Tilden Park Golf Course

What Tilden Park Golf Course does

Tilden Park Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship golf facility situated at 10 Golf Course Drive in the Berkeley Hills, within Tilden Regional Park and operated under the East Bay Regional Park District. The 6,294-yard course was designed by William Park Bell Jr. and features rolling tree-lined fairways, contoured greens, and panoramic views of the Bay and Oakland/San Francisco skylines. The facility is managed by KemperSports under contract with the park district.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model centered on (1) public green fees and cart rentals tiered by day, time, and demographics ($37–$86 green fees, $14–$40 cart fees, plus twilight/dusk/junior/senior tiers); (2) the Players Club subscription at $70/month with 2-month minimum, providing free daily range balls, discounted green fees, 8-day advance booking, and member events; (3) golf instruction including private lessons ($75/$140), semi-private, junior private, and recurring Adult/Junior FLEX programs ($49–$139/month); (4) a three-tier driving range with Toptracer technology stocking 107,750 Strata balls annually; (5) tournament and private event hosting (60–144 player shotgun starts, including the 81st annual Bay Regional Golf Championship); and (6) The Overlook at Tilden, an on-site restaurant operating 8:00 AM–6:00 PM daily.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the facility website (tildenparkgc.com), the Chronogolf tee-time booking platform, phone and walk-in reservations at the golf shop, an online store, and the on-site pro shop. Distribution and instruction scheduling are enabled by third-party platforms (Chronogolf, Smarter Lessons) and a partnership with Nike Junior Golf Camps via US Sports Camps. The facility serves a diversified customer base including general public golfers, subscription members, junior and adult learners, affiliated local golf clubs (Tilden Park Golf Club est. 1937, Tilden Seniors Golf Club, Tilden Women's Golf Club est. 1947 with ~40 members), and corporate/private event organizers. No AI/ML, proprietary software, or technology IP beyond partner integrations is evident in the business.

Name

Tilden Park Golf Course

Legal name

Tilden Park Golf Course

Website

https://tildenparkgc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tilden Park Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship golf facility in Berkeley, California, managed by KemperSports inside Tilden Regional Park. It serves all skill levels through green fees, the Players Club subscription, instruction programs, tournaments, an on-site restaurant, and a Toptracer-equipped driving range.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Facility

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction
• Driving range
• Tournament hosting
• Golf membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Cart Rentals: Core revenue from daily green fees ranging $37–86 depending on day and time, with twilight, super twilight, dusk, and early-bird back 9 pricing tiers. Cart fees add $14–40 per round. Discounted rates for seniors (Mon–Thurs $35) and juniors ($15 flat, $12 for Players Club).
2. Players Club Membership: $70/month subscription (2-month minimum) providing free large bucket of range balls daily, discounted green fees ($31–75 depending on time/day), cart discounts, merchandise discounts, monthly instructional clinics, quarterly social events, and free 8-day advance booking (vs 7 days for public).
3. Golf Instruction: Revenue from private lessons ($75 for 30 min, $140 for 60 min), semi-private lessons ($150/60 min for 2 people), junior private lessons ($65 for 30 min), series discounts (6-pack private $375 for 30 min or $700 for 60 min), and group FLEX programs ($49–139/month).
4. Tournaments and Events: Hosting of corporate outings, fundraisers, private tournaments, and the annual Bay Regional Golf Championship ($210 entry for Men's Championship, $160 for Senior Championships). Tournament packages include green fees, cart staging, on-course signage, and banquet catering.
5. Driving Range: Range ball sales in three bucket sizes: Small (35 balls) $9, Medium (70 balls) $15, Large (100 balls) $18. Range membership also available (inquire at golf shop).
6. The Overlook Restaurant: On-site restaurant (The Overlook at Tilden) serving from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, generating F&B revenue. Hosts events including Friday Music Nights, Family Nights, holiday dinners, and private dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Tilden Park Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6,294-yard championship public golf facility in the Berkeley Hills within Tilden Regional Park, designed by William Park Bell Jr. The facility offers public tee times, a three-level driving range, comprehensive golf instruction (private lessons, Adult/Junior FLEX programs, beginner programs, Nike Junior Camps), a Players Club membership program, tournament and event hosting, and an on-site restaurant called The Overlook at Tilden.

Product overview

Tilden Park Golf Course offers a comprehensive golf experience centered on its 18-hole championship course in the Berkeley Hills. The facility operates as a unified service offering combining the core golf course with The Overlook Restaurant, a three-level driving range, and comprehensive golf instruction programs. Instruction offerings include private and group lessons, Adult and Junior FLEX Programs, Beginner Programs, and Nike Junior Camps led by PGA professionals. The Players Club membership program provides loyalty benefits. The facility also hosts tournaments, private events, and affiliated local golf clubs including Tilden Park Golf Club, Seniors Golf Club, and Women's Golf Club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Players Club: Golf membership program offering free range balls, discounted green fees, advance tee time booking, merchandise discounts, monthly clinics, quarterly events, and an annual members-only tournament for $70/month.
• Junior FLEX Program
• Adult FLEX Program
• Nike Junior Golf Camps
• Tee It Up
• Bay Regional Golf Championship

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course A 6,294-yard championship golf course featuring rolling tree-lined fairways, contoured greens, and scenic views of the Bay and Oakland & San Francisco skylines, open to golfers of all skill levels.
• Driving Range

Quantifiable outcome

• 108,000+ range balls dispensed annually (107,750 Strata balls on the three-level range)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• KemperSportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKemperSports is the property management company operating Tilden Park Golf Course. As an equal opportunities employer, KemperSports manages all aspects of facility operations, hiring, and employment. The company operates a national network of golf courses and is referenced on the facility's website footer and job opportunities page. Tilden Park Golf Course benefits from KemperSports' management infrastructure, brand visibility, and career page at kempersports.com/careers.
• Nike / US Sports CampssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTilden Park hosts Nike Junior Golf Camps during summer months, registered through US Sports Camps (ussportscamps.com). The partnership targets junior golfers ages 9–16 and families seeking structured summer golf programs. Campers receive Nike amenity packages including Nike hats and drawstring bags, and the partnership leverages Nike's brand recognition to attract participants.
• Northern California Golf Association (NCGA)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTilden Park Golf Club members receive NCGA membership as part of their club benefits. NCGA provides handicap tracking and organizes NCGA qualifying tournaments. This partnership supports the competitive golf club ecosystem at Tilden.
• Smarter LessonssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSmarter Lessons is the online scheduling platform used by Tilden Park for booking Adult FLEX, Junior FLEX, and beginner golf instruction classes. Students must create a Smarter Lessons account to register for individual classes after purchasing a program membership. The platform enables online class registration and scheduling management.
• ChronogolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationChronogolf provides the tee time booking engine for Tilden Park Golf Course. Players book tee times online via the Chronogolf portal (chronogolf.com/club/tilden-park-golf-course-california-berkeley) or can access the booking link from the facility website. Tee times are bookable 7 days in advance (standard) or 8–21 days (with $10 fee).
• Toptracer RangesupportingTechnology or IntegrationToptracer Range technology is featured on the driving range, enhancing practice sessions with shot tracking and interactive features. The range has also been newly resurfaced with grass and new ball dispensing machines on all three levels.
• East Bay Regional Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEast Bay Regional Park District is the public agency that owns and oversees Tilden Park Golf Course as part of the Tilden Regional Park. The course is explicitly described as 'an East Bay Regional Park District Facility.' Outside alcohol is prohibited per EBRPD regulations. The park district provides the land and regulatory framework within which the course operates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Half Moon Bay Golf Links: Bay Area public golf complex with multiple courses, range, instruction, and F&B. Assistant Pro Sean Pyle grew up playing here, indicating cultural adjacency and direct competition for the same coastal-South Bay golfer demographic.
• Metropolitan Golf Links: Public 18-hole championship course in Oakland, directly competing with Tilden Park for the same East Bay golfer base. Compares closely on terrain, public access, tournament hosting, and instruction programming.
• Pacific Grove Golf Links: Public course on the Monterey Peninsula with range, lessons, and tournament hosting. Comparable scenic-public-course positioning with similar mix of repeat local golfers and tournament players.
• Chuck Corica Golf Complex: Alameda public golf complex with 18-hole and 9-hole courses, range, F&B, instruction, and tournament hosting — directly comparable to Tilden's full-service public course offering in the East Bay.
• Baylands Golf Links: Public links-style course in Palo Alto with comparable range, lessons, and tournament operations. Comparable Bay Area public-course positioning with similar mid-tier weekend pricing.
• Lincoln Park Golf Course: Iconic public 18-hole course in San Francisco with scenic views, range, and instruction. Comparable urban public-course experience within the broader Bay Area market.
• Sharp Park Golf Course: Public coastal course in Pacifica with municipal-style operations and classic parkland layout. Another Bay Area public-course competitor for weekday/weekend tee sheet demand.
• Lake Chabot Golf Course: Public Oakland course also managed by KemperSports, sharing the same operational platform, marketing channels, and pricing model as Tilden Park. Provides a clean like-for-like comparison for utilization and pricing benchmarks.
• Monarch Bay Golf Club: Public course in San Leandro with F&B, range, and tournament operations. Direct East Bay public-course competitor with comparable pricing tiers and event programming.

Broad incumbents

• KemperSports: National golf course management company that operates Tilden Park alongside a portfolio of courses across the U.S. Provides industry benchmarking for management fees, operating metrics, and broader golf-course operator exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tildenparkgolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/tildenparkgolf
• Xx.com/golftilden

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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