Wycliffe Golf & Country Club

What Wycliffe Golf & Country Club does

Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a privately-held, for-profit country club community founded in 1989 by entrepreneur Harvey Geller, operating on a 600-acre gated property in Wellington, Florida. The club bundles mandatory membership with residential homeownership across 14 neighborhoods totaling 1,045 residences. Core product is two 18-hole championship golf courses (East and West) designed by Kipp Schulties with a combined $18.2M renovation investment completed in 2023–2024, supported by 14 Har-Tru tennis courts, 8 lighted pickleball courts, bocce, a resort-style pool, an 11,500 sq ft Thryve Spa & Fitness center, and four dining venues (Flavours, The Grille, The Cliffe, and the Watermark Ballroom).

The business operates through four revenue streams: recurring annual membership dues tied to home ownership, transaction-fee dining across the four F&B outlets led by Executive Chef Christopher Park, transaction-fee spa and wellness services, and transaction-fee real estate brokerage commissions through the wholly-owned subsidiary Wycliffe Community Realty. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by Director of Sales Shane Barta, with prospective buyers touring the property and purchasing homes through the in-house brokerage. The target customer base consists of affluent active adults, retirees, and Northeast 'snowbirds' seeking year-round recreation in South Florida.

The underlying technology stack is limited to Northstar Technologies' club management software powering the website and member portal; no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or integrations are disclosed. Operational leadership is provided by CEO/GM & COO Rob Martin (appointed 2017) with CFO Alex Jewell and a full director team covering golf, racquet sports, agronomy, spa, F&B, IT, and engineering. The club holds Platinum Clubs of America, Distinguished Club, America's Healthiest Club, Jade Status (Vivid Leaf), and Audubon International designations.

Name

Wycliffe Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Wycliffe Golf And Country Club, Inc.

Website

https://wycliffecc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a private, gated 600-acre residential country club community in Wellington, Florida, serving 1,045 homeowner-members with two championship golf courses, racquet sports, spa, fitness, and four dining venues under a bundled membership-and-homeownership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf Community

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf membership
• Residential golf community
• Country club amenities
• Social club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Country Club Membership: Homeownership at Wycliffe grants exclusive membership to the country club. The club operates a membership model with three tiers of membership, each providing full access to clubhouse, dining venues, athletic courts, pool, spa, fitness center, and golf courses. Membership dues maintain moderate levels due to the strong financial standing supported by the membership model.
2. Real Estate Sales (Wycliffe Community Realty): The in-house real estate brokerage, Wycliffe Community Realty, facilitates buying and selling of homes within the community. The broker specializes in helping sellers achieve top market prices and guiding buyers to find homes within the exclusive community.
3. Dining Services: Multiple dining venues including Flavours (upscale), The Grille (casual), and The Cliffe (social bar) generate revenue from member dining. Executive Chef Christopher Park leads culinary operations with sommelier-curated wine selections.
4. Spa and Wellness Services: Thryve Spa & Fitness Center offers rejuvenating facials, pedicures, massage, Pilates, personal training, and retail products. The 11,500 square foot facility provides spa services for members and guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a private gated residential country club community in Wellington, Florida, offering exclusive membership to homeowners. Core offerings include two 18-hole championship golf courses, 14 Har-Tru tennis courts and 8 pickleball courts, an 11,500-square-foot spa and fitness center, four distinct dining venues, bocce courts, and a resort-style pool, complemented by an in-house real estate brokerage and renovation program for residents.

Product overview

Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a premier private country club community offering a unified lifestyle product centered around championship golf. The core offering includes two 18-hole championship golf courses (East and West), enhanced by complementary recreational amenities including Thryve Spa & Fitness (11,500 sq ft wellness center), Tennis & Pickleball facilities (14 Har-Tru courts, 8 pickleball courts), and four distinct dining venues (Flavours upscale restaurant, The Cliffe social bar, The Grille casual dining, and Watermark ballroom for events). The community also provides residential real estate services through Wycliffe Community Realty and a Renovator Program for property improvements. Members receive exclusive access to all club amenities including bocce courts, resort-style pool, and comprehensive fitness programs. The community spans 600 acres with 14 distinct neighborhoods offering condos, villas, and single-family homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• East Course
• West Course
• Thryve Spa & Fitness
• Tennis & Pickleball Program
• Bocce Courts
• Flavours Restaurant
• The Cliffe
• The Grille
• Watermark Ballroom
• Wycliffe Renovator Program
• Wycliffe Community Realty
• Resort-style Swimming Pool

Quantifiable outcome

• $18.2 million renovation investment across both golf courses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Northstar TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationNorthstar Technologies provides club management software powering the Wycliffe website, member login portal, and club management systems. This is a critical operational technology partnership enabling member services and club administration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Boca Raton (Resort): Iconic South Florida resort with golf, tennis, multiple dining venues, spa, and beach club. Overlaps in amenity breadth and luxury positioning but is broader/regional rather than member-tied residential.
• PGA National Resort & Spa: Larger Florida golf-focused resort and club with five courses including the Champion Course. Overlaps on golf and lifestyle amenities but adds lodging, broader public programming, and corporate event hosting, putting it in adjacent rather than direct competition.

Direct peers

• Old Marsh Golf Club: Palm Beach Gardens private golf club with an 18-hole Pete Dye course and clubhouse amenities. Direct competitor for premium golf members in northern Palm Beach County.
• Woodfield Country Club: Boca Raton private club with 18-hole championship course, racquet sports, fitness, and dining. Comparable gated-community membership model and competes for the same Wellington/Boca customer pool.
• St. Andrews Country Club: Boca Raton-based private country club with two championship 18-hole courses, tennis complex, spa, and dining venues. Direct competitor in the Palm Beach/Boca market targeting similar active-adult and family demographics.
• Boca West Country Club: Boca West is one of the largest private country clubs in the U.S. with four championship golf courses, tennis, spa, and dining. Operates under a similar membership-tied-to-residence model in nearby Boca Raton and competes for the same affluent retiree demographic.
• Addison Reserve Country Club: Delray Beach private country club with three 9-hole courses, racquet sports, spa, and dining. Targets similar active-adult and retiree segments in the South Florida market.
• BallenIsles Country Club: Palm Beach Gardens country club with three championship golf courses, tennis, spa, and dining. Comparable luxury country club product for affluent residents in northern Palm Beach County.
• The Polo Club of Boca Raton: Boca Raton private member-owned country club with two championship courses, tennis, fitness, and dining amenities. Comparable membership structure and demographic focus.
• The Country Club at Mirasol: Palm Beach Gardens private club with two championship courses, tennis, fitness, and spa. Comparable integrated gated-community country club product in the same South Florida market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wycliffegolfcc
• Facebookfacebook.com/wycliffecc
• Instagraminstagram.com/wycliffecc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wycliffe-country-club

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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