Saratoga Golf & Polo Club

What Saratoga Golf & Polo Club does

Saratoga Golf & Polo Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1896 and headquartered at 301 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, New York. It serves members and their invited guests with a tightly integrated portfolio of recreational, social, and dining amenities anchored by a Victorian-era 9-hole golf course — one of the oldest in the United States and ranked #11 by Golf Magazine in September 2020. Tennis programming spans four grass courts, three hard courts, and one clay court, plus two heated platform tennis courts added in 2020, with instruction delivered by a full-time tennis professional. Family-oriented amenities include a swimming pool and wading pool (added 1969) with a Cabana featuring full-service kitchen and bar, plus year-round social programming (Travers Stakes party, date nights, summer day camps, Fall Fest, New Year's Eve Family Party). F&B operations cover a casual Lounge with canopied terrace, President's Bar, and the formal Ostrander Dining Room (capacity ~30), all housed in the Colonial-style 1914 mansion originally built as Hylande and acquired by the club in 1968.

The business model is subscription-style membership dues: the club is invitation-only, with prospective members required to be sponsored by an existing member and handled through the General Manager (Daniel Cardella, CMAA). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is communicated directly to inquirers. Ancillary revenue is generated through F&B outlets, the full-service pro shop, tennis stringing, lessons, and event programming. Operations are run on Jonas Club Software for member management, billing, and the public website. The club is geographically anchored to the Saratoga Springs market (approximately 40 minutes north of Albany, less than 3 miles from Saratoga Race Course) and does not disclose a multi-site expansion strategy.

Name

Saratoga Golf & Polo Club

Legal name

Saratoga Golf & Polo Club

Website

https://saratogagolfpoloclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saratoga Golf & Polo Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1896 in Saratoga Springs, NY, offering an invitation-only 9-hole golf course, multi-surface tennis, pool, and dining amenities to members and their sponsored guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Destination Spa Resorts (THAGAMAA)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Tennis facilities
• Club dining services
• Social club amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Saratoga Springs

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 Dues: The club generates revenue primarily through membership fees. The club offers various membership categories to suit different needs. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Saratoga Golf & Polo Club is a historic private membership country club founded in 1896 that sells access to an integrated portfolio of recreational and social amenities. Members and their invited guests receive exclusive access to a Victorian-era 9-hole golf course, tennis facilities (grass, hard, clay, and platform courts), a swimming pool with Cabana, formal and casual dining venues, a pro shop, and a calendar of social events.

Product overview

Saratoga Golf & Polo Club is a historic private membership club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and social amenities. The core offering centers on its Victorian-era 9-hole golf course (founded 1896), complemented by tennis facilities (4 grass, 3 hard, 1 clay court), 2 platform tennis courts (added 2020), and a swimming pool with Cabana (added 1969). Dining venues include The Lounge (casual), President's Bar, and Ostrander Dining Room (formal seating ~30). A full-service Pro Shop supports golf and tennis operations. Social programming spans adult events (Travers Stakes party, date nights) and family activities (summer camps, Fall Fest, New Year's Eve Family Party). The club operates as a single integrated private club experience rather than separate product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9-Hole Golf Course Victorian-era 1896 golf course, one of the oldest in the US, featuring elevated tee shots, sloping fairways, and flawless greens. Offers golf programs for men, ladies, and juniors including competitive play and formal instruction. Available to members and their invited guests.
• Tennis Courts Four grass courts, three hard courts, and one clay court. Programs offered for adults and juniors with match play for singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Full-time tennis professional provides private, semi-private, and group lessons. Professional stringing services available.
• Platform Tennis Courts Two platform tennis courts featuring raised and heated floors for winter play with adjacent warming hut. Offerings include men's and women's drop-in play, mixed drop-ins, inter-club leagues, and clinics.
• Swimming Pool & Cabana Private pool with full-size pool, wading pool, resort-style furniture, and certified lifeguards. The Cabana offers full-service kitchen and bar. Pool typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Activities include private and group swimming lessons, birthday parties, and annual family events.
• The Lounge Casual club lounge seating appointed in true Saratoga fashion, with casual seating and soft seating for drinks, food, or relaxing. During summer, opens to canopied terrace with view of golf course and neighboring mountains.
• President's Bar and Ostrander Dining Room President's Bar adjoining the Lounge provides location for after-golf drinks and intimate dinners. Ostrander Dining Room is the formal dining room in the house's original dining room with capacity of approximately 30 people.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf and tennis pro shop offering merchandise and equipment.
• Social Events and Activities Formal and informal social events including date night, Travers Stakes party, mother-child days, craft/art workshops. Kid-approved events include Fall Fest, New Year's Eve Family Party, and various day camps throughout summer.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Saratoga National Golf Club: Public-access premium golf club located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Closest same-market competitor for golf memberships and outings, directly competing for regional golfers' discretionary spend and event bookings.
• The Edison Club: Private country club in the greater Saratoga/Capital District region offering golf, tennis, dining, and pool. Comparable member-owned model, similar multi-amenity offering, and overlapping geographic recruitment pool.
• Shaker Ridge Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Loudonville, NY (Albany County) with golf, tennis, pool, and dining. Comparable historic heritage, regional capital-district positioning, and member-only access model.
• Wolferts Roost Country Club: Private member-owned country club in the Albany, NY capital region offering golf, tennis, pool, and social events. Direct regional peer with overlapping member demographics and amenity mix.
• Glens Falls Country Club: Private member-owned country club in upstate New York (Queensbury) offering golf, tennis, pool, and dining. Comparable scale, member-owned structure, and regional upstate NY positioning.

Regional players

• Mohawk Golf Club: Historic private golf club in Schenectady, NY, founded in the 1890s. Comparable Victorian-era golf heritage and upstate NY private membership model, with primary overlap on the golf product.
• McGregor Links Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Wilton, NY (Saratoga County). Direct geographic neighbor competing for Saratoga-area families seeking private golf, tennis, and social amenities.
• Schuyler Meadows Club: Private member-owned club in Loudonville, NY, offering golf, tennis, pool, and dining. Comparable upstate NY private club offering with overlapping Albany capital-region member base.
• Van Schaick Island Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Cohoes, NY, with golf, tennis, pool, and dining. Comparable scale and amenity mix for the Albany capital-region private club market.

Broad incumbents

• Augusta National Golf Club: Elite private member-owned golf club founded in 1933 with a national/international brand. Illustrative of the upper-bound private club model: member ownership, heritage brand, single-site operation, and prestige pricing power.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sgpc1896

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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