Chris Foley Golf Schools

Name

Chris Foley Golf Schools

Legal name

Chris Foley Golf Schools

Website

https://chrisfoleygolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Instruction Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI), Golf Training Aids & Swing Analytics Retail (CRAMAGAG)

Keywords

• Golf instruction services
• Junior golf development
• Custom club fitting
• Golf coaching programs
• Golf travel packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Brainerd

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Golf Instruction Services: Individual and group golf lessons for adults and juniors, coaching programs, and skill development courses. Pricing varies by service type and package size.
2. Club Fitting Services: Custom club fitting for drivers, fairway metals, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters. Fitting services are complimentary when clubs are purchased. Gap analysis available as standalone service for $100.
3. Golf Travel Packages: All-inclusive golf travel packages to Scotland ($3,990/person) and Ireland ($3,790/person) including accommodations, green fees, breakfast, and transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chris Foley Golf Schools delivers private and group golf instruction for adults and juniors, multi-level junior development programs (summer and winter), custom club fitting using TrackMan technology, golf-specific fitness training, and all-inclusive golf travel packages to Ireland and Scotland. The school is led by PGA Master Professional Chris Foley, with instruction delivered seasonally at Madden's on Gull Lake (MN) and Eldorado Country Club (CA).

Product overview

Chris Foley Golf Schools is a golf instruction academy offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around adult and junior instruction, club fitting, and golf travel experiences. The core instructional offerings include private lessons, group programs, and specialized seasonal programs (Summer Junior Golf Development Program with multi-level age tracks, Future Champions Winter Program, Adult Winter Coaching Program). The school provides custom club fitting using TrackMan technology across major brands. Additional offerings include golf fitness, Ireland and Scotland golf trip packages, TrackMan simulator sessions, online video lessons, and gift certificates. The instruction approach emphasizes TrackMan launch monitor and video swing analysis technology for feedback.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Instruction Private golf lessons for adults (45-minute sessions, available in series of 3, 5, or 10), semi-private lessons, group lessons, and custom 3-hour coaching experiences. Targeted at adult golfers of all skill levels from beginner to experienced players.
• Adult Group Programs Themed adult group instructional programs including Get Ready Golf (Ladies Intro to Golf), Ladies Refresher School, Men's Refresher School, Senior Men's Clinic, and The Scoring School. Targeted at adult golfers seeking group-based instruction in specific skill areas.
• Adult Winter Coaching Program Subscription-style winter coaching program featuring 10 individual lessons, 24 hours of TrackMan simulator practice time, video analysis, club performance evaluation, and mental golf workshop access. Targeted at adult golfers seeking structured off-season development.
• Junior Golf Instruction Private lessons (45 minutes, available in series of 3, 5, or 10 sessions), semi-private lessons ($65/person), and group coaching ($60/person) for junior golfers. Available 7 days a week. Targeted at youth golfers from beginners to competitive players.
• Summer Junior Golf Development Program Multi-level summer program with age-based tracks: Ages 4-6 (SNAG FUNdamentals), Ages 6-10 (Development 1), Ages 10-14 (Development 2), and Ages 14+ (High Performance Summer Program). Targeted at youth golfers during summer at Madden's on Gull Lake.
• Future Champions Winter Program Year-round junior training program featuring 12 individual lessons, TrackMan simulator access, full swing/short game/putting assessments, mental game workshop, rule training, course management, and college recruiting consulting. Targeted at competitive junior golfers and high school athletes.
• Club Fitting Custom club fitting using TrackMan technology covering drivers/woods, irons, wedges, and putters. Includes Tour Fitting Experience, Gap Analysis (standalone $100), and fitting for TaylorMade, Titleist, Ping, Odyssey, and Callaway brands. Targeted at golfers investing in new equipment or optimizing current clubs.
• Golf Fitness Golf-specific fitness training services to improve performance and prevent injury. Targeted at golfers seeking physical conditioning to complement their on-course play.
• Ireland Golf Trip All-inclusive golf travel package to Ireland at $3,790 per person based on double occupancy. Features courses including Ballybunion Old, Ballybunion Cashen, Tralee Golf Club, Waterville Golf Links, Dooks Golf Club, and Killarney Killeen. Includes green fees, lodging, breakfast, and luxury coach transport.
• Scotland Golf Trip All-inclusive golf travel package to Scotland based in St. Andrews at $3,990 per person based on double occupancy. Features courses including Old Course St. Andrews, New Course, Jubilee Course, Kingsbarns Golf Links, Crail Golfing Society, Lundin Links, and Muirfield. Includes six rounds of golf, six nights lodging, breakfast, and luxury coach transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80+ college golfers produced over 20 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TaylorMademinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaylorMade is one of the major golf equipment brands that Chris Foley Golf Schools fits and recommends. Fitting services are complimentary when clubs are purchased.
• TitleistminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTitleist is one of the major golf equipment brands that Chris Foley Golf Schools fits and recommends. Fitting services are complimentary when clubs are purchased.
• PingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPing is one of the major golf equipment brands that Chris Foley Golf Schools fits and recommends. Fitting services are complimentary when clubs are purchased.
• Odyssey (PING Putters)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOdyssey (PING Putters) is one of the major golf equipment brands that Chris Foley Golf Schools fits and recommends. Fitting services are complimentary when clubs are purchased.
• CallawayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCallaway is one of the major golf equipment brands that Chris Foley Golf Schools fits and recommends. They also offer special pricing on junior club sets. Fitting services are complimentary when clubs are purchased.
• Madden's on Gull LakecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary teaching facility location. Chris Foley Golf Schools operates summer programs at Madden's on Gull Lake, a resort with four championship golf courses recognized by Golf Digest, Golf Week, and other publications.
• Eldorado Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinter teaching location. Chris Foley splits his winter between Madden's and Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells, California, providing year-round instruction capability.
• PGA of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChris Foley is a member since 1992 and one of only 330 Professionals to have earned Master Professional status. The company participates in PGA programs and has received multiple Minnesota Section PGA awards.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• David Leadbetter Golf Academy: World-renowned golf instruction brand with academies globally, focused on high-level player development. Comparable as a globally recognized premium instructor brand targeting serious adult and junior golfers.
• Butch Harmon School of Golf: School of one of the most decorated golf coaches in PGA Tour history, offering high-end private and group lessons in Nevada. Comparable as an elite instructor brand monetizing personal reputation through premium instruction and player development.
• GOLFTEC: Largest tech-enabled golf instruction chain in the U.S., using Foresight/launch-monitor swing analysis in standardized bays. Directly comparable as a TrackMan/instrumented instruction competitor targeting adult golfers seeking data-driven improvement.
• Jim McLean Golf School: Long-established elite golf instruction brand (Jim McLean is one of the most decorated PGA instructors) offering premium private and group lessons at multiple U.S. resorts. Directly comparable in elite-instructor-led premium instruction and resort-based delivery.

Regional players

• Hank Johnson Golf Academy: Twin Cities / Minnesota-based golf instruction operation offering private lessons, junior programs, and club fitting using launch-monitor technology. Highly comparable as a Midwest-based regional peer with similar adult/junior curriculum and swing-analysis differentiation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/chrisfoleygolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chris-foley-golf-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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