Oahu Country Club

What Oahu Country Club does

Oahu Country Club is a private, member-only golf and country club located at 150 Country Club Road in the Nu'uanu Valley of Honolulu, Hawaii, approximately 400 feet above sea level and ten minutes from downtown Honolulu. Founded in 1907 on land (Waolani) whose title traces to King Kamehameha III in 1849, the club operates on 380 acres that it owns outright — the only private golf club in Hawaii with full land ownership. The core asset is an 18-hole William Bell-designed championship golf course currently measuring 6,041 yards at par 71, known as 'The Grand Dame' of Hawaii golf. The club has hosted the Manoa Cup Championship annually since 1907, the oldest continuous golf tournament in the State of Hawaii.

The club's product portfolio extends beyond golf to include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a temperature-controlled swimming pool, three dining venues (The Grille with full-service bar, Anuenue for al fresco dining, and Waolani Windows for exclusive fine dining), event and catering facilities for weddings and private functions, A/V equipment rental, and structured golf programs including instruction, junior golf, and the Men's and Women's Invitational tournaments. Supporting technology is minimal and standard for the sector: a member login portal, an online merchandise store at shop.oahucountryclub.com, a live golf course camera, TrackMan launch monitors for instruction, and event booking systems. No proprietary technology systems, AI capabilities, or app-based products are disclosed.

The business model is subscription-based recurring revenue from membership dues across six invitation-only categories: Regular, Recreation, Dining, Intermediate, Non-Resident, and International. Additional revenue streams include golf shop sales, dining, catering and event services, and online merchandise. Marketing is conducted primarily through word-of-mouth referrals and an invitation-only membership process, with all tours by appointment. The club serves affluent individuals and families in Hawaii, including professionals, business owners, executives, and seasonal residents seeking premier golf, family-friendly social amenities, and a historic recreational venue. The entity is privately held with no disclosed parent company, outside investors, or public financial reporting.

Name

Oahu Country Club

Legal name

Oahu Country Club

Website

https://oahucountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oahu Country Club is a private, invitation-only golf and country club founded in 1907 in Honolulu's Nu'uanu Valley, serving hundreds of affluent Hawaii members across six membership tiers. It operates an 18-hole William Bell-designed golf course, fitness center, dining venues, and event facilities on 380 acres of land it owns outright.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf Course Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Championship golf course
• Club amenities and dining
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Fees: Private country club revenue derived from membership subscriptions across various categories including Regular, Recreation, Dining, Intermediate, Non-Resident, and International memberships. The club also generates revenue from golf shop sales, dining services (The Grille, Anuenue, Waolani Windows restaurant), catering and event services, and the online merchandise store.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Oahu Country Club operates as a private, invitation-only member country club centered on an 18-hole championship golf course (6,041 yards, par 71) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The club offers members access to golf, multiple dining venues (The Grille, Anuenue, Waolani Windows), a fitness center, swimming pool, social events, and private event hosting (weddings, meetings, catering). Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues and fees, with ancillary income from dining, golf shop, catering, and online merchandise sales.

Product overview

Oahu Country Club is a member-only golf club offering a unified portfolio of recreational services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course designed by William Bell. The core product is the golf course, which hosts tournaments including the annual Men's Invitational, Women's Invitational, and the historic Manoa Cup Championship (oldest continuous golf tournament in Hawaii since 1907). Supporting amenities include fitness facilities, multiple dining venues (The Grille, Anuenue, and Waolani Windows), swimming pool, and event spaces for weddings and private functions with A/V equipment rental services. The club operates a membership program with various categories serving members' golf, recreation, and social needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course designed by William Bell, known as 'The Grand Dame' of Hawaii golf courses. The course spans 6,041 yards at par 71, featuring dynamic changes in slope, elevation, and wind direction. Available to club members and guests of members.
• Country Club Membership Invitation-only membership providing access to golf, fitness, dining, and social facilities. Membership categories include Regular, Recreation, Dining, Intermediate, Non-Resident, and International.
• Golf Programs & Instruction Golf instruction and practice amenities including private lessons, complementary golf clinics, club re-gripping services, TrackMan launch monitors, driving range access, and short game practice areas for chipping, pitching, and putting.
• Men's Invitational Tournament Annual men's golf tournament with multiple flight categories including Mid Am, Senior, and Super Senior divisions. The 63rd edition is scheduled for July 16-18, 2026.
• Women's Invitational Tournament Annual women's golf tournament held in summer, featuring multiple flight categories and formats including Stableford scoring. The 70th anniversary year was 2023.
• Manoa Cup Championship (Hawaii State Amateur Match-Play Championship) Hosted annually since 1907, also known as The Hawaii State Amateur Match-Play Championship. The oldest continuous golf tournament in Hawaii, contested annually for both men and women.
• Fitness Center & Wellness State-of-the-art fitness center open seven days a week, offering various equipment, weekly wellness classes, and personal training lessons. Also features locker rooms and a temperature-controlled swimming pool.
• Member Dining (The Grille, Anuenue, Waolani Windows) Multiple dining venues including The Grille (full-service bar, shuffleboard, TVs), Anuenue (al fresco outdoor dining), and Waolani Windows (exclusive fine dining with elevated golf course views).
• Weddings & Private Events Event hosting services for weddings, graduation parties, first birthdays, reunions, anniversaries, and other milestone events. Includes multiple room options (Lower Gallery, Nuuanu, Thayer A/B/C, Waolani) and catering services.
• A/V Equipment Rental & Meeting Services Audio/visual equipment rental for events including HD projectors, screens, Zoom conference meeting setups, portable speakers, wireless microphones, and podiums. Available at various club locations.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Reciprocal ClubsminorOthersOahu Country Club allows access to guests of members and reciprocal club members. This provides flexibility for members traveling to other clubs and allows reciprocal members to play at OCC.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Augusta National Golf Club: Elite private member-only golf club in Georgia and home of the Masters Tournament. The benchmark for invitation-only private clubs with strong brand, tournament hosting, and member-ownership structure—relevant for understanding OCC's strategic positioning in the private club category.
• Pebble Beach Company: Iconic luxury golf destination on the California coast, operating multiple courses including Pebble Beach Golf Links. While broader in scope (resort + multiple courses), it is a comparable aspirational benchmark for premium coastal golf experiences and tournament hosting.
• Kapalua Resort (The Plantation Course): Luxury resort and golf destination on Maui hosting the PGA Tour's Sentry Tournament of Champions. Operates a resort-golf model rather than pure private membership, but is a relevant peer for premium Hawaii golf experience and tournament heritage.
• Mauna Lani Golf Course: Luxury resort golf experience on Hawaii Island operated as part of a larger resort property. Comparable in delivering premium Hawaiian golf and hospitality, though anchored to a resort rather than a private club membership model.

Direct peers

• Honolulu Country Club: Private member-only country club located in the Honolulu area on Oahu. Operates under the same invitation/membership-driven model as OCC and competes for the same affluent Honolulu resident and seasonal visitor market.
• Royal Hawaiian Golf Club: Private member-only golf club on Oahu with comparable heritage and exclusivity. Operates under a similar invitation-based membership model and is a direct competitor for Hawaii's private club members.
• Mid-Pacific Country Club: Private member-only country club in Kailua on Oahu's windward side. Comparable family-oriented private club with golf, dining, fitness, and pool amenities, serving a similar affluent Oahu demographic.
• Ko'olau Golf Club: Highly regarded private/public golf club in Kaneohe, Oahu, often cited as one of Hawaii's most scenic and challenging courses. Comparable to OCC in targeting serious golfers and offering premium Hawaiian golf experiences.
• Waialae Country Club: Premier private member-only country club in Honolulu, also founded in the early 20th century. Hosts the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii, making it the most directly comparable Oahu private club to OCC in terms of membership model, location, and tournament heritage.

Regional players

• Hualalai Resort (Four Seasons): Luxury Four Seasons resort on Hawaii Island with a private member-style golf course and residential component. Comparable in serving ultra-high-net-worth guests seeking premium Hawaii golf experiences, though operates on a different (resort-integrated) model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oahucountryclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oahu-country-club

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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