Astoria Golf and Country Club

What Astoria Golf and Country Club does

Astoria Golf and Country Club (AGCC) is a private, member-owned country club founded in June 1923 in Warrenton, Oregon, operating as the only private country club on the Oregon Coast. The club's core product is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by George Junor and Charles Halderman on sand-based coastal dunes, completed in 1924 and ranked #89 in Golf Week Magazine's Top 100 Classic Courses in the United States in 1997. AGCC generates revenue through a diversified mix of recurring streams: five membership tiers (Proprietary, Associate, Social, Junior under-40, and Military) with monthly dues and Club Equity for Proprietary Members; the Oregon Coast Golf Academy offering structured Operation 36 curriculum programs for Super Juniors ($300/semester), Juniors, High School Development ($330/semester), and Ladies; the historic Oregon Coast Invitational tournament (second oldest in Oregon, since 1910) attracting 400+ amateur golfers annually; a Pro Shop retail operation as authorized dealer for Titleist, FootJoy, TaylorMade, and others; wedding and corporate event venue hosting with farm-to-table dining led by Executive Chef Jonathan Jones; and reciprocal club access across 11 private clubs in Oregon, Washington, and California plus the Open Rounds national platform.

The club operates from a 13-acre practice facility including a Trackman-powered indoor golf simulator with access to 170+ virtual courses, supporting year-round play and custom club fitting. Distribution is sales-led through direct membership inquiries handled by Membership Director Bradley Young, member referral programs, and community-based academy programs open to non-members as a customer acquisition funnel. The member-owned governance structure (Board led by President Rick Saturn) with voting rights for Proprietary Members creates a stakeholder model distinct from equity-backed operators. Technology integrations are limited to industry-standard platforms (Trackman, Golf Genius, Clubspot, Open Rounds) with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML capabilities or significant tech investment beyond simulator hardware. The club celebrated its centennial in 2023 and continues to operate as a heritage institution with stable headcount of 11-50 employees, no recent funding activity, and no disclosed M&A trajectory.

Name

Astoria Golf and Country Club

Legal name

Astoria Golf & Country Club

Website

https://astoriagolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Astoria Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1923 in Warrenton, Oregon, serving affluent golfers as the only private club on the Oregon Coast through championship golf, five membership tiers, academy programs, tournament hosting, and event venue services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club and Golf Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Golf instruction
• Country club events
• Championship golf course

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenton

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: Recurring membership fees from multiple tiers including Proprietary, Associate, Junior, Social, and Military memberships. Golf members pay unlimited access with no green fees; Social members pay green fees when playing.
2. Golf Academy Programs: Fee-based instructional programs for Super Juniors ($300/semester), Juniors, Ladies, and High School Development ($330/semester). Available to members and non-members alike.
3. Oregon Coast Invitational: Annual 8-day match play tournament attracting over 400 golfers from the Northwest and beyond. Revenue from entry fees, spectator attendance, and associated events.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of men's and ladies' apparel and golf equipment. Authorized dealer for Titleist, FootJoy, TaylorMade, Cleveland/Srixon, Puma, Cobra, Ping and more. Custom fitting and demo programs available.
5. Event Hosting: Venue rentals for weddings, banquets, and corporate events. Catering services with farm-to-table cuisine. Multiple event spaces including Board Room, Banquet Room, Dining Room, outdoor patio and balcony.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Astoria Golf and Country Club is a private member-owned country club that sells recurring memberships in multiple tiers (Proprietary, Associate, Social, Junior, Military) granting access to an 18-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, fine dining, and social amenities. It generates additional revenue from tournament hosting (Oregon Coast Invitational), golf instruction via the Oregon Coast Golf Academy, retail sales through the Pro Shop, and venue rentals for weddings, banquets, and corporate events.

Product overview

Astoria Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned golf club founded in 1923 on the Oregon Coast. The club offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around its championship 18-hole golf course, complemented by the Oregon Coast Golf Academy (offering programs for Super Juniors, Juniors, High School Development, and Ladies), a full-service Pro Shop with custom fitting, Practice Facilities including a Trackman-powered Golf Simulator, and dining services. The club hosts the prestigious Oregon Coast Invitational tournament annually. Membership options include Proprietary, Associate, Social, Junior, and Military tiers. Additional offerings include reciprocal club access, event and wedding venues, and the Women of AGCC Scholarship Fund for young women golfers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course on the Clatsop Plains sand dunes, designed by George Junor and Charles Halderman and completed in 1924. Provides year-round playable turf conditions due to sand-based soil and is available to club members and their guests.
• Pro Shop A full-service golf shop retailing men's and ladies' apparel and equipment from Titleist, FootJoy, TaylorMade, Cleveland/Srixon, Puma, Cobra, and Ping, with custom club fitting and demo programs.
• Oregon Coast Golf Academy Premier golf instruction program offering private lessons, group lessons, and structured academies for Super Juniors (ages 4-6), Juniors (ages 7-12), High School Development (ages 13-17), and Ladies using the Operation 36 curriculum.
• Oregon Coast Invitational Tournament

Quantifiable outcome

• Golf Week Magazine ranked the course #89 in Top 100 Classic Courses in the United States (1997)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Creekside Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their facility in Salem, OR (6250 Clubhouse Drive SE, Salem, OR 97306).
• Meadow Springs Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Richland, WA facility (700 Country Club Rd, Richland, WA 99352).
• Fairwood Golf & Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Renton, WA facility (17070 140th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058).
• Illahe Hills Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Salem, OR facility (3376 Country Club Rd S, Salem, OR 97302).
• Sand Point Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Seattle, WA facility (8333 55th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115).
• Meridian Valley Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Kent, WA facility (24830 136th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042).
• Roseburg Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Roseburg, OR facility (5051 Garden Valley Rd, Roseburg, OR 97471).
• Shadow Hills Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Junction City, OR facility (92512 River Rd, Junction City, OR 97448).
• Rogue Valley Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Medford, OR facility (2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR 97504).
• Riverside Golf & Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Portland, OR facility (8105 NE 33rd Dr, Portland, OR 97211).
• Arrowhead Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club providing AGCC members full membership privileges at their Molalla, OR facility (28301 Cascade Hwy, Molalla, OR 97038).
• Open RoundsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform providing AGCC members access to explore other private golf facilities across the country.
• Clatsop County Historical Society (CCHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to collect, digitize, and display the club's history through Internet Archive, including dozens of scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and photographs for the Centennial Anniversary.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Premier destination golf resort on the Oregon Coast, broader incumbent in Oregon golf. While it operates a destination/resort model rather than a private-membership model, it dominates the premium Oregon Coast golf brand and competes for prestige, tournament positioning, and aspirational member mindshare.

Direct peers

• Creekside Golf Club: Private club in Salem, OR with which AGCC has a reciprocal membership arrangement. Operates a comparable membership-driven private club model in Oregon, serving the same regional Pacific Northwest member base and offering reciprocal play privileges — directly comparable in scale, structure, and offering.
• Roseburg Country Club: Private club in Roseburg, OR and AGCC reciprocal partner. Analogous Oregon private country club with golf, dining, and reciprocal privileges — comparable in business model and regional member profile.
• Fairwood Golf & Country Club: Private club in Renton, WA and AGCC reciprocal partner. Similar Pacific Northwest private country club with reciprocal play, golf, and member amenities — directly comparable in scale and offering.
• Riverside Golf & Country Club: Private club in Portland, OR and AGCC reciprocal partner. Comparable private-membership country club with full golf, dining, and reciprocal privileges; serves a similar Pacific Northwest member base with the same dues-based revenue model.
• Illahe Hills Country Club: Private club in Salem, OR and AGCC reciprocal partner. Operates an analogous private-membership country club with golf and reciprocal privileges in Oregon — directly comparable structure, scale, and member demographic.
• Sand Point Country Club: Private club in Seattle, WA and AGCC reciprocal partner. Comparable in being a Pacific Northwest private country club with reciprocal play privileges, golf, and clubhouse amenities — same membership-driven model and member demographic.
• Rogue Valley Country Club: Private club in Medford, OR and AGCC reciprocal partner. Analogous private Oregon country club with golf, dining, and reciprocal privileges — directly comparable business model and member experience.
• Meadow Springs Country Club: Private country club in Richland, WA and AGCC reciprocal partner. Comparable private membership club serving the Pacific Northwest with similar golf, dining, and event-hosting offerings; directly comparable in business model and member experience.

Regional players

• Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club: Premium private club in Oregon (North Plains, near Portland) recognized as one of the top private clubs in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as an Oregon-based private club of similar caliber, though serving a different metropolitan catchment (Portland metro vs. coastal).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/astoriagolfcountryclub
• Xx.com/astoriagolfcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/astoria-golf-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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