Bloomington Country Club

What Bloomington Country Club does

Bloomington Country Club is a privately held, member-owned private country club located at 3000 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, Indiana, and the only private country club in South Central Indiana. Founded on August 19, 1921, the club has operated continuously for 104 years and today offers an integrated portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered on an 18-hole golf course (expanded from the original 9-hole layout in the 1970s), an Olympic-size swimming pool with extended diving area (upgraded in 1999), tennis facilities, dining venues including lunch, dinner, brunch and weekly specials, and banquet/event hosting for up to 220 guests. The club's physical infrastructure was largely rebuilt when a 2004 fire destroyed the original clubhouse; the new facility reopened on Easter Sunday 2006.

The business operates a tiered proprietary membership model across eight classes — Full Golf, Single Golf, Junior Golf (21-29), Junior Intermediate Golf (30-35), Senior Golf (70+), Snowbird (non-Indiana residents, seasonal), Non-Resident Golf, and Social — with assessable, non-voting memberships that terminate upon death. Membership dues (initiation fees plus recurring monthly billing) form the primary recurring revenue stream, supplemented by ancillary revenue from dining, banquets and event hosting, pool guest fees ($10 per non-member guest), and greens fees paid by social members and non-member golfers. The club is operated by a small executive team led by General Manager Chris Coffey and Head Golf Professional Drew Sawyer (PGA), supported by an Executive Chef, Clubhouse Manager, Event Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, and pub and office management staff. Technology infrastructure is limited to Jonas Club Software for website and member management.

The go-to-market approach is sales-led and relationship-driven: prospective members are directed to contact the General Manager directly via phone or email, with affordability emphasized as a key differentiator. Marketing relies on the club's website (bloomingtoncc.com), word-of-mouth referrals within the Bloomington community, social media presence, and event hosting as a relationship-building channel. The club serves golfers, families, social/recreation seekers, and corporate event hosts within Monroe County and surrounding South Central Indiana counties, with seasonal geographic reach into non-resident Snowbird members.

Name

Bloomington Country Club

Legal name

Bloomington Country Club

Website

https://bloomingtoncc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bloomington Country Club is a privately held, member-owned private country club in Bloomington, Indiana — the only private country club in South Central Indiana. Founded in 1921, it offers an 18-hole golf course, Olympic-size pool, dining, and event hosting across eight membership tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course access
• Banquet event hosting
• Club dining services
• Swimming pool facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream is membership dues from various membership classes including Full Golf, Single Golf, Junior Golf, Junior Intermediate Golf, Senior Golf, Snowbird, Non-Resident Golf, and Social memberships. Each membership tier has associated initiation fees and ongoing dues.
2. Event Hosting and Banquets: The club generates revenue by hosting events including weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private gatherings. The venue accommodates up to 220 guests with various service options (plated service, buffets, or heavy hors d'oeuvres).
3. Dining Revenue: The club operates dining facilities including lunch, dinner, brunch, and weekly specials, generating revenue from food and beverage sales to members and their guests.
4. Pool Guest Fees: The club charges guest fees for pool access at $10 per person for non-members.
5. Greens Fees: Social members may play golf up to three times per year paying the currently established greens fee. Guest fees are charged for non-member golf play.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bloomington Country Club is a private membership country club providing exclusive access to an 18-hole golf course, Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, and full dining services. The club also hosts banquets, weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings for up to 220 guests. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered membership dues (Full Golf, Single Golf, Junior, Senior, Snowbird, Non-Resident, and Social classes), supplemented by event hosting, food and beverage sales, and guest fees.

Product overview

Bloomington Country Club is Bloomington, Indiana's only private country club, offering a portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around an 18-hole golf course, Olympic-size pool, dining facilities, and event hosting capabilities. The club operates multiple service lines including golf operations managed by PGA professionals, pool and recreational facilities, full dining services with an executive chef, and banquet/event services for up to 220 guests. Membership programs range from Full Golf to Social memberships, providing tiered access to all facilities. The club has operated since 1921 and serves South Central Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course An 18-hole golf course featuring a detailed hole-by-hole tour with descriptions of each hole's challenges, hazards, and strategic elements. The course includes various pars (3, 4, and 5 holes), water hazards, bunkers, and tree-lined fairways, available to members and their guests.
• Pool Facilities Olympic-size swimming pool with extended deep diving area, wading pool with mushroom fountain, and pool-side snack bar. Operates seasonally from the Saturday before Memorial Day through the day after Labor Day, hosting annual BCC luaus, birthday parties, and corporate events.
• Banquets & Events Event hosting services with indoor and outdoor facilities accommodating intimate gatherings to large receptions of up to 220 guests. Offers plated service, buffets, and heavy hors d'oeuvres options with professional culinary and service staff.
• Dining Services Full dining facilities including lunch, dinner, brunch menus, and weekly specials. The club features an Executive Chef and dining room operated by a Clubhouse Manager, offering various culinary experiences for members and their guests.
• Membership Programs Multiple membership tiers including Full Golf, Single Golf, Junior Golf, Junior Intermediate Golf, Senior Golf, Snowbird, Non-Resident Golf, and Social memberships. Each tier offers different levels of access to golf, pool, tennis courts, and dining facilities with voting rights and proprietary status varying by class.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• French Lick Resort: French Lick Resort is a large Indiana hospitality and golf property offering hotel lodging, multiple golf courses, dining, and event venues. While it operates at much greater scale and includes lodging, it overlaps with Bloomington Country Club's banquet/event hosting and golf course operation businesses and serves a similar Indiana consumer base.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Invited (formerly ClubCorp) is the largest owner-operator of private golf and country clubs in the United States, with hundreds of properties offering golf, dining, and event amenities on a membership basis. It is comparable to Bloomington Country Club as a scaled operator of the same private-club membership model, providing a relevant industry benchmark for valuation and operations.

Others

• Troon: Troon is a leading golf and club management company that operates and manages private and resort golf facilities worldwide. It is comparable to Bloomington Country Club as an adjacent industry participant providing third-party management services for the same type of private country club assets and operations.

Direct peers

• Hillcrest Country Club: Hillcrest Country Club is a private member-owned country club in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering golf, dining, pool, and event facilities on a subscription dues model. It is directly comparable to Bloomington Country Club as a similarly structured Indiana private country club with comparable amenities, pricing tier structure, and member-only access model.
• Sagamore Club: Sagamore Club is a private country club in Noblesville, Indiana, providing golf, dining, social, and event amenities to dues-paying members. Comparable to Bloomington Country Club in both product offering and target member profile, though it sits in a higher-end suburban Indianapolis market segment.
• Country Club of Indianapolis: The Country Club of Indianapolis is one of Indiana's oldest private member-owned country clubs, providing golf, dining, swimming, and social amenities to a dues-paying membership. It shares Bloomington Country Club's core business model of subscription membership with tiered access to golf, dining, and event facilities, and operates in the same Indiana private-club competitive set.
• Purgatory Golf Club: Purgatory Golf Club is a golf course and event venue in Noblesville, Indiana, offering golf play, dining, and banquet facilities. It overlaps with Bloomington Country Club in golf operations and event hosting and serves a comparable Indiana market for premium recreational golf.
• The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club: The Hawthorns is a private golf and country club in Fishers, Indiana, offering an 18-hole course, dining, pool, and event venues on a membership basis. It mirrors Bloomington Country Club's offering mix and Indiana geography while operating at a slightly larger suburban scale.
• Brookshire Golf Club: Brookshire Golf Club is a private member country club in Carmel, Indiana, offering golf, dining, pool, and banquet facilities. It is comparable to Bloomington Country Club as a Midwestern private club with a similar mix of golf-centered amenities and tiered membership dues structure.
• Eagle Pointe Golf Club: Eagle Pointe Golf Club is a golf facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, providing golf, dining, and event amenities to members and the public. Comparable to Bloomington Country Club in geographic market and golf-centered product offering, though its access model is more semi-public than fully private.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bcc1921
• Facebookfacebook.com/bcc1921
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloomington-country-club

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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