Hurstbourne Country Club

What Hurstbourne Country Club does

Hurstbourne Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and country club founded in 1966, operating from a historic 30,000-square-foot clubhouse on approximately 211 acres in east Louisville, Kentucky. The club's anchor product is a 27-hole golf configuration consisting of an 18-hole Championship Course (7,007 yards, redesigned by Keith Foster in 2004, ranked No. 3 in Kentucky by Golf Digest for the past eight consecutive years) and a 9-hole Executive Course, making it one of only two Louisville clubs offering 27 holes. Complementary amenities include six Har-Tru tennis courts, three pickleball courts, a Junior Olympic swimming pool, a renovated fitness center, three dining venues (1854 Dining Room, Thoroughbred Grill, Soldier's Retreat), and a full banquet and event-hosting operation with an Executive Chef and dedicated Banquets and Events Manager.

Revenue mechanics are built on a recurring subscription model: membership initiation fees plus annual dues on a Resident membership capped at 425 member families, supplemented by non-member revenue from weddings, corporate events, and banquets (members and sponsored guests only) and member dining. Go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven: a dedicated Membership Director and Director of Membership & Communications manage inbound inquiries through the website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X), and member-sponsor referrals — non-members must be sponsored by a member for event access. The club also hosts the annual ISCO Championship professional golf tournament, a high-visibility asset that doubles as a brand-building and revenue-generating event channel.

Underlying technology is minimal and operational rather than differentiated: the club runs on Jonas Club Software for member management and has no proprietary tech stack, no AI/ML capabilities, and no public APIs or integrations. Governance is exercised through a member-elected board with professional management staff (Director of Club Operations, Director of Golf, Controller, Golf Course Superintendent, Head Golf Professional, Director of Facilities) overseeing day-to-day operations, and a nonprofit affiliate (Hurstbourne Foundation, Inc.) supports charitable and historic-preservation activities tied to the property.

Name

Hurstbourne Country Club

Legal name

Hurstbourne Country Club

Website

https://hurstbournecc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hurstbourne Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and country club in Louisville, KY, serving up to 425 member families since 1966 with 27 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness, multiple dining venues, and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club and Golf Recreation Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Banquet event venue
• Racquet sports club
• Private club dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Initiation Fees: The club generates revenue through membership initiation fees and ongoing membership dues. Membership categories include Full Golf for different age groups, with pricing available upon inquiry or through membership documents.
2. Events and Weddings: Revenue generated from hosting weddings, banquets, and special events in the club's historic facilities. The club offers catering services, event planning, and customizable packages for members and their sponsored guests.
3. Dining and Food Service: Multiple dining venues including 1854 Dining Room, Thoroughbred Grill, and Soldier's Retreat generate revenue through member and guest dining. The club's culinary team provides customized menus and theme nights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hurstbourne Country Club is a member-owned private golf and country club that sells memberships granting access to a 27-hole golf operation (18-hole Championship Course and 9-hole Executive Course), multiple dining venues, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness amenities, and banquet/event hosting services. The club also generates revenue from private weddings, corporate events, and catering. Membership is capped at 425 resident member families and requires a member sponsor.

Product overview

Hurstbourne Country Club is a member-owned private golf and country club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and social services centered around its 27-hole golf operation (18-hole Championship Course and 9-hole Executive Course). The club operates multiple dining venues within its historic 30,000-square-foot clubhouse: the 1854 Dining Room, Thoroughbred Grill, and Soldier's Retreat. Additional recreational amenities include a tennis program (6 Har-Tru courts), pickleball (3 courts), Junior Olympic swimming pool complex, and fitness center. The club also provides events and weddings catering services, and hosts the annual ISCO Championship professional golf tournament. All offerings are delivered through family-oriented membership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Course The flagship 7,007-yard 18-hole Championship Course rated No. 3 in Kentucky by Golf Digest for eight consecutive years and voted No. 1 member-owned course in the state. Features zoysia grass fairways, bentgrass greens, hosts over 20,000 rounds annually, and serves as the venue for championship events including the Foster Brooks Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament and US Open Local Qualifiers.
• 9-Hole Executive Golf Course Complementary 9-hole Executive Course making Hurstbourne one of only two clubs in Louisville with an additional nine-hole golf option. The course integrates with the property's gentle topography and is framed by aged oak forests.
• 1854 Dining Room

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ rounds played annually on Championship Course
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ISCO ChampionshipmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Hurstbourne Country Club hosts the annual ISCO Championship, a professional golf tournament. The club has hosted this event in July 2025 and is scheduled to host again in July 2026. The partnership positions the club as a premier golf destination and generates significant visibility for the venue.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Club at Olde Stone: Private member-owned golf and country club in Bowling Green, KY offering championship golf, dining, fitness, and event venues; comparable as a Kentucky elite private club with a strong events business.
• Seneca Golf Course: Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed public/semi-private golf facility in Louisville that competes for rounds, outings, and tournament hosting in the same regional market as Hurstbourne.
• Indian Hills Country Club: Private country club in Bowling Green, KY offering golf, dining, and events under a member-owned structure; comparable as a Kentucky-based member-owned private country club competing for similar regional member demographics.
• Lexington Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Lexington, KY with golf, tennis, pool, dining, and banquet/event facilities — a Kentucky peer comparable in structure, scale, and amenity mix.
• Valhalla Golf Club: Louisville-based private golf club and major PGA championship venue (PGA, Ryder Cup). Comparable as an elite private Kentucky golf club and tournament host, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Persimmon Ridge Golf Club: Private golf club in the greater Louisville area offering championship golf, pool, and dining amenities to a member-family base; competes directly for Louisville-area Full Golf memberships and junior programming.
• Louisville Country Club: Louisville's other premier private member-owned country club, offering a championship golf course, dining, and social amenities to a similar family-member base in the same metro market — the most direct head-to-head competitor for Hurstbourne.
• Big Spring Country Club: Historic Louisville-area private country club with golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and banquet facilities — closely comparable in scale, member-owned structure, and amenity mix to Hurstbourne.

Others

• Jonas Club Software: Technology vendor whose club-management platform Hurstbourne's website is powered by; relevant as an enabling service provider rather than a competitor.
• Golf Digest (rating body): Not a peer, but the third-party analyst whose state-level rankings directly drive Hurstbourne's brand perception, dues pricing power, and tournament-hosting credibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hurstbournecc
• Facebookfacebook.com/hurstbournecountryclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/hurstbournecountryclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hurstbourne-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 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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