Colbert Hills

What Colbert Hills does

Colbert Hills is a privately held public golf course and hospitality destination located in Manhattan, Kansas, operating from a single facility at 5200 Colbert Hills Drive. The company's core product is the 18-hole Champions Championship Course, a 7,525-yard layout designed by eight-time PGA Tour winner Jim Colbert and architect Jeff Brauer. The course is recognized as the highest-ranked public course in Kansas and ranked in the Top 10 Best in Kansas by Golf Digest. Supporting the course are a 10.5-acre driving range with zoysia grass tee boxes, a year-round putting green (speed of 13), and an artificial green with L93 bentgrass, all housed within a native limestone clubhouse. The facility is the home course for the Kansas State University men's and women's golf teams and hosts the First Tee of Manhattan program, including the Earl Woods National Youth Golf Academy.

Colbert Hills operates a diversified multi-revenue-stream business model combining transaction, subscription, retail, and event-rental mechanics. Green fees and cart rentals on the Champions Course range from $80 (twilight) to $115 (weekend public), with discounts for military, seniors, and KSU alumni. The Champions Club membership program generates recurring monthly subscription revenue ($225 to $365 per month across Junior, Individual, Couple, and Family tiers) plus one-time donations of $300 to $600, with a $400/month driving range add-on. Ancillary revenue streams include pro shop retail (Callaway, Titleist, Puma, Footjoy), full-service casual dining at Colbert's Bar & Grill, lodging at the eight-room Samy Family Stay & Play Lodge, tournament hosting ($100–$125 per player), golf lessons ($70–$175), and event venue rentals ($300 to $3,000 depending on space, plus food and beverage minimums).

The company serves a horizontally segmented customer base including individual golfers, golf enthusiasts (members), corporate and association groups (tournament and event hosts), and wedding and social event clients. Its go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer through online tee time booking (via CPS Golf integration), on-site walk-ins, the Pro Shop, and direct sales for memberships, tournaments, and venue rentals. Membership donations flow to the affiliated Kansas State University Golf Course Management and Research Foundation (KSUGCMRF), which supports facility enhancement and golf industry research. The facility employs 51–100 staff under General Manager Jeremy Dietz and a team of directors covering finance, golf operations, course maintenance, food and beverage, events, and lodging/marketing.

Name

Colbert Hills

Legal name

Colbert Hills

Website

https://colberthills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colbert Hills is a public 18-hole championship golf course in Manhattan, Kansas, offering green fees, Champions Club memberships, on-site dining, lodging, tournaments, and event venue rentals to individual golfers, corporate groups, and social event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf membership program
• Golf tournament hosting
• Stay and play lodge
• On-site golf instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees & Cart Rentals: Primary revenue stream from public golf play. Rates vary by day (weekend vs weekday), time of day (twilight rates), and player category (senior, military, KSU alumni). 18-hole green fees range from $80 (twilight) to $115 (weekend public).
2. Champions Club Membership: Recurring monthly membership revenue from Champions Club members. Includes unlimited golf, cart, and driving range. Monthly fees range from $225 (Junior) to $365 (Family) plus one-time donation. Driving range available as $400/month add-on.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail revenue from golf apparel, gear, and accessories. Brands include Callaway, Titleist, Puma, Footjoy. Champions Club members receive 10% discount.
4. Food & Beverage: Colbert's Bar & Grill generates revenue from casual dining, with indoor and outdoor seating. Full-service restaurant open to public. Also serves tournament and event catering.
5. Lodging: Samy Family Stay & Play Lodge provides 8 rooms (two sides with 4 rooms each) for golf outings, wedding parties, and business retreats. Single room bookings available for smaller parties.
6. Tournament Hosting: Revenue from hosting corporate, association, and public golf tournaments. Entry fees of $100-$125 per player plus food & beverage, prizes, and tournament gifts. Includes scorecards, GPS carts, event scoring, and awards presentation services.
7. Event Venue Rental: Founders Room ($300 rental, 32 capacity), Partial Dining Room ($750-$1,500 rental with food minimums), and full Clubhouse ($3,000 rental, 225 capacity). Revenue from weddings, receptions, meetings, and corporate events.
8. Golf Lessons: Private lessons at $80 (or $70 for Champions Club members), and playing lessons at $125 for 9 holes or $175 for 18 holes. Group lessons available upon request. Professional instruction from PGA Head Golf Professional.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Colbert Hills is a public 18-hole championship golf course in Manhattan, Kansas, designed by 8-time PGA Tour winner Jim Colbert and architect Jeff Brauer. The facility offers public and member golf play on the Champions Course, supported by a Champions Club membership program, full-service restaurant (Colbert's Bar & Grill), on-site lodging (Samy Family Stay & Play Lodge), a pro shop, golf lessons and practice areas, tournament and event hosting, and multiple venue rentals for weddings and corporate gatherings.

Product overview

Colbert Hills is a public golf course offering a comprehensive golf and hospitality experience. The core product is the 18-hole Champions Championship Course, supported by the Champions Club membership program. Additional services include Colbert's Bar & Grill restaurant, the Samy Family Stay & Play Lodge for on-site lodging, a full-service Pro Shop, golf instruction and practice facilities, tournament and event hosting services, and venue rental options including the Founders Room, Clubhouse, and Dining Room.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Colbert's Bar & Grill: Full-service bar and grill open to the public for casual dining, located in the native limestone clubhouse with indoor and outdoor dining options.
• Champions Club
• Samy Family Stay & Play Lodge
• Founders Room

Products and services

• Champions Course 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jim Colbert and Jeff Brauer, measuring 7,525 yards, recognized as the highest-ranked public course in Kansas and ranked in the Top 10 Best in Kansas by Golf Digest. Open to public play with tee times bookable online or by phone, and includes the distinctive Wildcat Paw Print bunker complex on hole 5 (homage to Kansas State University's mascot).
• Champions Club Membership Subscription golf membership program offering unlimited golf on the Championship Course with cart and driving range included, 45-day advanced tee times, pro shop discount, league play eligibility, tournament discounts, and guest-fee privileges. Available in Junior ($300 one-time + $225/mo), Individual ($400 + $290/mo), Couple ($500 + $320/mo), and Family ($600 + $365/mo) tiers; driving range available as $400/month add-on.
• Golf Pro Shop On-site retail pro shop selling men's and women's golf apparel, equipment, accessories, and merchandise from top brands including Callaway, Titleist, Puma, and Footjoy. Champions Club members receive 10% off purchases.
• Colbert's Bar & Grill
• Samy Family Stay & Play Lodge On-site 8-room luxury golf lodge featuring two queen-sized beds per room, living areas with stone fireplaces, bar areas, and private patios with gas firepits. Available for single-room or full-lodge bookings for golf outings, wedding parties, and business retreats.
• Golf Lessons & Practice Areas Golf instruction and practice facility services. Includes a 10.5-acre driving range with zoysia grass tee boxes and a 360-yard target fairway, six target greens, a year-round putting green (speed 13), and an artificial green with L93 bentgrass. Private lessons ($80 single / $70 for Champions Club members), playing lessons ($125 for 9 holes / $175 for 18 holes), and group lessons available upon request.
• Golf Tournaments & Events Corporate, association, fundraising, and public tournament hosting services. Entry fees of $100-$125 per player; includes scorecards with event/sponsor logo, pre-tournament setup, GPS on carts, event scoring, awards presentation, and food & beverage service. Annual tournament schedule includes member and public tournaments (Eager Beaver, Bruiser Bash, Summer Sizzler, Wildcat Willie's, Black and Blue).
• Venue Rental (Founders Room, Partial Dining Room, Clubhouse) Meeting and celebration venue spaces available for rent: Founders Room (22ft x 27ft, 32 capacity, $300 room rental), Partial Dining Room (31ft x 50ft, 60 capacity, $750-$1,500 rental with $2,000 food & beverage minimum), and Clubhouse (50ft x 50ft, 225 capacity, $3,000 rental with $6,000 food & beverage minimum). Hosted events include weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, meetings, and corporate gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest-ranked public golf course in Kansas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas State University Golf Course Management and Research Foundation (KSUGCMRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColbert Hills is home to the Kansas State University Golf Course Management and Research Foundation. Champions Club membership donations contribute to facility enhancement projects. The partnership provides collegiate golf access and supports golf industry research and education.
• First Tee - ManhattancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColbert Hills houses the First Tee of Manhattan, including the Earl Woods National Youth Golf Academy, named for Tiger Woods' father who was born in Manhattan and played baseball at Kansas State University.
• Kansas State University AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColbert Hills serves as home course for Kansas State University's men's and women's golf teams. The partnership includes K-State Women's Golf, K-State Men's Golf, and K-State Athletics departments.
• KSU FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity fundraising partner supporting Colbert Hills and KSUGCMRF initiatives.
• KSU Alumni AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKSU Alumni Association members receive discounted golf rates ($90) at Colbert Hills.
• Alma CreameryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal dairy partner providing products, potentially featured in restaurant offerings.
• Bank of the Flint HillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional banking partner supporting the local business community.
• Larson Construction Inc.minorOthersLocal construction company partner in the Friends & Partners program.
• Blueville Nursery Inc.minorOthersComplete landscape service provider supporting golf course grounds maintenance.
• PepsiminorOthersBeverage supplier for restaurant and event catering operations.
• Steel and Pipe SupplyminorOthersLocal business partner in Friends & Partners program.
• Outdoor BankminorOthersRegional bank partner supporting local community businesses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon: Largest U.S. golf course management company operating hundreds of courses across daily-fee, private, and resort segments. Comparable in operating public-access courses with memberships, F&B, and retail revenue streams.
• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic destination golf resort on California's Monterey Peninsula with championship golf, multiple hotels, restaurants, and retail. Comparable as a top-tier destination golf property with broad amenity mix, but operates at significantly larger scale and higher price points.
• Arcis Golf: One of the largest U.S. golf course owners and operators managing a portfolio of private, resort, and daily-fee courses. Comparable as a public-access golf operator with similar revenue mix (green fees, memberships, F&B, events) but at much larger portfolio scale.
• KemperSports: Golf course management and hospitality company operating daily-fee, private, and resort courses. Comparable business model of running public golf facilities with on-site F&B and event hosting.

Direct peers

• Streamsong Resort: Destination golf resort in central Florida featuring multiple courses, a lodge, restaurant, and event venues. Comparable in operating a multi-component destination (golf, lodging, dining, events) targeting corporate and leisure travelers.
• Erin Hills: Public championship golf course in Erin, Wisconsin that hosted the 2017 U.S. Open. Closely comparable to Colbert Hills as a public-access championship course with a strong reputation, on-site lodging, and tournament-hosting capabilities.
• Big Cedar Lodge: Midwest destination resort in Ridgedale, Missouri featuring multiple golf courses, lodging, dining, spa, and outdoor recreation. Comparable as a regional Midwest destination combining championship golf with full hospitality amenities.
• Sand Valley Golf Resort: Destination golf resort in central Wisconsin with multiple courses, lodging, and dining. Comparable in the integrated golf-and-hospitality destination model that Colbert Hills operates at a smaller scale in Manhattan, KS.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Destination golf resort in Bandon, Oregon offering multiple courses, lodging, dining, and caddie programs. Comparable to Colbert Hills in offering a full stay-and-play destination experience with championship golf, on-site lodging, and F&B.
• The Prairie Club: Destination golf resort in Valentine, Nebraska with two 18-hole courses, lodging cabins, clubhouse dining, and tournament hosting. Comparable in operating a Midwest public-access destination with integrated lodging, F&B, and event venues at similar scale to Colbert Hills.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/colberthills
• Facebookfacebook.com/colberthillsmhk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colbert-hills-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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