Pawtucket Country Club

What Pawtucket Country Club does

Pawtucket Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1902 (originally as Pawtucket Golf Club) and currently operating at 900 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Its core product is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Willie Park Jr. in 1924, featuring a par of 69, approximately 6,500 yards, and tree-lined fairways of mature oaks. The club supplements golf with an Olympic-size swimming pool, a fully stocked pro shop carrying major equipment brands (Ping, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, FootJoy, Donald Ross), PGA-led golf instruction, and banquet/catering facilities (a grand ballroom and outdoor pavilion) that host events for 10-200 guests.

The business is operated as a traditional private club under a Board of Governors, generating revenue through a mix of recurring and transactional streams. Recurring revenue comes from membership dues across multiple classifications — Class A Single ($5,800), Class A Couple ($7,300), Class C ($4,475-$5,975), Junior Executive ($3,000-$4,000), Corporate ($6,000), Social ($2,000), and Pool ($1,000+) — supplemented by mandatory monthly food and beverage minimums ($75-$120). Transactional revenue is generated from guest greens fees ($60), golf cart rentals ($14-$26), pro shop retail, and banquet/catering events. A $5,000 initiation fee applies to new members from April 1, 2025. GTM is sales-led via membership inquiry forms, website-driven lead capture, and word-of-mouth referrals; banquets and catering are marketed direct-to-consumer through a Banquet Manager (Jackie Doyle) and Executive Chef, with listings on wedding platforms such as The Knot.

Operations are supported by Jonas Club Software (member management and website), Matterport (3D virtual tours), Vimeo (video hosting), and Google Maps. The club serves members and event guests across Rhode Island and Southern New England, and is recognized as one of the elite golf courses in Rhode Island. No AI, proprietary technology platforms, or app-based services are disclosed.

Name

Pawtucket Country Club

Website

https://pawtucketcountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pawtucket Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, operating an 18-hole championship golf course, Olympic-size pool, pro shop, PGA-led instruction, and banquet facilities serving members and event guests across Rhode Island and Southern New England since 1902.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf Course Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Championship golf course
• Banquet catering venue
• Recreational club amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Pawtucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from various membership classifications including Class A (Single $5,800, Couple $7,300), Class C, Junior Executive, Corporate ($6,000), Social ($2,000), and Pool memberships ($1,000+). Dues are payable annually or monthly at the Board's discretion. Membership year runs April 1st through March 31st.
2. Golf Cart Fees: Revenue from golf cart rentals at $26 for 18 holes and $14 for 9 holes. These fees are additional to membership dues and green fees.
3. Guest Greens Fees: Non-member guests pay $60 greens fees to play the course. This provides additional revenue from non-member visitors to the club.
4. Banquets & Catering: Revenue from hosting special events including weddings and corporate events in the grand ballroom and outdoor pavilion. The facility accommodates parties of 10-200 guests with customizable menus prepared by the Executive Chef.
5. Food & Beverage Minimums: Monthly food minimum requirements for members ranging from $75 to $120 per month depending on membership classification. This ensures minimum spending in dining facilities.
6. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment and apparel through the pro shop, including clubs from major manufacturers like Ping, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, FootJoy and Donald Ross.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pawtucket Country Club operates a private 18-hole championship golf course designed by Willie Park, Jr. in 1924, providing members and their guests with golf, dining, an Olympic-size swimming pool, banquet and catering facilities (10–200 guests), a pro shop, and PGA-led golf instruction. Revenue is generated through tiered annual memberships (Single, Couple, Junior Executive, Corporate, Social, and Pool), monthly food and beverage minimums, cart and guest greens fees, and event hosting.

Product overview

Pawtucket Country Club is a private golf and country club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and hospitality services. The core offerings include an 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Willie Park Jr. in 1924), a fully stocked pro shop with equipment and apparel from major manufacturers, and golf instruction by PGA Professional Michael Gelinas. The club also operates banquet and catering services for events of 10-200 guests, featuring a grand ballroom and outdoor pavilion. Additional amenities include an Olympic-size swimming pool and virtual tour capabilities. The club is managed through Jonas Club Software platform for member services and website operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course
• Pro Shop
• Golf Lessons
• Banquets & Catering
• Swimming Pool
• Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Average golf round takes less than 4 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PingminorOthersGolf equipment vendor. Pro shop is a certified vendor for Ping clubs, allowing the club to stock and sell Ping golf equipment to members and visitors.
• CallawayminorOthersGolf equipment vendor. Pro shop is a certified vendor for Callaway clubs, allowing the club to stock and sell Callaway golf equipment.
• TaylorMademinorOthersGolf equipment vendor. Pro shop is a certified vendor for TaylorMade clubs and equipment.
• TitleistminorOthersGolf equipment and balls vendor. Pro shop stocks Titleist golf balls and equipment.
• FootJoyminorOthersGolf footwear and apparel vendor. Pro shop carries FootJoy golf shoes and apparel.
• Donald RossminorOthersGolf equipment and apparel brand stocked in the pro shop.
• The Knot (WeddingWire network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planning platform where Pawtucket Country Club maintains a vendor listing to market their banquet and catering services to couples planning weddings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wannamoisett Country Club: Elite private country club in Rumford, RI featuring a renowned Donald Ross-designed championship course — directly comparable as a heritage RI private club with similar tiered membership and event-hosting model.
• Shelter Harbor Golf Club: Private member-owned golf club in Charlestown, RI offering championship golf, dining, and member amenities — comparable as a RI-based private member club operating under similar tiered membership and event-driven economics.
• Newport Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Newport, RI with championship golf course, pool, dining, and tournament/event facilities — directly comparable as a heritage RI private club targeting similar member and event segments.
• Kirkbrae Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Lincoln, RI with 27-hole golf complex, pool, tennis, dining, and event facilities — directly comparable as a Southern New England private club with similar subscription and event revenue model.
• Rhode Island Country Club: Historic private country club in Barrington, RI offering an 18-hole golf course, tennis, pool, dining, and banquet facilities — directly comparable as a member-owned private country club competing for the same Greater Providence/Southern New England demographic.
• Potowomut Golf Club: Private member-owned golf club in East Greenwich/North Kingstown, RI with 18-hole course and family-oriented amenities — comparable as a RI private club with similar tiered memberships and event-hosting capabilities.
• Metacomet Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Providence, RI with 18-hole course, pool, dining, and banquet services — operates on a directly comparable membership, golf, and events revenue model in the same RI market.
• Green Valley Country Club: Private country club in Providence/North Providence, RI with 18-hole course, pool, tennis, dining, and banquet facilities — comparable as a long-established member-owned RI private club with similar full-service amenities.

Regional players

• Pinehills Golf Club: Semi-private/public-access golf club in Plymouth, MA with 18-hole course, dining, and event facilities — comparable as a Southern New England golf club offering similar amenity mix and event-hosting capability, though with broader public access model.
• Ledgemont Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Seekonk, MA (just over the RI border) with golf, pool, dining, and banquet amenities — comparable as a regional Southern New England private club with similar member-base economics and event-hosting capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pawtucketcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/PawtucketCountryClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pawtucket-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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