Webhannet Golf Club

What Webhannet Golf Club does

Webhannet Golf Club is a member-owned, semi-private golf club founded in 1901 in Kennebunk, Maine, situated one block inland from the Atlantic Ocean. It operates a single 18-hole par 71 course measuring 6,100 yards from the blue tees, characterized by serpentine fairways, tidal-fed water hazards, strategically placed white sand bunkers, and undulating bent grass greens. The course is open seasonally from mid-April through mid-October. Webhannet serves four primary customer segments: sponsored Regular, Intermediate, and Spousal Members; visiting non-member golfers subject to restricted tee time availability; junior golfers aged 5-17 participating in clinics and the PGA Junior League; and ladies golfers attending structured instructional clinics.

The club generates revenue through five streams: recurring membership dues (pricing not publicly disclosed), one-time visitor greens fees ($80-$190 depending on season and round length), per-person cart rentals ($22-$38), professional instruction with PGA Head Professional Eric Higgins and Assistant Professional Joe Turner ($40-$230 per session), and merchandise sales through an online pro shop powered by Teecommerce. Distribution is a mix of gated direct membership sales (via sponsorship and Board of Governors approval), direct-to-consumer visitor tee time bookings through the pro shop, and event-driven instructional programs. Marketing is concentrated on the club's own website, Instagram, Facebook, and direct email.

The club has been operating continuously for over 120 years, with notable historical visitors including Francis Ouimet, Gene Sarazen, Babe Didrikson, and Senator Edmund Muskie. The Webhannet Charitable Foundation, established in Fall 2011, has donated over $360,000 to Southern Maine charities. Strategic direction is conservative and consistent with a heritage club model, with recent product enhancements limited to the integration of the Operation 36 coaching platform into instructional programming for the 2026 season and the continued operation of an online merchandise storefront.

Name

Webhannet Golf Club

Legal name

Webhannet Golf Club

Website

https://webhannetgolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Webhannet Golf Club is a member-owned, semi-private golf club founded in 1901 in Kennebunk, Maine, operating an 18-hole par 71 coastal course for members, visiting golfers, juniors, and ladies via seasonal play, instruction, and an online pro shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

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 Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf instruction
• Junior golf programs
• Membership golf
• Coastal golf course

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennebunk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Visitor Greens Fees: Day fees charged to non-member visitors for golf play, with tiered pricing based on season and number of holes (9 or 18). Seasonal rates increase during peak summer season.
2. Cart Rentals: Per-person cart fees charged in addition to greens fees, with separate rates for 9-hole and 18-hole rounds.
3. Golf Memberships: Semi-private club memberships accepted through a sponsorship process. Members receive priority tee times and access to club facilities.
4. Golf Instruction: Private lessons with PGA professionals (30-minute and 60-minute sessions), playing lessons, and junior instruction programs. Separate pricing for adult and junior instruction.
5. Golf Shop/Pro Shop: Online golf shop selling equipment and apparel, operated through a third-party e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Webhannet Golf Club operates a semi-private 18-hole par 71 golf course playing 6,100 yards from the blue tees in Kennebunk, Maine, complemented by PGA-led private lessons, ladies clinics, junior golf programs (including the PGA Junior League and Operation 36 model), sponsored memberships, and an online pro shop selling equipment and apparel. The club also runs the Webhannet Charitable Foundation, which has donated over $360,000 to Southern Maine charities since 2011.

Product overview

Webhannet Golf Club is a semi-private golf club offering a single integrated golf experience centered around an 18-hole par 71 course (6100 yards). The club provides complementary instructional programs including private lessons, ladies clinics, and junior golf programs that incorporate the Operation 36 development model. Additional offerings include an online golf shop powered by Teecommerce, membership programs, and the Webhannet Charitable Foundation for community giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole par 71 golf course playing 6,100 yards from the blue tees, featuring serpentine fairways, tidal-fed water hazards, strategically situated white sand traps, and undulating bent grass greens that challenge golfers of all skill levels. Open to members and visiting golfers seasonally from mid-April through mid-October.
• Golf Membership Semi-private club membership accepted through a sponsorship process; prospective members must obtain a written request from an existing Regular, Intermediate, or Spousal Member who has been a member during the preceding calendar year, with proposals reviewed by the Membership Committee and Board of Governors.
• Private Golf Lessons Private golf instruction offered by PGA Head Golf Professional Eric Higgins and Assistant Golf Professional Joe Turner, including adult 30-minute and 60-minute lessons, 9-hole playing lessons, and discounted junior 30-minute and 60-minute lessons.
• Junior Golf Programs Summer PGA Junior League and junior clinics for ages 5 and up, organized into 10-and-under and 17-and-under age groups, incorporating the Operation 36 development model with instructional sessions and friendly competition.
• Ladies Clinics Group golf instruction clinics for women, including a six-week Spring Scoring Clinic based on the Operation 36 model and Summer Friday Morning Clinics focused on scoring improvement, short game, and putting.
• Online Golf Shop E-commerce storefront selling golf equipment, apparel, and accessories, powered by the Teecommerce platform under the Webhannet Golf Club shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $360,000 donated to local Southern Maine charities since 2011
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CS3minorOthers · 1 January 2011Recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations supporting economic and financial assistance to Southern Maine organizations.
• RSU 21 Village FundminorOthers · 1 January 2011Local education fund recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• Caring UnlimitedminorOthers · 1 January 2011Domestic violence support organization recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• Seeds of HopeminorOthers · 1 January 2011Local charity recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• York County Shelter ProgramsminorOthers · 1 January 2011Homeless shelter program recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• Center for Grieving ChildrenminorOthers · 1 January 2011Child grief support organization recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• Special SurfersminorOthers · 1 January 2011Adaptive surfing organization recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• Maine Children's Cancer ProgramminorOthers · 1 January 2011Pediatric cancer charity recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• Make-A-Wish MaineminorOthers · 1 January 2011Wish-granting organization for Maine children recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• American Red Cross-MaineminorOthers · 1 January 2011Humanitarian organization recipient of Webhannet Charitable Foundation donations.
• Operation 36coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWebhannet Golf Club has integrated the Operation 36 development model and coaching platform into several instructional programs for the 2026 season. The Operation 36 model provides participants with a structured introduction and long-term development plan to become skilled golfers. This partnership enhances the club's junior golf, ladies clinic, and general instruction offerings with a comprehensive coaching methodology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prouts Neck Country Club: Historic private coastal Maine club founded in the 1890s with a links-style layout on a peninsula. Directly comparable to Webhannet in terms of coastal New England setting, heritage positioning, semi-private posture, and member-driven operating model.
• Sleepy Hollow Country Club: Multi-generational private country club in Scarborough, NY with golf, tennis, and social programming. Comparable to Webhannet as a heritage private club integrating golf instruction, social events, and member amenities.
• Portland Country Club: Long-established private country club in Falmouth, Maine offering 18-hole golf, dining, and social amenities. Closest in-region full-service private club comparable to Webhannet's membership, golf, and social-event offering.
• Newport Country Club: Historic Rhode Island coastal private club with golf and social amenities. Comparable to Webhannet as a New England coastal club serving both members and seasonal visitors in a destination summer market.
• Quaker Ridge Golf Club: Highly ranked A.W. Tillinghast-designed private club in Purchase, NY. Comparable to Webhannet as a heritage, design-led private golf club with a strong member-caddie/instruction tradition and limited visitor access.
• National Golf Links of America: Iconic 1911 C.B. Macdonald-designed course on Long Island, NY. Comparable to Webhannet as a historic, design-driven golf club with a member base and curated visitor access, despite operating at a higher prestige tier.
• The Country Club (Brookline): One of the oldest country clubs in the United States, founded 1882 in Brookline, MA, with a semi-private structure and championship-caliber golf course. Comparable to Webhannet as a historic New England semi-private club balancing member access and visitor play.
• Sebonack Golf Club: Semi-private Jack Nicklaus/Tom Doak-designed club on Long Island offering memberships alongside limited public play. Directly comparable to Webhannet's semi-private access model and premium-fee positioning.
• Fishers Island Club: Long-standing private club on Fishers Island, NY with a Seth Raynor-designed golf course. Comparable to Webhannet in operating as a destination heritage golf club with tightly controlled membership and visitor access.
• Wannamoisett Country Club: Historic Rhode Island Donald Ross-designed club operating as a semi-private facility with a restricted-access tradition similar to Webhannet's. Comparable in scale, course-design heritage, and member-versus-visitor balancing philosophy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WebhannetGolfClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/webhannetgolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/webhannet-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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