Countryside Golf Club

What Countryside Golf Club does

Countryside Golf Club is a 36-hole public golf facility located at 20800 W. Hawley St., Mundelein, Illinois, operated as a unit of the Lake County Forest Preserves (LCFPD), a government entity. It is the only 36-hole public golf course in Lake County, offering two physically distinct 18-hole layouts: the Prairie Course, a modern design with wide fairways, expansive undulating greens, and tall prairie grasses, and the Traditional Course, a tree-lined layout with narrow emerald fairways, smaller precision greens, and hundreds of mature Oak, Maple, Elm, and Spruce trees. The facility supports tournaments and corporate outings for groups of 20 to over 300 players, junior golf programming through the PGA Junior League and First Tee Greater Chicago, and PGA-certified instruction via the on-site Steve DiNino Golf Academy, which uses Flightscope launch monitor technology.

The club generates revenue from seven primary streams: greens fees (weekday $35-$40, weekend $46-$50 walking, with junior and senior discounts), golf cart rentals ($12 for 9 holes, $18 for 18 holes), driving range ball sales ($8-$18 per visit) and rechargeable range cards ($60/$120), individual golf lessons ($125/hr adults, $110/hr juniors), tournament and outing packages coordinated by Tom Burgess, on-site pro shop merchandise, and LCFPD-issued golf gift cards. Tee times are booked through a 24/7 online system (sc.cps.golf/CountrysideV3), a phone hotline, and the Lake County Forest Preserve mobile app, with reservations available up to 14 days in advance.

Countryside is staffed by a small core team (1-10 employees) and depends on partner organizations — including the PGA of America, First Tee Greater Chicago, the Golf Academy of America, and the parent LCFPD — for instruction, youth programming, administrative support, and shared booking infrastructure. The facility has invested in capital improvements including a 15,000 sq ft short game practice area, a 30% larger driving range teeing area with improved drainage, and a pedestrian underpass beneath Hawley Street connecting the two halves of the Traditional Course.

Name

Countryside Golf Club

Legal name

Countryside Golf Club

Website

https://countrysidegolfclub.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH), Turf Management (Sports Fields, Golf Courses) (BPABADAC)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction
• Driving range
• Tournament hosting
• Junior golf programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mundelein

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Greens Fees: Walking green fees for 18-hole rounds, with varying rates by day of week and time of day. Weekday rates from $35-$40, weekend rates from $46-$50. Includes 9-hole and replay options.
2. Golf Cart Rentals: Cart rental revenue - $12 for 9 holes, $18 for 18 holes
3. Golf Lessons: Steve DiNino Golf Academy provides individual instruction. Adults $125/hr, Juniors $110/hr. Revenue from professional golf instruction services.
4. Driving Range: Driving range balls sold at $8 (35 balls), $10 (70 balls), $14 (105 balls), $18 (140 balls). Range cards available with bonus balls (debit card model).
5. Tournaments and Outings: Corporate and private golf outings accommodating 20-300+ players. Custom packages built for each event. Contact Tom Burgess for tournament planning.
6. Golf Shop and Merchandise: Pro shop selling golf merchandise, equipment, and apparel
7. Gift Cards: Golf gift cards sold through Lake County Forest Preserves for course use

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Countryside Golf Club operates two public 18-hole golf courses — the Prairie Course and the Traditional Course — along with a driving range, a short game practice area, PGA-certified instruction via the Steve DiNino Golf Academy, tournament and outing hosting, league play, junior programs, and a golf shop selling equipment, apparel, and gift cards. The facility is the only 36-hole public golf course in Lake County, Illinois, and serves individual recreational golfers, families, corporate groups, and junior players.

Product overview

Countryside Golf Club is a 36-hole public golf facility operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves in Mundelein, Illinois. The club offers two distinct 18-hole courses: the Prairie Course (modern, wide fairways with prairie grasses) and the Traditional Course (tree-lined with narrow fairways and precision-focused greens). The facility provides golf instruction through the Steve DiNino Golf Academy, practice amenities including a driving range and 15,000 sq. ft. short game area, junior programs including PGA Junior League Golf, tournament and league outings for groups of 20-300+ players, and a pro shop. Tee times can be booked online through an external booking system up to 14 days in advance. The club also offers an email subscription service (E-Club) for exclusive deals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prairie Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Tournament capacity of 20-300+ players
• +2 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lake County Forest PreservescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake County Forest Preserves (LCFPD) owns and operates Countryside Golf Club along with Brae Loch Golf Club and ThunderHawk Golf Club. The organization provides administrative support, branding (logo on site), and centralized golf booking systems.
• Steve DiNino Golf AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteve DiNino Golf Academy operates from Countryside Golf Club providing PGA-certified golf instruction using Flightscope launch monitor technology. Academy serves golfers of the Chicago/Lake County area.
• PGA of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGA Junior League Golf program is offered at Countryside through partnership with the PGA of America. Steve DiNino is a Certified Professional through the PGA of America. The league introduces kids to golf competition in a team-oriented environment.
• First Tee Greater ChicagominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpring junior golf classes are held at Countryside Golf Club (Mundelein) and Brae Loch Golf Club (Grayslake) in partnership with First Tee Greater Chicago. Classes rotate between the two courses.
• Golf Academy of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteve DiNino attended the Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach, SC before establishing his academy at Countryside Golf Club. Educational partnership for golf instruction certification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bolingbrook Golf Club: Public 18-hole facility in Bolingbrook, IL operated by the Village. Comparable suburban Chicago public course offering lessons, leagues, and outings at similar price points.
• Harborside International Golf Center: Public 36-hole facility on Chicago's south side operated by the Chicago Park District. Comparable as a municipal public 36-hole complex offering similar rate structures and tournament hosting.
• Brae Loch Golf Club: Sister course operated by Lake County Forest Preserves in Grayslake, IL. Directly comparable as a public LCFPD-owned 18-hole facility sharing centralized booking, branding, and pricing structures with Countryside.
• ThunderHawk Golf Club: Third LCFPD-owned public golf facility in Beach Park, IL. Directly comparable as a publicly operated suburban Chicago course sharing the same booking system, junior programs, and operational model.
• Makray Memorial Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Barrington, IL (northwest Chicago suburbs). Comparable suburban public facility offering tournaments, lessons, leagues, and a clubhouse with similar revenue mix.
• Pine Meadow Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Mundelein, IL — Countryside's direct local competitor. Comparable public course serving the same Lake County customer base with similar greens-fee pricing.
• Sportsman's Country Club: Public 27-hole Northbrook Park District facility on Chicago's north shore. Comparable as a public multi-course suburban Chicago complex offering tournaments, lessons, and leagues to a similar demographic.
• Cog Hill Golf & Country Club: Major public 72-hole facility in Lemont, IL (southwest Chicago suburbs). Comparable as a high-volume public golf complex offering multiple course layouts, lessons, tournaments, and a large event-hosting capacity.
• Billy Caldwell Golf Club: Chicago Park District public 9-hole course on the north side. Comparable as a municipal public facility offering lessons, leagues, and junior programs at modest greens-fee rates.
• Bittersweet Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Gurnee, IL — Lake County neighbor. Comparable as a suburban public course competing for the same Lake County golfers and corporate outing market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CountrysideGC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/countryside-golf-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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