Eagle Creek Golf Club

What Eagle Creek Golf Club does

Eagle Creek Golf Club is a privately held, single-location daily-fee golf facility located at 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd in the Lake Nona master-planned community of Orlando, Florida, roughly 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. The asset is an 18-hole, Par 73, 7,200-yard championship course designed by Ron Garl and Howard Swan in a Scottish-links style with 60+ revetted bunkers and dramatic bulkheads, marketed as the only Par-73 course in Florida. The clubhouse is a 14,000 sq ft vintage New England manor-style facility housing a fully stocked pro shop and the 120-seat Belfry Restaurant with private wedding and banquet space. Eagle Creek was opened in 2004 by UK-based developer The Emerson Group as part of the Lake Nona community and is operated by owner Kenny Nairn (a Scottish-born PGA Professional from St. Andrews, formerly at Gleneagles) through his company Central Florida Golf (CFL Golf); Nairn also operates RedTail Golf Club and King's Ridge Golf Club.

The business operates a multi-revenue-stream model anchored by daily-fee public play (green fees booked online via TeeItUp) and supplemented by tournament and corporate event hosting, weddings and banquets, the Belfry Restaurant, an online retail store (cflgolf.myshopify.com), and an instruction and club fitting business run through The Golf Academy at Eagle Creek. Coaching offerings span private lessons, group coaching, golf schools, and a layered junior development pipeline (Shots for Tots, Little Putters, PGA Junior League, Junior Performance Squad, summer camps). Club fitting is conducted with PING (Eagle Creek has been recognized as a PING Power Fitter twice in three years), Tour Edge, US Kids Golf, and GolPhin equipment partnerships, using launch monitors, PuttView, Sportsbox 3D, and PING nFlight. Customer segments include individual golfers (locals and Orlando visitors), corporate groups, wedding/social clients, junior golfers and families, and golf associations/collegiate programs; the venue has hosted the Annika Invitational and the UCF Challenge NCAA Division I women's tournament.

In May 2024, Eagle Creek marked its 20th anniversary with a refreshed brand identity, limited commemorative merchandise, and the opening of the Wee 18, a 2,024-yard short course designed to be playable in under two hours. The club holds Audubon International Signature Sanctuary Program Silver Certification, placing it among approximately 75 courses worldwide with that status. The company is unlisted, has no disclosed institutional capital, and operates with 11-50 employees. Forward capital plans announced at the anniversary include a clubhouse renovation and a Golf Academy expansion.

Name

Eagle Creek Golf Club

Legal name

Eagle Creek Golf Club

Website

https://eaglecreekorlando.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eagle Creek Golf Club is a privately held, single-location daily-fee golf facility in Orlando's Lake Nona community, operating a Par 73 Scottish-style championship course, an instruction academy, club fitting, restaurant, and event venue for individual golfers, corporate groups, weddings, and junior players.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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 Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction
• Corporate golf events
• Wedding venue
• Junior golf development

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Tee Times: Daily fee golf rounds for public play. The course offers tee time booking through an online system and serves both locals and travelers.
2. Tournament and Event Hosting: Corporate golf tournaments, golf outings, and special events. The facility has dedicated staff for tournament coordination and offers customizable event packages.
3. Golf Instruction and Academy: Golf coaching services through The Golf Academy at Eagle Creek, including private lessons, group coaching, golf schools, and specialized programs for juniors and adults.
4. Club Fitting Services: Comprehensive club fitting using launch monitors, PuttView, Sportsbox 3D, and PING nFlight technology in partnership with PING and Tour Edge.
5. Pro Shop Merchandise: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and limited 20th anniversary commemorative merchandise.
6. Food and Beverage: The Belfry Restaurant with 120-seat capacity, offering dining for golfers and event guests, plus private wedding and banquet space.
7. Wedding and Event Venue: Wedding ceremonies, receptions, and banquet services in the vintage New England manor-style clubhouse with private event space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eagle Creek Golf Club operates a public, daily-fee 18-hole, Par 73 championship golf course spanning approximately 7,200 yards in Orlando, Florida, designed by Ron Garl and Howard Swan in a Scottish-links style with 60+ revetted bunkers. The club offers tee time bookings, golf instruction through The Golf Academy, club fitting services, junior golf development programs, corporate tournaments and golf outings, weddings and banquet events at a 14,000 sq ft New England manor-style clubhouse, and a 120-seat on-site restaurant called The Belfry.

Product overview

Eagle Creek Golf Club operates as a single-location golf resort offering an integrated portfolio of golf-related products and services. The core offering is the 18-hole, Par 73 championship golf course (7,198-7,200 yards with six sets of tees), complemented by The Golf Academy for instruction, club fitting services, and junior development programs. Additional revenue streams include the Wee 18 short course, tournament and corporate event services, The Belfry Restaurant, and an online golf shop. The club's recent expansion includes the Wee 18 (2,024-yard short course added May 2024) as a complement to the main course.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wee 18: 18-hole alternative short course experience spanning 2,024 yards, designed for players of all skill levels.
• The Golf Academy at Eagle Creek
• The Belfry Restaurant

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, Par 73, approximately 7,200-yard championship course with five (sometimes listed as six) sets of tees, 60+ revetted bunkers, and dramatic bulkheads designed by Ron Garl and Howard Swan in a Scottish-links style. Open for public daily-fee play.
• Wee 18 Short Course An alternative 18-hole short course playing 2,024 yards, with strategically placed tees for easier green access and an optional putting course using the front nine. Designed for players of all ages and abilities.
• The Golf Academy at Eagle Creek

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced multiple AJGA champions and top-ranked junior golfers

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Emerson GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2024UK-based real estate developer that created the Eagle Creek golf community and surrounding Lake Nona development. Kenny Nairn operates Eagle Creek as part of this residential golf course community relationship established when the course opened in 2004.
• PINGcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment partnership for club fitting services. The Golf Academy team was awarded PING Power Fitter status for the second time in 3 years, recognizing them as a leading PING Fitting Facility in the USA.
• Golf Channel SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTee time distribution and marketing partnership powered by Golf Channel Solutions. Provides the website's tee time booking integration and industry platform for the golf club.
• The First Tee of Central FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenny Nairn serves on the Board of The First Tee for Central Florida as Director of Programming, supporting youth golf development in the region.
• Fairways for WarriorsminorOthersKenny Nairn serves as Chairman of Fairways for Warriors, a nonprofit supporting military veterans through golf.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed to the design of Eagle Creek's new 20th anniversary logo and branding as part of a collaborative design process including employees, guests, and external designers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Doral Golf Resort: Large Florida resort golf portfolio (multiple courses, academy, club fitting). Comparable full-stack Florida golf business model but at a much larger scale.
• TPC Sawgrass: Iconic Florida resort/public golf facility and PGA Tour venue. Broader incumbent with deeper brand and tournament infrastructure, but competes for the same destination golfer and high-end event spend.

Regional players

• Grand Cypress Golf Club: Orlando resort golf facility with multiple courses and full academy. Closest scale peer in Orlando with similar daily-fee/resort hybrid model, instruction programs, and event hosting.
• Orange County National Golf Center: Orlando public 36-hole facility with range and instruction. Comparable as a high-volume public Orlando course; notably, Eagle Creek's PGA Junior League travels to Orange County National for matches, evidencing direct market overlap.
• Streamsong Resort: Florida destination golf resort with multiple distinctive courses. Comparable as a Florida championship-level destination combining golf, lodging, F&B, and corporate events.
• Shingle Creek Golf Club: Orlando public resort course at Rosen Shingle Creek. Directly comparable daily-fee Orlando course competing for the same tourism and corporate event demand.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Premier Orlando-area private/resort golf club designed by Arnold Palmer. Directly comparable as a high-end Orlando golf and event venue, though it operates on a membership/hotel model rather than daily-fee public access.
• Waldorf Astoria Golf Club: Orlando resort golf course serving Hilton guests and outside play. Comparable Orlando championship course with strong corporate and leisure demand from the same tourism corridor.
• Reunion Resort & Golf Club: Orlando resort with three signature golf courses (Palmer/Watson/Nicklaus). Competes for Orlando tourism, corporate tournament, and event business alongside Eagle Creek.
• Winter Park Golf Course: Orlando-area public golf facility. Comparable as a public daily-fee Central Florida course competing for local golfers and tournaments, but a more value positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EagleCreekGolfOrlando
• Facebookfacebook.com/EagleCreekGC
• Instagraminstagram.com/eaglecreekgolfcluborlando
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eagle-creek-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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