North Bellingham Golf Course

What North Bellingham Golf Course does

North Bellingham Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf facility in Bellingham, Washington, developed in July 1995 by Caitac USA Corp. on the historic Wilder Ranch site and designed by Ted Locke in a Scottish links style with panoramic Mt. Baker views. The course operates as a daily-fee facility serving Whatcom County residents and visitors, offering seven tee configurations (Black 6,793 yards to Red 5,157 yards), a PAR 72 layout, and a championship course record of 65. Tee times are booked by phone, in person up to 7 days ahead, or online via Chronogolf up to 2 weeks ahead.

The business runs six integrated revenue streams: (1) green fees from public play, (2) four tiers of annual memberships with 2026 sales commencing November 1, (3) PGA professional lessons (individual, group, and playing) priced $40-$100, (4) junior golf development including a $349.99 Junior Golf Pass and PGA Junior League participation, (5) tournament and event hosting — more than 50 external tournaments and 20+ club events annually with purses up to $20,000, and (6) food, beverage, and catering through the on-site 9 Restaurant, transformed in 2012 under Executive Chef Nick Moss into a scratch-made kitchen offering 90+ whiskeys, 50+ tequilas, rotating craft taps, and large-scale catering up to 10,000 guests. Technology is limited to the Chronogolf booking platform and standard web/marketing infrastructure; there is no disclosed AI, mobile app, or proprietary software.

The company is privately held under Caitac USA Corp., with 11-50 employees. Marketing channels include the company website, an email newsletter ("North Bellingham Insider"), Facebook, and a Holiday Inn Express Stay & Play lodging partnership. Customer segments are deliberately diversified across general public golfers (primary), junior golfers, tournament and event organizers (corporate, charity, weddings), golf members, and restaurant/event diners, reducing reliance on any single channel. No outside equity, debt, or acquisition activity is disclosed.

Name

North Bellingham Golf Course

Legal name

North Bellingham Golf Course

Website

https://northbellinghamgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Bellingham Golf Course is an 18-hole public Scottish links-style golf facility in Bellingham, WA, serving Whatcom County residents and visitors with green fees, memberships, PGA lessons, junior programs, on-site 9 Restaurant, and tournament and catering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Golf Hospitality Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction
• Tournament hosting
• Event catering services
• Junior golf programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellingham

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees & Public Golf: 18-hole public golf course charging green fees per round. Tee times available by phone, in person (7 days advance), or online (2 weeks advance). Summer and off-season rate structures.
2. Membership Dues: Four different levels of membership offered. 2026 memberships go on sale Nov 1 and are valid until 2/28/27.
3. Golf Lessons: PGA professionals offer individual and group lessons. Half-hour lessons from $40-$60, 9-hole playing lessons at $100. Series of 5 lessons gets 6th free.
4. 9 Restaurant Food & Beverage: On-site restaurant featuring scratch-made menu, full bar with 90+ whiskeys and 50+ tequilas, rotating taps. Expanded into catering services for events. Executive Chef Nick Moss leads operations.
5. Tournament Hosting & Event Services: Runs over 50 external tournaments per year plus 20+ club events. Offers tournament packages, catering, and event coordination for groups of 20-144+ players.
6. Junior Golf Programs: Junior Golf Pass at $349.99 for unlimited golf space-available plus 40% off range balls. Junior lessons from $25-$35. PGA Junior League participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

North Bellingham Golf Course operates an 18-hole public Scottish links-style golf course (PAR 72) in Bellingham, WA, designed by Ted Locke with views of Mt. Baker. It sells green-fee public play, PGA-certified golf instruction, tournament and event hosting (50+ external tournaments per year), four-tier memberships, junior golf programs, and on-site dining and catering through its wholly-owned 9 Restaurant.

Product overview

North Bellingham Golf Course operates as a public 18-hole Scottish links-style golf facility that serves Whatcom County residents and visitors. The core offering is the championship golf course, supplemented by integrated services including online tee time booking via Chronogolf, professional golf instruction from PGA-certified staff, and tournament hosting capabilities. On-site dining is provided through 9 Restaurant, which operates as a complementary amenity offering scratch-made cuisine, an extensive beverage program, and event catering. Additional revenue streams include junior golf development programs, four-tiered membership options, the Birthday Club loyalty program, and equipment rentals. The business conducts over 50 outside tournaments annually plus 20+ club events, positioning itself as both a public golf destination and a venue for corporate and private events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 9 Restaurant: On-site restaurant at North Bellingham Golf Course featuring scratch-made menu, full bar with 90+ whiskeys and 50+ tequilas, rotating craft beer taps, catering services, and wine dinners. Managed by Executive Chef Nick Moss.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Public Golf Course An 18-hole public Scottish links-style golf course (PAR 72) with 7 tee configurations ranging from 5,157 (Red) to 6,793 yards (Black), featuring flowering meadows, gently rolling fairways, panoramic views of Mt. Baker, and prevailing gale winds. Open to all golfers on a daily-fee basis.
• Golf Lessons Professional golf instruction offered by PGA Head Professional Nathan Vickers, PGA Teaching Professional Dean Russell, and Assistant Professional Hunter Newlin, with individual lessons, group lessons (2-5 players), 9-hole playing lessons, and junior lessons.
• Tournament Hosting Services Full-service tournament hosting for outside events and corporate outings, supporting groups from 20 to 144+ players, with tournament planning, food services, liability insurance recommendations, and event coordination. The facility conducts 50+ external tournaments per year.
• 9 Restaurant On-site full-service restaurant offering a scratch-made menu, house-roasted sandwich meats, hand-pressed burgers, 90+ whiskeys, 50+ tequilas, rotating craft beer taps, wine dinners, and full event catering for groups up to 10,000 guests. Open to golfers and the general public.
• Junior Golf Programs Comprehensive junior golf development including half-hour lessons ($25-$35), the Junior Golf Pass ($349.99 annually for unlimited space-available golf plus 40% off range balls), and PGA Junior League participation for ages 13 and under (with free golf in June and July on a space-available basis).
• Golf Membership Programs Four-tier annual membership program providing priority access, reduced green fees, club community benefits, and access to club events and championships. 2026 memberships went on sale November 1 and are valid through February 28, 2027.
• Golf Course Rentals & Practice Facilities Equipment rental services including club rentals, plus a driving range with range balls available for purchase.
• Pro Shop Retail On-site pro shop managed by Head PGA Professional Nathan Vickers, offering golf equipment, apparel, accessories, and gift cards for purchase.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Holiday Inn Express (Stay & Play Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStay & Play Partner relationship providing package deals for hotel guests. Links from course website to Holiday Inn Express booking page for travelers seeking golf accommodations.
• ChronogolfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline tee time booking platform (chronogolf.com) enabling online reservations up to 2 weeks in advance, compared to 7 days by phone/in-person. Critical distribution channel for golf bookings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue growing rapidly in suburban U.S. markets; competes for casual social golfers' leisure dollars and represents the broader format shift in golf entertainment.

Broad incumbents

• American Golf: Operates a large network of public and private golf facilities across the U.S., offering direct comparability on public-access green-fee economics, memberships, and tournament hosting infrastructure.
• Invited Clubs (formerly ClubCorp): Operates a large portfolio of country clubs and golf facilities with F&B, events, and membership programs — relevant comparable for membership-tier economics and event-driven revenue.
• Arcis Golf: Owns and manages a portfolio of 65+ private, resort, and daily-fee clubs across the U.S.; provides a scaled comparison for multi-course operator economics, F&B, and tournament programming.
• Troon Golf: Largest golf management company in the world operating 850+ facilities including daily-fee, resort, and private clubs — comparable in tournament and F&B management services even though not a course owner itself.

Direct peers

• Suncadia Resort (Clemans / Tumble Creek / Prospector): Pacific Northwest multi-course resort destination with similar public-access play, tournaments, lodging partnerships, and F&B operations — comparable scaled regional operator with similar GTM.
• Chambers Bay: Public links-style course near Tacoma, WA that hosted the 2015 U.S. Open; directly comparable as a Pacific Northwest public links layout with tournament/event focus and walk-in green-fee model.
• Bellingham Golf & Country Club: Private 18-hole club located in Bellingham, WA — the most direct local competitor serving golfers in the same Whatcom County market with comparable course and event offerings.

Regional players

• Eaglewood Golf Course: Public golf facility in the broader Pacific Northwest with tournament, instruction, and F&B offerings — useful comparable for daily-fee pricing and event-driven revenue mix.
• Gold Mountain Golf Complex: Public 36-hole municipal complex in Bremerton, WA serving the greater Puget Sound market with similar tournament hosting and junior programming models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-bellingham-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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