What Heather Downs Country Club does

Heather Downs Country Club is a semi-private golf and event facility located in Toledo, Ohio, founded in 1924 on a site that originally operated as a horse-racing track. The company operates a single 18-hole, 6,250-yard, par-71 Championship golf course open to the public, supported by a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse that houses a full-service restaurant (Bogey's Bar & Grill), a pro shop stocking major brands (Callaway, Nike, Bridgestone, Titleist), and event spaces including a ballroom that accommodates 275-300 guests and a private dining room (Millie Benson Room) for parties under 40. The facility hosts wedding receptions, corporate meetings, showers, reunions, golf outings, and golf leagues (Ladies, Couples, Junior, Senior).

Revenue is generated across seven documented streams: usage-based green fees (with dynamic pricing), golf cart rentals, food and beverage (restaurant, event catering, and seasonal events), pro shop merchandise, event venue rental, golf outing packages, and recurring league subscriptions. Tee-time reservations are handled through the foreUP online booking platform and a free Sagacity Golf mobile app for iPhone and Android that also provides GPS and score tracking. The company employs 11-50 staff, including a 12-person course maintenance team led by Golf Superintendent Bryan Monroe (with the club since 2007). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the website, mobile app, phone, and walk-ins, supplemented by an event-driven motion via leagues, outings, tournaments, and recurring seasonal dining events (Easter Brunch, Mother's Day Brunch, Fish Fry Fridays during Lent). Geographic reach is confined to the Northwest Ohio region with no disclosed multi-property footprint.

Name

Heather Downs Country Club

Legal name

Heather Downs Country Club

Website

https://heatherdowns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heather Downs Country Club operates a semi-private 18-hole golf course and 30,000 sq ft event venue in Toledo, Ohio, serving individual golfers, golf leagues, corporate outings, and social/corporate event hosts across Northwest Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf & Country Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

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)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Event venue rental
• Banquet facility services
• Golf league management
• Corporate golf outings

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Golf green fees for 9 and 18-hole rounds with dynamic pricing based on demand and time. Rates adjust in real-time.
2. Golf Cart Rentals: Cart rental fees included in outing packages with range balls.
3. Food and Beverage: Dinner service at Bogey's Bar & Grill, event catering for weddings and banquets, special brunch events (Easter, Mother's Day), and Fish Fry Fridays during Lent.
4. Pro Shop Merchandise: Golf merchandise including Callaway, Nike, Bridgestone, Titleist equipment and apparel. Gift cards available.
5. Event Venue Rental: Clubhouse rental for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, showers, reunions. 30,000 sq ft facility with ballroom up to 275-300 guests.
6. Golf Outings and Tournaments: Complete golf event packages for corporate outings and charitable events including registration, scoring, prizes, and optional breakfast/lunch/dinner.
7. Golf Leagues: League fees with incentives on green fees, range balls, and merchandise. Available weekdays in morning and afternoon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heather Downs Country Club operates a semi-private 18-hole public golf course and a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse event venue in Toledo, Ohio. The club sells daily green fees, hosts weddings, corporate meetings, banquets, and other private events, and operates on-site dining at Bogey's Bar & Grill and a golf Pro Shop.

Product overview

Heather Downs Country Club is a golf and event destination offering a single 18-hole public golf course with supporting amenities. The core product is the 18-hole golf course (established 1924, 6,250-yard Championship layout, par 71) which integrates with a Mobile App for tee time bookings, GPS, and score tracking. Additional core services include Bogey's Bar & Grill restaurant, a 30,000 sq ft Clubhouse/event venue, Pro Shop, Golf Outings, and Golf Leagues. The club also operates seasonal food and beverage events including Easter Brunch, Mother's Day Brunch, and Fish Fry Fridays during Lent. Tee time booking is handled through an integration with foreUP software, while the mobile app is powered by Sagacity Golf.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bogey's Bar & Grill: On-site restaurant and bar at Heather Downs Country Club offering dinner service, drinks, and casual dining for golfers and event guests.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Semi-Private Golf Course Public-accessible 18-hole golf course open for daily play, league play, and outings, with tee times bookable online, via mobile app, by phone, or walk-in.
• Clubhouse Event Venue 30,000-square-foot clubhouse rented for weddings, corporate meetings, banquets, and private social events, with catering and bar service available.
• Bogey's Bar & Grill On-site restaurant and bar open to golfers, event guests, and walk-in diners, also providing food and beverage service for club events.
• Pro Shop On-site retail shop selling golf equipment, apparel, accessories, and gift cards to members, public golfers, and event guests.
• Golf Outings Packaged group golf events for corporate, charity, and private groups, coordinated by the club's outings coordinator and bookable online.
• Golf Leagues Recurring organized league play scheduled at the club, with sign-up available through the club's website and outings staff.
• Easter Brunch Seasonal Easter Sunday brunch dining event held at the clubhouse and open to the public.
• Mother's Day Brunch Seasonal Mother's Day brunch dining event held at the clubhouse and open to the public.
• Fish Fry Fridays

Quantifiable outcome

• Winning foursome receives four $50 gift cards to Heather Downs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• foreUP (foreupsoftware.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationforeUP provides the online tee time booking platform used by Heather Downs for real-time availability, dynamic pricing, and reservation management. Customers book through foreupsoftware.com for tee times.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Toledo Country Club: Private country club in the Toledo, Ohio market offering golf and event facilities. Directly comparable regional competitor targeting similar affluent golfers and corporate event clients in the same Northwest Ohio geography.
• Ottawa Hills Country Club: Private club serving Toledo metro golfers with course and event facilities. Comparable as a regional country club alternative competing for the same local golfer and event-host demand.
• Golf Headquarters Family GolfPlex: Public-access golf facility in the Toledo region offering rounds, leagues, and outings. Comparable as a regional semi-public golf and outing venue competing for similar casual and corporate golf customers.
• Bedford Hills Golf Club: Public golf facility in Northwest Ohio/SE Michigan region with banquet and event capabilities. Comparable as a regional semi-private venue combining public golf play with event hosting.
• Eagle's Landing Country Club: Midwest golf and event venue with banquet facilities and outing packages. Comparable as a similarly structured golf plus event venue business operating in a comparable regional setting.
• Indian Hills Golf Course: Public golf course in the broader Ohio/Midwest region offering leagues and outings. Comparable as a regional public golf competitor targeting similar league and outing customers.
• Brentwood Golf Club: Semi-private golf course in the broader Ohio/regional market with outing and event packages. Comparable as a competing public-access golf and outing venue in the Midwest.
• The Toledo Club: Historic private club in downtown Toledo with dining and event spaces. Comparable as a heritage Toledo venue competing for the same corporate and social event hosting market.
• Stone Ridge Golf Club: Public golf club in the Midwest offering rounds, leagues, outings, and events. Comparable business model combining green fees, leagues, and event hosting at a single regional facility.
• Sylvania Country Club: Established country club in the greater Toledo area with golf, dining, and event hosting. Comparable in combining member golf with banquet/wedding venue operations in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HeatherDownsOH
• Facebookfacebook.com/HeatherDownsCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heather-downs-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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