Columbus Country Club

What Columbus Country Club does

Columbus Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1903 and headquartered at 4831 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. Its core assets are an 18-hole Championship Course originally designed by Tom Bendelow (1907) and reshaped by Donald Ross (1914-1920), restored to original Ross specifications by Kevin Hargrave in 2018, complemented by a 9-hole Par 3 course, six Har-Tru clay and two hard tennis courts, two platform tennis and two pickleball courts, an Olympic-style pool complex, and multiple dining venues (The Grille, The Shock Room, The Lorms, 11th Tee House, The Pool House). The club also operates a full-service event business hosting weddings (capacity up to 225 guests), corporate outings, and tournaments, plus a golf pro shop with club fittings and apparel.

The club monetizes through seven annual membership tiers — Resident Full Golf, Social Golf, Social Activity, Dining (70+), Non-Resident, Corporate, and Junior — each on a 12-month commitment, supplemented by recurring F&B revenue, pay-when-you-play rounds for lower tiers, transactional event fees, and one-time pro shop sales. Full Golf Members receive bundled Troon Privé benefits including reciprocal access to 75+ private clubs worldwide and preferred rates at ~200 resort/daily fee courses, plus partner discounts with Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Avis, Ship Sticks, and Suntex Marinas, as well as reciprocal access to the Athletic Club of Columbus. There is no proprietary technology stack; operations are managed by Troon under the Troon Privé program, and the digital layer is delivered through a standard MembersFirst CMS with no disclosed AI/ML, API, or app product.

Name

Columbus Country Club

Legal name

Columbus Country Club

Website

https://columbuscc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Columbus Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1903, offering a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole championship course, tennis, pool, dining, and event venues to affluent families, golfers, and corporate clients across seven annual membership tiers managed under Troon Privé.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf membership
• Tennis facilities
• Event hosting
• Club dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for various tiers including Full Golf, Social Golf, Social Activity, Dining, Non-Resident, and Junior memberships. All memberships include the primary member, spouse and children up to age 23 that reside in the household.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from multiple dining venues including The Grille, The Shock Room, The Lorms, 11th Tee House, and Pool House. Also includes wine storage program (Wine Vault) and take-out/curbside service.
3. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, golf outings, and special events. Venues include Grand Ballroom (up to 225 guests), East Lawn, Gallery Room, Shock Room, 11th Tee House, and full clubhouse rental.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Golf equipment, apparel, and accessories sold through the golf pro shop. Includes club fittings and top apparel brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Columbus Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Columbus, Ohio offering access to an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed Championship Course, a 9-hole Par 3 course, tennis and pickleball facilities, an Olympic-style pool, multiple dining venues, and full-service event spaces. It sells annual memberships across multiple tiers (Full Golf, Social Golf, Social Activity, Dining, Non-Resident, Corporate, and Junior) and hosts weddings, corporate events, and golf outings. The club is professionally managed by Troon under the Troon Privé program.

Product overview

Columbus Country Club is a private country club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and hospitality services. The core offering centers on an 18-hole Championship Golf Course and a Par 3 nine-hole course, complemented by tennis facilities (6 Har-Tru clay courts, 2 hard courts, 2 platform tennis, 2 pickleball courts), an Olympic-style pool complex with water features, and multiple dining venues (The Grille, The Shock Room, The Lorms, 11th Tee House, The Pool House). The club also provides full-service event and wedding planning with various venue spaces. Membership tiers include Resident Full Golf, Social Golf, Social Activity, Dining, Corporate, and Junior Golfing memberships, with Full Golf Members receiving Troon Privé benefits including reciprocal access to private clubs worldwide. The club is managed by Troon and affiliated with the Athletic Club of Columbus for extended member benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Tom Bendelow in 1907 and reshaped by Donald Ross. Hosted the 1964 PGA Championship (won by Bobby Nichols) and multiple Ohio State Amateur events. Available to members and their guests as a play amenity.
• Par 3 Golf Course A nine-hole Par 3 course designed for juniors and beginners learning the game and for experienced players to practice their short game. Accessible to members and their guests.
• Golf Pro Shop A full-service pro shop offering club fittings, equipment, apparel from top brands, accessories, and golf instruction services. Open to members and their guests.
• Tennis Facilities and Programs Racquet facility with 6 Har-Tru clay courts (4 lighted), 2 hard courts (May–October), 2 platform tennis courts, and 2 pickleball courts (year-round). Includes lessons, clinics, camps, travel teams, social leagues, and mixed doubles programming.
• Pool and Aquatics Olympic-sized pool with infant wading area, two water features including a slide, swimming lanes, diving boards, pool cafe, locker rooms with showers, and outdoor bar. Operates Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• Member Dining Multiple dining venues including The Grille (a la carte with course views), The Shock Room (private, ages 14+), The Lorms (men's grille), 11th Tee House (casual on-course dining), and The Pool House. Includes a wine vault storage program and takeout/curbside service.
• Weddings and Events

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Troon Golf & Country ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbus Country Club is a Troon managed facility. Full Golf Members receive exclusive Troon Privé benefits including access to 75 private clubs of distinction and preferred rates at nearly 200 resort and daily fee courses worldwide. The club also participates in Troon's marketing, operational standards, and member programs.
• Athletic Club of ColumbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCCC members receive full access to the Athletic Club of Columbus, located 8 miles west of the club. Benefits include access to three restaurants, bowling at 'The Booth' lounge, and select member events including the Martinis & Mistletoe holiday party and Spring Fling bash.
• Cliff Drysdale TennisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFull Golf Members enjoy preferred access, rates and benefits at Cliff Drysdale Tennis clubs and resorts throughout the United States and Bermuda.
• Avis Car RentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll CCC members receive up to 25% off car rentals and other seasonal benefits when traveling through Avis.
• Ship SticksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll CCC members receive benefits from Ship Sticks for golf club shipping services.
• Suntex MarinasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll CCC members receive 25% off marina rentals at Suntex's network of saltwater and freshwater marinas.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Muirfield Village Golf Club: Dublin, Ohio-based private country club founded by Jack Nicklaus, host of the annual PGA Tour Memorial Tournament. Directly comparable as a high-end Columbus-metro private club with championship golf heritage and similar full-amenity positioning.
• Scioto Country Club: Scioto Country Club is a private member-owned country club in Columbus, Ohio offering golf, dining, tennis, pool and event hosting — directly comparable to Columbus CC as a peer private club competing in the same metro for members and events.
• Inverness Club: Toledo, Ohio private club hosting multiple major championships including U.S. Opens and PGA Championships. Comparable as an Ohio-based, championship-heritage private club with similar golf-centric identity and event-hosting credentials.
• Mayfield Sand Ridge Club: Private club in Cleveland's eastern suburbs combining historic Mayfield Country Club with Sand Ridge Golf Club, offering golf, racquets, dining and events. Comparable as a multi-course Ohio private club with similar family and member-driven programming.
• Brookside Golf & Country Club: Columbus, Ohio private member-owned country club offering golf, tennis, pool, dining and social amenities. Directly comparable local competitor for memberships and private events within the same metro.
• Kirtland Country Club: Willoughby, Ohio private country club with golf, tennis, pool, dining and member events. Comparable as a fellow Ohio private full-amenity country club targeting the same regional affluent family demographic.
• Wedgewood Golf & Country Club: Powell, Ohio private country club in the Columbus metro offering golf, racquet sports, pool, dining and member events. Comparable as a peer private club competing for the same affluent family demographic in greater Columbus.
• The Athletic Club of Columbus: Columbus, Ohio private member-owned athletic and dining club with restaurants, bowling and event spaces. Comparable as a partner that also competes for Columbus affluent members, particularly in the dining and event-hosting segments.
• The Country Club (Pepper Pike, OH): Historic private country club in Pepper Pike, Ohio (Cleveland) offering golf, tennis, dining and event facilities. Comparable as a fellow Ohio-based historic member-owned country club with similar amenity mix and full-service event hosting.

Broad incumbents

• Troon (parent management company): Largest golf and club management company in the world, operating hundreds of facilities including the Troon Privé network of which Columbus CC is a member. Comparable as the operating parent whose platform, marketing programs and reciprocal network drive Columbus CC's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/columbuscc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-5EremB1EUWUqEWcZRFHng
• Facebookfacebook.com/columbuscc
• Instagraminstagram.com/columbuscountryclub/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.com/Columbuscc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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