La Grange Country Club

Name

La Grange Country Club

Legal name

La Grange Country Club

Website

https://lagrangecc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf course
• Racquet sports programs
• Club dining services
• Private event banquets

Headquarters

HQ city

La Grange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Initiation Fees: New members pay an initiation fee to join the club. The club is a non-equity club, meaning initiation fees are not refundable upon departure.
2. Annual Membership Dues: Members pay recurring annual dues for access to club amenities. The club offers Regular Membership (full access), Social Membership (non-golf amenities), and Dining Membership (dining facilities only).
3. Private Event Hosting: The club generates revenue from hosting private events including weddings, corporate meetings, and celebrations for both members and their sponsored guests. Catering and banquet services are provided.
4. Food and Beverage Sales: The club operates multiple dining venues including the Main Dining Room, Bar and Lounge, 19th Hole, South Patio, and Halfway House, generating revenue from member dining purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

La Grange Country Club is an invitation-only private membership country club founded in 1899 that provides members and their families access to an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and paddle courts, a swimming pool complex, multiple dining venues, and banquet facilities for private events. The club sells recurring memberships (Regular, Social, Dining tiers) along with initiation fees, and hosts weddings, corporate meetings, and golf outings for members and sponsored guests.

Product overview

La Grange Country Club is a private country club established in 1899, celebrating 125+ years of operation. The club offers a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and social amenities organized as a unified membership experience. Core offerings include an 18-Hole Championship Golf Course with practice facilities and 3 golf simulators, racquet sports (Tennis on 4 clay courts, Paddle Tennis on 4 courts, and seasonal Pickleball), a swimming pool complex with zero-entry baby pool, and diverse dining services across multiple venues (Main Dining Room, Bar and Lounge, The 19th Hole, South Patio, Halfway House). The club also provides private event hosting including weddings, meetings, and corporate events for 10-275 guests. Three membership tiers (Regular, Social, Dining) provide varying levels of access to these amenities. Supporting programs include a Caddie Program with Evans Scholars eligibility, year-round social events, and the La Grange Country Club Foundation for employee/caddie scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Championship 18-hole golf course that has hosted USGA Women's Opens and Amateur Qualifiers, offering members a challenging and enjoyable experience.
• Golf Practice Facilities and Simulators Practice facilities including 3 golf simulators for year-round practice and instruction, along with driving range and putting areas for members.
• Tennis Program Four clay tennis courts with professional instruction led by USPTA-certified instructors, offering private and group lessons, clinics, and member events.
• Paddle Tennis Program Four paddle courts with professional instruction, offering lessons, drills, guest days, mixers, competitive travel leagues, and junior programs year-round.
• Pickleball Seasonal pickleball courts set up on existing paddle courts from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with equipment available at the tennis pro shop and introductory classes.
• Swimming Pool Complex Full-size swimming pool, zero-entry baby pool, and spacious deck with food and beverage service; home to the Stingrays Swim & Dive Team.
• Dining Services Multiple dining venues including Main Dining Room, Bar and Lounge, The 19th Hole, South Patio with golf course views, Halfway House, Pool area, and Paddle Hut, with seasonal menus crafted by Executive Chef John Comerford.
• Private Events and Banquets Event hosting for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, business meetings, corporate events, and special occasions, accommodating parties of 10 to 275 guests with full-service catering.
• Meeting Facilities Private rooms equipped with LCD projectors and wireless internet for business meetings and corporate-wide celebrations, accommodating up to 275 people.
• Wedding Services Wedding hosting with elegant banquet facilities, views of the golf course, landscaped grounds, and full catering and planning services.
• Golf Outings Golf outings ranging from large charitable events and hospital fundraisers to smaller private gatherings, supported by professional golf staff and renovated clubhouse facilities.
• Member Club Events Year-round calendar of social events including holiday celebrations (Easter Brunch, 3rd of July Party, Fall Harvest Festival, Gingerbread Decorating, Santa Brunch, Holly Ball), family activities, and adults-only events.
• Caddie Program Premier caddie program for boys and girls 14 years and older, with eligibility for the Evans Scholars Program after two years of service.
• Regular Membership Full membership with access to all golf, tennis, paddle, swimming, and social privileges for member, spouse, and children under 25. Voting rights upon full initiation fee payment.
• Social Membership Access to tennis, paddle, swimming, dining, and social privileges for the member, spouse, and children under 25. No golf privileges or voting rights; may convert to Regular Membership subject to waitlist.
• Dining Membership Use of clubhouse dining facilities for the member, spouse, and children under 25 living in residence.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Golf Club: Historic private golf club in Wheaton, IL founded in 1895, one of the oldest in the country. Directly comparable as a long-tenured Chicago-area private club with a championship 18-hole course and member-based access.
• Medinah Country Club: Prestigious private country club in Medinah, IL, with three 18-hole courses and a long history of major USGA events. Comparable as a Chicago-area private club offering golf, dining, and event hosting with a similar family membership model.
• Rich Harvest Farms: Ultra-private golf club in Sugar Grove, IL with a championship course. Comparable as a high-end private club in the Chicago area with golf, dining, and member events as core offerings.
• Lake Shore Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Glencoe, IL on Chicago's North Shore. Comparable as a private club offering golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and event hosting under a tiered membership model.
• Butterfield Country Club: Private member-owned country club located in nearby Oak Brook, IL. Directly comparable as a Chicago western-suburb private club with golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and event hosting under a similar membership-based model.
• Olympia Fields Country Club: Private country club in Olympia Fields, IL featuring two 18-hole courses and a history of major USGA championships. Directly comparable as a Chicago south-suburb private club offering golf, dining, and member events.
• Exmoor Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Highland Park, IL on the North Shore. Comparable as a Chicago-area private club with golf, tennis, dining, and private event hosting under a tiered membership structure.
• Hinsdale Golf Club: Private club in Hinsdale, IL that shares the western Chicago suburbs market with LGCC. Comparable as a private member-owned club offering golf, dining, and event hosting to a similar affluent suburban demographic.

Emerging players

• Country Club of the Rockies: Private member-owned club serving an affluent mountain-resort demographic. Comparable in business model (private membership, championship golf, dining, events) although it operates in a different geography (Colorado) and serves a more transient seasonal membership base.

Regional players

• Bob O'Link Golf Club: Private golf club in Highland Park, IL founded in 1918. Comparable as a Chicago-area private member-owned club focused on golf with dining and social amenities, sharing a similar suburban Chicago market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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