Washington Golf & Country Club

What Washington Golf & Country Club does

Washington Golf & Country Club (WGCC) is a private, member-owned country club operating from a single campus in Arlington, Virginia. The club was organized in 1893 and incorporated as Washington Golf Club on January 1, 1894, making it the ninth oldest country club in the United States, the oldest golf club in the Washington Metropolitan area, and the ninth to join the United States Golf Association; it is colloquially known as the "Club of the Presidents." The current operating footprint comprises the main clubhouse and 18-hole golf course at 3017 N. Glebe Road and a separate tennis and fitness facility at 4825 Old Dominion Drive. WGCC offers a full-service private member experience including a championship golf course with outdoor hitting bays and indoor simulators, indoor/outdoor tennis, a fitness and wellness center with personal trainers and group exercise, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with swim and dive programs, four dining venues (Brasserie 1894, The Grill & Lower Terrace, Tap Room, and The Turn), and ancillary on-site services such as the WGCC Barbershop, locker-room management, banquet and catering, a golf pro shop, and a racquet-sports pro shop. Technology infrastructure is standardized rather than proprietary: Jonas Club Software powers the website and member management, the mobile application uses geofencing for location-based notifications and facility access, Square Appointments schedules barbershop services, Perry Weather delivers severe-weather alerts, and Paylocity is used for recruiting.

The club employs 251-500 staff under a leadership team led by a General Manager/COO (CCM, CCE, MBA, CMAA Fellow) with directors for golf, racquet sports, fitness and wellness, aquatics and youth activities, food and beverage, catering, retail, communications, human resources, course maintenance, and a Controller. Membership is acquired through invitation, member sponsorship, and an active published waitlist (most recent document dated July 2026); pricing for membership, initiation, and most amenities is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a quote-based private-club model. Revenue is generated from four primary streams: recurring membership dues and initiation fees (subscription), food and beverage and banquet/catering covers across multiple dining venues (transaction), barbershop unit-priced grooming services ($18-$40) booked via Square Appointments (transaction), and golf-shop retail (transaction). WGCC operates a single site exclusively for members and their guests with no retail or e-commerce distribution channels, no public advertising, and no parent company or external institutional ownership.

Name

Washington Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Washington Golf & Country Club

Website

https://washingtongolfcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Washington Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 1893 and incorporated in 1894. It offers affluent DC-metro individuals and families an exclusive single-site experience spanning golf, tennis, fitness, aquatics, dining, and ancillary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club and Recreational Membership Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course facilities
• Club membership services
• Racquet sports amenities
• Club dining hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Initiation Fees: Private country club revenue derived from membership initiation fees and recurring monthly/annual dues. Membership types include golf, social, and athletic categories. Specific pricing not publicly disclosed.
2. Food and Beverage Services: Multiple dining outlets including Brasserie 1894 (fine dining), The Grill & Lower Terrace, Tap Room, and The Turn (casual). Revenue from restaurant covers, banquets, private events, and catering services.
3. Barbershop Services: On-site barbershop providing men's haircuts, beard trims, straight razor shaves, and children's haircuts. Unit pricing model with services ranging from $18-$40.
4. Golf Shop Retail: Golf equipment, apparel, and accessories available through the golf pro shop. Golf retail director manages merchandise sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Washington Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Arlington, Virginia that sells access to its golf, tennis, fitness, aquatics, dining, and personal services through membership dues and initiation fees. The club delivers a full-service recreational and social experience including a championship 18-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis, fitness and wellness programming, an outdoor swimming pool, four dining venues, and an on-site barbershop. All services are delivered on-premise to members and their guests.

Product overview

Washington Golf & Country Club is a private country club offering a unified membership experience centered on golf, tennis, fitness, and aquatic amenities. The club operates multiple dining venues (Brasserie 1894, The Grill, Tap Room, and The Turn) alongside recreational facilities including a fitness center, outdoor pool, and barbershop. Digital member services include a member portal and mobile app with geofencing capabilities for facility access and notifications. The club uses Jonas Club Software as its management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Golf Membership Private 18-hole championship golf course with practice facilities including outdoor hitting bays and indoor simulators, available exclusively to club members and their guests. Includes tee time access, tournaments, instruction, and club fitting services.
• Racquet Sports Membership Indoor and outdoor tennis facilities offering courts, instruction, organized racquet sports programs, and a pro shop for members. Includes adult and junior programming.
• Fitness & Wellness Membership State-of-the-art fitness center with equipment, personal trainers, group exercise classes including yoga, cardio kickboxing, and assisted stretching, plus wellness and physical therapy services for members.
• Aquatics Membership Seasonal outdoor swimming pool with lap swimming, recreational swimming, competitive swim team, and dive team activities for members and families.
• Brasserie 1894 Dining Fine dining restaurant open Thursday through Saturday evenings offering upscale cuisine in an elegant setting for members.
• The Grill & Lower Terrace Dining Casual dining venue serving weekend breakfast, Sunday brunch buffet, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating for members.
• Tap Room Bar service venue offering weekend brunch and Monday evening beverage service for member gatherings.
• The Turn Combined golf practice and casual dining venue featuring outdoor hitting bays, indoor simulators, practice areas, and food and beverage service.
• WGCC Barbershop Services On-site barbershop offering men's and children's haircuts, beard trims, straight razor shaves, and grooming services by appointment Wednesday through Saturday. Pricing ranges from $18 for children's haircuts to $40 for a full men's service.
• Golf Shop Retail On-site golf equipment, apparel, and accessories available through the golf pro shop for members, managed by the Director of Retail.
• Catering and Banquet Services Banquet and catering services for member private events, weddings, and special occasions across the club's venues, directed by the Director of Catering.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jonas Club SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationJonas Club Software provides the club's website platform and member management technology. The website footer credits Jonas Club Software as the platform powering the club's digital presence, member login, event management, and online resources.
• PaylocitycoreTechnology or IntegrationPaylocity recruiting platform used for posting job openings and managing the club's employment application process. Career opportunities are listed through the Paylocity ATS system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bethesda Country Club: Private country club in Bethesda, MD with championship golf, tennis, pool, dining, and member events. Direct competitor for affluent DC-area families seeking full-service club experience.
• Chevy Chase Club: Historic private club in Chevy Chase, MD offering golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and social amenities for affluent DC-area families. Closely comparable membership model and amenity breadth to WGCC.
• Burning Tree Club: Highly exclusive private golf club in Bethesda, MD with a par-72 championship course and limited membership. Comparable as a high-prestige, member-owned private club in the DC metro.
• Columbia Country Club: Historic private club in Chevy Chase, MD offering golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining to a similar DC affluent membership base. Comparable heritage and full-service country club operating model.
• Congressional Country Club: Elite private country club in Bethesda, MD with championship golf, extensive amenities, and a similar DC metro affluent membership. Operates on the same invitation-based, full-service country club model as WGCC.
• Kenwood Golf and Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Bethesda, MD offering golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and fitness. Comparable member profile and amenity mix to WGCC.
• Army Navy Country Club: Private country club in Arlington, VA (same city as WGCC) with golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and fitness amenities. Direct same-market competitor for the same affluent DC metro demographic.
• Woodmont Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Rockville, MD with two 18-hole courses, tennis, aquatics, fitness, and dining. Comparable in scale and amenity breadth to WGCC.
• Belle Haven Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Alexandria, VA with golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and fitness. Comparable DC metro location and full-service private club offering.

Broad incumbents

• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Large operator of private golf and country clubs across the US. While not a single-property peer, it represents the broader private club management industry and comparable consumer offering at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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