Lake Wilderness Golf Course

What Lake Wilderness Golf Course does

Lake Wilderness Golf Course is a public-access 18-hole golf course located at 25400 Witte Road S.E. in Maple Valley, Washington. Originally designed by Ray Coleman and opened in 1929, the facility spans 5,292 yards with a Par 70 rating and features short, narrow fairways lined by large natural fir trees, appealing to a broad range of skill levels from beginners to experienced shotmakers. The course is managed by CourseCo, Inc., a Petaluma, California-based golf management company, operating as a private legal entity with public access (employee count 11-50).

The business operates a diversified revenue model across eight streams: per-round green fees (weekday $41, weekend $46 in-season), power cart rentals ($14-$22 per seat), multi-tier membership subscriptions (Advantage $139, Preferred $1,599-$2,599, Preferred Plus $2,249-$3,249), four structured club programs (Men's, Senior Men's, Ladies, Weekend Women's ranging from $40-$110 annually), pro shop merchandise, tournament services, food and beverage (currently closed due to clubhouse rebuild, reopening Fall 2026), and event hosting (new Cedar House venue opening Fall 2026). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online tee-time booking (Totale Integrated), on-site pro shop, and direct membership/event sales, with no third-party resellers.

The go-to-market blends transactional walk-up play, recurring membership subscriptions, and community engagement through Spark Golf leagues and four club programs. Marketing relies on the website (built on foreUP), Facebook/Instagram organic social, an E-Club email newsletter, and on-course signage. A major capital project is underway: a full clubhouse rebuild with The Cedar House event venue (weddings, celebrations, meetings, community events) scheduled to open Fall 2026, representing a strategic pivot from pure golf operations toward integrated hospitality. The course also markets an environmental stewardship program (WaterWise Greens Initiative) sourcing water via the Lake Youngs reservoir and well system.

Name

Lake Wilderness Golf Course

Legal name

Lake Wilderness Golf Course

Website

https://lakewildernessgc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake Wilderness Golf Course is a public-access 18-hole golf course (Par 70, 5,292 yards) in Maple Valley, Washington, serving individual golfers, families, club members, and corporate events with multi-tier memberships, tournament services, and a new event venue opening Fall 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Country Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf memberships
• Tournament hosting
• Event venue
• Pro shop retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Pausa

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees / Course Play: Per-round green fees for 18-hole and 9-hole play, twilight rates, and senior/junior discounts. Primary revenue stream from daily play by public golfers.
2. Power Cart Rentals: Golf cart rental fees per seat with 9-hole and 18-hole options. Additional ancillary revenue from equipment rentals.
3. Membership Dues: Annual and multi-year membership programs including Advantage, Preferred Plus, and Preferred tiers with unlimited golf privileges and member benefits.
4. Club Memberships: Annual club memberships for Men's Club, Senior Men's Club, Ladies Golf Club, and Weekend Women's Club with tournament access and member discounts.
5. Pro Shop Merchandise: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories with member discounts on selected merchandise.
6. Tournament Services: Hosting of group tournaments with professional staff, scoring assistance, and tournament management services.
7. Food & Beverage: Restaurant and bar services at clubhouse venue. Restaurant currently closed during clubhouse rebuild; reopening Fall 2026 with The Cedar House venue.
8. Event Hosting (Weddings & Events): Wedding and event venue rental through The Cedar House opening Fall 2026. Space for celebrations, meetings, and community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake Wilderness Golf Course operates a public 18-hole golf course (Par 70, 5,292 yards) in Maple Valley, Washington, originally designed by Ray Coleman and opened in 1929. The facility offers green fees, power cart rentals, club and individual memberships, multiple organized golf clubs, tournament hosting services, a pro shop, restaurant/dining services, and The Cedar House event venue opening Fall 2026.

Product overview

Lake Wilderness Golf Course operates a single-site golf and hospitality facility offering an 18-hole public golf course (Par 70, 5,292 yards, opened 1929, designed by Ray Coleman) complemented by retail (Pro Shop), dining (Restaurant reopening Fall 2026), event venues (The Cedar House), and structured club programs. The product portfolio includes core golf operations, club membership tiers (Advantage, Preferred, Per-Round, Juniors), organized golf leagues (Spark Golf), tournament hosting services, and an event/wedding venue opening in 2026. The course is managed by CourseCo, Inc and built on foreUP technology for tee time booking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Cedar House: Event venue opening Fall 2026, designed for weddings, celebrations, meetings, and community events in a relaxed elegant atmosphere.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Public Golf Course Public 18-hole golf course designed by Ray Coleman with short, narrow fairways lined by large natural fir trees. Open to individual golfers and families for daily-fee play, with weekday/weekend, twilight, senior, and junior rates.
• The Cedar House Event Venue

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CourseCo, Inc.coreOthersManagement company based in Petaluma, California that manages Lake Wilderness Golf Course operations. CourseCo is an equal opportunity employer actively encouraging employment of men and women of talent from diverse backgrounds.
• USGA (GHIN Handicap)minorOthersUnited States Golf Association handicapping system. Lake Wilderness Men's Club uses USGA GHIN for establishing and maintaining player handicaps.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Salish Cliffs Golf Club: Public resort course at Little Creek Casino in Shelton, WA — comparable Pacific Northwest public course with tournament hosting and event capabilities.
• Indian Summer Golf & Country Club: Public-access course in Olympia, WA offering similar daily-fee, membership, and tournament products in the broader Washington state market.

Direct peers

• Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Club: Public course in Port Orchard, WA also managed by CourseCo, Inc., providing directly comparable operating model, tee-sheet infrastructure, and Pacific Northwest public-course economics.
• Bellevue Golf Course: Municipal 18-hole public course in Bellevue, WA competing for the same recreational, family, and league customers in the immediate Maple Valley / Eastside market.
• Willows Run Golf Club: Public 36-hole municipal facility in Redmond, WA — similar tier, same price-point positioning, and overlapping customer base for daily play, lessons, and group events.
• The Golf Club at Newcastle: Public 36-hole facility in Newcastle, WA serving the same Seattle-area daily-fee, membership, and corporate-outing segments as Lake Wilderness with overlapping event-hosting capabilities.
• TPC Snoqualmie Ridge: Premium public resort course in Snoqualmie, WA — directly comparable Pacific Northwest public course targeting similar daily-fee and corporate tournament customers within the same Seattle metro catchment.
• Chambers Bay: Iconic public links-style course in University Place, WA — competing for destination golfers, corporate outings, and tournament hosting within the broader Pacific Northwest public-course market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lakewildernessgc
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakewildernessgolfcourse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-wilderness-golf-course

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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