High Cliff Golf and Event Center

What High Cliff Golf and Event Center does

High Cliff Golf and Event Center is a privately held, single-location hospitality and recreation business operating from N5095 Golf Course Road in Sherwood, Wisconsin, on the northeastern shore of Lake Winnebago approximately 10 minutes from the Fox Cities metropolitan area. The company runs an 18-hole championship golf course, two banquet halls — the Upper Cliffview Ballroom (capacity up to 200) and the Lower Gardenview Ballroom (capacity up to 300, renovated in 2024) — with a combined event capacity of roughly 500 guests, an on-site Cliffside Bar & Grill open daily, a Pro Shop, and a 55+ private-unit residential community known as The Cottages at High Cliff built on the property.

The company serves three primary customer segments: recreational and enthusiast golfers (including juniors and tournament players) booking tee times; wedding, corporate, and private event organizers renting the ballrooms; and active retirees purchasing units in The Cottages. Tee-time reservations and gift card purchases are transacted through ForeUp Software embedded on the company website, while events and weddings are booked via inquiry forms handled by the on-site sales team.

Revenue is generated across four streams: green fees and cart rentals, event venue rentals, food and beverage from the Cliffside Bar & Grill, and private unit sales at The Cottages. The business has been recognized seven times with the regional 'Best of the Valley' award. Leadership is held by Dan Rippl as President and CEO. The firm operates with 11-50 employees and has no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or external investors in the available record.

Name

High Cliff Golf and Event Center

Legal name

High Cliff Golf and Event Center

Website

https://highcliffgolfandeventcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

High Cliff Golf and Event Center operates an 18-hole golf course, two banquet halls, an on-site restaurant, and a 55+ residential community in Sherwood, Wisconsin, serving recreational golfers, event organizers, and active retirees in the Fox Cities region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf and Event Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Event venue rentals
• Banquet hall hosting
• Wedding reception services
• Restaurant and bar dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherwood

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Operations: Revenue from green fees, cart rentals, driving range usage, and pro shop merchandise sales. Tee times are booked through an online booking system with published rates.
2. Event Venue Rentals: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings in two banquet halls (Upper Cliffview Ballroom and Lower Gardenview Ballroom). Booking handled through inquiry forms.
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from the Cliffside Bar & Grill, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily to golfers and event guests.
4. Real Estate Development (The Cottages): Revenue from private unit sales at The Cottages development, a 55+ residential community located on the golf course property.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

High Cliff Golf and Event Center runs a single-location hospitality property offering an 18-hole golf course, two banquet halls for weddings and corporate events with combined capacity up to 500 guests, the on-site Cliffside Bar & Grill restaurant serving daily meals, a 55+ residential community (The Cottages at High Cliff), golf instruction, junior golf programs, tournaments, and group golf outings. Tee times and gift cards are sold online via ForeUp Software, and event bookings are handled through website inquiry forms.

Product overview

High Cliff Golf and Event Center is a single-location hospitality and recreation business offering a unified portfolio of services centered around its 18-hole golf course. The core offerings include the golf course itself, the on-site Cliffside Bar & Grill dining facility, and two ballroom venues (Upper Cliffview and Lower Gardenview) for weddings and events. Additional services include The Cottages at High Cliff (55+ residential development), golf instruction, junior golf programs, tournaments, golf outings, and general event hosting. The venue also features a Pro Shop. All services are integrated through the single physical location in Sherwood, Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cliffside Bar & Grill: On-site restaurant and bar open daily at the golf and event center.
• The Cottages at High Cliff

Products and services

• Corporate and Private Event Hosting
• Pro Shop
• Golf Course
• Upper Ballroom (Cliffview)
• Lower Ballroom (Gardenview)
• Cliffside Bar & Grill
• The Cottages at High Cliff
• Golf Instruction
• Junior Golf Program
• Golf Tournaments
• Golf Outings
• Wedding Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 combined guest capacity across two ballrooms
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Geneva National Golf Club: Wisconsin-based golf and country club near Lake Geneva with on-site dining, event hosting, and residential real estate components — directly comparable integrated golf + events + real-estate model to High Cliff on a similar scale.
• SentryWorld: Stevens Point, WI public golf course with a Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed layout, on-site dining, and event hosting — comparable Midwest destination golf and event venue operation.
• Lawsonia Golf Courses: Green Lake, WI historic public golf facility with 36 holes and on-site hospitality — comparable Wisconsin regional golf and event venue targeting destination play.
• The Bull at Pinehurst Farms: Sheboygan Falls, WI Jack Nicklaus-designed public golf course with event hosting capabilities — comparable Wisconsin premium public golf and event venue.
• Brown Deer Park Golf Course: Milwaukee County public golf course with tournament and outing hosting — comparable Wisconsin regional golf venue with event-driven revenue streams.

Broad incumbents

• Sand Valley Golf Resort: Nekoosa, WI destination golf resort with multiple courses, on-site lodging, F&B, and event venues — larger Wisconsin golf and hospitality competitor operating at broader scale than High Cliff.
• Whistling Straits (Kohler): Destination golf resort in Sheboygan, WI hosting major championships, with lodging, F&B, and event facilities — larger established Wisconsin golf and hospitality incumbent.
• Erin Hills: Hartford, WI public course that hosted the U.S. Open with event hosting — Wisconsin-based destination golf facility at broader scale and prestige than High Cliff.
• Grand Geneva Resort: Lake Geneva, WI full-service golf resort with two courses, lodging, dining, and event/wedding venues — broader Wisconsin hospitality incumbent with overlapping golf and event offerings.
• TPC Wisconsin: Madison, WI premium private/public golf facility with event hosting — comparable Wisconsin golf venue competing for regional corporate outings and tournaments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/highcliff_gc
• Facebookfacebook.com/HCGEC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/high-cliff-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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