital program — golf-course redesign, pickleball-court addition, youth-program expansion, and event-venue buildout — signals a reinvestment-and-renewal phase aimed at defending the existing membership base and growing non-dues revenue from private events, rather than expansion into new markets or new membership tiers.

Name

North Ranch Country Club

Legal name

North Ranch Country Club

Website

https://northranchcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

North Ranch Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Westlake Village, California, offering equity memberships with access to 27 holes of golf, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, dining, and private event venues for affluent local families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club Membership and Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Equity membership
• Championship golf
• Racquet sports facilities
• Private event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Westlake Village

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. Equity Membership Dues: North Ranch Country Club generates revenue primarily through Full Equity and Athletic Equity membership dues. Members pay for access to club amenities including golf, tennis, pickleball, dining, fitness facilities, and event venues. Membership is structured as equity ownership in the club.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

North Ranch Country Club sells Full Equity and Athletic Equity memberships that grant access to a 27-hole championship golf facility, 11 illuminated racquet courts (tennis and pickleball), a 13,500 sq ft Athletic Center with pools and fitness, clubhouse dining, and a 50+-year-old private club community. Beyond recurring membership dues, the club also sells private event hosting services across four venues (Tee Box, Ceremony Patio, Oak Room, and Banquet Rooms) for weddings, mitzvahs, and corporate events.

Product overview

North Ranch Country Club is a private country club offering a multi-faceted lifestyle experience through its membership-based amenities. The club operates on a two-tiered membership model: Full Membership (equity) and Athletic Membership (equity), each providing graduated access to facilities. The core sporting infrastructure includes three nine-hole championship golf courses (Valley, Oaks, and Lakes) comprising 27 holes total, nine Plexipave tennis courts with LED lighting, and eight pickleball courts. The 13,500 sq ft Athletic Center houses fitness facilities, three heated pools, and The Terrace restaurant. Dining is centered at the Oak Leaf Lounge with a curated wine program overseen by a Certified Sommelier. The club generates revenue through private event hosting, offering four distinct venues (Tee Box, Ceremony Patio, Oak Room, Banquet Rooms) for weddings, mitzvahs, and celebrations. Youth development programs include PGA Jr. League, Junior Tennis Academy, and NRCC Junior Sports Camp. The product portfolio functions as an integrated lifestyle platform where memberships unlock access to interconnected recreational, dining, and social amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Equity Membership Equity-based membership tier granting full access to all club amenities including 27 holes of golf, 11 racquet courts (tennis and pickleball), the 13,500 sq ft Athletic Center (gym, fitness classes, three heated pools, massage), clubhouse dining, and private event access; annual subscription billing.
• Athletic Equity Membership Equity-based membership tier providing access to racquet sports (tennis and pickleball), the Athletic Center (fitness facility, pools, massage), and clubhouse dining and social events, without golf privileges; annual subscription billing.
• Championship Golf (Valley, Oaks, and Lakes Courses) Three nine-hole championship courses (Valley, Oaks, Lakes) totaling 27 holes, originally designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. in 1974 and comprehensively redesigned by Jackson Kahn Design in 2024 with new green designs, modern bunkering, and elevation changes; available to Full Equity members.
• Tennis and Pickleball Program Racquet sports offering across nine Plexipave tennis courts with professional LED lighting and eight championship-grade pickleball courts, including USTA leagues, junior academy, complimentary weekly clinics, and structured programming for members.
• Athletic Center 13,500 square foot fitness and family facility featuring a comprehensive fitness center, multi-purpose room, Kids' Acorns Club, plush locker rooms, massage rooms, racquet retail shop, and three year-round heated pools (lap pool, spa, and kid's pool).
• The Terrace (Poolside Dining) In-house poolside restaurant at the Athletic Center offering mountain vistas, casual bar dining, and alfresco menu options for members.
• Oak Leaf Lounge and Wine Program Clubhouse dining venue featuring seasonal menus paired with over 400 carefully selected wines by the bottle, a diverse wine-by-the-glass program, exclusive wine seminars, and wine dinners led by a Certified Sommelier accredited by the Court of Master Sommeliers.
• Junior Sports Programs (PGA Jr. League, Junior Tennis Academy, NRCC Junior Sports Camp) Year-round youth development programs including PGA Jr. League team-based matches against neighboring Spanish Hills, Las Posas, Sunset, and Wood Ranch Country Clubs; Junior Tennis Academy with expert coaching for skill development; and NRCC Junior Sports Camp summer program spanning golf, tennis, and additional activities.
• Private Event Hosting (Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Events) Full-service private event planning and hosting across four venues (Tee Box up to 150 guests, Ceremony Patio up to 330 guests, Oak Room up to 330 guests, Banquet Rooms up to 134 guests) featuring first-class service, cuisine, and catering team support for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and corporate functions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jackson Kahn DesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson Kahn Design was engaged for the 2024 redesign of the North Ranch golf courses. The firm updated all three nine-hole courses (Valley, Oaks, Lakes) with new green designs, modern bunkering, and strategic enhancements while maintaining the classic California character established by original designer Ted Robinson.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sherwood Country Club: Ultra-premium private country club in Thousand Oaks, CA, located within ~10 miles of North Ranch. Offers championship golf, racquet sports, dining, and event hosting for the most affluent segment of the same Ventura County market.
• Wood Ranch Country Club: Private equity country club in Simi Valley, CA, explicitly identified as a PGA Jr. League partner of North Ranch. Operates comparable championship golf, racquet sports, fitness, and event venues targeting the same affluent family segment.
• Calabasas Country Club: Private country club in Calabasas, CA, ~15 miles from North Ranch. Direct competitor offering golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and event hosting for affluent families in the western San Fernando Valley/LA County corridor.
• Braemar Country Club: Private equity country club in Tarzana, CA, in the greater LA private club market. Comparable golf, tennis, dining, and event offering targeting affluent families; serves as a competitive reference point on dues and amenities for the SoCal private club segment.
• The Oaks Club at Valencia: Private equity country club in Valencia, CA. Operates championship golf, racquet sports, fitness, and event venues serving affluent SoCal families — comparable amenity footprint and membership model to North Ranch in the broader Ventura/LA private club landscape.
• Sunset Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Thousand Oaks, CA, listed as a PGA Jr. League partner of North Ranch. Direct competitor offering similar golf, tennis, dining, and event hosting for the same Westlake Village-adjacent family market.
• El Caballero Country Club: Private equity country club in Tarzana, CA. Comparable full-service private club with championship golf, racquet sports, fitness, and event venues serving affluent LA families in a similar demographic tier to North Ranch's members.
• Spanish Hills Country Club: Private equity country club in Camarillo, CA, explicitly partnered with North Ranch in the PGA Jr. League. Operates similar golf, racquet, dining, and event programming for affluent Ventura County families — the closest head-to-head competitor in the corridor.
• Las Posas Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Camarillo, CA, named as a PGA Jr. League partner alongside North Ranch. Comparable full-service golf, tennis, dining, and event offerings serving the same Ventura/LA County affluent family demographic.

Regional players

• Valencia Country Club: Private member country club in Valencia, CA, north of Los Angeles. Comparable golf, tennis, dining, and event hosting for affluent Santa Clarita Valley families; operates in an adjacent rather than overlapping geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northranchcc

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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