Dad Miller Golf Course

What Dad Miller Golf Course does

Dad Miller Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf facility located at 430 North Gilbert Street in Anaheim, California, founded in 1961 by Richard Miller and named after his father, Harold George 'Dad' Miller, who recorded a Guinness-recognized hole-in-one on the property at age 93 in 1970. The course features a lake and tree-lined fairways designed to be easily walked, a lit driving range, and a pro shop. The facility has historical significance as the home course Tiger Woods played during his high school years; Woods subsequently donated $5 million to construct the Tiger Woods Teaching Center on-site, which provides free educational and golf programming for youth ages 8-17 in partnership with First Tee of Orange County.

The core product is golf play, supported by a multi-tier booking system offering public (7-day advance), Players Club member (10-day), Anaheim Resident (14-day), and Premium Advanced reservation windows, priced via real-time demand-based dynamic pricing. Adjacent revenue streams include: The Albatross Room golf simulator (Callaway-sponsored, Foresight GC2 launch monitor, $25-30/hr); Fore Thirty Bar & Grill (sports bar and restaurant with 8 tapped beers); private golf instruction ($120/hr or $500/5-hr package) with instructors Dylan Brunt and Michael Lee; driving range ball sales; subscription memberships (Players Club $49.99/month, Range Membership $44.99/month, Senior Pass $0-65/year); and tournament and corporate event services coordinated by dedicated sales contact Jacob Lewis. A dedicated mobile app is available on iOS and Android.

Distribution is omnichannel direct-to-consumer, relying on Tee It Up and Foreup booking platforms, the mobile app, phone reservations, walk-in pro shop, and event-driven group sales. Marketing uses Facebook, Instagram, and an E-Club email newsletter. Technology partnerships include Callaway Golf (simulator sponsorship), Foresight Sports (launch monitor), and Noteefy (AI waitlist assistant). The company is privately held with 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no parent company identified.

Name

Dad Miller Golf Course

Legal name

Dad Miller Golf Course

Website

https://dadmillergc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dad Miller Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf facility in Anaheim, CA (founded 1961) serving recreational golfers, corporate event clients, and youth through the Tiger Woods Teaching Center. It operates dynamic-pricing tee times, simulator rentals, F&B, instruction, and subscription memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Recreational Sports Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf simulator
• Golf instruction
• Tournament hosting
• Driving range

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Core revenue from golf green fees using dynamic/demand-based pricing. Rates vary based on day, time, and demand. Senior and junior discounted rates available.
2. Players Club Membership: Monthly subscription ($49.99/month) offering 20-30% off public green fee rates, free daily range balls, drink tickets, merchandise and F&B discounts, and 10-day advanced booking.
3. Range Membership: Monthly subscription ($44.99/month) for range-only access with 1 large bucket of balls daily.
4. Tournaments and Outings: Revenue from corporate events, fundraisers, team building, and customer appreciation events. Includes package pricing for catering, tournament services, and venue usage.
5. Golf Instruction: Private lessons at $120/hour or $500 for 5-hour package. Instructors include Dylan Brunt and Michael Lee.
6. Food and Beverage: Fore Thirty Bar & Grill with new menu items, 8 tapped beers, and sports viewing. Snack bar also available. 15% member discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages.
7. Golf Simulator Rental: The Albatross Room simulator at $30/hour (general public) or $25/hour (members). Private 3-hour experience at $100 (non-members) or $85 (members) with dedicated server, complimentary food, and music.
8. Driving Range: Practice range revenue from ball sales: Small ($9/30 balls), Medium ($14/60 balls), Large ($18/100 balls). Also eKey value cards with bulk discounts.
9. Senior Pass: Annual pass with $0 fee for Anaheim residents, $65 for non-residents. Provides discounted senior green fee rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dad Miller Golf Course operates an 18-hole public golf facility in Anaheim, California, offering tee-time-based golf play with demand-based dynamic pricing, Players Club and Range monthly memberships, golf instruction, tournament and corporate event hosting, a Callaway-sponsored golf simulator (The Albatross Room), a lit driving range, and an on-site restaurant (Fore Thirty Bar & Grill). The course also hosts youth education through the Tiger Woods Teaching Center in partnership with First Tee of Orange County.

Product overview

Dad Miller Golf Course operates as a traditional golf facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered around its 18-hole public golf course in Anaheim, CA. The core offering consists of golf play (with dynamic demand-based pricing), supported by an integrated online tee time booking system with multiple membership tiers. Adjacent offerings include The Albatross Room golf simulator (featuring Callaway equipment and Foresight technology), Fore Thirty Bar & Grill restaurant, golf instruction programs, tournament planning services, practice facilities with driving range, and a Players Club membership subscription providing discounted access across multiple services. The mobile app serves as a digital hub for course information and bookings. Tiger Woods' connection includes his donated $5 million Tiger Woods Teaching Center, offering free youth programs for ages 8-17.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fore Thirty Bar & Grill: Sports bar and grill located at Dad Miller Golf Course with 8 tapped beers and multiple TVs for sporting events. Features new menu items.
• The Albatross Room

Products and services

• 18-Hole Public Golf Course An 18-hole public golf course in Anaheim, CA featuring a lake, tree-lined fairways, and an easily walked layout. Open to players of all ages and abilities with demand-based dynamic pricing on green fees.
• The Albatross Room Golf Simulator Indoor golf simulator sponsored by Callaway Golf with a 16-foot high-definition screen offering 30+ world-class courses (including Pebble Beach and St. Andrews Old Course), Foresight GC2 launch monitor, Callaway Rogue clubs, and private event rentals. Accommodates up to 5 players per session.
• Private Golf Instruction One-on-one golf lessons with certified instructors Dylan Brunt and Michael Lee. Includes one-hour private lessons ($120) and a 5-hour package ($500), using launch monitor technology and biomechanics analysis.
• Driving Range Practice Facility Lit driving range offering Small ($9/30 balls), Medium ($14/60 balls), and Large ($18/100 balls) bucket purchases, plus eKey value cards with bulk discounts and a $44.99/month Range Membership.
• Players Club Membership Monthly subscription ($49.99/month) offering dynamically priced green fees at 20-30% off public rates, 10-day advance tee time booking, free daily large bucket of range balls, drink tickets, 15% off merchandise and food, and reciprocal play at Anaheim Hills GC.
• Tournament & Event Planning End-to-end golf event services including registration tables, driving range access, catering, contests, scoring, and post-golf activities for tournaments, corporate outings, fundraisers, and customer appreciation events.
• Fore Thirty Bar & Grill On-site sports bar and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, with 8 tapped beers and multiple TVs for sports viewing. Members receive a 15% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Senior Play Pass Annual pass for senior players aged 65+, free for Anaheim residents and $65 for non-residents, providing discounted senior green fee rates Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Golf simulator capacity: up to 5 players per session
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tiger Woods FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Tiger Woods donated $5 million towards the construction of the Tiger Woods Teaching Center at Dad Miller. The center provides free educational programs (math, language arts, science, tutoring, character development) to youth ages 8-17, open 12 hours daily. Woods frequently played Dad Miller as a high school student and continues to support the facility.
• Callaway GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationCallaway Golf sponsors The Albatross Room golf simulator at Dad Miller. They have provided their brand new line of Rogue Golf Clubs for use in the simulator. All golf balls used in The Albatross Room are premium Callaway product. This partnership provides premium equipment and branding for the simulator experience.
• Foresight SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Albatross Room uses Foresight GC2 launch monitor technology for the golf simulator. Customers can create a FREE Foresight Account to track their statistics and performance data across sessions.
• First Tee of Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDad Miller hosts The First Tee of Orange County youth development program. Links from the Dad Miller website direct to the First Tee of OC. The Tiger Woods Teaching Center supports this mission by providing free golf instruction and education to underserved youth.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Golf Corporation: Largest operator of daily-fee and municipal golf courses in the US, with a portfolio of public-access courses offering similar green fees, F&B, tournaments, and event services. Booking platform references in Dad Miller's source data suggest a possible operational relationship, making this the most directly comparable peer.
• Anaheim Hills Golf Course: Public course in Anaheim Hills offering reciprocal play privileges for Dad Miller's Players Club members. Same metro-area with comparable offerings in green fees, tournaments, and pro shop services - direct local competitor.
• Rio Hondo Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Downey, CA. Comparable daily-fee model with similar green fee tiers, instruction, and event hosting targeting Southern California golfers in the same competitive set.
• La Mirada Golf Course: Public 18-hole municipal course in La Mirada, CA - part of the dense Southern California daily-fee competitive set. Comparable green fee structure, instruction, and tournament offerings targeting the same regional golfer base.
• Coyote Hills Golf Course: Nearby public 18-hole golf course in Fullerton, CA. Direct regional competitor offering green fees, tournaments, instruction, and pro shop to the same Orange County customer base.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Operator of country clubs and golf clubs with member-based access, dining venues, tournaments, and event hosting - a closely analogous operating model to Dad Miller's Players Club subscription with F&B and event services.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Golf entertainment venue offering high-tech bays, food/beverage, and casual play. While a different format, they compete for the same leisure/discretionary entertainment spend in Southern California and increasingly offer putting courses and simulator-style experiences at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Premium destination golf resort with 18-hole courses, F&B, instruction, and event hosting. While higher-end and destination-focused, the operational scope (golf + F&B + events + instruction) parallels Dad Miller's diversified model at a different price point.
• Troon Golf: Major golf course management company operating public, private, and resort courses globally. Operates facilities with similar multi-revenue streams (golf, F&B, events, instruction) often under management contracts at scale.

Others

• The First Tee: National youth golf development organization partnering with Dad Miller through First Tee of Orange County. While not a direct competitor, it is a key ecosystem/partner organization relevant to the youth programming and customer pipeline angle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DadMillerGC
• Instagraminstagram.com/dadmillergolfcourse
• Xx.com/dadmiller_golf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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