What Duck Woods Country Club does

Duck Woods Country Club is a member-owned private country club located at 50 S. Dogwood Trail in Southern Shores, North Carolina, in the Outer Banks region. Established in 1964 on 300 acres of maritime forest donated by the Kitty Hawk Land Company, the club has been continuously operating since play began on its 18-hole championship golf course on June 8, 1969. The course was designed by renowned golf course architect Ellis Maples, who also designed Pinehurst #5 and over 70 other courses in the Southeast. The club's amenities include four lighted Har-Tru clay tennis courts, six pickleball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center equipped with Life Fitness equipment, multiple dining venues (an intimate Bistro, member dining room, screened-in porch, fire pit, and golf shop snack bar), and a banquet facility with capacity for up to 250 guests for weddings and events.

The club generates revenue primarily through recurring membership fees (annual and monthly subscriptions) from individuals and families seeking access to its full suite of recreational, dining, social, and event amenities. A secondary revenue stream comes from hosted weddings, tournaments, and special events. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective members are required to inquire directly through the website or by phone; new members receive complimentary golf, tennis, or activity evaluations to support conversion. The club is governed by its member-owners without any parent company, external investment, or public ownership, and is managed by a professional staff led by General Manager/COO Tony Mobasser, who brings over 30 years of private club management experience.

Duck Woods markets itself through a combination of organic social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest), its website with structured contact forms, and member referrals. Beyond core recreational services, the club maintains four scholarship endowment funds in partnership with the Outer Banks Community Foundation that provide annual scholarships to local students from Dare or Currituck County high schools, embedding the club in the surrounding community. Customer segments are predominantly families and individuals seeking a lifestyle amenity bundle, with a secondary segment of business professionals using the club for client entertainment and corporate events.

Name

Duck Woods Country Club

Legal name

Duck Woods Country Club

Website

https://duckwoodscc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Duck Woods Country Club is a member-owned private country club in Southern Shores, North Carolina, offering an Ellis Maples-designed 18-hole golf course, tennis, pickleball, pool, fitness, dining, and event facilities on 300 acres of Outer Banks maritime forest to families, individuals, and business professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Recreational Membership Services

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
• Membership-based recreation
• Golf and tennis club
• Event and wedding venue
• Hospitality and dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Southern Pines

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. Membership Fees: Duck Woods Country Club generates revenue primarily through annual and monthly membership fees from individuals and families. Membership provides access to all club amenities including golf, tennis, pickleball, pool, fitness, and dining facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Duck Woods Country Club is a member-owned private country club that sells memberships granting individuals and families access to recreational, social, and hospitality amenities. Core offerings include an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pool, fitness center, multiple dining venues, and full-service wedding and event hosting. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership fees, with prospective members required to contact the club directly for rates and initiation fees.

Product overview

Duck Woods Country Club is a private country club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and hospitality services. The club's core offerings include an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ellis Maples, four Har-Tru clay tennis courts plus four pickleball courts, a swimming pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with Life Fitness Equipment. Dining facilities encompass the Bistro, member dining room, screened-in porch, fire pit area, and golf shop snack bar. The club also provides full-service weddings and events with capacity for 250 guests, along with family-oriented membership programs. Additional offerings include scholarship programs for local students administered through the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Family-oriented membership program providing individuals and families access to the club's golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness, dining, social events, and recreational activities.
• Golf Course & Pro Shop 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ellis Maples, with a pro shop offering apparel and equipment from Callaway, FootJoy, and Holderness & Bourne, plus tournament services, individual and group instruction, and World Handicap System services.
• Tennis Tennis programming on four lighted Har-Tru clay courts, including USPTR-certified professional instruction, organized leagues, USTA adult league play, club championships, and private/semi-private lessons.
• Pickleball Pickleball programming on four lighted hard courts and two lighted Har-Tru clay courts, offering open play, clinics, tournaments, and private lessons for all skill levels.
• Swimming Pool Outdoor swimming pool offering water aerobics and special events for members and their families.
• Fitness Center State-of-the-art fitness center featuring Life Fitness Equipment with treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, elliptical machines, and weight training equipment, open seven days a week.
• Dining & Social Multiple dining venues including an intimate Bistro, elegant member dining room, screened-in porch, fire pit dining, and snack bar adjacent to the golf shop, featuring the Un-Corked culinary series with themed menus and wine pairings.
• Weddings & Events Event venue with banquet room seating up to 250 guests, outdoor dining options, and professional event planning services for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bridal luncheons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive complimentary golf evaluation/lesson upon joining
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Outer Banks Community FoundationminorOthersDuck Woods Country Club has established endowment scholarship funds in partnership with the Outer Banks Community Foundation. The Women's Association Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Duck Woods Ladies Tennis Association Scholarship Fund are both administered through this partnership, providing annual scholarships to local students from Dare or Currituck County high schools pursuing higher education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kilmarlic Golf Club: Semi-private golf club in Powells Point, NC, in the Outer Banks region. Comparable to Duck Woods as another Outer Banks-area golf club serving local residents and visitors with similar amenity positioning.
• Nags Head Golf Links: Public/semi-private golf course in Nags Head, NC, in the Outer Banks. Comparable coastal Carolina golf venue competing for the same tourist and resident golf spend as Duck Woods.
• The Currituck Club: Private golf and country club community located in Corolla, NC, in the Outer Banks. Directly comparable to Duck Woods in terms of coastal Carolina location, member-based access, golf-centric amenity mix, and second-home/retiree member demographic.
• Grandfather Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Linville, NC, offering golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities. Highly comparable to Duck Woods in private membership model, amenity breadth, and Carolina destination positioning.
• Kiawah Island Club: Private member-owned club on Kiawah Island, SC, with multiple golf courses, tennis, dining, pools, and event venues. Comparable to Duck Woods as a destination-coastal private club serving second-home owners and retirees seeking a full amenity lifestyle.
• Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club: Historic resort and golf club in Southern Pines, NC. Comparable to Duck Woods as a long-established Carolina golf-centric private/resort club with championship-caliber course heritage and dining/event offerings.

Broad incumbents

• TPC Wakefield Plantation: Private TPC-branded country club in Raleigh, NC, with Arnold Palmer-designed golf, tennis, pool, dining, and fitness. Comparable to Duck Woods in private membership model and full amenity mix, with the additional scale and branding of the TPC network.
• Sea Pines Resort: Large destination resort and private club community on Hilton Head Island, SC, with multiple golf courses, tennis, marina, dining, and event facilities. Comparable to Duck Woods in coastal destination club positioning and amenity breadth, though at significantly greater scale.
• Quail Hollow Club: Elite private country club in Charlotte, NC, hosting PGA Tour events. Comparable to Duck Woods as a private member-owned Carolina country club with championship golf, racquet sports, dining, and event facilities, but at a substantially larger scale and higher profile.
• Pinehurst Resort: Iconic multi-course golf resort in Pinehurst, NC, with multiple championship courses, lodging, dining, and event venues. Overlaps with Duck Woods in Carolina golf heritage and destination appeal, but operates at a much larger scale with lodging and a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/duckwoodscc
• Instagraminstagram.com/duckwoodscountryclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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