The Glen Club

What The Glen Club does

The Glen Club is a private, premium golf and hospitality venue operating on a 195-acre site at 2901 West Lake Ave, Glenview, Illinois, on the historic grounds of the former Glenview Naval Air Station. Its anchor asset is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio and recognized as a Top 100 Golf Course, supported by a 48,000-square-foot clubhouse that houses The Grill restaurant, a grand ballroom, corporate event facilities, and on-site hotel accommodations, plus a driving range, golf shop, and professional instruction. The property was opened in its current form in 2001 and in 2026 marked its 25th anniversary; firmographic data also references an 1893 heritage date, which is inconsistent with the 2001 opening timeline and appears to reflect a broader institutional origin. The club is managed by KemperSports Management, Inc., headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, which operates Terms of Use and overall site governance for the venue.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: daily-fee green fees and tee-time bookings (via the club's site and ezlinksgolf.com), annual and recurring golf memberships, food and beverage at The Grill and special dining events (Supper Club Fridays, Prime Rib Saturdays, wine and bourbon pairings, holiday brunches), overnight hotel stays booked through Reson, event hosting (weddings, showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, memorial luncheons, corporate meetings, golf outings), golf lessons, golf shop merchandise, and gift cards. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer through the website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), and an E-Club email newsletter, with supplemental distribution via third-party platforms (GolfNow, ezlinks, OpenTable) and tournament partnerships including the Evans Scholars Invitational on the Korn Ferry Tour and the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires inquiry or online booking flows. The company is privately held with 51–100 employees and no disclosed funding, M&A, or public-market signals.

Name

The Glen Club

Legal name

The Glen Club

Website

https://theglenclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Glen Club is a private premium golf and hospitality venue in Glenview, Illinois, offering a Tom Fazio-designed Top 100 championship course, a 48,000-square-foot clubhouse with dining, hotel, ballroom, and event facilities, and serving members, daily-fee golfers, wedding and corporate clients, and overnight guests under management by KemperSports Management, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf membership programs
• Clubhouse dining
• Event venue hosting
• Hospitality accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Daily Fee Golf: Revenue from non-member daily fee tee time bookings through online reservation systems, providing access to the Tom Fazio-designed golf course for public play.
2. Golf Memberships: Annual and recurring membership programs offering exclusive access, privileges, and benefits for club members.
3. Event Hosting and Weddings: Venue rental and catering services for weddings, wedding showers, baby showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, memorial luncheons, meetings, and corporate events in the 48,000 sq ft clubhouse including grand ballroom and event facilities.
4. Hotel Accommodations: Overnight lodging accommodations on the 195-acre property, available for booking through resontheweb.com.
5. Food and Beverage: Upscale dining at The Grill restaurant, weekend brunch, special dining events, wine pairing dinners, bourbon dinners, and seasonal Supper Club and Prime Rib dining series.
6. Golf Shop and Merchandise: Retail merchandise including golf equipment, apparel, and accessories available in the golf shop.
7. Golf Lessons: Professional golf instruction and lessons offered to members and guests.
8. Golf Outings: Tournament and corporate golf outing packages for groups and organizations.
9. Gift Cards: Gift cards available for purchase for golf, dining, and other club services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Glen Club fundamentally operates a championship golf course complemented by a multi-amenity clubhouse, offering daily-fee golf access, full memberships, clubhouse dining, overnight accommodations, and dedicated spaces for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.

Product overview

The Glen Club operates as a premium golf resort and hospitality business offering a unified portfolio of services centered around its Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course. The core offering is the golf experience, which includes tee time booking, a fully-stocked golf shop, professional lessons, and golf outings for groups and corporate events. Supporting services include upscale dining at The Grill restaurant, overnight hotel accommodations, and versatile event spaces for weddings and corporate functions. The club also offers membership programs and sells gift cards. All services are accessible through the club's website and integrated booking systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course Access — the club's primary golfing product. Daily-fee and reserved tee-time access to the club's 18-hole championship golf course for individual golfers, members, and groups.
• Golf Membership Program — annual private club membership. Annual private club membership granting recurring access to the golf course, clubhouse amenities, and member benefits.
• Clubhouse Dining — on-site restaurant and bar service. Full-service restaurant and bar operation within the clubhouse serving members and guests for casual and fine dining.
• Hotel Accommodations — overnight guest lodging. On-site overnight lodging providing guest rooms for members, visitors, and event attendees.
• Weddings & Social Events — event hosting service. Full-service wedding and social event hosting, including ceremony and reception space, catering, and coordination.
• Corporate Events & Golf Outings — group and corporate event product. Group and corporate event packages including golf outings, tournaments, meetings, and social functions with bundled food and beverage service.
• Golf Lessons — golf instruction service. Individual and group golf instruction provided by club professionals for members and guests.
• Golf Shop / Retail Merchandise — on-site golf retail. On-site pro shop retailing golf equipment, apparel, accessories, and gift cards.
• Driving Range & Practice Facilities — golf practice amenities. Practice facilities including driving range and short-game areas available for warm-up and skill development.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• KemperSports Management, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKemperSports Management operates and manages The Glen Club as part of its portfolio of premium golf properties. The company provides property management, marketing, and operational services. The Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are governed by KemperSports Management, Inc., headquartered at 500 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 444, Northbrook, IL.
• Korn Ferry Tour / Evans Scholars FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Glen Club hosts the Evans Scholars Invitational, a Korn Ferry Tour event, demonstrating its status as a tournament-quality venue and supporting the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholars Foundation which provides college scholarships to deserving caddies.
• Golf Channel Solutions / GolfNow BusinessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology and distribution partner providing tee time booking infrastructure and digital marketing solutions for the golf industry.
• ezlinksgolf.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party tee time booking platform enabling non-member access to the golf course.
• Western Golf Association / Evans Scholars FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club supports WGA Evans Scholars Foundation through tournament hosting and promotional links, supporting caddie scholarship programs.
• Illinois Golf Hall of FameminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with promotional link from the website, celebrating excellence in Illinois golf.
• NV5 Invitational presented by Old National BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club hosts tournament events including the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank, a professional golf tournament.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa: Illinois-based golf resort with multiple courses, villas, spa, and event facilities. Comparable Midwestern resort-golf business with bundled lodging/events.
• French Lick Resort: Indiana destination resort combining championship golf with hotel, casino, F&B, and event hosting. Comparable Midwest-scale multi-vertical hospitality anchored on golf.
• Streamsong Resort: Florida destination golf resort with multiple award-winning courses, on-site lodge, F&B, and corporate-event infrastructure. Comparable as a modern, architect-designed destination combining golf with hotel and event revenue.
• Destination Kohler (Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run): Wisconsin-based destination golf resort with multiple championship courses, on-site lodging, dining, and major championship hosting (2021 Ryder Cup). Closest Midwest premium golf resort comparable with full hotel/event stack.
• Olympia Fields Country Club: Historic Chicago-area private club that has hosted U.S. Opens and PGA Championships. Comparable as a premier North Shore/chicagoland club with tournament pedigree and similar member-driven economics.
• Sand Valley Golf Resort: Wisconsin destination golf resort operated/owned within the broader KemperSports ecosystem. Closest operating peer given shared management platform and architect-designed, multi-course resort model.
• Cog Hill Golf & Country Club: Premium public/daily-fee golf complex near Chicago that has hosted PGA Tour events (BMW Championship). Operates as a multi-course, tournament-grade facility with similar revenue mix (green fees, events, F&B) to The Glen Club in the same regional market.
• Medinah Country Club: Iconic Chicago-area private club hosting majors (U.S. Opens, Ryder Cup, PGA Championship). Closest comparable on brand cachet, tournament hosting, and Chicago-area premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic U.S. destination golf resort with multiple courses, hotels, and F&B. Larger scale and broader geographic reach, but directly comparable as a tournament-grade, multi-vertical luxury golf destination.
• Pinehurst Resort: Premier U.S. golf destination with multiple championship courses, hotel, spa, and event infrastructure. Comparable on full-stack golf hospitality model; larger scale but analogous operating template.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theglenclub
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdpBAYwzRZMjTfihN6TCibg
• Facebookfacebook.com/theglenclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/theglenclub

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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