Olympia Fields Country Club

What Olympia Fields Country Club does

Olympia Fields Country Club (OFCC) is a privately held, member-owned private country club founded in 1915 in Olympia Fields, Illinois, approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago. The club's core product is two championship 18-hole golf courses: the North Course, designed by Willie Park Jr. in 1923 and ranked No. 99 on Golf Digest's 2023-2024 Top 100 Greatest Courses list, and the South Course, originally designed by Tom Bendelow in 1915 and renovated by Steve Smyers in 2007. Complementing the courses is a 110,000-square-foot English Tudor clubhouse designed by George C. Nimmons (the largest golf clubhouse in the world when built in 1923-24), dining venues (73rd Hole grill, 1915 Club, Cabana Café, Stagg Room), racquet sports (tennis and pickleball), the Thrall Family Aquatic Center, an indoor golf simulator, and youth programming across golf, racquets, and aquatics.

OFCC operates on an invitation-only membership model with no public sales channel. Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues and initiation fees across categories (Regular 40+, Corporate, Associate 30-39, National 100+ miles, Regional 2nd club, Social), plus food and beverage, green fees for member guests, caddie fees (Honor Caddie $95-$120 for 18 holes), golf shop merchandise, private event hosting, and donations to the OFCC Historic Landmark Foundation. The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven: membership applications require knowledge of or sponsorship by current members, making member referrals the primary acquisition channel. The club maintains selective application standards including interviews and background checks.

Distribution is supported by a high-profile tournament-hosting strategy: OFCC has hosted two U.S. Opens (1928, 2003), two PGA Championships (1925, 1961), a U.S. Senior Open (1997), a U.S. Amateur (2015), the KPMG Women's PGA Championship (2017), and the BMW Championship (2020, 2023), positioning it as one of only nine American clubs to have hosted the U.S. Open, U.S. Senior Open, PGA Championship, and U.S. Amateur. The club is designated a Platinum Club of America and a National Historic Place (2001). Technology infrastructure is built on the ClubEssential club management platform for member directory, booking, tee times, and dining reservations; no proprietary AI or advanced technology stack is disclosed. Current leadership includes General Manager Adam Nickerson.

Name

Olympia Fields Country Club

Legal name

Olympia Fields Country Club

Website

https://ofcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Olympia Fields Country Club is a privately held, member-owned private country club founded in 1915 near Chicago, operating two championship golf courses (North Course by Willie Park Jr. and South Course by Tom Bendelow), full dining, racquets, and aquatic amenities, accessible exclusively by invitation to affluent families and corporate members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Turf Management (Sports Fields, Golf Courses) (BPABADAC)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf courses
• Club membership services
• Golf and racquets
• Private hospitality club

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia Fields

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Membership Dues: The club generates revenue primarily through private membership dues and initiation fees. Membership categories include Regular 40+, Corporate, Associate Age 35-39, Associate Age 30-34, National (residing 100+ miles from OFCC), Regional (2nd Club), and Social memberships. Membership is by invitation only.
2. Food and Beverage: The club operates multiple dining venues including the main dining room, 73rd Hole grill, 1915 Club, and Cabana Café. Revenue is generated from member dining experiences, private events, and social gatherings.
3. Golf Operations: Revenue from green fees (for members' guests), cart rentals, golf shop merchandise, and tournament entry fees for member events such as the AA Stagg Invitational, Willie Park Jr. Invitational, Carol Mann Invitational, and OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational.
4. Historic Landmark Foundation Donations: The Olympia Fields Country Club Historic Landmark Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raises funds for preservation projects. The foundation accepts donations, event donations, and bequests.
5. Caddie Fees: The club charges caddie fees including walking caddie rates ($50-$120 per 18 holes depending on rank) and forecaddie fees ($18-$35 per bag). The caddie program partners with the Evans Scholars Foundation and Western Golf Association.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Olympia Fields Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club offering two championship 18-hole golf courses (the North Course designed by Willie Park Jr. and the South Course designed by Tom Bendelow), world-class dining venues, racquet sports, aquatic facilities, and year-round family and social programming. Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues and initiation fees, supplemented by dining, caddie, and event service fees.

Product overview

Olympia Fields Country Club is a premier private golf and family-oriented country club offering two nationally-ranked championship golf courses (North Course and South Course), world-class dining, racquet sports, aquatic facilities, and comprehensive family programming. The club operates on a membership-by-invitation basis with various membership categories. Key offerings include the Willie Park Jr.-designed North Course (ranked No. 99 on Golf Digest's Top 100) and the Tom Bendelow/Steve Smyers-designed South Course, supported by a comprehensive caddie program in partnership with the Evans Scholars Foundation. The club also maintains a Historic Landmark Foundation for preservation of its National Register Historic Place clubhouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• North Course Championship 18-hole golf course designed by Willie Park Jr. in 1923; par 70, 7,353 yards, slope 150; ranked No. 99 on Golf Digest's Top 100 Greatest Courses (2023-2024) and host of four major championships including the 2003 U.S. Open.
• South Course 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Bendelow in 1915 and renovated by Steve Smyers in 2007; par 72, 7,114 yards, slope 144; ranked No. 146 on Golfweek's Best Classic Courses (2016) and No. 2 in Golf Digest's 2010 Best New Renovations.
• Golf Simulator Booking Indoor golf simulation technology allowing members to book simulator time for practice and play during off-seasons or adverse weather conditions.
• Caddie Program Comprehensive caddie training and service program in partnership with Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation, offering tiered walking and forecaddie services for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds.
• Dining Services Multiple dining venues including the 73rd Hole grill, Stagg Room, 1915 Club, and Cabana Café offering member dining experiences, private events, and social gatherings.
• Racquets (Tennis and Pickleball) Racquet sports facilities including tennis courts and pickleball with booking system, lessons, and clinics available for members.
• Thrall Family Aquatic Center Family-oriented pool and aquatic facilities featuring Cabana Café, private party bookings, and pool reservations for members.
• Private Events and Special Occasions World-class private event hosting capabilities for weddings, corporate events, and family celebrations in the historic clubhouse and grounds.
• Family and Youth Programs Comprehensive youth programming including Junior Golf, Junior Racquets, Junior Aquatics, and Kid's Camp with KE Camps, plus a dedicated junior calendar of activities.
• Private Club Membership Exclusive private club membership offering access to two championship golf courses, dining, racquets, aquatics, year-round social events, and family-oriented amenities. Membership is by invitation only with categories including Regular 40+, Corporate, Associate, Regional, National, and Social.
• Olympia Fields Country Club Historic Landmark Foundation 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2016 to preserve and protect the historical properties of Olympia Fields, including the National Register Historic Place clubhouse and other architectural landmarks.

Quantifiable outcome

• North Course ranked No. 99 by Golf Digest's Top 100 Greatest Courses (2023-2024)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Andrew Green (Golf Course Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2024In July 2024, Olympia Fields announced the appointment of acclaimed golf course architect Andrew Green to lead the restoration of its historic North Course. This restoration project represents a significant investment in preserving the championship-quality design of Willie Park Jr.'s original work.
• Western Golf AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlympia Fields Country Club has a storied history of working closely with the Western Golf Association. The club has hosted the Western Open/BMW Championship seven times, helping to raise money for the Evans Scholars Foundation. This partnership supports caddie development and scholarship programs.
• Evans Scholars FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college educations for caddies. OFCC has over 160 Evans Scholars Alumni historically, and 57 caddies from OFCC have been awarded Evans Scholarships in the past 20 years. The foundation has provided fully funded educations for almost 9,000 caddies since 1930 with scholarship tuition payments exceeding $100 million.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baltusrol Golf Club: Historic private club in Springfield, New Jersey, with two A.W. Tillinghast courses and a long US Open / PGA Championship hosting history. Comparable as a member-owned private club whose brand is anchored by championship pedigree and architectural heritage.
• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: One of the oldest and most exclusive private clubs in the U.S., located in Southampton, New York, and host of multiple US Opens. Comparable in exclusivity, course-design heritage, and recurring USGA hosting role.
• Seminole Golf Club: Ultra-exclusive private club in Juno Beach, Florida, hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup. Comparable as a member-owned, invitation-only club whose national prestige is built on a single Donald Ross-designed course and selective membership.
• Rich Harvest Farms: Private club in Sugar Grove, Illinois, owned by Jerry Rich, that has hosted the 2009 Solheim Cup and other major events. Comparable as a private Illinois club that uses tournament hosting as a brand-building strategy.
• Congressional Country Club: Prestigious private club in Bethesda, Maryland, that has hosted multiple US Opens and PGA Championships. Comparable as a historic Blue-Chip private club with a strong tournament-hosting franchise and similar member demographic.
• Chicago Golf Club: One of the oldest and most exclusive private golf clubs in the U.S., located in Wheaton, Illinois. Founded 1895 and host of the 2006 USGA Walker Cup, it is a comparable historic Midwestern member-owned club serving ultra-affluent families.
• Medinah Country Club: Suburban Chicago private country club with three courses and a long history of hosting major championships (US Opens, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup). Directly comparable to OFCC in scale, member-owned governance, and major-championship pedigree.
• Butler National Golf Club: Elite private club in Oak Brook, Illinois, with a single championship course (designed by Tom Fazio). Closely comparable as a Chicagoland invitation-only private club serving an affluent membership with corporate entertainment as a core use case.
• Winged Foot Golf Club: Historic private club in Mamaroneck, New York, with two A.W. Tillinghast-designed courses that have hosted multiple US Opens and PGA Championships. Comparable in pedigree, course-design heritage, and major-championship hosting depth.
• East Lake Golf Club: Private club in Atlanta that hosts the PGA Tour's Tour Championship. Closely comparable as a member-owned private club whose modern identity has been elevated through recurring high-profile PGA Tour hosting, similar to OFCC's BMW Championship role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OFCC_1915
• Facebookfacebook.com/olympiafieldscountryclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olympia-fields-country-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/olympiafieldscc

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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