Waubeeka Golf Links

What Waubeeka Golf Links does

Waubeeka Golf Links operates a single 18-hole championship public golf course on 137 New Ashford Road in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in the Berkshire mountains. Founded in 1966 by Colonel Roland Armacost on former Rhodes family farmland, the course was acquired in December 2023 by Chris Kapiloff, Peter Kapiloff, and Steven Nielsen as equal owners, with the Kapiloff brothers being great-great-great-grandsons of original landowner Linwood Rhodes. The facility includes a grass driving range, putting green, pro shop, club storage, and an on-site full-service restaurant (Rhodes' Tavern, a sub-brand). Head Groundskeeper Brian Bartlett (Master's in turf management from Penn State) has driven a multi-year course improvement program, while PGA-certified Head Professional Erik Tiele delivers individual and group instruction.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: usage-based greens fees ($35-$80 per round depending on holes and weekday/weekend), cart rentals ($15-$25), annual membership subscriptions ($375-$3,450 across junior, college, young adult, single, couple, family, senior, and super senior tiers), a prepaid Corporate Membership Card ($2,000 purchase for $2,600 credit), golf lessons ($35-$225), on-site food and beverage at Rhodes' Tavern, and range passes plus club storage. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer online tee time booking via ChronoGolf, sales-led corporate outreach managed by the general manager, and community-led programming including leagues, junior camps, women's clinics, and member events. The business is privately held with no institutional capital, subsidiaries, or public reporting.

Name

Waubeeka Golf Links

Legal name

Waubeeka Golf Links

Website

https://waubeeka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf membership programs
• Golf instruction services
• Corporate golf entertainment
• On-site golf dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Williamstown

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. Greens Fees: Revenue from daily green fees charged to public golfers playing 9 or 18 holes on weekdays and weekends. Holiday rates apply same as weekend rates. Members receive 20% greens fee discount.
2. Cart Rentals: Revenue from golf cart rentals for 9-hole and 18-hole rounds. Members receive discounted cart rental rates.
3. Golf Memberships: Annual and seasonal membership fees providing unlimited or discounted access to the course, practice facilities, member events, and guest passes. Includes tiered pricing for individuals, couples, families, seniors, college students, and juniors.
4. Corporate Memberships: Corporate cards sold for $2,000 providing $2,600 in credit usable for greens fees, cart rentals, and beverage cart purchases. Unused credit carries over to next year with membership renewal.
5. Golf Lessons: Revenue from golf instruction services including individual lessons, group lessons, and specialized programs (The Band-Aid, The Full Rebuild, Chip and Sip). Lessons conducted by PGA-certified golf professional Erik Tiele.
6. Food and Beverage: On-site restaurant operations at Rhodes' Tavern generating revenue from food and beverage sales to golfers and the general public. Restaurant hours vary by day and are weather permitting.
7. Range Passes and Club Storage: Annual or seasonal passes for practice range access and golf club storage at the facility. Separate pricing for members and non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waubeeka Golf Links operates an 18-hole championship public golf course in Williamstown, Massachusetts, offering daily-fee play, golf memberships (individual, family, and corporate), PGA-certified golf instruction, practice facilities, and an on-site restaurant called Rhodes' Tavern. Customers can book tee times online via ChronoGolf, walk in for public play, or enroll in tiered membership programs that include discounts, guest passes, and event access.

Product overview

Waubeeka Golf Links operates as a public 18-hole championship golf course in Williamstown, Massachusetts, founded in 1966 by Colonel Roland Armacost. The core offering is the golf course itself, supported by an integrated suite of services: tee time booking (via online platforms), a grass driving range and practice facilities, PGA-certified golf instruction, an on-site restaurant (Rhodes' Tavern), and tiered membership programs (individual, family, corporate). All services are accessible to the public with discounted rates for members, and the course is managed with ongoing maintenance and grounds improvement projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rhodes' Tavern: An on-site restaurant nestled within the Waubeeka golf course landscapes, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere with rustic charm. Features local ingredients, hearty favorites, and picturesque views of the golf course and mountains. Operates as the dining component of Waubeeka Golf Links.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship public golf course located in Williamstown, MA, set in the Berkshire mountains, offering public access with weekday, weekend, and holiday tee time booking for 9-hole and 18-hole rounds.
• Golf Lessons PGA-certified instruction by Erik Tiele offering individual, group, short-fix, and full-rebuild lessons ranging from 15-minute Band-Aid sessions to 9-hole playing lessons, plus the Chip and Sip women's clinic.
• Rhodes' Tavern Restaurant On-site restaurant at the golf course open Tuesday through Sunday offering a menu of local ingredients and hearty favorites, with views of the golf course and mountains; operates with reduced hours based on weather and course conditions.
• Golf Membership Plans Annual membership tiers including Young Adult ($1,450), Single Adult ($2,300), Couple/Family ($3,450), Senior Couple ($3,250), Super Senior ($1,675), College Student ($700), and Junior ($375), with add-ons for unlimited cart access, range passes, and club storage; all tiers include four 9-hole guest passes and club championship entry.
• Corporate Membership A prepaid card membership program costing $2,000 for $2,600 in credit usable for greens fees, cart rentals, and beverage cart purchases; includes 100% unused credit carryover with membership renewal and discounts on parties, fundraisers, and group events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in annual chemical budget while maintaining superior course conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KemperSports: Large U.S. golf and hospitality management company operating hundreds of courses nationwide; represents the broad-incumbent benchmark for scale, F&B, and event programming at public/private golf venues.

Direct peers

• Crumpin-Fox Club: 27-hole public golf course in Bernardston, MA, serving western Massachusetts with similar public-fee + membership + event programming mix.
• The Ranch Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Southwick, MA, offering comparable daily-fee, membership, and outing-driven model in western Massachusetts.
• Taconic Golf Club: Historic 18-hole public/semi-private course in Williamstown, MA, directly competing for the same Northern Berkshire golfers and corporate clients; explicitly cited in Waubeeka's management team's professional background.
• Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort: 18-hole resort course in Lenox, MA, in the heart of the Berkshires; competes for tourist, corporate, and member play with comparable greens-fee and event-driven model.
• Topstone Golf Course: Public 18-hole course in Southwick, MA, offering daily fees, memberships, leagues, and an on-site restaurant—directly comparable operating model.
• St. Anne's Country Club: Semi-private 18-hole course in southwestern Massachusetts with membership tiers and public play; comparable in scale, audience, and seasonality.
• Pinehills Golf Club: Two award-winning public 18-hole courses in Plymouth, MA, with full restaurant, lessons, and outing programming; benchmarks premium-condition public golf operations.
• Edgewood Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Cranston, RI, with comparable public-fee, membership, and outing-driven model in the broader New England region.

Regional players

• Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort: Berkshire-based resort with lodging, F&B, and outdoor recreation including a golf offering; a regional competitor for tourism, events, and corporate hospitality dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/waubeekagl
• Facebookfacebook.com/waubeekagl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waubeeka-golf-links

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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